Drift stars Cynthia Erivo and Alia Shawkat and director/producer Anthony Chen came out on Sunday for the premiere of their film at the Sundance Film Festival at the Eccles Theater in Park City, Utah.

The film follows Jacqueline (Cynthia Erivo), a young refugee who lands alone and penniless on a Greek island, where she tries first to survive and then to cope with her past. While gathering her strength, she begins a friendship with a rootless tour guide (Alia Shawkat), and together they find the resilience to forge ahead.

Erivo, excited to take on her next role as Elphaba in Wicked opposite Ariana Grande, chatted with us about her most recent work. We asked her for advice on handling the loneliness that her Drift character deals with and the feelings of isolation many feel today. “Find the people around you who you might not even realize care and want to be there for you,” she said. “Reach out and keep reaching out until you find a person who is willing to hear you and listen. That will help to ease the burden, ease the pain.”

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Cynthia Erivo Gives Advice on Dealing with Loneliness and Isolation at Sundance Premiere of Drift

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One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and 90% of those cancers are melanoma, the deadliest type. But the good news is it is treatable if detected early. In fact, the five-year survival rate is 99%.

On a mission to spread that message, longtime leaders in sun protection, skincare brand La Roche-Posay in partnership with TDS, the dermatologist specialists of New York City were offering free head to toe skin cancer screenings to the public.

The brand says they’ve helped facilitate more than half a million skin exams by board certified dermatologists over the last ten years. Events like these, they say, help provide access to someone who may not visit a dermatologist regularly or have access to one. 

The team says more than 90% of skin cancers are caused by sun exposure and the sun’s harmful rays can penetrate even through glass, so that means no matter where you are or what you’re doing, if you’re exposed to sunlight you need to protect your skin and remember – every day is a sunscreen day.

For more info on sun safety, visit laroche-posay.us/saveourskin.

Skin Cancer Awareness Month: The Importance of Sun Safety

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Summer is almost here and we are talking the hottest DIY nail and lash trends with two of the most sought-after pros. Celebrity makeup artist and KISS Lashes ambassador Sir John who’s done everyone from Beyoncé to Serena Williams and celebrity manicurist and imPRESS manicure brand ambassador Tom Bachik who’s done nails for Jennifer Lopez, Selena Gomez, Margot Robbie, both say when it comes to summer beauty it’s all about looking confident.

So what trends are we seeing for summer 2024? Well, it's all about the eyes and of course no look is complete without a full set of lashes. Sir John loves imPRESS Press-on Falsies, which requires no glue and are one-step press on and go lashes. They have this exclusive design with self-stick technology for a quick and easy application that lasts for 24 hours with no mess and they’re mistake-proof. They’re easy to remove too and don’t leave sticky residue, they won't harm your natural lash either which is major. And unlike lash strips, these are clusters of falsies you place under your natural lash rather than on top.

You can find imPRESS Press-on Falsies on impressbeauty.com and Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Ulta, and Target for $8.99 - $19.99.

Next up, let's talk nails! Tom has partnered with imPRESS, making A-lister mani and pedi trends achievable at-home. He says press-on nails for hands and feet are the perfect summer fashion accessory and the way to get a perfect mani and pedi—fast, easy all by yourself at home. imPRESS Press-On Nails, like the lashes—require no glue and come with pre-applied patented super hold adhesive that lasts for up to 7-days. Safe, no damage to your natural nails, no chipping, and of course no dry time, plus, they’re waterproof. Just peel, press and go!

Each kit includes everything you need to apply the mani and pedi, including plenty of sizes to choose from. Removal is also safe, easy and mess-free. They make it so easy to switch up your styles to match your outfit. As far as trends, Tom’s currently loving multi-glitter effects, classic French, and fun designs like floral and fruit - which you can achieve easily with this new collection.

Get the matching mani and pedi sets at impressbeauty.com, Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, and Ulta for $7.99 - $9.49.

Spring’s Hottest Nail and Lash Trends

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Over the last two decades, BOTOX Cosmetic has become a household name—making it the number one selling product of its kind, the one approved to temporarily make moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s feet lines and frown lines look better in adults. But people may forget, it is a medical procedure.

Many people are interested in learning more about getting treated and there is only one BOTOX Cosmetic, but how do you know you’re getting the real BOTOX Cosmetic? This FDA approved one-of-a-kind formulation through its manufacturing process and scientific rigor can temporarily improve the look of three areas—moderate to severe frown lines, crow's feet lines, and forehead lines in adults.

Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Michelle Henry teamed up with Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company–the makers of BOTOX Cosmetic, and the only authorized suppliers of BOTOX Cosmetic in the US–to show us how to ensure product safety, quality, and efficacy.

What happens in many cases is people use the word ‘Botox’ ubiquitously, not specifically for BOTOX Cosmetic. The FDA has stated BOTOX Cosmetic is “not interchangeable,” which means that its safety and effectiveness cannot be claimed by any other product. There are no substitutes for BOTOX Cosmetic. Potential flags to look out for: significantly discounted product may indicate it’s not the real deal, supplier claims their product is “equivalent to BOTOX Cosmetic” or “approved in another country,” and lastly, if it feels too good to be true, it may be.

It’s extremely important to only go to medical professionals who are licensed and trained to provide aesthetic treatments both for safety and to help you achieve your desired outcomes. To find a licensed provider near you, who is purchasing BOTOX Cosmetic from Allergan Aesthetics, visit Alle.com.

How to Make Sure You’re Getting the Real Deal with BOTOX Cosmetic

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Planet Fitness’ National Lead Trainer, Teddy Savage shares the tools to help you prioritize your mental AND physical wellness.

Mental health continues to be a struggle among Americans year-over-year – and in 2022, one in five adults experienced mental health challenges. Fortunately, another recent study highlighted that physical exercise can greatly impact one’s overall mood and mental health – finding that 1.2 million adults who exercised regularly had fewer days of poor mental health than those who didn’t exercise.

Working out isn’t just about how you look; it’s about how you feel. Luckily, Planet Fitness offers affordable memberships, that won’t break the bank, and with over 2,500+ locations, there’s bound to be a gym nearby, making working out more convenient than ever before, and an opportunity to not only boost your physical fitness but also help improve your mood and mental health.

And as a certified fitness trainer, Savage strives to share simple tips for people at every fitness level, whether they’re new to the gym, getting back into a routine or just looking for simple movements to promote physical and mental health.

Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Moderate activity can be just as effective as rigorous workouts when it comes to reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. Start by creating a simple goal such as walking or even stretching for only 10-20 minutes every other day. Continuously increase your movement over time when you feel ready and able. It’s all about establishing a strong foundation to get your head in the fitness game.

Be Your Own DJ: Step into Planet Fitness’ Judgement Free Zone with your favorite tunes ready to go. Music is a great mood booster and a way to infuse any workout with great energy as it keeps a good tempo for your heart rate and is an easy way to get yourself in a mindset that you enjoy. A fun thing to do is to create playlists for different types of workouts and even listen to the soundtrack of your favorite movie.

Change it Up: It’s crucial to keep your routine fresh and exciting so working out doesn’t become a chore! The next time you head into the gym, try a new piece of equipment you’ve never explored or take a shot at a new strength training exercise, do something to shock your body and mind so exercise always feels new and fun.

Join Planet Fitness today, where memberships are affordable and include free fitness training. For $24.99 a month, you can get the PF Black Card membership which includes additional amenities such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 2,500+ Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states, and more.

3 Workout Tips to Boost Your Physical and Mental Health

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Once the baby arrives, new moms often overlook how to care for themselves since all the attention naturally goes to the baby. Carefree, a leading maker of feminine care products, found that 66% of moms say their feminine care needs have evolved since having children. Carefree wants to help moms in all stages of motherhood and give them a little extra love too. So, their team of all-women and moms, launched a whole new campaign called “Protection for the Protectors” which champions the unparalleled strength of us moms. Carefree, you may know as a go-to liners brand, has now launched a whole new line of pads that are designed specifically for those expanded feminine care needs that moms face after giving birth, for protection from different types of leakage. They have a plastic-free top sheet that instantly absorbs, and 8-hour odor control and the pads are super soft too. Check them out at carefreelinersandpads.com, or on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. 


Now, new moms have a ton on their plate, as they are getting into the swing of their new routine. That’s why simple beauty products that not only can save them a little time but make them feel and look great make a huge difference. When washing with Head & Shoulders BARE, not only will you feel the difference of a clean, refreshed scalp, but your hair will look amazing. You’ll have more time to spend with family, and less time dealing with dandruff, and scalp itch or irritation. BARE’s simple nine ingredient formula features clinically proven dandruff fighting ingredient Pyrithione zinc (ZPT) which goes deep to fight dandruff at the source while the gently cleansing formula refreshes the scalp and hair. It’s sulfate, silicone, and dye free, giving mom effective Head & Shoulders dandruff protection with the BARE minimum. Get it in two different types, the BARE Pure Clean that has a light coconut water scent and cleans and clarifies for a refreshing feeling and vibrant look. BARE Soothing Hydration has a refreshing orchid and aloe scent, and it's extra hydrating and soothing if your scalp is a little drier. You can find them both at Walmart and walmart.com.

Two Must-Haves for New Moms

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Alt-rock legends, The Dandy Warhols, have been delivering their unique brand of cool sound for 30 years…and their latest offering ROCKMAKER is nothing short of it.

To make it all the more mind-blowing, they brought some famous friends along for the 10-track gritty, edgy, mind-blowing bender of a ride—Slash, Debbie Harry, and Pixies’ Frank Black, to name a few. Frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor and drummer Brent “Fathead” DeBoer stopped by the LifeMinute Studios last month for a few cocktails and a chat to tell us all about it.

This is a LifeMinute with The Dandy Warhols.

The Dandy Warhols on New Metal Record ROCKMAKER

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A statement-making eye look starts with gorgeous lashes. Celebrity makeup artist, Ash K Holm stopped by the LifeMinute studios to share her secret, Falscara, the easiest and best way to create a stunning lash look on your own such as the trending lashy cat eye and lifted baby doll look.

Falscara is a salon quality lash extension kit that you can do from home in just four easy steps. Ash says the kits are a go-to for her clients when it comes to creating custom lash extension looks for any occasion. Falscara is an innovative, affordable, and non-damaging DIY alternative to salon lash extensions. What's so unique is their under-lash application which creates a seamless natural look. The application is fast, easy and the wisps feel comfortable and weightless on the eyes.

Here’s how they work, first, gently place the wisps underneath the base of your natural lashes, slightly away from the waterline. Apply wisps starting from the outer corner of the lash line, working inwards. Brush on seal and use applicator or your fingers to squeeze the wisps against natural lashes to secure hold. The lashes look just stunning, so natural and with the overnighter they last up to 10 days.

Falscara has come out with a new style this year, a clear band. This wisp has a thin clear band, making the wisps seamlessly blend into your own lashes. Clear Band Wisp is super comfortable and feathery, perfect for creating the most natural lash extensions look. We love how they come in a variety of styles and lengths, perfect for mixing and matching to create a custom beauty look so you can go for a subtle or more glam look. The possibilities are truly endless.

Get them at Walmart, Target, Ulta, CVS, and Walgreens as well as on falscara.com. And on falscara.com, you can use a special coupon code “ash20” to get 20% off on all Falscara items.

How to Lash: Celebrity Makeup Artist Ash K Holm's Secret to Salon Quality Lash Extensions at Home

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Springtime is one of the most popular times to start home renovations, with the kitchen and bath the two most important rooms to upgrade with enormous resale value too.

For starters in the bathroom, you want to replace toilets that are dated  inefficient and guzzle water. TOTO Nexus One-Piece, a water-saving model has the EPA WaterSense-label. It looks great and it’s eco-friendly and can potentially save hundreds of gallons of water a month. 

Next, totally level up with a bidet. Bidets have become a huge home improvement trend, especially as people prioritize wellness, self-care and look for ways to live cleaner, and healthier. Thanks to TOTO anyone can bring a bidet’s spa like sense of cleanliness and luxury into their own home without breaking the bank or calling a plumber.

They have an amazing line of bidet seats called WASHLET that let you transform any toilet into a luxury bidet. Their top of the line, WASHLET S7A bidet seat is paired seamlessly with the Nexus One-Piece toilet with all the cords and hoses completed concealed.

The Nexus WASHLET+ S7A has some amazing bells and whistles including automatic open/close lid, heated seat that can be warmed to your liking, front and rear cleansing using warm aerated water, and gentle warm air drying, which reduces the need for toilet paper. Everything from temperature to water pressure can be customized by remote control and it has four presets so everyone has their own personalized experience.

This one actually cleans itself and the bowl with electrolyzed water before and after you use it and pulls in and breaks down odors in the bowl, so the bowl and air around it are fresh and clean.

If you don’t need a new toilet, you can buy the WASHLET alone. It’s a super easy DIY install onto your existing toilet less than 20 minutes; you just need an electrical outlet within three feet. There’s a TOTO app to guide you if you need it.

There is a WASHLET to fit every need and budget on totousa.com.

Now let’s talk more DIY…a fresh coat of paint is an easy, inexpensive way to update your home, but to do it like a pro, you need the right tools. And the best paint jobs start with ScotchBlue Painter's Tape. ScotchBlue and Scotch Brands are ranked as the most recommended based on a recent study. They have a full line of adhesives specifically designed for the various demands of every paint project, giving you confidence to effectively get the job done right the first time.

First, the ScotchBlue Sharp Lines Painter's Tape is for when you need to make a precise, clean line. It uses Edge Lock technology, which seals out paint to help you achieve those crisp paint lines.

Then there's the Scotch Delicate Surface Painter's Tape for accent walls, decorative stripes or fun patterns on painted drywall, wood floors, wallpaper, and cabinets too. A good tip most people don’t realize that instead of replacing cabinets, which can be super costly and a big job you can just re-paint them and make them look brand new again.

Check out more tips at scotchblue.com.

Summer DIY Renovations and Must-Haves for the Home

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Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we have the scoop on some unique handmade gifts for all the dads on your list. MakerPlace by Michaels, which is the go-to online marketplace for handmade goods and unique gifts specially crafted by U.S.-based makers and artisans. Hundreds of thousands of treasures are available on MakerPlace. From customizable gifts and bespoke crafts to one-of-a-kind keepsakes, you’re sure to find something special for anyone who appreciates the craft and skill of handmade goods. MakerPlace is a part of Michaels and who knows better about handmade creations than them. And when you shop on MakerPlace, you’re supporting independent handmade artists and sellers, who get to keep more of what they earn.

First up, custom picnic blankets. Perfect for bringing the whole family together for a Father’s Day picnic. Something dads will treasure for years. You can engrave dad’s name or initials on the leather handle for a personal touch. The blanket fits 6 to 8 people and is water and sand proof, and perfect for his next outdoor adventure too. Get it for $69.99.

Now if you’ve got a pickleball-loving dad, this one-of-a-kind personalized pickleball towel, just a fun, unique and useful gift for dad to show off his latest hobby, and a steal at $14.50.

Up next for the dads that walk around with bulky old wallets, this is a handmade, genuine leather trifold wallet --- a total upgrade. You can engrave dad’s initials, name, or a special phrase, just a beautiful timeless gift he’ll proudly carry every day. This runs from $29-$39.50.

For dads who are always working on DIY projects or making repairs, this is a custom engraved screwdriver. It comes in a Phillips head or flat head option, and is both beautiful and functional. It’s perfect for your favorite handyman. Get it for $20-$29.

If you have a grill dad in your life, then a personalized spatula is a great gift to have him feeling like king of the BBQ. This MakerPlace seller offers several fun sayings to choose from to add on your spatula. Get it for $23.95.

Lastly, show dad you appreciate him for guiding you through life with a custom engraved compass. You can add a personalized note right inside to make it even more special. Get it for $59.99.

To find all these great gifts and even more go to michaels.com/makerplace.

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Unique Artist-Made Items for Every Dad

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Well of course as we transition into the warmer months, we’re always thinking about feeling our best and moving our bodies more. And regular exercise is essential for not only how we feel physically but how we feel mentally too. Exercise is crucial to maintaining a healthy mind and body, and we are really loving what Planet Fitness is offering as they are all about being the judgement free zone. They have a warm and welcoming environment that just makes it super convenient and easy for you to prioritize your well-being. They have certified fitness trainers that will help you set up a plan to achieve your goals and you’ll get access to more than 2,500 locations across the U.S. and Canada.

The memberships are affordable too and all clubs have brand name cardio and strength equipment, fully equipped locker rooms, flat screen TVs and there’s a free Planet Fitness app that gives you access to hundreds of on-demand digital exercises from cardio, to yoga, strength training and more. Just go right online to planetfitness.com or walk into one of the clubs to sign up.

You’ll not only feel more energized and confident, but you'll also be setting yourself up for a summer filled with positive vibes and a sense of accomplishment.

In addition to SPF, hats and sunglasses, there’s another beauty essential folks should have at the ready as we head into summer, it’s the new BAND-AID Brand Pro Heal Adhesive Bandages.

The latest from the #1 dermatologist recommended BAND-AID Brand, their uniquely designed to give you 60% better healing and help prevent the appearance of scars. They have an advanced hydrocolloid pad that creates an optimal environment for better healing in as early as 48 hours while protecting against dirt, oil, disease, and inflammation. It helps to minimize the formation of a scab while helping to restore the skin barrier, without the need for additional ointment. So just the ultimate skincare essential. They are just as comfortable as a traditional bandage and 100% waterproof – so you don’t have to worry about your cuts and scrapes as you’re running around this summer, in and out of water. 

You can find pro heal™ at your favorite retailer like Walmart, Target and Amazon.

Now let’s talk great summer hair. The new Herbal Essences with pure plants essences. A whole bunch of new shampoo and conditioning collections with pure aloe and camellia oil that helps deeply nourish hair while leaving it surprisingly lightweight. Camellia oil is special because it’s a lightweight oil that mimics those found in naturally healthy hair, that instantly absorbs. And the certified pure aloe is handpicked leaf by leaf and carefully extracted to preserve its moisturizing and antioxidant properties. And the two together really help deliver soft, flexible, nourished locks without the weigh down. What we love about Herbal Essences is there’s something for all your needs from frizz control, moisturizing, curl definition or color protection, with the best ingredients like hemp oil, honey, apricot oil and grapeseed extract together in really high-quality products. They retail for only 9.99 pretty much anywhere.

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