Find Your Celebrity Hair Length Muse

We define our hair by its length. It’s long or it’s short (or it’s very short). When you’re at the point of literally measuring it, it’s safe to say you’re committed to the cut. So once you’ve chosen to stick with your current length — or set your sights on a new hair benchmark — what’s next is making that style feel fresh, a task that we’ve asked San Francisco hairstylist Korina Stratton to help with. Here, she expertly suggests tips for restyling your signature length, along with the celebrities who best rep the same locks for added inspiration. Find out who your famous hair length muse is below!

Try: Re-styling your bangs.

Your celebrity hair muse: Jennifer Hudson

Even though you have to have your locks trimmed regularly to maintain pixie perfection, try holding back on the bang trim till the next time around. That extra length up front will give you more styling wiggle room. After getting more creative with your ‘do, it might even lead you to riskier cuts when you *do* eventually tighten up that fringe.

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If you have short hair and want to stay short

Try: Changing the color and playing with texture.

Your celebrity hair muse:Kristen Wiig

Switching up your color entirely will (obviously) make you feel — and look! — like a whole new you without inviting scissors to the party. If you’re blonde, richen it up for the winter with shades like chocolate brown or deep reds, or brighten your dark tresses with balayage highlights. But if color is too much of a commitment, play with texture. Adding volume with waves or straightening to paper-thin styles are both big for chin-length hair.

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If you have long hair and want to go short

Try: The long bob.

Your celebrity hair muse: Kate Bosworth

We’ve seen nearly every long-locked celebrity choose this cut when they make the decision to chop it off. So why is the lob so popular? While it does remove bulk and weight, the shoulder-sweeping cut maintains the face shape you’re used to seeing day in and day out, keeping your confidence high and making the transition to short-hair life much easier. Plus, there are endless ways to style it.

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If you have long hair and want to stay long

Try: Adding layers.

Your celebrity hair muse: Blake Lively

Boost the body and silhouette of your mane with long layers — ‘70s shags are back — or even cut bangs to completely change your look without altering the length one bit. If scissors are totally out of the question, make your blow dryer your P.I.C. because blowouts are back in.

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If you want a haircut with bangs

Try: Long and piecey fringe.

Your celebrity hair muse: Emma Stone

Bangs are a major commitment that require near constant styling (a flatiron, gel and dry shampoo are must-haves), but don’t stop flirting with fringe entirely. This season’s most popular way to wear it — long, piecey and side-swept — is relatively low-maintenance and won’t appear as greasy as quickly as a short, blunt fringe.

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Who do you consider your hair length muse? Tell us which celebs’ locks you go gaga for in the comments below.

This interview has been edited for clarity.

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's legal battle, complete with websites, text messages, and voice memos (plus second lawsuits), continues as Justin alleges Blake took It Ends With Us' creative control away from him. But according to Blake herself, the Colleen Hoover adaptation isn't the first time she's enjoyed taking more creative control of a project.

Here's what Blake Lively said about her "need" to have "authorship" in her movies — years before the It Ends With Us drama with Justin Baldoni began.

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In 2022, Blake Lively was a part of the Forbes Power Women’s Summit (and surprised the world by confirming her fourth pregnancy). She admitted previous projects had "resented" her desire to be more active behind the scenes because they "just hired [her] to be an actor."

“When I went into meetings, I would just seem like I’m just there to be the actor and ready to get the gig,” she says. “I wouldn’t reveal that I actually need to have authorship in order to feel fulfilled. So I think that for them, sometimes that might have felt like a rug pulled because you’re like, you’re trying to assert yourself into something that we didn’t hire you to do.”

And while sometimes there are moments she'd say, "‘OK, um, I believe in this and that’s why I’m standing up for it and that’s why I’m not being difficult,'” the actress admits "there are other moments she'd go, ‘Am I the a–hole in the room?’”

“It’s about being up front about knowing what you actually need," she continues, "versus just, like, trying to get the job and then once you’re in it, sort of revealing the scope of your needs to be fulfilled."

Naturally, TikTok users had a LOT to say. "Imagine being hired as a nanny but you wanted to be the mom, so you just fired the mom instead," one said, while another asked, "Why didn't her husband [Ryan Reynolds] just buy her a production company and a movie for her to direct and star in."

"The way I need JB's lawyer to play this in court to establish pattern of behaviour," a third commented.

You can see Justin Baldoni's Amended Complaint and a 5-year timeline of events on his website TheLawsuitInfo.com, where he talks, at length, about creative differences between his editing and marketing of It Ends With Us versus Blakes — and how there were "concerns about Lively's undue influence over the film," as well as "a pattern of demands by Lively and acquiescence by Baldoni."

Another clip of Blake Lively resurfaced on the internet this week, and sees the actress admit to bringing an unfinished cut of the movie to fans. "[The] studio begged me not to show” the movie, Blake says, but they “didn’t have the option [to say no], I literally brought the movie with me on the airplane."

Check Brit + Co for the latest updates on Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's legal battle ahead of their trial in March 2026. Read Um, Is Colleen Hoover Retiring From Writing After All That It Ends With Us Drama? for more.

Numerous rumors about potentially-contaminated Girl Scout cookies have been floating around, and Girl Scouts of the USA is finally addressing them.

Sources reported the presence of toxic metals and glyphosate in the popular cookies and noted that it poses “profound ethical and public health concerns.” Here’s what Girl Scouts had to say.

Scroll on to learn more about what’s going on with the latest Girl Scout cookie contamination news.

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The idea that Girl Scout cookies might be contaminated first arose in December 2024 when GMOScience and Moms Across America released a joint-commissioned reporttitled “Danger in the Dough: Unveiling the Toxic Contaminants in Girl Scout Cookies.”

The report found that 100% of the Girl Scout cookie samples they tested were positive for glyphosate and toxic metals and 88% of samples were positive for all 5 toxic metals (arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, and mercury), with significant percentages of the samples testing positive for cadmium and lead.

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In the report, both groups said that the continual sale of Girl Scout cookies poses “profound ethical and public health concerns,” and slightly called out Girl Scouts of the USA for not allocating more money towards “better ingredients."

The GMOScience and Moms Across America report also cited a lack of government oversight when it comes to food safety and that entities like the FDA and EPA “have not fulfilled their commitment.”

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Despite the reports about contamination, Girl Scouts of the USA says Girl Scout Cookies are “safe to consume.” In an official statement, they assured the public that their cookies comply with FDA and EPA food safety standards. They also noted that heavy metals are not purposefully added to their cookies.

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Girl Scouts of the USA made sure to note that “environmental contaminants” like heavy metals and glyphosate can occur naturally in soil, though in very small, trace amounts.

The FDA verified this, saying naturally-occurring heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, and mercury are just a “reality about our food supply.”

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Girl Scouts of the USA highlighted that their cookie suppliers “continue to ensure the integrity of [their] recipes and the safety of all Girl Scout Cookie products in accordance with federal regulations and Global Food Safety initiative standards.”

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The real issue at hand is not just Girl Scout cookies – it’s that our frameworks for food safety have plenty of wiggle room for toxic metals and chemicals to be present in our food.

In fact, it’s become so common that we tend to forget all about it – likely why cookie lovers were up in arms about the contamination news.

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GMOScience and Moms Across America echoed this exact sentiment in their report, calling for the development of organic and regenerative farming to eradicate potential contamination altogether.

They also called on Girl Scouts of the USA to play a larger role in “transforming our food and farming system.”

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Justin Baldoni shocked the internet when he released a website full of text messages and emails surrounding It Ends With Us in a 5-year timeline of events. The messages ranged from discussing Blake Lively sneaking an unfinished cut of the movie to fans to Justin, Ryan, Blake, and Taylor Swift discussing a script rewrite, but according to one First Amendment lawyer, Justin's website could actually "backfire on him."

Here's the latest news on Justin Baldoni's website amid Blake Lively It Ends With Us feud.

Why Justin Baldoni's website is "unusual."

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Kevin Goldberg, Freedom Forum's Vice President and First Amendment expert, told Forbes that "this is a PR campaign being played out in the courts, especially the defamation part."

"From a First Amendment point of view, that is unusual," the lawyer continues. "Public figures don't usually win these cases and are not supposed to use the courts to try the case in the court of public opinion."

Justin Baldoni's website, TheLawsuitInfo.com, includes an Amended Complaint in his lawsuit against The New York Times and a 168-page timeline of events.

"I think it's unusual and I'm not sure it's appropriate once you have already filed a defamation lawsuit," he says. "Legally speaking, it's not going to be, itself, relevant as evidence. It could be introduced in evidence but there's no need for it."

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After admitting the website and all its details could be introduced as evidence in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's March 2026 trial, Kevin says he thinks it's clear that the website clearly "only exists for one purpose: to try to sway the public's point of view of Baldoni."

"And again, the reason we have very strict standards for anyone who is trying to win a defamation lawsuit — and in particular, a celebrity who is trying to win a defamation lawsuit is they can do things like this," he adds. "Use a website and PR team to restore their reputation, they don't need to use the courts to restore their reputation. So why did he do both is my big question. It seems like his real goal is not to win the lawsuit but restore his good name, just, generally in the public view."

Kevin also thinks the website is somewhat "disheartening" and "unnecessary" to the case because he can just win his case in court. "They're really only supposed to [use the courts for reputation purposes] when they have no other recourse...[The media] are the ones who, if he wins this case or forces Blake Lively to back down, might be the next ones who find themselves on the backfoot of a lawsuit filed by a celebrity who doesn't like what you've written or said about them...And that's not what the First Amendment is about," saying that the amendment is supposed to "allow the conversations to occur in public not in court."

And doing both may actually "backfire on Justin," Kevin says. "Is his reputation being restored? I'm not sure it is, in my mind."

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Justin Baldoni's Amended Complaint is a 224-page document outlining his lawsuit against the New York Times.

"The following is not a story the Wayfarer Parties ever wished to tell," the beginning of the complaint reads. "Unfortunately, Blake Lively (“Lively”) has unequivocally left them with no choice, not only to set the record straight in response to Lively’s accusations and The New York Times Company’s maliciously and recklessly propagated falsehoods, but also to put the spotlight on the parts of Hollywood that they have dedicated their careers to being the antithesis of."

Justin's legal team continues that "had Lively chosen to merely ride out the self-inflicted press catastrophe she faced in August 2024, the public would likely have moved on and never known the truth about her...No one except the parties involved would have known that she used threats and extortion to relegate the colleagues she once highly praised to a basement to sit out their own premiere, while she enjoyed the spotlight of a premiere and afterparty that was ultimately co-financed by both Wayfarer and Sony. She would have gotten away with these things and more, because Baldoni, focused entirely on seeing the film succeed, would have held his tongue, as he had through the year and a half that Lively tormented him, his family, and his partners."

What did you think of Justin Baldoni's website? Read A Definitive Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's It Ends With Us Feud for more.

The Kansas City Chiefs suffered a Super Bowl tough loss on February 9, 2025, and there's one major thing on everyone's mind now — is Travis Kelce retiring? The subject's come up multiple times throughout the 2024-2025 NFL season, but much like his brother Jason the previous year, Travis hasn't given a definitive answer on the matter. Amid everything from Taylor Swift wedding rumors to starring TV roles (anyone else watch Grotequerie?!), the Chiefs tight end definitely has a lot going on right now. Could all this — plus an overall great football season, sans the Super Bowl loss — add up to the end of his NFL career? Here's what we know so far.

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On February 12, 2025, Travis Kelce opened up about his potential retirement on the New Heights podcast. "I know everybody wants to know whether or not I'm playing next year, and right now, I'm just kicking everything down the road," he said. "I'm not making any crazy decisions."

Travis shared that the Super Bowl loss a "tough pill to swallow" and a "tough reality," but also noted that the Chiefs team is focused on "being there" for each other in the aftermath.

"I'm gonna take some time to figure it out. And, I think I owe it to my teammates that if I do come back, it's a wholehearted decision," he said. "I'm not half-a--ing it, and I'm fully here for them."

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During the 2025 Super Bowl, Travis only made four catches, resulting in a gain of 39 yards — his "lowest postseason output since 2019" according to The Athletic. Still, USA Todayreported that he broke Jerry Rice's record of 35 career Super Bowl catches. However, it was pretty clear that even a record-breaking performance wasn't enough to bolster Travis's mood.

The football star didn't hold a larger post-game conference, but he noted that they "haven't played that bad all year" and said that the Chiefs "couldn’t get it going offensively" to a few reporters. He acknowledged, "You don't lose like that without everything going bad," before leaving for the night.

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Still, Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes was asked about what comes next for Travis's career. "I'll let Travis make that decision on his own," Patrick said. "He's given so much to this team and to the NFL, and he's been such a joy, not only for me to work with, but for people to watch."

Mahomes notes Travis "still has a lot of football left in him" and that he "always makes plays in the biggest moments." He said, "But I know he still has a love for the game, and he’ll get to spend some time with his family and make that decision on his own."

Patrick reassured everyone, "He knows he’ll come back here with open arms. We love that guy not only for the football player, but for who he is every single day."

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Travis made his way to the suite with Taylor and his family after the tough Chiefs loss. It was a stark contrast from his "fight for your right to party" vibes of last year, so we hope we was able to find some comfort among his loved ones. And as for if Travis is actually retiring, we'll definitely keep an eye out for what he says and does next. 👀

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We can always count on our favorite streamers to give us the best content, like, ever. In addition to The Best New TV Shows Coming To Netflix In February, there are some truly stellar titles on Max this month — including a few you can already watch! We might have to wait a few more months for The Last of Us season 2, but these new TV shows make that wait a little easier.

Here are the 8 best TV shows on Max in February 2025.

1. The White Lotus Season 3 — Stream on Max February 16, 2025

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Start your spring break early by joining the new White Lotus cast in Thailand. This season, which debuts new episodes every week at 9PM EST, explores all things pleasure and pain, and trust me: you'll be on the edge of your seat the whole time.

The White Lotus season 3 stars Leslie Bibb, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Blackpink’s Lisa Manobal.

2. Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe In Freedom Cannot Rest — Stream on Max February 25, 2025

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This 6-episode docuseries tells the story of the racial justice communities and leaders working today, following the birth of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s.

3.The Pitt — Stream new episodes on Max every Thursday

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This entire 15-episode drama takes place over the course of a single shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room, broken down into 15 one-hour segments. I'm hooked!

The Pitt stars Noah Wyle, Tracey Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez, and Katherine LaNasa.

4. Baylen Out Loud — Stream new episodes on Max every Monday

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This new TV show follows Baylen Dupree, who's making her way through love and life in West Virginia with extreme Tourette Syndrome.

Baylen Out Loud stars Baylen Dupree.

5. 90 Day: The Last Resort — Stream all episodes on Max now

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These 90 Day duos are facing reality while at a group couples retreat — and they have to figure out if they're going to continue their happily ever after or go home on their own.

90 Day: The Last Resort stars Ed Brown, Yara Zaya, Angela Deem, Jovi Dufren, and Kalani Faagata.

6. The Takedown: American Aryans — Stream all episodes on Max now

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This documentary show follows the Aryan Brotherhood of Texas over the last 20+ years — and the murder of a young woman that changes everything.

The Takedown: American Aryans is directed and produced by Neil Rawles.

7. The Fall of Diddy — Stream all episodes on Max now

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True crime fans will want to tune into this series, which examines the allegations against rapper and executive Sean Combs.

8. The West Wing — Stream on Max now

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Get your old school TV kick with the OG political drama, which follows the lives of the people working inside the White House.

The West Wing stars Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Allison Janney, John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, Janel Moloney, and Richard Schiff.

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