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BEST DRESSED: The Oscars 2015

The Academy Awards may have run about 40 minutes overtime last night, but its attendees made up for it with oh so many gorgeous gowns and getups for us to ogle over into Monday morning.  While the risks remained overall low, the fashion remained overall high, and it's time to look at our picks for the most fabulously dressed of the night.

Chrissy Teigen

STUN. NING.  Teigen wisely stuck with Zuhair Murad this award season and arrived to the Oscars in this pale blue beauty that conjured up an audible "wow" from my lips.  She was one of many to rock the beaded trend of the night.

Jennifer Lopez

How is this woman real?  J. Lo has slain best dressed lists over and over again and it's easy to tell why with this Elie Saab masterpiece.  I would go with a different makeup artist next time, but it's hard to screw up a face that clearly benefits from the Fountain of Youth.  Speaking of the Fountain of Youth...

Meryl Streep

The queen has arrived.  The long blazer topping off this Lanvin ensemble is so chic, as is everything about Ms. Streep.  This pose is unexplainably incredible as well and I want to hang this photo up on my wall a.s.a.p.

Rosamund Pike

Finally!  Pike's performance in Gone Girl was so captivating, we've been waiting for her red carpet attire to be the same.  Pike hit it so right for the big night with this Givenchy gown and matching red shoe.

Julianne Moore

Photos could not do this sparkling Chanel gown justice.  The Best Actress of the night shined in every possible way and looked absolutely beautiful, as always.

David Oyelowo

Oyelowo may have been snubbed for the Best Actor category, but we certainly will not leave him off of our list.  He was the best dressed man of the night for sure in this wine red Dolce & Gabbana tux.

Keira Knightley

Knightley has had a shaky awards season when it comes to fashion, so I wanted to applaud her for looking ethereal last night in this woodsy and whimsical Valentino gown.  She is glowing as any pregnant woman would be, except, you know, she's Keira Knightley.

Emma Stone

How perfect is Emma Stone? She had one of the most anticipated looks of the night, and did not disappoint in this long sleeved Elie Saab gown in a risky, yet amazing yellow-green color.  It took a few seconds to process, but once it did...wow.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Lupita Nyong'o - Beautiful, of course.  The heavy beading around the neck was just a bit too heavy.

Anna Kendrick - This was one of her best looks, and it fit her wonderfully, but it just wasn't one of the absolute best looks for me.

Zoe Saldana - This lovely and talented lady had twins just a few months ago, but you would never know it.  She looked fabulous.

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...to not get that tattoo.

I would personally suggest feeling an album out and letting it resonate for a little longer than a day or two, but hey, to each his own.  This certainly isn't the worst Drake tattoo we've ever seen.

*cough*

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Chris Hemsworth poses for GQ Australia, readers suddenly find themselves pantless

BOOM!  The God of Thunder has arrived on the cover of GQ Australia and we need to take a minimum of 24 hours to fan ourselves and cool down.

Chris Hemsworth continues to make me question if I really prefer men with fewer muscles with every photoshoot, movie, and interview he takes part in.  He continues to do so in this February 2015 issue of the magazine with the help of a suave short haircut, suspiciously clean looking scruff, and an adorable interview about his children.  This white t-shirt shot helps too:

Read some of the most noteworthy quotes from the interview here and subscribe to GQ Australia here to get your own copy to sleep with. I mean next to. I mean across the room from? Ah, screw it.

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                      FKA twigs at the Brit Awards: A Star Is Born

Have you ever sat down, tried to write about something, and just couldn't find the words to describe it?

That's literally how I'm feeling right now.

Real-life Goddess FKA twigs (government name: Tahliah Barnett) performed her hits "Hide" and "Pendulum" to an enraptured crowd at the Brit Awards nominations Thursday night, and it's about to blow your friggin mind.

The performance came after twigs stunned in a warrior-princess chic dress on the red carpet, complete with out-there eyeliner/warpaint and a pretty gnarly leg bomb to top it off.

twigs was up for two awards: British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act - both of which she totally deserves, and if you say otherwise...well, I'm sorry, but you're wrong.

Don't take my word for it, though: check out twigs' performance, and then click HERE to vote. While you do that, I'm going to go attempt to learn how to Vogue.

Again.

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Zooey Deschanel is pregnant!

That's right, 2015 is going to be the year of the first Zooey D. baby.  The New Girl actress announced her pregnancy to People magazine earlier today, with Zooey gushing over her and boyfriend Jacob Pechenik's exciting news:

“Jacob and I are over the moon. We are so excited to meet our little one.”

 Zooey's sister, fellow actress Emily Deschanel, announced her second pregnancy just last month, so who knows?  Maybe the future cousins will be the next big names in television, give or take 10-20 years.

We are hoping to see some adorable mama-to-be style from Zooey herself in the upcoming months, but we can't help but picture how cute the baby's style (and face, of course) will be in the more distant future.  And the number one question...will s/he have bangs?

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ATTN: Music and flowy dress lovers!  Coachella 2015 is upon us!  Well, it's actually still four months away, but Coachella tickets are upon us which can only mean one thing: a lineup announcement!

This year the Cali fest unsurprisingly boasts big name headliners: ACDC, Jack White, and Drake, all with a whirlwind of indie (and uh...mainstream indie?) artists beneath them.

Are we planning to fly across the country just to experience FKA twigs' performance at the one place where maybe painting our faces a la LP1 album cover and flailing aimlessly won't be harshly judged?  Maybe.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow so keep up with the countdown on the festival's site and start prepping that base tan (or stocking up on sunscreen).

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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Mario - “Let Me Love You”

For this decade-old Throwback Thursday, let Mario love you with his crooning vocals and vastly oversized outfits.  "Let Me Love You," held the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 on this day in 2005, winning radio listeners over with its smooth sounds, as well as winning music video lovers over with the singer's smooth and frequently spinning dance moves.

Mario has released a few albums and had a couple of acting gigs since 2005, but it's hard for the casual fan to remember the last time he was prominent in the mainstream.  Let us love you, Mario- bring this style of R&B back to the radio this year.  Or surprise us with something new.  We'll be waiting.

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For this New Year's Eve edition of Pipe Down & Listen Up, I'm bringing you an oldie but a goodie.  By "oldie" I mean released in 2005, and by "goodie" I obviously mean upsetting, depressing, bummer jam, because that's how I roll and holidays tend to be emo(tional).

"Together We'll Ring In The New Year" by Motion City Soundtrack has been a staple on my NYE playlist for almost a decade, as it fully and genuinely explores both apathy and loneliness within a short two minutes and thirteen seconds.  I hope it can become a staple on your playlist as well.

Listen here and remember to stay safe tonight.  Don't mix your meds (unless it's with us).

XOXO,

MM

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FKA twigs stuns in new Vogue portraits

FKA twigs rightfully stole countless spots on "Best of 2014" lists with her refreshingly sultry and standout music and style. In a new spread for Vogue shot by Patrick Demarchielier, the songstress traded in her edgy look to show us a softer side.  As predicted, any side she shows is equally as stunning as the last.

We here at Mixed Meds have a strongly shared crush on FKA twigs, along with an accompanying love for her adorable (and PDA-filled) relationship with Robert Pattinson. Man on her arm or not, the woman's a queen and these regal photos prove it with a perfect mix of delicacy and power.

Check out the rest of the spread and bow down with us here!

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Roman Reigns may return to WWE before the new year, I celebrate via gif party

The Superman of spears, Roman Reigns, had to abruptly take time off from wrestling in the WWE ring to have emergency hernia surgery back in September.  This came as a disappointing shock to fans, as the former Shield member was on top of his game and booming with popularity at the time of the surgery.

So, when will Reigns return to action?  The WWE, of course, has kept this a secret, as it does with all things.  According to Wrestle Zone, however, the wait may not be as long as we think.  In fact, he is apparently being advertised for the company's holiday tour in December.

IN OTHER WORDS, AKA GIFS:

The only person who probably isn't overly excited is Seth Rollins.  Reigns did have to skip out on their Night of Champions match, and Dean Ambrose never quite got to finish him off at Hell in a Cell, so I smell some unfinished business.

Eep.

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Leighton Meester is visually and sonically stunning in ‘Heartstrings’ music video

Is this post an excuse for me to gush about how flawless Leighton Meester is in every possible way?  Well, sure, I like to create/seize that opportunity whenever possible.  Heartstrings, however, is an absolutely elegant album that comes as a gorgeous surprise after the multi-talented entertainer’s first foray into the music industry.

Meester released the dance-driven "Somebody To Love" ft. Robin Thicke (all together now: "ew.") in 2009, and her voice found major radio play through Cobra Starship's "Good Girls Go Bad."  Her talent was apparent, but the goddess singer hadn't quite found her place, or herself, in music quite yet.  Heartstrings, released just two days ago, changed everything.  Meester now creates music for herself, which she explained in an interview with Refinery29:

"The album wasn’t written for the sake of reaching a specific audience or being universal in that sense. It’s my thing and I’m really proud of it. More than anything, the lyrics of the music [are] something that I think people like me — or people with similar tastes — will definitely be able to relate to, and it’s very personal and special to me.”

The music video for the title track is simple, but that's all it needs to be.  Meester just sings into the camera, appearing in different settings and soft color palettes, letting the audience focus on her lush vocals as they embrace a folkier, more ambient sound.  And her ridiculously beautiful face.  Okay, I'm done.

You can watch the video for "Heartstrings" right HERE.  Don't be too surprised if it tugs on yours.

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Sailor Moon will triumph over evil with her own pads and tampons!

That's right, Elis Ultra Guard is teaming up with Sailor Moon Crystal to release a new line of pads and tampons inspired by our fave five Sailor Scouts.

Now when you feel like your energy is being sucked away, these sanitary products will help you fight leaks by moonlight and never run from white tights.  Or the Moonlight Knight.  HaAaAay.

(How does that gif work so well here?)

Now all Sailor Moon needs to do is collaborate with Luna bars and period pains will feel planets away.

These new items will be available in Japan on November 1.

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It's time for an 'S Club Party,' because S Club 7 is back!

"Never had a dream come true?"

Well, today that changes, because S Club 7 is "bringing it all back" now that the pop group's reunion has been officially confirmed.

Song title puns aside, every member of the co-ed group has signed on to perform all together again for the first time since their disbandment over a decade ago.

We're still short on details, but our fingers are crossed for an international tour.  Or at least a television concert special.

...Or maybe a new episode of Miami 7??

I'm getting too ahead of myself, but you can't blame a girl for dreaming.

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Idris Elba's monster dong confirmed as mic wire, Earth frowns

Yesterday, the Internet became parched as the thirst for Idris Elba's apparent foot long schlong spread throughout the world.  Photos of the actor surfaced with the outline a questionably sized penis-type-thing showing through his pant leg.  And so, the questioning began.

Unfortunately, Elba confirmed today on Twitter that the potentially Guinness Recording holding genitalia was, in fact, only a mic wire.

The good news is i got a shit load of followers. The bad news is, that is a mic wire. #egowentintospaceshipmodethough

— Idris Elba (@idriselba)

August 9, 2014

This has been a mature post.

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SISTAR (씨스타) - Touch My Body

Sistar is the girl group that got me believing in girl groups again, and, subsequently, plopped me right into the front car of the K-pop train.  Carrying forth the 90's pop feel with sweet-sexy songs and killer vocals, the four-piece delivered nothing less than expected with a pure summer bop, their comeback single, "Touch My Body."

"Touch My Body," featured on Touch & Move, a six song "mini-album," incorporates a clap-along beat with a sing-along chorus perfect for English and Korean speakers alike.  Hyorin, Soyou, and Dasom's signature airy, yet incredibly powerful vocals flow into one another with ease, complemented by Bora's fun, smooth second verse rap (I know you're rapping along to the "yeogi, yeogi, yeogi" part).  The song opens up as it closes out, and as Hyorin sings that she's happier than anyone else ("어느 누구보다 행복해"), you can't help but to feel the same.

After you're done adding this jam to every beach playlist on your iPod (buy it here!), make sure to check out the brightly colored music video, as well as this notable acoustic performance of the song.

Sistar, we're glad you're back.

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Tom Delonge confirms new Blink-182 album on Instagram

Singer, guitarist, and possibly head dick-joke-maker of Blink-182, Tom Delonge, confirmed yesterday that the legendary band's next album is, indeed, on its way to fans.

The low-key announcement was made through the musician's Instagram page, featuring the above, now vintage, photos of the guys, and a short caption:

Rehearsals start today... And yes there will be a new album #SorryForTheWait #Blink 

Forty-thousand "likes" later, it's safe to say that fans are excited.  Blink's initial comeback album, Neighborhoods, was a bit shaky in fans' eyes/ears, possibly because of the band's separation while actually writing/recording, but their follow-up EP, Dogs Eating Dogs, was the perfect step forward from 2003's self-titled LP.  As a lifelong fan, I know I'm ready to hear anything Blink-182 releases, any time.

Yes!  We are ready!  Keep us updated, will ya, Tom?

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Today, in "Can I Get Pregnant From This?" News: Jack White Covers Metallica's "Enter Sandman" at Glastonbury Festival

Lawdy Lawdy, LAWD HAVE MERCY.

In case you weren't already creepily obsessed with Jack White (just me?) the Nashville-based guitar God decided to cover headliner Metallica's 1991 hit, "Enter Sandman" on the Glastonbury Festival's Pyramid Stage this weekend. Jack entertained the crowd with the mere presence of his beautiful face a set that contained songs from his solo work, along with tracks from his former musical endeavors The White Stripes. 

You can check out Jack's face-melting set here, and fast forward to around the 45-minute mark for his take on "Enter Sandman."

Full Glastonbury Setlist:

Icky Thump (The White Stripes song) Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground (The White Stripes song) Screwdriver (The White Stripes song) High Ball Stepper Hotel Yorba (The White Stripes song) Temporary Ground Just One Drink Missing Pieces Black Math (The White Stripes song) You Don’t Know What Love Is (You Just Do As You’re Told) (The White Stripes song) Cannon (The White Stripes song) / Enter Sandman (Metallica cover) Three Women We’re Going to Be Friends (The White Stripes song) Lazaretto

Encore: Ball and Biscuit (The White Stripes song) Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes song)