What Working At Marvel Is Really Like, According ToMs. Marvel's Co-Creator

Quick Question When Im in production, its absolute insanity, says Sana Amanat. This week, sidle up toMs. The story comes via Sana Amanat, who co-created the comic in 2014 and now executive produces the series. Amanat drew inspiration from her own New Jersey upbringing forMs. Ive always gravitated toward storytelling [with] the unlikely hero. As a minority, I really relate to that. Before joining Marvel in 2009, Amanat worked in magazine publishing and at an indie comic book company....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 602 words · Sarah Harper

What Would Your High School Self Think Of You Now?

Books Elyssa Friedlands new novel,The Most Likely Club, takes on thwarted millennial ambition. (Her first book was titledLove and Miss Communication.) Was anything young women in the 90s were promised about their futures actually true? The four protagonists have remained friends since high school, even as their lives have diverged. What did you get to do with this book that you havent in your previous work? Focus exclusively on women and friendship....

February 20, 2024 · 4 min · 730 words · Jeremy Gomez

What You Need To Host An At-Home Spa Night With Friends

Beauty Because why not? Its the best of both, all from the comfort of your home. Just dont be surprised if your friends never want to leave. We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle’s editorial team. The Ambiance Half the pleasure of a great spa experience is the soothing ambiance, right? Start by dimming the lights or turning them off altogether and using candles to illuminate your space....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 179 words · Mariah Schmidt

What You Really Need To Know About "Waterless" Beauty

Beauty Its the latest beauty trend among the eco-conscious. One such way is offering waterless products. It refers to products that do not contain water as an ingredient. Waterless products often weigh less than their counterparts too, meaning they have a much lower carbon footprint. Waterless products contain a higher concentration of active ingredients. Thats not to mention that you need water to grow the many ingredients used in beauty products....

February 20, 2024 · 1 min · 110 words · Ryan Torres

When A Pop Star's Biggest Fans Become A Big Headache

Maybe you noticed it when Doja Cat lashed out at her fanbase this summer. When did having superfans become such a headache? Sometimesliterallyso just askBebe Rexha, who got hit in the face with a flung phone at her own concert. This year, in fandom, the call was coming from inside the house. When evenBeyoncemakes addressing fan complaints part of her tour, you know things have gotten annoying. One of her Instagram fan accounts, Doja Cat Brazil,almost walked away from covering her....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 284 words · Miss Margaret Kelley

When Stephanie Goldstein Isn’t At Alfa Romeo, You Can Find Her In The Mosh Pit

Quick Question The car companys head of marketing talks death metal, female mentorship, andSelling Sunsets Mary Fitzgerald. I’ll ask for a show of hands, Who’s heard ofSelling Sunset? Who’s heard ofMary Fitzgerald? Goldstein tells Bustle, before revealing that the reality star-realtor is now a brand ambassador. It’s a matter of actually faking it till you make it. We can do anything, we just have to have the confidence to apply [for these jobs]....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 401 words · Shawna Willis

When The Writing Gets Tough, Ocean Vuong Lies Down

Bustle Book Club The author ofOn Earth We’re Briefly GorgeousandTime Is a Motherbelieves in taking breaks. Ocean Vuong considers himself basic. So while working on hisnew collection,Time Is a Mother, he took their note. The subject matter he tackles, though, is as vulnerable as ever. This time, he meditates on his grief over losing her to cancer three years ago. Putting himself back in that headspace wasnt easy, but Vuong came prepared....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 298 words · Jodi Warren

When To Use A Foam Roller Vs. A Massage Gun

Fitness Breaking down the differences. The foam roller relies on body weight to break up adhesions deeper in the muscle, he tells Bustle. At first glance, it may seem obvious that the two tools are different. But they actually do have a lot in common. Heres what to know about foam rollers vs. massage guns and how to pick between the two. What Does A Foam Roller Do? That pressure increases blood circulation and therefore oxygen flow into your muscles for a speedier recovery....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 260 words · Thomas Alvarado

When Your Favorite Influencer Becomes Your Vacation Buddy

Life Content creators are taking the communities theyve built online into real life and helping their followers find friends. In 2022, Ali Jackson went on a 35th birthday trip to Colombia with seven of her closest friends. Jackson normally posts about dating under the monikerFinding Mr. These people know a lot about me, Jackson remembers thinking. I know nothing about them. Inan op-edfor theNew York Timesin April of this year, U....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 595 words · Robert Padilla

When Your Friend Has Money & You Don’t

Friendship Reboot The financial friendship drift in your late 20s is real. Two summers ago, Zenas college friends organized a weekend trip to the Hamptons. Everybody jumped on board without any question of what it would cost, she says. And it didnt seem to cross anyone elses mind. The week of the trip, the Venmo requests started rolling in. The price of the Airbnb alone was more than $700 per personand that didnt include transportation or food....

February 20, 2024 · 3 min · 563 words · Rebecca Washington

WhichHarry PotterStar Is the Richest? Here’s What Each Cast Member Is Worth

Its hard for muggles to believe, but theHarry Potterfilm franchise is commemorating its 20th anniversary this year. What Is Daniel Radcliffes Net Worth? Despite his massive fortune, Radcliffe claims he has spent very little of his net worth. It also gives me immense freedom, career-wise. What Is Emma Watsons Net Worth? She has had no issue finding work, and her bank account has continued to expand. What Is Rupert Grints Net Worth?...

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 247 words · Kelsey Archer

White Noise Was The Only Way I Could Fall Asleep — Until I Tried Green Noise

Wellness Its like a gentle rainfall. (Half of its160 million viewsare mine.) Green noiseis a variation of white noise that has alow frequency of about 500 hertz, saysDr. Shelby Harris, a board-certified behavior sleep medicine specialist and director of sleep health atSleepopolis. Again, a fan or air conditioner usually does the trick, but desperate times call for desperate measures. If theres something particularly loud happening outside, thats when I turn on my trustywhite noise apps....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 231 words · Sarah Williams DDS

Who Are The Longest Reigning Monarchs In History?

History The late Queen Elizabeth II has plenty of company. On September 8, Buckingham Palace announcedthe passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II. She died peacefully at Balmoral Castle, concluding her 70-year reign as a monarch. As we remember her life, heres a look back at the longest ruling figures of all time. Though his death was believed to be a suicide, some also believed the kings passing was foul play....

February 20, 2024 · 2 min · 258 words · Donna Salas