10 New Romance Novels Perfect For Cold-Weather Reading

By Kerri Jarema
Bustle Exclusives

'Orange Is The New Black' Is Officially Ending After Season 7

The Twitter accounts for Netflix originals are frequent sources of memes and joy — but sometimes they break news about themselves, too. On October 17, it was announced that Orange Is The New Black Season 7 will be the series' last in a heartfelt…
By Sophy Ziss

Mark Your Calendars: The ‘Christmas Prince’ Sequel Is Coming To Netflix So Soon

Move over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, this holiday season, there's another royal wedding that will no doubt have people glued to their TV screens. Entertainment Weekly revealed the release date for A Christmas Prince 2, which will help fans kick…
By Shannon Carlin

Ariana Grande Could Be Saying Goodbye To Social Media Following Her Rumored Breakup

After days of reports that Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson have broken up and called off their whirlwind romance, it looks like the singer is planning to step out of the spotlight for a little while. Grande has reportedly decided to take a break…
By Julia Emmanuele

'Stranger Things' Fans Will Love These Group Halloween Costume Ideas Straight From Hawkins

Fans have to patiently hang tight for nearly a year until Stranger Things 3 premieres in summer 2019. While the wait seems super long, there is a silver lining. Halloween is around the corner and there are plenty of Stranger Things group costume…
By Taylor Ferber

Lady Gaga Has Been Wearing A Pink Engagement Ring All Year & Almost No One Noticed

If you've ever been looking for something in your pantry or medicine cabinet only to find it right in front of your face 5 minutes later, that's Lady Gaga's pink engagement ring. As it turns out, the singer and actor has been low key wearing a…
By Shea Simmons

If You're Feeling Brave, 'Married At First Sight' Is Currently Casting Season 8

Imagine meeting your future spouse for the first time. Then imagine marrying them on the same day. It sounds totally crazy, but it's a wild concept-turned-social experiment that Married At First Sight brought to life in 2014. Four years, seven…
By Kayla Blanton

9 Things To Do For Self-Care If You’re Stuck At Home With The Flu

Flu season is here, and while you're taking steps to prevent the flu — like getting your flu shot, encouraging your sick coworkers to stay home, and practicing good hygiene — it never hurts to keep a list of self-care activities for when you have…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

Pippa Middleton Welcomed Her First Child With Husband James Matthews

What a time for the royal family and their loved ones. On the same day that Meghan Markle announced her pregnancy, the Duchess of Cambridge's sister Pippa Middleton welcomed a baby boy with husband James Matthews. According to People, Pippa gave…
By Jamie Primeau

Why 'This Is Us Fans' Should Brace Themselves For Some Serious Beth & Randall Drama

It hurts when Mom and Dad are fighting, even if the Mom and Dad in question are not exactly real people. But for the millions of people who tune into This Is Us on Tuesday night, Beth and Randall Pearson are total relationship goals. They're best…
By Lindsay Denninger

Meghan Markle's First Appearance After The Pregnancy Announcement Included Koalas

Four months after their internationally broadcasted wedding, Prince Harry and his wife revealed they'd be having a baby, enthralling their fans all over again. Meghan Markle's first appearance since her pregnancy announcement on Monday revealed a…
By Caroline Burke

If You’re Worried That Your Flavored Seltzer Habit Is Bad For You, Read This

Most of us probably agree that flavored seltzer waters are delicious. Lots of people prefer them to traditional sodas, because you get that fizzy, refreshing, and fruity thing going on without the sugar rush. And, as with all things in life, too…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

13 Funny Scary Movies To Stream Now If Straight Horror Is Just Too Much For You

By Casey Cipriani
Rule Breakers

KKW Beauty Is Launching A Collection For Kim's Birthday That's SO Different

In this day and age, to actually keep up with the Kardashian and Jenner brands means turning on all every last post notifications for all your social networks. But before you start driving yourself insane with the sound of pings from your…
By Ari Bines

Why ‘Halloweentown’ Is Such A Timeless DCOM, According To The Cast & Crew

When the Disney Channel Original Movie first aired 20 years ago, Halloweentown made history. It was the first featuring a female lead, paving the way for other memorable DCOMs with headstrong teen heroines. But Halloweentown isn't just Marnie's…
By Tatiana Tenreyro

Dogs Do Understand When We Speak — Just Not The Way You’d Think

It’s safe to say that any attentive dog parent can easily see that dogs recognize the words that they’ve been taught, but just how they do that has never been fully understood by researchers before. Now, a new study published in the journal…
By Carolyn de Lorenzo

5 Overachieving Facial Bar Soaps That'll Kick Your Go-To Cleanser To The Curb

When I think of face wash, I usually think of gels, foams, gel-to-foams, and all the other various types of cleansers that come with plastic dispensers that never let me get the last bit of product out from the bottom. Luckily, there's a great, all…
By C Mandler

I Tried Dyson's New $500 Hair Tool That Curls Your Hair With Air & It Was Magical

Over the course of the past few years, my hair routine has gotten more and more low maintenance. In college, I started blow drying and curling my hair daily, in addition to using products. Eventually, I reduced the frequency and only did this two or…
By Olivia Muenter

Bustle Presents Rule Breakers, An Issue Celebrating Those Who Make Their Own Rules

Joe Jonas Addressed If He’ll Ever Make A Cameo In 'Game Of Thrones'

The cast of Game of Thrones, who have completed filming their show, are basically walking spoilers at this point. As Joe Jonas' Game of Thrones comments prove, though, it can be just as for on their partners. Well, kind of. Jonas got engaged to…
By Sophy Ziss

9 Utterly Adorable Cat Costumes You Can Score On Amazon

Every Halloween, cat parents who absolutely love to dress up their pets are faced with the inevitable question: how do you top last year's look? Even though the best Halloween costumes for cats are pretty hilarious, finding ones that are as funky…
By Shayna Murphy

Michael B. Jordan's Birthday Message For Naomi Osaka Will Definitely Make You Swoon

Naomi Osaka is certainly having the best year ever. On Tuesday Oct. 16, the US Open champion turned 21, and things couldn't have gotten off to a better start with Michael B Jordan sharing a shirtless selfie in honor of Osaka's birthday. Although the…
By Nina Bradley

13 Horror Novels From Other Countries That Are Really Freakin' Terrifying

You (and me and everyone else) should be reading more books in translation, and now's the perfect time to add some spooky horror novels from around the world to your TBR. You might never have heard of these authors before, but trust me, you're going…
By Kristian Wilson

4 Zodiac Signs That Will Feel The Chaotic Effects Of This Month’s Full Moon The Most

As we inch towards the end of October, we're getting closer and closer to the full moon, which will appear in the sky on Oct. 24. This month, it's called the Hunter's Moon. Every full moon brings about a powerful energy that is important to pay…
By Jessica Booth

Laverne Cox Opened Up About The Importance Of Allyship, Especially With Romantic Partners

Laverne Cox knows that she's a role model for people of all gender identities. And in a new set of interviews with Vulture and Self, Cox emphasized that allyship is key for transgender equality. Tying into that, Cox talked about her boyfriend, as…
By Meghan DeMaria

5 Crystals To Help Protect You From This Month’s Rough Full Moon

Full moons have a reputation, to say the least — and the October 2018 full moon is taking place on Oct. 24 in sensuous, earthy, Venus-ruled sign of Taurus, so be ready! The reputation is probably because, astrologically, full moons symbolize a time…
By Nina Kahn

These Lucky 4 Zodiac Signs Won’t Feel The Effects Of This Month’s Full Moon

This month’s full moon will grace the skies on October 24, at 11:45 a.m. ET, so if it’s a clear day, you just might get a chance to see its chalky opaque and spook-tastic appearance before nightfall. As this full moon rises, we will just be…
By Kaitlyn Wylde

These Are The Best Alternatives To Apple Airpods — & They're Available On Amazon

Apple's AirPods aren't your only option for truly wireless earbuds. In fact, there are plenty of other alternatives on the market that are just as good, if not better, than the tech giant's version. Many of the best AirPod alternatives have the same…
By Tiana Crump

This Spotify Ad Was Banned In The UK After Being Deemed “Too Scary"

Around Halloween time, just about everything gets spookier. From store displays, to TV programming, October's implied theme is: grim. And while most of the world's participation in the holiday is harmless, it's bound to go a little too far, here and…
By Kaitlyn Wylde

This Amazon Series About An Angel & A Demon Will Give You Serious Friendship Envy

Consider your oldest friend — the one whose quirks and foibles you know best, and vice versa. Multiply that intimacy by thousands and you might get close to Michael Sheen and David Tennant's characters in Good Omens, the limited series adaptation of…
By Sage Young

'Orange Is The New Black' Is Officially Ending After Season 7

The Twitter accounts for Netflix originals are frequent sources of memes and joy — but sometimes they break news about themselves, too. On October 17, it was announced that Orange Is The New Black Season 7 will be the series' last in a heartfelt…
By Sophy Ziss

Issa Rae's Reasons For The Male Nudity On 'Insecure' Expose A Hollywood Double Standard

One of the things that Insecure's fans love about the show is how honest it is, whether that means watching Issa make questionable choices regarding her love life or identifying with the girls' attempts to find a place for themselves in this world —…
By Julia Emmanuele

This Part Of Your Zodiac Birth Chart Can Literally Predict Your Future

We're all on a never-ending quest for guidance. Whether it's buying self-help books, taking countless online personality tests, or spending all your extra cash on visits to psychic mediums (hey, don't judge!), we all have our methods of choice for…
By Nina Kahn

Fans Are Convinced These Clues Mean Beyonce & Kelly Are Working On New Music Together

I don't think you're ready for this rumor of a possible Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland collaboration. It seems that the former Destiny's Child besties might be working on a new project together. That is, if you believe the clues the Beyhive is buzzing…
By Shannon Carlin

Kandi From 'RHOA' Shut Down Pregnancy Rumors, But She's Not Ruling Out Future Kids

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss shut down pregnancy rumors, but admitted she's open to expanding her family in a new interview with Essence. Kandi said, "We’re definitely trying to figure out ways to grow our family." For context,…
By Marenah Dobin

21 Mind-Bending Quotes From Haruki Murakami's Newest Book

On the one hand, Killing Commendatore is Haruki Murakami's sprawling new ode to Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. But on the other hand, it's the stunning tale of a middle-aged artist coming to terms with the death of his sister and learning how to…
By Charlotte Ahlin

Cardi B Used A Fork To Comb Her Wig, Just Like 'The Little Mermaid'

In the art of being extra (and obviously human), people have their slip-ups. When you're a queen who's always on the run, you're bound to forget at least one of your beauty must-haves. So, it's no wonder why Cardi B combed her hair with a plastic…
By Ari Bines

How Mallory Could Actually Reverse The Apocalypse On 'AHS'

Just a couple of weeks ago, fans were beginning to wonder whether Mallory might be a witch. Now, they're asking if Mallory is the Supreme on AHS: Apocalypse. That's quite a transformation for the character, who in only a few episodes has evolved…
By Jefferson Grubbs

George R. R. Martin Confirmed A Theory About The Political Message Of 'Game Of Thrones'

While it is true the great mystery of Jon Snow's parentage has been cleared up, there are still a lot of unanswered questions swirling around in the Game of Thrones universe. For starters, where are the remaining direwolves, Nymeria and Ghost? Which…
By Sadie Trombetta