The Latest lululemon x Robert Geller Collaboration Is Now Available

This February 4, lululemon and Robert Geller are back for round two of their iconic collaboration, featuring intelligently designed pieces to help the wearer transition into warmer spring weather with ease. 

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The stylish athletic apparel company and world-renowned designer have paired up once again for their second limited-edition capsule, "A Moment to Reflect." The new 26-piece collection emphasizes lightweight and versatile layers that allow for unrestricted movement and max functionality whether you're headed out for a run or just running errands. Essentially, the idea behind "A Moment to Reflect" was to create stylish pieces that are ready-to-go so you can worry less about what to wear and free up your time and energy to focus on the things that really matter along life’s journey.

This new release also includes the collaboration's first pieces for women, which is fantastic timing considering that Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away (hint, hint).

Throughout the new lululemon x Robert Geller collaboration, breathable fabrics and cutting-edge construction combine to form handsome pieces that are made to perform and fit all the needs of everyday life. You'll find your casual wardrobe staples — tees, shorts, pants, etc. — alongside cleverly designed pieces including a 3-in-1 waterproof parka, a reversible jacket and a water- and wrinkle-resistant three-part travel suit. The apparel is designed to fit in just as well with an active city lifestyle as it does among a more natural landscape, so you can go from casual Friday to a weekend on the trails in the blink of an eye.

Geller's signature head-turning pops of color and design lines can be found throughout the collection, and a fun brushstroke-inspired camouflage print on key pieces helps to usher in spring with the utmost style. Each item has been cleverly and handsomely designed to suit all needs, with the convergence of reflective tape to keep you safe and elegant details to keep you chic.

With Punxsutawney Phil predicting an early spring this year, now is the perfect time to get your closet ready for the return of warmer weather. You can shop the lululemon x Robert Geller collection online and in select lululemon stores worldwide starting on February 4.

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AXE and Netflix's 'Sex Education' Join Forces to Create the Ultimate Modern Dating Guide for Gen Z

Men's grooming company AXE recently conducted a survey to uncover the sex and dating habits of Gen Z guys in the U.S. and U.K. and the results have led to an awesome, confidence-boosting collaboration with Netflix’s hit series “Sex Education.”

The study — dubbed The AXE Confidence Crisis — revealed that the generation born in 1995 through 2012 (give or take), has been plagued with a serious lack of mojo when it comes to sex and relationships. In fact, it revealed that 47 percent of teen guys in the U.S. and 49 percent in the U.K. have held back from asking someone out on a date because they didn't feel confident enough to shoot their shot. Many Gen Z guys also believe that they're not having as much sex as previous generations (which is impossible, if you ask a millennial). 

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Overall, the study found that guys feel they don't have access to the proper resources to find answers about dating, love and sex. It turns out that growing up in a world with Google-powered robots at your fingertips is not conducive to getting all of your questions about emotions and human connection answered. Can’t say we’re surprised there.

AXE’s study also found that 42 percent of U.S. guys and 44 percent of U.K. guys aged 14-24 said they're more comfortable talking to their crush on social media rather than face-to-face. Sure, it may feel easier to slide into someone's DMs, but nearly half of the respondents ultimately agreed that the Internet creates way too much pressure to "perform" when it comes to sex and dating. On social media, you can create a version of yourself that's cool and seemingly flawless, but in the long run, it can be hard to live up to that persona in real life.

Speaking of "performing" on the Internet, 1 in 3 guys surveyed said they turn to pornography for advice on sex. This can be a particularly detrimental place to search for answers about realistic sexual encounters, and it can easily tank both physical and emotional confidence in the bedroom.

"Young men need to understand that the porn they see on the Internet, along with the idealized bodies on social media, are not reality," said Dr. Jessie Cheung, dermatologist and sexual wellness expert. "You're not alone — everyone suffers from some anxiety with sex. You may need to wean yourself off the need to watch porn to reach orgasm, but as you practice, you'll gain more confidence."

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Cheung also warns that overexposure to porn can desensitize the brain to sexual arousal, potentially leading to erectile dysfunction or even "sexual anorexia" — the avoidance of IRL sexual encounters to find release through porn instead.

"Real-life sexual situations may not be ‘perfect,’ but at least it's real and attainable, and [you] should be participating," she encourages. "Put down the phones, be present and enjoy sex in the real world!"

All of these potentially harmful ramifications of looking for answers in all the wrong places is the precise reason why AXE has teamed up with "Sex Education" to create the Ultimate Modern Dating Guide. Inspired by the show’s fictional book "Bringing Up Men,” the modern playbook’s intention is to provide an open, honest and often humorous conversation around these sometimes awkward topics of sex and relationships, and to drop some trusted knowledge on this young generation as they come of age in today’s weird, wired dating climate. 

Instead of being penned by Jean Millburn, the sex therapist mom played by Gillian Anderson on "Sex Education,” this new guide will be full of real-life stories from real-life guys. You can check out Chapter 1 of the Ultimate Modern Dating Guide in AXE's Instagram story highlights to see some truly cringeworthy dating moments, and the subsequent advice that Sex Ed's Otis Millburn (played by Asa Butterfield) gives in an attempt "unawkward the awkward."

The AXE x “Sex Education” playbook will live exclusively on Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and AXE.com with new chapters released throughout the year. 

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Super Bowl Squares: How They Work, How to Fill Them Out and How You Can Win

Super Bowl LIV is nearly here, and it’s a hotly-anticipated matchup between Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs and Jimmy Garoppolo’s San Francisco 49ers. However, if you're not a fan of either team, you might not have much interest invested in the game. Sure, you'll go to your buddy's Super Bowl party and enjoy the decadent food, ridiculous commercials and what's sure to be an incredible half-time show from J.Lo and Shakira ... but what if there was a way to inject some real excitement into football's biggest day no matter which teams are on the field?

Well, it's about time you're introduced to Super Bowl squares. Whether you've never heard of them before, or you've already joined one and still have no clue how they work, have no fear. We're breaking down the whole process for you right here.

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Also known as Super Bowl boxes or pools, these 10x10 grids feature 100 squares where players stake their claim to a pair of numbers with the hopes that they'll correspond to the score of the game. Whether you're playing for money, snacks or just bragging rights, it's a fun way for partygoers to have stakes in the game even if they're just a casual fan. 

If you want to set up your own, it's actually quite easy thanks to CBS Sports putting together a very official-looking template you can print out for yourself.

On the outside of the grid, the numbers 0-9 are placed randomly along the top and the left side, effectively assigning a numeric value to each row and column. One team will be designated for the horizontal axis, and the other team for the vertical axis. These assignments can occur before or after everyone has picked their boxes, but beware that anyone with any knowledge of football scoring is sure to grab the most coveted boxes first, so it may be a little unfair.

Once everyone has chosen their box (or boxes), it's time to sit back and wait for kickoff. The score at the end of each quarter will determine the winners throughout the game based on the last digit that each team puts up on the scoreboard. For example, if your box is Chiefs 0, 49ers 7, and the Chiefs score 20 points while the 49ers score 17, you win.

Traditionally, a new winner is determined at the end of each quarter with the biggest prize awarded for the final score at the end of game, but there are variations if you really want to up the stakes. For instance, you could determine winners after each minute on the clock, giving your players 60 different chances to win.

However you decide to play, it’s a fun way to get everyone at your Super Bowl party excited about the game even if they can't tell a forward pass from a fumble.

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Jason Momoa Sings into a Pink WetBrush for Quicken Loans Super Bowl Ad

Jason Momoa will star in an ad for Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans this Super Bowl Sunday, and the teasers reveal that he'll be feeling right at home.

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The actor has dropped a series of teaser clips for his big Super Bowl ad on his personal Instagram account. The first features Momoa clad in a fluffy robe, standing in front of his bathroom mirror with a pink WetBrush acting as an impromptu microphone.

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gonna be an epic week. Momoa like you ain’t never seen before coming super bowl Sunday. #MomoaBowl

A post shared by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) on Jan 27, 2020 at 4:01am PST

"You've seen him as a superhero, a warrior, and an outlaw ... but you've never seen Jason Momoa like this," the “See” actor teases as he puts on his best movie-trailer-voiceover-guy impression. He then begins to warm up his vocal chords for his big performance.

The teaser stops there, so we'll have to wait until Sunday, February 2 to see the full ad air during the Super Bowl.

The clip does, however, give us a little glimpse into the long-haired Momoa's mane routine. Of course the famously eco-conscious "Aquaman" actor wouldn't be caught with a product that's bad for the environment, so it's no surprise that his brush of choice is the WetBrush Go Green Detangler. Its handle is constructed from all-natural biodegradable plant starch which means that it will break down within five years of hitting the landfill. No excess garbage in the oceans for this real-life superhero.

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If you're in need of a pseudo-microphone for your next mirror pep talk or shower concert — or maybe you just need a really great brush to tackle your tangles without breakage or pain — then the Go Green Detangler is a great choice. Pick up this green version for about $12 and it should arrive just in time for you to recreate the #MomoaBowl ad in the comfort of your own home this Sunday.

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Tinder Is Adding a Panic Button to Save You from Nightmare Dates

The dating game can be a dangerous one, and we don't just mean for your heart. That's why dating app Tinder is set to roll out new security features by the end of January to help keep its users safe.

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Tinder's parent company, Match Group, will utilize its recent acquisition of security app Noonlight to help keep daters safe both on and off of their dating platforms, according to The Wall Street Journal. Tinder will begin by offering a profile badge — think of it as a lawn sign that alerts potential robbers that a house is equipped with a security system. Users will also gain the ability to record details about their dates, including the time and location, as well as pertinent information about the person they're meeting. If anything goes awry and the panic button is triggered, Noonlight will ultimately share this information with the authorities.

If you're concerned about accidentally triggering the panic button (as if first dates aren't awkward enough), it's not quite that simple. The user must enter a predetermined code when they trigger the button, and if that code is not entered, Noonlight will send a text to make sure everything is OK. If there's no response to the text, Noonlight will call the user, and if that call is ignored, that's when emergency services will be alerted. 

The only hitch here? You'll have to share your location data with the app. It's not the type of data that most people like to share, but it's a small and very necessary price to pay for peace of mind.

According to Mandy Ginsberg, Match Group’s CEO, she hopes to run the company's dating businesses just like a mom by putting safety first (something your own mom can certainly appreciate).

"I think a lot about safety, especially on our platforms, and what we can do to curtail bad behavior," said Ginsberg. "There are a lot of things we tell users to do. But if we can provide tools on top of that, we should do that as well."

Recently, Tinder has faced harsh criticism for failing to protect its users from dangerous dating situations, including claims of sexual assault, and even murder as a result of right swipes that've gone wrong. Implementing this new feature adds a bit of comfort knowing that they are putting in real effort to make digital dating that much safer.

Match Group's other dating apps, including OkCupid and Plenty of Fish, are expected to release similar features within the next few months. There are also plans for Tinder to roll out a verification service to cut down on catfishing by ensuring that users' profile photos are actually their own. 

These services could very well be the difference between life and death for some daters, and at the very least, it's nice to know you've got some extra backup to keep you safe when out with someone you just met.

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Plenty of Fish Survey Reveals How Big of a Role Sports Play in Relationships

Dating app Plenty of Fish conducted a survey of more than 1,500 singles to find out just how big of a role sports play in modern dating and relationships, and some of the answers were pretty surprising.

POF's survey came out blazing with the truly hard-hitting questions and found that one-third of respondents would prefer to give up beer and wine before they gave up sports. With alcohol and game day going hand-in-hand for most fans, this had to be an incredibly difficult choice for respondents to make. Our thoughts are with them at this troubling time.

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The survey also discovered that one-third of respondents would rather give up their smartphone than give up watching their favorite teams play. Yikes, we don't even want to think about having to choose between these two.

Being a dating site after all, Plenty of Fish also included some crucial questions about dating and relationships in their sports-centric survey. It revealed that 18 percent of singles have pretended to know more about a sport or a particular team just to impress their date. This skewed a little higher for women (22 percent) than it did for men (14 percent), and Gen Z is the age group most likely to fib about their love of sports.

However, there is hope! Nearly 60 percent of all singles polled said that they would rather go on a date than go to a sporting event … but then again, wouldn’t it be even better to combine the two? In fact, 44 percent of singles said that sharing a love of sports brought them closer to the person they were dating. Talk about scoring the best of both worlds.

And speaking of scoring, the poll revealed that men are twice as likely (58 percent) than women (27 percent) to choose a romp in the sheets over watching a game … although 30 percent of men did admit to keeping the game on in the background while doing the deed. It’s not all hit-it-and-quit-it, though. Fifty-two percent of singles revealed that they’d rather cuddle than go to a game — and men are 10 percent more likely than women to make this choice.

Even more surprising results were revealed when it came to long-term relationships, however. While 36 percent of survey-takers said that getting engaged at a sporting event would be super tacky or embarrassing, another 39 percent said that it would actually be awesome. Now, we know what you're probably thinking: the guys said stadium engagements are great, and the women gave 'em a big ol' nope, right? Wrong. The stats don't lie, and they say that 44 percent of women felt that getting engaged at a sporting event would be totally cool, while just 35 percent of men felt the same.

So maybe your scoreboard proposal isn't such a lame idea after all.

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Study Finds Correlation Between Fish Oil and Sperm Health

You may not be worried about your fertility at the moment, but there may come a time in your life when you and a lucky lady will want to put those swimmers to work. Unfortunately, infertility affects roughly 15 percent of all couples, and nearly half of those fertility issues are due to male factors. However, a recent study has found that there may be a natural pill that could bring men more fertile results: fish oil.

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A group of scientists from Harvard, the University of Copenhagen and the University of Southern Denmark conducted research on a group of 1,679 healthy young men in Denmark. The resulting study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that participants who took fish oil supplements experienced higher semen volume and total sperm count. They also noted larger testicular size, presumably because they were packing so many more swimmers.

Of course, a randomized clinical trial is still necessary to determine if these results can be replicated among a group of previously unselected men, but these preliminary findings are still pretty promising.

The study states that an overall decline in semen quality has been noted over the past 50 to 70 years, but the cause of this decline likely varies by region. Differing lifestyle and behavioral changes are certainly at play, as well as exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals in some areas. Diet is also likely to play a role, according to a 2017 systematic review which found that a healthy diet rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamin D and folate — and low in saturated fatty acids and trans–fatty acids — could produce better semen quality. That said, it shouldn't be forgotten that sperm health is likely to have a direct correlation to overall health, so it’s of the utmost benefit to both you and your boys to keep yourself healthy in all regards.

With environmental factors completely out of our control, it’s promising to know that men might be able to take charge of their own sperm health — and it’s as easy as adding a capsule to your daily vitamin arsenal (like this top-rated option). You might also choose to add more fish to your diet to get all of those great sperm-boosting nutrients right from the source. Plus, a tasty meal may be preferable to taking a pill that's likely to give you the fish burps anyway. You might as well enjoy on its way down, right?

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Anthony Bourdain's Posthumous Book 'World Travel: An Irreverent Guide' Is Available for Pre-Order on Amazon

It's been over a year since Anthony Bourdain sadly took his own life, but fans are still being treated to little tidbits and insights into the chef, author and world traveler's extraordinary existence on this planet. 

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In October, a new book will be posthumously released with the help of some of Bourdain's closest friends. He began "World Travel: An Irreverent Guide" before his death in June of 2018, so the majority of the content will be in his own words. You can expect the travel guide to include the engaging television host's usual wit and sarcasm, along with the irreverent attitude for which he was so beloved by fans the world over. The book's description also teases insights and advice for visiting locales such as Paris, Oman, Buenos Aires, and his stomping grounds in New York City. 

In addition to Bourdain's own words, his assistant Laurie Woolever — who also co-wrote his last cookbook "Appetites" — has stepped in to fill in any gaps in time for its release in the fall.

"I was lucky to work closely with Tony for nearly a decade," Woolever said in a recent press release. "And I’m so pleased to be able to share his reflections and insights about the world, as he saw it, in this guide."

Bourdain often leaned on his friends for guidance as he traveled the world for his hit shows, including "No Reservations" and "Parts Unknown." So it's no surprise that so many of them would step in to help him complete this new book even after he's gone. "World Travel: An Irreverent Guide" will include essays written by the people who knew Bourdain best —- including his brother Chris —- and each chapter will begin with a sketch by cartoonist Tony Millionaire, like the one seen on the book's cover.

"World Travel: An Irreverent Guide" will be released on October 13, 2020. Pre-order it in hardcover or Kindle format here.

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James Corden Reveals His New Years Resolution Is to Feel Comfortable Not Wearing Spanx on TV

Late-night talk show host James Corden has revealed that his New Year's resolution is to go Spanx-less for one episode of "The Late Late Show" this year.

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Corden, the venerable Jack-of-all-trades and self-described "chunky unit," shared in an interview with Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and RuPaul ("RuPaul's Drag Race") that his 2020 goal is to get to a point where he can feel comfortable filming his show without the help of his trusty shapewear.

"It'll be like I'm suddenly free, Ru," the 41-year-old English comedian excitedly declared. "I won't know what to do! I'll be breathing!"

RuPaul asked if the audience at home would be able to tell when that episode airs.

"Oh, we'll know," Brosnahan chimed in, clearly familiar with the notoriously restrictive fashion device. Earlier in the interview, the actress discussed the discomfort of wearing a corset every day while filming “Maisel.”

"You'll know, babe! I'll shout it from the rooftops," Corden confirmed.

The "Cats" star opened up about fat-shaming last September in response to a comment made by fellow talk-show host Bill Maher. The opinionated comedian said on his show "Real Time with Bill Maher" that fat-shaming "needs to make a comeback," citing that "some amount of shame is good" when pointing out the perceived unhealthiness of fat.

Corden retorted in a segment on his own show, stating that "fat-shaming never went anywhere. I mean, ask literally any fat person. We are reminded of it all the time.”

"There’s a common and insulting misconception that fat people are stupid and lazy, and we’re not ... We know that being overweight isn’t good for us and I’ve struggled my entire life trying to manage my weight and I suck at it," Corden continued. "While you're encouraging people to think about what goes into their mouths, just think a little harder about what comes out of yours."

Consider the mic dropped. We'll just be over here rooting for Corden on his journey to whatever physique makes him happy and healthy.

If you'd like to take a page out of Corden's fashion playbook, however, we suggest trying out one of these instant-slimmers that you can grab on Amazon. This one is basically a tank top, making it perfectly undetectable when worn in place of an undershirt. These slimming shorts, on the other hand, are more suited to smoothing out beer bellies, if that's your area of concern. Or, if you need a little assistance all over, this bodysuit has got you covered, literally. Because after all, there's no shame in acquiring a little assistance to give yourself a more svelte physique — and all the confidence that comes along with it.

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Sitcom Based on Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Childhood Is Headed to NBC

NBC announced this weekend that they will be picking up a new sitcom based on the childhood of wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

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The upcoming single-camera comedy entitled "Young Rock" has received a straight-to-series order of 11 episodes, as announced at NBC’s Television Critics Association presentation on Saturday. The show will follow Johnson's formative years in Hawaii and Nashville, his time as a University of Miami football star, and will even venture into to the start of his then-budding wrestling career. Both Johnson and executive producer Brian Gewirtz couldn't wait to hop on Twitter to spread the exciting news about the series pick-up, and Gewirtz even shared a fun teaser trailer packed with nostalgic photos of the little pebble that "The Rock" once was.

Living in 13 different states... Getting arrested... meeting legends... hitting puberty... This is going to be such a fun show.  #YoungRock coming to @nbc! @TheRock @DanyGarciaCo @hhgarcia41 #NahnatchkaKhan #JeffChiang #JenniferCarreras @SevenBucksProd pic.twitter.com/XPepQawZu5

— Brian Gewirtz (@bfg728) January 12, 2020

"We’re going to find Young Rock, for example, wreaking havoc in the streets of Hawaii when I was a very young teenager, getting arrested seemingly every single week, doing a lot of things I shouldn’t have been doing," Johnson shared in a video message at NBC's presentation, according to Deadline. "Still a good kid," he was sure to add.

The pilot of "Young Rock" was co-written by Jeff Chiang and Nahnatchka Khan, both of "Fresh Off the Boat" fame. Khan will also executive produce alongside Johnson and his Seven Bucks squad which includes ex-wife Dany Garcia, her brother Hiram Garcia, and Gewirtz.

"When we pitched the show to our friends at NBC, at the end of the pitch, all jaws were dropped and all hands were raised,” Johnson shared. “They said ‘We are in 100 percent, you’re not allowed to pitch this anywhere else.’”

The Forrest Gump-ian childhood I had growing up is coming to @nbc. Only my life included more arrests and kickin’ puberty’s ass when I turned 8 ???‍.
This is gonna be a fun show. #YoungRock https://t.co/slt8uUGzJw

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 12, 2020

Somehow, Johnson has found the time in his insanely busy schedule to not only be fully hands-on with the production of his new television series, but says that they have found "a really fun, creative way" to weave him into every episode of the show as well.  The "Jumanji" star also currently plays the lead role in HBO's "Ballers," and recently added NBC's "The Titan Games" to his long list of hosting and presenting gigs.

No premiere date has been set for "Young Rock" as of yet, but we're hoping to see it hit our TV screens next fall!

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Brad Pitt Revealed That Bradley Cooper Helped Him Get Sober During His Best Supporting Actor Win

Brad Pitt revealed that his good friend Bradley Cooper has been a driving force behind his sobriety, and it's just the inspirational bromance we needed to see in the midst of this Dry January.

At the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday night, Pitt won Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Once Upon A Time... In Hollywood." The award was presented to him by his pal and all-around good guy, Bradley Cooper, and the two shared a hug as Pitt accepted his honor. The 56-year-old actor then went on to share the immense amount of appreciation he has for Cooper's support on his path to sobriety.

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"I got sober because of this guy," Pitt said in his acceptance speech. "And every day's been happier ever since."

He then turned to Cooper, gave him a big thumbs up and said "I love you, and I thank you."

After his 2017 split with Angelina Jolie, Pitt spent a year and a half at Alcoholics Anonymous in a recovery group that consisted solely of men.

"You had all these men sitting around being open and honest in a way I have never heard," he recalled in an interview with The New York Times. "It was this safe space where there was little judgment, and therefore little judgment of yourself."  

Since then, Pitt has remained committed to his sobriety, but this marks the first occasion that he's mentioned Cooper's help on his years-long journey.

Looks like this is just a good ol' case of a Brad helping out another Brad. But, if you think you may have a drinking problem and don't have your own helpful Brad to turn to, there are plenty of resources that can provide assistance — and there's certainly no shame in that.

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Donations to Australian Red Cross, World Wildlife Fund and Community Firefighters Are the Best Way to Help Bushfire Relief

As bushfires rage across Australia, it’s easy to feel helpless after watching the widespread destruction of communities, natural habitats and the devastating loss of life. However, there are ways that you can help alleviate the effects of this natural disaster.

Fires have been burning throughout Australia since September, only growing stronger during the country's hottest and driest year on record. The number of fires seemed to explode as the new year approached, with as many as 70 roaring fires still burning bright. With warmer weather looming over the region for the foreseeable future, it's expected that fires will continue to burn for the next few months.

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So how can you, a human on the other side of the planet, possibly help? The most helpful answer is to follow in the footsteps of local celebrities who have donated the most in-demand resource (money) to the cause. You may not be able to give millions like they have, but any little bit helps, and there are plenty of reputable organizations where you can donate.

The Australian Red Cross, for example, is assisting tens of thousands of displaced people in evacuation centers and recovery hubs across the country. Donations support emergency assistance in the most devastated areas, aid victims with relief supplies and help communities prepare for the future with training, equipment and coordination of volunteers.

If you're hoping to funnel your monetary contributions to the hardest-hit areas of Australia, Victoria and New South Wales along the southeast coast are definitely it. To help the tireless firefighters who are actively working to save their communities from further destruction, donations can be made directly to the fire departments in these states — many of which are volunteer based — through their official government websites: Victoria County Fire Authority (CFA) and NSW Rural Fire Service.

To help support the families of firefighters who have been killed while fighting these fires, the NSW Rural Fire Service has also set up a separate donation area. Similarly, the Victorian government has established the Victorian Bushfire Appeal, a partnership with Bendigo Bank and The Salvation Army that will pass along 100 percent of donated funds to its communities in need of relief.

The Australian bushfires have not only taken the lives of dozens of people so far, but have also destroyed over 15 million acres and caused the loss of a staggering amount of wildlife, now estimated to be over one billion. The Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc. (WIRES) is helping to rescue (and ultimately rehabilitate) the affected animals that remain. 

"With the fires destroying unprecedented amounts of habitat, food shortages have increased and lack of suitable habitat will be a significant long-term challenge for surviving wildlife,” WIRES states on their website.

To help Australian wildlife now and well into the future, WIRES has made it incredibly easy to donate through several avenues, including PayPal.

The World Wildlife Fund has also made an appeal to save the koalas, already headed toward extinction before these fires. To help WWF care for injured Australian wildlife and plant 10,000 native trees in critical koala habitats once the fires die down, donate directly to their restorative efforts here. However, if you prefer to donate through Humane Society International, they've teamed up with HSI/Australia to raise funds for both the immediate and future needs of affected wildlife, including food, water and safe habit construction.

Whether you're local to Australia or have the means to travel there, you may be tempted to offer your time rather than your money. Before you jump in and join the fight against these powerful blazes (like these American heroes), know that most emergency response organizations require a designated amount of training before you can volunteer, so it's best to do a little research before you take that leap. 

No matter how you decide to contribute, just remember that every little bit of help that you can offer makes an impact to alleviate the suffering in the land down under.

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Justin Bieber Reveals Lyme Disease Diagnosis in Instagram Post

Fresh on the heels of his first solo single in four years, Justin Bieber, 25, has opened up about his battle with Lyme disease for the very first time. The "Yummy" singer shared his recent diagnosis in an Instagram post on Wednesday.

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"While a lot of people kept saying Justin Bieber looks like shit, on meth etc. they failed to realize I've been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease," he said in the caption alongside a screenshot of a TMZ exclusive about his health. "Not only that but [I] had a serious case of chronic mono which affected my skin, brain function, energy, and overall health."

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While a lot of people kept saying justin Bieber looks like shit, on meth etc. they failed to realize I've been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease, not only that but had a serious case of chronic mono which affected my, skin, brain function, energy, and overall health. These things will be explained further in a docu series I'm putting on YouTube shortly.. you can learn all that I've been battling and OVERCOMING!! It's been a rough couple years but getting the right treatment that will help treat this so far incurable disease and I will be back and better than ever NO CAP

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Lyme disease is an infection caused by bacteria commonly carried by ticks, and it affects roughly 300,000 Americans every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When left untreated, it can lead to painful, swollen joints and have a detrimental effect on the body's circulatory and nervous systems. However, it is notoriously difficult to diagnose because the signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease — fever, headache, fatigue, et al. — often mimic those found alongside other conditions.

After Bieber revealed his diagnosis, some Twitter users did not take the news of his ongoing condition seriously. However, his wife Hailey quickly came to his defense:

For those who are trying to downplay the severity of Lyme disease. Please do your research and listen to the stories of people who have suffered with it for years. Making fun of and belittling a disease you don’t understand is never the way, all it takes is educating yourself.

— Hailey Bieber (@haileybieber) January 8, 2020

In his message to his followers, Bieber also revealed that he will share his story as he battles and overcomes his health issues in the upcoming 10-part YouTube Originals docu-series, “Justin Bieber: Seasons”, premiering January 27.

"It's been a rough couple years but [I'm] getting the right treatment that will help treat this so far incurable disease," Bieber concluded in his Instagram post. "And I will be back and better than ever."

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Steve McQueen's Ford Mustang GT from "Bullitt" Goes Up for Auction

With its coat of dust and rust, you'd be forgiven for looking past this old Ford Mustang, but it just might be the most valuable automobile of its kind.

The 1968 Highland Green Mustang GT — once driven by the legendary Steve McQueen — will go up for auction this Friday, January 10 in Kissimmee, Florida. Offered by Mecum Auctions, the car was featured prominently in the movie "Bullitt" with McQueen behind the wheel for one of the most famous chase scenes in modern American cinema.

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Last year, Mecum's Kissimmee auction saw a 1967 Shelby GT500 sell for $2.2 million and it currently stands as the record-holder for highest price paid for a Ford Mustang. The highest price ever paid for a muscle car of any kind, however, is $3.5 million for a 1971 Hemi 'Cuda convertible at a 2014 Mecum auction in Seattle. Both numbers are wildly impressive, but this 1968 Mustang of on-screen fame could wind up netting even more.

It can be tricky to predict a vehicle's final selling price, and a close association with a celebrity usually doesn't translate to a boost in value. However, McQueen wasn't just any celebrity —- he's an icon for fellow car-lovers and racing enthusiasts worldwide. The car also seemingly disappeared for decades, with McQueen hunting it down himself and begging to buy it from the Kiernans, a regular New Jersey family that was using it as their sole, everyday mode of transportation. He even offered to buy the Kiernans a new car just to get back behind the wheel of his old GT, but they refused.

Over time, the family's son, Sean Kiernan, restored the car and it reemerged to the public in 2018 after the new Bullitt edition Mustang was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. Sean has since toured the country with the family Mustang and has seen it become the 21st car added to the National Historic Vehicle Register.

Now, he's ready to part ways the legendary vehicle ... and he should be in for quite the sizable check for doing so.

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Help Bic With Research and Development When You Shave With Their AI Razor

No matter what you do online or where you go with your smartphone in tow, it's highly probable that some company somewhere is gathering data about you. It's just a fact of life in the digital age we live in. But now, Bic wants to get even closer to your daily habits and behaviors by tracking how you shave.

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At this year's CES in Las Vegas, Bic unveiled a new prototype of a manual, multi-blade razor boosted with artificial intelligence thanks to its collaboration with GPS manufacturer Invoxia. It's the “Next Bic Thing” for the company, but don't worry — they're not looking to drop this tech into any old razor so they can spy on your personal bathroom habits. Rather, consumers must choose to opt-in to the research by signing up as a member of the “Bic R&D Squad” at the Next Bic Thing website. In turn, users can give the brand new shaver a spin and simultaneously help Bic develop and hone new shaving technology by providing data about the way that they shave.

So what, exactly, does the non-motorized razor track? With each shave, it will take notes on how long it takes you to shave, how many strokes you use on each part of your face — your sideburns, mustache, chin and neck — and even how much water you use to rinse the blade. It will also factor in air temperature, humidity, blade dullness and hair density. The information gets sent to Bic through the connected smartphone app where you can browse all the interesting data for yourself as well. It's a refreshing bit of transparency in an age where most of our activities tend to be tracked without our knowledge or consent.

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Voluntarily joining the Bic R&D Squad is just the first step in the company's big market research and development plan, however. As it collects insights and feedback with its A.I. razor and analyzes the way consumers use their products, the brand will be better equipped to adapt to your wants and needs. And who wouldn’t want a better razor with a closer, more comfortable shave?

If you're interested in joining the squad and giving the razor a try, you can sign up now at the Next Bic Thing.

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OkCupid's New Ads Urge Daters to Ask the Tough Questions to Find Their Match

"You choose what matters."

A new ad campaign for dating site OkCupid encourages singles to be confident in their choices and to know that they don't have to compromise their worldviews for the sake of a date. The print and video ads also serve as a reminder that the fundamental basis of OkCupid is to answer questions about yourself, your interests and your beliefs in order to find a suitable match — rather than just swiping mindlessly through a stack of faces.

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Apparently the average length of sex is 5.4 minutes ? #okcupid #YouChooseWhatMatters #AskYourself

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In a series of YouTube videos, OkCupid asks some important questions, including "Could you date someone who couldn't be bothered to vote?" and "Foreplay, or get right to it?" They're clearly meant to get daters thinking about what they really want to find in a partner at every level — mental, emotional, physical and even spiritual — and OKC offers up the ultimate solution in their tagline: "Start Answering. Start Dating."

OkCupid also revealed 2020's top four biggest dating dealbreakers according to users' answers. The top spot overwhelmingly went to politics, which is not surprising in today's tense climate. The ever-controversial topic netted more than 35 million responses as a major red flag when it comes to a potential date. 

It's no surprise then, that several of OkCupid's new print ads fall along those political lines. 

"It's OK to only match with someone you can march with."

"It's OK to be a party-line voter and a swing dater."

"It's OK to not date a man who won't vote for a woman."

The other three biggest dating dealbreakers for 2020 were revealed to be music, travel, and voting. The results don’t delve any deeper into the details of these broad topics and what exactly makes them dealbreakers, so we’re left with some questions of our own ... Is it a dealbreaker if a potential date thinks the evolution of music has peaked with “Old Town Road?” What if a potential date doesn’t care to travel any farther than, say, Branson, Missouri? They may not be the precise questions you’ll find as you fill out your OkCupid dating profile, but you just might want to ask them anyway.

So, if you’re still looking for your perfect match, maybe it’s finally time to sit down and start answering some questions. 

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CES 2020 Proves Amazon's Alexa Has Become Inseparable from Tech Innovations

Think of an everyday product that can't be integrated with Amazon's intuitive Alexa technology ... We'll wait.

Pretty difficult, right? With more than 100,000 Alexa-compatible smart home products on the market today, you can essentially run an entire home — from doorbells and thermostats to lights and entertainment — through a variety of Amazon's smart home helpers, including the Echo Show and Echo Dot. So it really should come as no surprise that the e-retail giant is one of the biggest headliners of this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

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Surrounded by a host of other innovative tech developers and ingenious device makers, Amazon is headed into CES 2020 with a variety of new smart technology integrations — from cars to TVs — to get really, really excited about.

Sure, there are plenty of options to integrate Alexa into your vehicle, but Amazon has announced this week that they're taking things to a whole new level. Automobili Lamborghini is fitting its Huracan Evo range with full Alexa compatibility starting in 2020, and Rivian will also integrate the smart tech into its first two all-electric vehicles, the R1S and R1T. If you're not in the market for a new (very expensive) car, however, Echo Auto will launch internationally this year so that even more users can bring the helpful tech to their daily commute. It is slated to feature improvements to the in-car experience, including the ability to say "Alexa, pay for gas" when you fill up at the pump.

Amazon also announced that their Fire TV Edition has provided a more seamless way for developers to integrate Alexa into their products, especially when it comes to improvements to in-car entertainment. BMW and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles are set to be the first automakers to bring the Fire TV experience to their vehicles.

Along the same lines of entertainment, television brands such as LG, Samsung and Skyworth will all release new models with built-in Alexa capabilities so consumers will have even more options to control their streaming content with just the sound of their voice. 

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As if their own brand of devices wasn't enough, Amazon also revealed improvements to products you may not have even known they owned. Ring, the company best known for its doorbell security tech and also just happens to be owned by Amazon, will launch a new Control Center to help users get a better handle on their connected devices, incident requests, and privacy settings. It coincides with a trend in Alexa-powered devices offering new features to help users manage their data and privacy — a now-dwindling issue that has seemingly been the only hitch in using this otherwise extremely helpful smart technology. They also revealed the Ring Access Controller Pro which allows remote operation of electronic gates to welcome visitors and accept secure deliveries, as well as Ring Smart Lighting Solar devices and its first line of Smart LED Light Bulbs.

With so many more opportunities to improve the smart home experience and make it easier for developers to integrate the helpful Alexa into their devices, it appears that Amazon has really outdone themselves at CES 2020.

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Brooks Laichs New Years Resolutions for 2020 Include Learning About Intimacy and His Sexuality

Retired hockey player and "How Men Think" podcast host Brooks Laich resolves to become "a better man" and learn more about intimacy and his own sexuality in the new year.

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Laich, 36, shared a list of his 2020 goals to his Instagram story on Monday. Among travel plans and picking up old hobbies, he stated that he wants to "be more open to all things and present in my relationships" and "learn more about intimacy and my sexuality." He elaborated further on his plans for growth in a separate Instagram post.

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“It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you are not” As the new year inches closer, I’m doing some reflecting, and some looking ahead. I’m always working on becoming a better man, a better version of me, and it always starts with a vision of who that person is. Knowing where I am, and where I want to go, are equally important. So I share these words for anyone else out there on a similar journey ahead of the new year. It’s a new decade coming, a new sense of hope and opportunity - and a chance to step into an improved version of you. You must believe you are, before you can become. Once the belief is set, the path reveals itself. So, much love to all of you taking the time to pour love into yourself, and striving for betterment - I’m with you all the way, and wish you all the best!! ???

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"As the new year inches closer, I’m doing some reflecting, and some looking ahead," he began the photo's caption. "I’m always working on becoming a better man, a better version of me, and it always starts with a vision of who that person is. Knowing where I am, and where I want to go, are equally important."

Laich went on to say that he hopes his words can be of some support or inspiration to others who are on their own journey of self-improvement fueled by the hope and opportunity of a new decade.

However, this isn't the first time Laich has shared his views and understanding of intimacy with the world — or his strong support of others. Earlier this year, he shared a story about discovering what intimacy truly is and how it relates to sex on an episode of his podcast "How Men Think." He came to these newfound realizations after a discussion with his wife, "Dancing With the Stars" alum Julianne Hough who recently described herself as "not straight."

"I spent some time thinking about [intimacy], and I was confused about it,” Laich explained in an interview with AskMen. “I thought I had an idea of what it was, and then my wife really opened it up and challenged me on it ... I was blown away by what she said."

So, while most people’s New Year’s resolutions can be a bit shallow or empty, Laich is out here showing us all that it’s cool to explore emotions, have deep conversations, delve into a wide spectrum of sexuality and dig a little deeper to become a better man. 

Now that’s a tagline we at AskMen can definitely get behind — and not just because it literally is our tagline.

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Robert Pattinson Says He'll Do Porn If The Next Batman Movie Does Not Do Well

The highly anticipated "The Batman" is expected to hit theaters in June of 2021, but star Robert Pattinson is giving some fans a reason to not mark their calendars for the release date.

In a recent interview with The Guardian, the new Bruce Wayne joked that if his upcoming Batman movie is a dud, he'll have no choice but to do "art house porn."

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Hey, at least he's keeping it a little classy.

All jokes aside, Pattinson's role as the latest Batman is his biggest to date and he does seem to be genuinely concerned about living up to the iconic superhero — and the comic's rabid fanbase. 

“I’m already remembering what it’s like to talk about a movie where there’s an expectation," he says, recalling his days as a sparkly-skinned vampire in the "Twilight" franchise. "Whenever you say anything, people are like, ‘Argh! You idiot!’ Like, dude, I haven’t even started yet!”

Despite a decade of starring roles in blockbusters and critically-lauded indie films such as "Good Time" and "Maps to the Stars," the 33-year-old actor is quite convinced that he doesn't really know how to act. He admits that he gets very nervous on every movie shoot and is always convinced that the worst-case scenario is actually going to happen.

Prior to "The Batman," it had been quite a few years since Pattinson worked on a major studio film, so his nerves are understandable. He's also working alongside an impressive cast of stars, including Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman; Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth; Paul Dano as The Riddler; and Colin Farrel has been rumored as The Penguin. Everything considered, it's no wonder he wants to nail the part.

Unfortunately, we'll have to wait until 2021 to find out if Pattinson's concerns about his acting in "The Batman" are a self-fulfilling prophecy. But until then, he can be found alongside Willem Dafoe in "The Lighthouse" — a role that is rumored to be worthy of nabbing the "non-actor" an Academy Award nomination. The movie also features a much-discussed "ferocious masturbation scene" that could easily serve as a gateway to Pattinson's joked-about porn career if his turn as the Batman truly does fall through.

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Olympic Skier Lindsey Vonn Proposes to Hockey Player Fiance P.K. Subban on Christmas

Lindsey Vonn and her fiance P.K. Subban became engaged earlier this year, but this Christmas, Vonn felt compelled to gift her future husband some bling — and a proposal — of his own.

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The 35-year-old Olympic alpine ski racer popped the question on the couple's two-year dating anniversary, returning the favor and re-upping her promise to wed her 30-year-old fiance, P.K. Subban. Predictably, the New Jersey Devils' defenseman said "yes," and the couple shared the happy, progressive news in a festive snap on Vonn's Instagram — alongside their trio of canine kids, of course.

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Merry Christmas and happy holidays everyone!! On our 2 year anniversary I returned the favor and asked PK to marry me... and he said yes We talk about equality but actions speak louder than words. Men should get engagement rings too and this is what PK deserves. Can’t wait to marry you babe ? #merrychristmas #happyanniversary #equality #raisethebar

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"We talk about equality but actions speak louder than words," Vonn said, in part, in the caption on her Instagram post. "Men should get engagement rings too and this is what PK deserves."

At the time of their original engagement back in August, Vonn told Vogue that she knew pretty quickly that Subban was the one for her. Previously married to Thomas Vonn from 2007 to 2013, she had been hesitant to consider marriage again. But after a few months of dating Subban, Vonn was more than sure about the Canadian NHL star — and the feeling was mutual.

"There are people in life that deserve to be with good people. They have that person who takes care of them and makes them smile," Subban shared in the same Vogue interview. "And she deserves to be with someone who loves her more than anything else in the world, and I do."

Congrats to the happy couple on a proposal so nice, they just had to do it twice.

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