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May 7, 2013

7 Reasons to Get Hyped For The Great Gatsby

HEY let’s break rules today! What I’m about to say would have Coco Chanel shaking a diamond-clad, disapproving finger my way buuut… Despite her infamous motto for anti-abundance I’m here to tell you that this season more is more. That’s right – pile on the diamonds, glitter or BUST! It’s officially 2 days 7 hours 57 minutes and 30 seconds until the Canadian release of Baz Luhrman’s highly-anticipated 3D adaption of The Great Gatsby. In true 1920s hyper-opulence and access, fashion, film and music are puttin’ on the ritz to celebrate the film’s release! You’ve already had six months to get extra-super excited for the sparkle-saturated cinematic treat, but in case your enthusiasm is running dry, here are 7 more reasons to get hyped for Friday’s box office big-ticket!

* Cue the fireworks * read more…

Posted by Dani Reynolds | Tagged beyonce, Carey Mulligan, Jay-Z, Lana Del Rey, Leonardo DiCaprio, miu miu, movie, movie soundtrack, prada, The Great Gatsby, Tiffany & Co., toby maguire

March 28, 2013

If Celebrities Were Cars

Stare into the souls of all Internet-viewers and try to say that the above picture is not an almost human face. Because it’s a face, and it is almost human. After all, there’s a reason why Disney/Pixar’s Cars was such a hit, and it wasn’t because Owen Wilson was the voice of Lightning McQueen. Cars are people, people are cars, and the two are most certainly interchangeable. Though it took us a while to fully understand, being struck with this ~revelation~ sent us into a flurry of research, as we were keen to discover which faces of our beloved Hollywood stars were hiding under which hoods. Come take a ~celebrity face roadtrip~ with us! read more…

Posted by Carlene McDavid | Tagged Aston Martin Vanquish, Charlie Hunnam, Ford 730 Deluxe Sedan, George Clooney, Harley Davidson, Jay-Z, Kelly Osbourne, lady gaga, Marilyn Manson, Nissan Leaf, Range Rover, rihanna, Rolls Royce, Sean Connery, Volkswagen Beetle, Will Ferrell

February 25, 2013

SONGZA SOUNDTRACKS: Curated by Sharlene Chiu

If Ellen has taught us anything, it’s that sometimes you just gotta dance. Whether it be Korean pop that moves you, or just the opportunity to lasso the air with Britney Spears, it’s about time you shake off those winter woes and get moving. Tune into our Songza Soundtracks – this week curated by the lovely Sharlene Chiu – for some heart pumping beats. We’ve got female-fronted Francophone pop, tunes from 90210, and a collection of Pitchfork’s Best New Music to keep you motivated. Happy Dancing! read more…

Posted by Dani Reynolds | Tagged bring it on, Francoise Hardy, james blake, Janet Jackson, Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, music, nas, niki & the dove, Rebecca Minkoff, songza, Songza Soundtracks

December 28, 2012

The 12 Most Buzzworthy Pics from 2012

12 of the most talked about stories this year caught on camera. With Instagram, Twitter and, of course, the paparazzi, this year was one of many photographs. Here are the top 12 photos that made headlines in 2012. read more…

Posted by Lauren Quinn | Tagged Angelina Jolie, Best of 2012, beyonce, Blue Ivy Carter, brad pitt, Channing Tatum, Harry Styles, Jay-Z, kate middleton, kristen stewart, Matthew McConaughey, Miley Cyrus, news, Obama, Olympics, oscars, Prince Harry, taylor swift

November 6, 2012

10 Reasons Why Solange Is The Coolest Person Of All Time, Ever.

Yeah, yeah, she’s Beyonce’s lil’ sister. But don’t let that fool you. She’s so, so much more. From her Disney Channel beginnings to her ‘blipster‘ Brooklyn life, here are ten really important reasons to fall in love with the other Knowles lady. read more…

Posted by Fora Staff | Tagged beyonce, Jay-Z, music, solange knowles

October 9, 2012

HEADLINES: Shoe-icidal Homicide is On the Rise, Jen’s Ring is at Least as Big as Angie’s, and Stage-Yaking is a Thing.

Holy Toledo Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, these shoes are a frickin’ nightmare! Just scary. And seemingly really, really dangerous. read more…

Posted by Jessica Di Clemente | Tagged beyonce, blake lively, Connie Britton, Honey Boo Boo Child, Jay-Z, jennifer aniston, John Cussak, lady gaga, Matilda, news, Prince Harry, Rosie O’Donnell, Saint Laurent, Say Anything, Tatler

September 4, 2012

HEADLINES: Heidi Cheated on Seal, Lana Del Ray Sleeps in Fur, and Holmes & Yang Are Not Prepared.

No. If this is what you are teasing me with, if this is what I can expect – then, no Holmes & Yang, I’m NOT ready for fashion week … and (frankly) neither are you! read more…

Posted by Jessica Di Clemente | Tagged beyonce, Brooks Brothers, drake, ermenegildo zegna, headlines, heidi klum, Holmes & Yang, Jay-Z, Jessica Biel, Lana Del Ray, news, nicole richie, Pearl Jam, Project Runway, Seal, Stefano Pilati, Tom Cruise

June 13, 2012

MIXTAPE: Some Songs For Father’s Day

Father’s Day is on Sunday, so we made you this mixtape of father songs. It includes songs about being a father, songs about other fathers, songs telling fathers how to act, and other songs, too. read more…

Posted by Fora Staff | Tagged Blue Ivy Carter, Coldplay, Eminem, Father's Day, Jaden Smith, Jay-Z, John Lennon, John Mayer, Lana Del Rey, Lenny Kravitz, music, Playlist, theophilus london, Will Smith, Zoe Kravitz

June 5, 2012

TOP 10: Most Epic BFFs Right Meow

What makes a best friend? Not just someone to give the other half of your best friend necklace with, surely. With a dash of drama, a pinch of free stuff, and a handful of interesting lyrical comparisons, here are our top/completely genuine ~Celebrity BFF~ pairs for you to peruse. read more…