• 4 ways to turn the Oscars' promise of equality and inclusion into reality

    Until Frances McDormand took the stage to accept her Oscar in the ceremony’s final minutes, the show featured a parade of good-looking, extravagantly dressed celebrities paying important lip service to equality and inclusion in Hollywood.  With an empowering gesture toward all Oscar-nominated women in the building and two words (“inclusion rider“), McDormand forced the audience …

    March 5, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Former Trump aide has complete meltdown during multiple TV interviews

    Well, that escalated quickly. Former Trump aide Sam Nunberg called into both MSNBC and CNN today to talk about his refusal to comply with a subpoena issued to him in connection with Robert Mueller’s investigation. In two jaw-dropping interviews that stunned the political world (and probably Nunberg’s lawyer), Nunberg, who was fired by the Trump …

    March 5, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Wrapped up in 'Lady Bird' feelings? Check out 'The Edge of Seventeen'

    On Sunday night, it was possible that a teen film (an excellent one – many of them are excellent!) could win an Oscar – several Oscars, for that matter. Sadly, Lady Bird didn’t take home any of the awards for which it was nominated, but that just adds it to the pantheon of undervalued stories …

    March 5, 2018 | by Raheel
  • The best Jordan Peele clips you've probably never seen

    Jordan Peele made Oscars history Sunday night as he became the first black screenwriter to win Best Original Screenplay for his work on his critically acclaimed film, Get Out. First of all, if you’ve yet to see Get Out, you need to now. But, second of all, the good news is that if you haven’t …

    March 5, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Keep Austin warped: A sneak peek at the 2018 Mashable House at SXSW

    With hundreds of panels, screenings, and networking events (yikes!) to choose from, it’s easy to find yourself exhausted and overwhelmed at SXSW. Enter: The 2018 Mashable House. This year, Mashable invites you to indulge in the nostalgia. Why? Because as Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around …

    March 5, 2018 | by Raheel
  • A breakdown of some of the best Korean skincare products

    Korean beauty and skincare have gained a massive fanbase over the years. Despite the numerous steps involved in the process, people still commit to it. I delved deeper into the reasons behind why it’s so popular, and introduced my favorite tried-and-true Korean skincare products. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Beauty, Korea, South Korea, and …

    March 5, 2018 | by Raheel
  • You may finally be able to sleep on an airplane with this travel pillow that's on sale

    Heads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable’s commerce team and meet our rigorous standards for awesomeness. If you buy something, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Humanity has put a lot of effort into mastering the art of travel, and it’s paid off. You can get almost anywhere in the world pretty …

    March 5, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Des Plaines day care workers gave melatonin gummies to 2-year-olds before naptime, cops say

    Des Plaines day care workers gave melatonin gummies to 2-year-olds before naptime, cops say  Chicago Tribune Illinois day care workers gave melatonin gummies to kids before naptime, police say  Fox News Day Care Workers Gave Kids Gummy Bears Containing Sleep Aid, Police Say  TIME Full coverage Source: Google News | Des Plaines day care workers gave melatonin gummies …

    March 5, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Instagram’s hidden portrait mode “Focus” now in testing

     Eager to one-up Snapchat, Instagram appears to be preparing to expand its collection of shutter modes beyond options like Boomerang and Superzoom. Buried within Instagram’s Android Application Package (APK) is an icon for a Portrait shutter for the Stories camera. This could potentially let people shoot stylized portraits with bokeh effect-blurred backgrounds or other lighting …

    March 5, 2018 | by Raheel