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Keke Palmer is tired. It’s been non-stop for the Emmy award-winning actress, singer/songwriter, and producer, who’s not only balancing memoir-writing (Master of Me hits shelves in November) with operating her media company KeyTV, raising her son, and starring in countless films, but she also just wrapped a tour for Pride. Her next stop: a performance at the 2024 Essence Festival in New Orleans.

Keke Palmer Only Wants One Thing This Summer

At least once a week — let’s face it, at least once every day — the writers and editors across Refinery29 discuss the latest and greatest products in our lives, from some cool new water bottle that’s been absolutely saving our lives to a state-of-the-art sleep product that’s changed our eight hours for the better. And gatekeeping isn’t in our vocabulary, so we’re here to share the wealth and highlight our favorite products, just for you, each month.

All The Lifestyle & Wellbeing Products We Tried & Loved In June

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. ICYMI: "Personality hats" have made their way into this season’s fashion zeitgeist — and while I can appreciate the Altuzarra pillbox cap from afar, I’m aware that I would look like an off-duty bellboy if I tried to pull the style off myself. So instead I’d like to offer a more approachable parallel trend, one that happens to go hand-in-hand with a summer-appropriate slick-back: the oversized scrunchie.

Oversized Scrunchies Are The Answer To Summer Dressing Decision Fatigue

Growing up, I noticed the way my dad’s strong Nigerian accent would soften and become more anglicised when he spoke to his colleagues over the phone. I was always aware of the way I addressed my teachers at my predominately white grammar school, often feeling like I didn’t want to give anyone a reason to question my place there. My parents had instilled in me the idea that because I was a black girl, I would have to work twice as hard as everyone else and, at the age of 11, I was already aware that I was under more scrutiny from teachers. I wanted to distance myself from the stereotype of being a loud, disruptive truant; a stereotype I knew would be more easily pinned on me than on a white student. And so, through keeping quiet in lessons save for answering questions, avoiding slang that could be frowned upon, and modifying my accent, I began to code-switch.

As A Black Woman, I Code-Switch To Survive

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

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If you know someone born under the zodiac sign of Cancer, you've probably felt the intensity of their emotions. When a Cancer gets emotional, they can turn a light shower into a monsoon or a friendly hug into a lifetime commitment! Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, spans from June 21 to July 22. Represented by the Crab, Cancer is a Water sign, deeply connected to emotions, intuition, and the subconscious. Governed by the Moon, which represents emotions, Cancer is known for its profound sensitivity, nurturing nature, and emotional depth. Let's delve into the complexities of Cancer and explore why they are considered one of the most emotional and sensitive signs of the zodiac.

The Most Sensitive and Emotional Zodiac Sign

“Who's ready to admit that braids are not a 'protective' hairstyle?” asked TikTok creator @kennedyandkeyonce in June. “All the pulling and tension, tugging… I got butt length braids. The weight of the additional hair on my head is creating a lot of tension on my scalp. Not even including the tension that I felt when I was actually getting my hair braided,” she said in a video that now has over 130k views. “I had to ask [the braider] multiple times if she could lighten up.”

Are We Ready To Admit Protective Styles Aren’t Always Protective?

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Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar. This week: a marketing manager who makes $90,000 per year and spends...

A Week In Brooklyn On A $90,000 Salary

If one of the nuptials on your social calendar this summer is a beach wedding, you'll need a dress fit for the breezy occasion. Say, a striped midi for a coastal New England ceremony, a sunset-colored maxi for a venue in the Caribbean, or a floral mini dress for a no-shoes affair at a local beach.

30 Beach Wedding Guest Dresses To Celebrate In Seaside

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

"Cinco, seis, siete, ocho. Metatarso. Dos a la izquierda. Tres a la derecha.” These are the only words occupying my brain on Wednesday and Friday evenings. But after a tough bout of postpartum depression, these counts have become more than a sequence of steps; they're an anthem of perseverance in the most unexpected way.

I Took Up Folklórico As An Adult & It Saved My Mental Health

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The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

Most post-apocalyptic movies are all about survival. How long can you stay alive? These films ask rhetorically, with the expectation that surviving is the goal — no matter what new world you are attempting to exist in. Whether their city is overrun by zombies, climate disasters, talking apes or aliens, the baseline assumption is that the main character wants to live, above anything else. It wouldn’t be a very good story if our hero doesn’t really want to survive alongside the zombies, climate disasters, talking apes or aliens, would it? In A Quiet Place: Day One, Lupita Nyong’o plays Samira (Sam), a poet and a terminal cancer patient who wants to live — just a little – before she dies. Sam’s main motivation isn’t staying alive for the sake of it, it’s making the most of her last moments in New York City before succumbing to the inevitable. And the way to do that? Finding her favorite piece of pizza because it’s a portal into her past.

Lupita Nyong’o On Cats, Chemistry With Joseph Quinn & Her “Need” To Do A Comedy

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Bagel, who they describe as a “deliciously petite” French Bulldog. According to Sandy Paws Rescue, Bagel, who is only 22 lbs, is a medium energy dog who "enjoys a good run around the yard chasing squirrels, or a nice walk, but also loves to snooze away the day."

Meet Bagel: A "Deliciously Petite" French Bulldog Looking For Love

There cannot be a better-known quote about heteronormative relationships between men and women than Jane Austen’s infamous opening to Pride and Prejudice: "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." When Austen’s novel was published in 1813, the idea of men, let alone women, marrying for love – particularly amongst the upper classes – was still novel.

What Is The Point Of Marriage Now, Anyway?

The first new moon of summer is here and on July 5 at 6:57 p.m. ET, the new moon in Cancer wants us to get sentimental. Although it sounds easy in theory, Cancer is a zodiac sign that takes time to embrace novel ideas, experiences, and relationships. Once the crab does, they’ll reveal a bright, hot heart full of love, loyalty, and creativity. Cancers do things in their own time, so be patient during this lunation because it could take a minute to see our lives evolve for the better — but they certainly will.

The New Moon In Cancer Wants You To Get Sentimental

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Two rural Georgia counties lost more than 12% of their population over the past three years, leading a worrisome trend in many of Georgia's rural counties and smaller towns. The populations of Telfair County and Stewart County, both largely rural counties with agricultural based economies and located in the Southern half of Georgia, shrunk by more than 12% each from 2020 to 2023, according to data from the US Census Bureau.

Georgia's Fastest Shrinking Rural Counties Share Big Problems

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

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