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Olympic Gymnastics: Gabby Douglas Wins All-Around Title

Aug 2, 2012 @ 7:00 pm

Congratulations, Gabby Douglas! The 16-year-old Olympic gymnast competed in the All-Around Individuals this afternoon and finished with the highest score, beating even her teammate Aly Raisman, to take home the gold medal. We should have known all along that the girl nicknamed “The Flying Squirrel” would step up to the top of the winner’s podium (wearing the official gear we want)! In honor of her incredible win, click through the gallery to see 10 of her most gravity-defying moments throughout the London Olympics. 

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Catching Fire Cast: See Who’s in the Movie (So Far)

Aug 2, 2012 @ 5:30 pm

The odds are in our favor—again! Finally, Lionsgate announced that Lynn Cohen will be playing the crucial character of Mags, former District 4 champion, in the Hunger Games sequel, Catching Fire. (You may recognize her from Sex and the City as Miranda’s nanny Magda.) Snow White and the Huntsman‘s Sam Claflin, is also close to signing a deal to star as flirty Finnick Odair, Deadline reports. Cohen will join Jena Malone, who’s in as the District 7′s Johanna Mason, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, as gamemaker Plutarch Heavensbee. Click through to see more of Catching Fire’s official cast.

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Nina Dobrev’s Favorite Scarf: Sir Alistair Rai

Aug 2, 2012 @ 5:15 pm

Nina Dobrev is scarf-obsessed! The Vampire Diaries actress loves to finish her go-to look—a jacket, loose tee, and black skinnies—with a patterned neck warmer, and there’s one brand she turns to again and again: Sir Alistair Rai“Nina has the Ikat trend down pat,” creative director Kiran Rai told InStyle.com of the star’s choice of bold Ikat and print wraps in colors like turquoise and raspberry. “Her monochromatic outfits provide the perfect backdrop for a pop of color and bold Ikat pattern. The scarf takes an everyday outfit and elevates it to instant chic.” Find your own for $95 at siralistairrai.com.

Plus, see Nina’s best looks ever!

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Listen to Mariah Carey’s New Single “Triumphant”

Aug 2, 2012 @ 4:45 pm

Mariah Carey released her new single today! Call it a stroke of expert timing, the first song off her fourteenth studio album is named “Triumphant (Get ‘Em),” a message that resonates both with the current world Olympics (it’s the word for winners!) and her return to TV as American Idol judge (another victory). Listen to the song on Vevo and a clip of it below. The lyrics—“realize all things are possible, in your heart who’s the greatest, reach for the stars, be all that you are, and make ‘em all fall down”—will make you want to high five someone.

Plus, see Mariah’s transformation!

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Our Go-To Sites to Shop for Next Season’s Must-Haves

Aug 2, 2012 @ 4:30 pm

Already dreaming about next season’s must-haves? Get your shopping started early, as fall items are already dropping on our favorite online stores. At Net-a-Porter.com you can shop brands that go from classic design houses like YSL to newer names like Proenza Schouler with head-to-toe styling suggestions, while at Topshop.com you’ll find equally savvy outfits at a fraction of designer costs (Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge shops here for more budget-friendly pieces). Check out more of our favorite fashion links by clicking the button.

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Exclusive Trainer Tips: Get a Body Like Sofia Vergara!

Aug 2, 2012 @ 4:00 pm

Not only does Sofia Vergara have a new fiancé  and star in an Emmy-nominted sitcomshe also has one of the most coveted bodies in Hollywood. Which is why we spoke with her trainer Gunnar Peterson to find out all about how the star achieves her perfectly toned bod and killer curves. Find out the secrets behind Vergara’s workout routine and get Peterson’s best tips for perfecting that hourglass shape in the gallery.

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Kate Middleton Stella McCartneyAlpha /Landov; Tim Rooke/RexUSA

Kate Middleton Brings Back Stella McCartney Dress After Two Weeks

Aug 2, 2012 @ 3:25 pm

Usually when Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge re-wears a dress, she allows some time between her double-takes. Not with this look! Just two weeks after the royal debuted a new cobalt shift by Stella McCartney at a special Olympic Games exhibition in London, she returned to the bright dress to watch Andy Murray’s tennis match at Wimbledon today. She did style it slightly different, ditching the $76,895 Cartier  necklace in favor of adding her go-to Symthe blazer instead. Tell us: Which way do you prefer—with the blazer or necklace?

Plus, see more of her best outfits ever!

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Elizabeth Banks BronzeFrancis Specker /Landov; Courtesy Photo (2)

Get a Beachy Tan Sans the Beach!

Aug 2, 2012 @ 2:55 pm

Not everyone has time to lounge at the beach during the summer. Our quick fix? Channel your inner bronze goddess without soaking up harsh UV rays. We love the sun-kissed look all of our favorite celebrities have, like Elizabeth Banks’ subtle faux glow. We’ve put together the ultimate guide for achieving a beachy tan sans the beach. Try one of our top picks like Stila’s Self-Adjusting Bronze Blush ($20 at stilacosmetics.com) and Dior’s Self-Tanner Natural Glow ($34; dior.com), which feature foolproof formulas for natural, luminous results. Click through to see the more ways to get the perfect glow.

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