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Summer is officially here, which can only mean one thing: Time to break out the sunscreen.
To survive the summer sun, you need a good sunscreen handy to protect your skin from those harsh UV rays. Skin prep, especially during the summer, is extremely important. Sunscreen defends the skin from damage, preventing skin cancer, premature aging and, of course, fends off sunburn.
When picking a sunscreen, you’ll want to keep an eye out for the SPF level. 30 or higher will ensure that your skin is fully protected with each application. You’ll also want to take into consideration your skin type, skin tone and formula. For example, our sensitive-skin folks might want to opt for a mineral-based formula without any irritants — think sunscreens that are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic.
With so many sunscreens on the market to choose from, why not trust some of your favorite celebs? We’ve compiled a list of seven unique celeb-used sunscreens for you to look through that might help narrow down your sunscreen search. We’re talking about top brands like Supergoop!, Kosas, Cerave and Drunk Elephant. Stick around: Your skin will thank you.
Supergoop! Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
A lightweight SPF 50 sunscreen in a tube.
Used by the likes of Sabrina Carpenter (in her “Espresso” video), Lady Gaga, Jessica Chastain and Christie Brinkley, Supergoop!’s Unseen Sunscreen is a dreamy lightweight unscented formula with a 100% invisible finish. This stuff blends into the skin seamlessly, meaning you can kiss white casts goodbye. It’s easy to see why celebrities gravitate toward this sunscreen.
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It’s pretty much got it all: The product boasts a broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection and is non-greasy and made with non-irritating ingredients. Additionally, the Unseen sunscreen is universally flattering on all skin types, even sensitive or acne-prone skin. Pro tip. Use this product to prep the skin before starting your makeup. The product leaves skin with a natural finish, and it blurs pores too.
Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense SPF 30
A SPF 30 sunscreen with clean ingredients in a tube.
Drunk Elephant’s Umbra Sheer Physical Daily Defense sunscreen is equipped with antioxidants and powerful SPF 30 protection. Used by Selena Gomez, the lightweight tinted formula features key ingredients like astaxanthin, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, and ubiquinone that all work together to help boost your skin’s free radical defenses.
It’s kind of like building a sturdy wall to keep the sun’s rays out. While most sunscreens are clear or leave a weird white cast, Drunk Elephant’s formula comes in three tinted finishes: Sheer, Cocoa and Tinte. Sheer leaves the skin with a pink hue, while Tinte is more golden. Finally, Cocoa leaves a healthy warm cocoa tint, leaving the skin looking healthy and bronzed every time.
Kosas DreamBeam Silicone-Free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 40
An SPF 40 sunscreen formulated with ceramides and peptides.
Hilary Duff and Hailey Bieber use Kosas’ DreamBeam Mineral Sunscreen. The formula is silicone-free and boasts an SPF of 40, leaving the skin super protected against the harshest of UV rays. This Kosas product is formulated with ceramides and peptides.
The special blend moisturizes, visibly smooths and brightens the skin, creating the perfect base to apply makeup. Also, the additional hyaluronic acid and allantoin combo boosts hydration, soothing the skin. The best part? The sunscreen practically melts into the skin, leaving no pilling or white cast. Skincare jargon aside. If it’s good enough for Bieber and Duff, it’s probably good enough for you too.
Bask Suncare SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray
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A lightweight non-aerosol SPF 30 sunscreen.
This sunscreen is scented like a dreamy vacation with notes of coconut and vanilla. It’s also used by former teen heartthrob Justin Timberlake. Retailing for $20 on Amazon, Bask’s Suncare Sunscreen Spray is a non-aerosol SPF 30 sunscreen that’s fast-absorbing, lightweight and easy to apply. Just spray on, rub in and you’re ready to go. The dry down on this sunscreen is impressively fast, leaving your skin dry and non-greasy with every application. Additionally, Bask’s sunscreen is water and sweat-resistant for up to 80 minutes so you know you’re protected through dips at the beach, sweaty workouts and outdoor adventures.
Cerave Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30
An SPF 30 skincare-infused sunscreen with a hydrating finish.
Zendaya and Busy Philips have worn Cerave’s Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen in the past, and it’s easy to see why. This SPF 30 formula works on the face and body and acts as a sheer hydrating lotion that moisturizes as well as protects. It’s a genius concept that makes a multi-step skincare routine obsolete.
The key to this sunscreen’s success is the combination of mineral and chemical sun filters that help effectively reflect and absorb the sun’s damaging rays. Something to note. This formula goes on white. Don’t be scared though. The white cast is there to guide you to an even application. After rubbing it into the skin, the white sheen is quickly absorbed within seconds, leaving the skin feeling non-greasy without any white residue.
Fenty Beauty Hydra Vizor SPF Moisturizer
A moisturizer with SPF 30 and niacinamide.
Dryness be gone. Meet Fenty Beauty’s Hydra Vizor SPF Moisturizer. Like the Cerave pick, this product combines sunscreen and moisturizer, delivering the benefits of both in one convenient product. The Hydra Vizor is true to its name, hydrating while acting as a shield against the sun’s rays and pollution. The SPF 30 moisturizer fades the look of dark spots and smooths pores too for a silky smooth finish on the skin. Of course, Rihanna loves this product. It’s her own creation, after all.
Murad Correct & Protect Serum SPF 45
An SPF 45 seum sunscreen in a dropper.
This sunscreen is a splurge at $69.00, but it’s well worth it. You know it’s good because Ciara uses it. Murad’s Correct & Protect Serum is an SPF 45 sunscreen unlike any other sunscreen you’ve come across. The satiny-smooth serum formula is one-of-a-kind, utilizing carotenoid technology that reflects UV light.
It’s watery, unlike most goopy sunscreens, and acts as a powerful antioxidant to brighten and reduce discoloration. This formula is created without a long list of irritants like parabens, sulfates, phthalates, gluten and animal-derived ingredients, making it safe on sensitive skin. To use, just shake the bottle and drop an ample amount into the palm of your hand. Rub into your face, neck and chest for best results.
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To kick off Pride Month this year, Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa and several more stars have added their names to an open letter advocating to keep federal funding in place for LGBTQ+ suicide prevention measures.
As unveiled by The Trevor Project on Monday (June 2), the letter comes in direct response to a leaked United States Department of Health and Human Services budget that showed the Donald Trump administration’s plans to eliminate funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+-related services, which actively supports young people in the LGBTQ+ community considering suicide. Despite it providing help to more than 1.2 million estimated callers since its launch in 2022, the proposal would have the crisis line’s funding slashed entirely after going into effect on Oct. 1.
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“We are heartbroken by the proposal to eliminate federal funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services — a move that will have devastating, life-threatening consequences for young people across the country,” reads the message, which was also signed by Pedro Pascal, Jamie Lee Curtis, Cara Delevingne, Sarah Paulson, Daniel Radcliffe and Darren Criss. “As artists, creators, and public figures, our platforms come with responsibility. And today, that responsibility is clear: We must speak out to protect the mental health and lives of LGBTQ+ youth. We will not stay silent.”
Acknowledging that youth suicide in the LGBTQ+ community is a “public health crisis” — with The Trevor Project estimating that more than 1.8 million in the U.S. alone seriously consider suicide every year — the signatories directly called on Congress to “do the right thing” by restoring and protecting funding for 988 in the 2026 budget. The letter ends with a message of support addressed to people most affected by the proposed cuts, as well as an encouragement to sign the nonprofit’s petition to save its program.
“To every LGBTQ+ young person reading this: You are not alone,” it concludes. “We see you. We value you. You have the right to feel safe, supported, and loved exactly as you are. You deserve access to life-saving services that honor your humanity. You may be hurting. You may be scared. You may feel like no one hears you — but we do. We will keep showing up and speaking out. We will not stop fighting for you.”
Among the other musicians who signed are Aly & AJ, Bea Miller, Blondshell, Christina Aguilera, Diplo, Ethel Cain, FLETCHER, GAYLE, Julia Michaels, Kelsea Ballerini, King Princess, MARINA, Orville Peck, Tove Lo and Troye Sivan. More big names are likely to sign in the coming days, as the letter will stay open for new signatories on a rolling basis.
The message comes at a particularly harrowing time for members of the LGBTQ+ community, who have watched as Trump has spent his first few months back in office working to undo protections for gay, trans and nonbinary people. GLAAD documented at least 225 attacks on LGBTQ+ rights within the first 100 days of the twice-impeached POTUS’ second term, including attempts to defund HIV research and cut programs supporting the community.
But as The Trevor Project and its allies put it in their letter, now is the time to “rise together — loudly and determined — for hope, for dignity, and for every LGBTQ+ young person to know that their lives are worthy and that there will always be someone on the other end of the line.”
If you or anyone you know is in crisis, call 988 or visit the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s website for free, confidential emotional support and resources 24/7.
With Pride Month 2025 coming amid dark times for the LGBTQ+ community, pop singer Reneé Rapp wants her fans to know there is still light in the dark — they just have to go looking for it. In a new cover story for Cosmopolitan on Monday (June 2), the “Leave Me Alone” singer shared a […]
After her massive breakthrough as Elphaba in 2024’s Wicked, Cynthia Erivo is giving fans a taste of what’s to come in the film’s final chapter this fall. In her Billboard cover story published Monday (June 2), Erivo teases what fans can expect from her green-skinned heroine in Wicked: For Good, the much-anticipated second part of […]
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It’s been three years since the fourth season of Stranger Things left fans wondering what we could expect from the supernatural saga, and now we’ve gotten an idea of what’s to come as Netflix has finally released their first teaser trailer for the fifth and final season of their franchise series.
Though details about the fifth and final season remain scarce, it looks like the monsters of the Upside Down will be making their way to our reality as our heroes attempt to keep them at bay with what we expect to be many casualties. Our only question is whether or not Eleven’s other super-enhanced friends like Kali (Eight) and the others will finally return to the series or if they’ll just be completely ignored following their appearance in Season 2. We sure hope to see them come back and help Eleven and them save the day.
Releasing in three volumes, the final season of Stranger Things we be premiering Nov. 26, followed by a second installment Dec. 1 and the finale on New Year’s Eve. Netflix is really stretching this one out. It better be worth it.
Check out the teaser trailer to the fifth season of Stranger Things, and let us know what you want to see in the final season in the comments section below.
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LISA and Arc are here to upgrade your phone case game with their latest collaboration.
BLINKs, rejoice! The mobile accessory brand is celebrating the renowned K-pop act’s latest album, Alter Ego, which was released back in February, with this exclusive drop. The collection includes two unique phone cases with minimalistic designs that feature nods to the Thai singer and her solo work throughout, channeling LISA’s unapologetic style. Both cases are available for purchase now and retail for $149.99. With these cases, you’ll be snapping the perfect selfie in no time.
Arc Plus LISA Red Edition
A durable collaborative phone case with red accents.
Available colorways include LISA Black Edition and LISA Red Edition. “Alter Ego” and “LISA” is at the base of the black and red cases, respectively, stylishly repping the album with clean lines and sharp, contrasting graphics. Each case is crafted with durable aerospace-grade aluminum that provides users with a unique tactile experience while protecting your tech from risky drops. Think of these tech accessories as jewelry for your phone.
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Each case is made with Arc Pulse architecture, known for its slide-on fit. The two-piece construction protects your phone’s vulnerable areas while leaving the back and screen exposed for an elegant finish that merges form and function seamlessly.
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Arc Plus Lisa Black Edition
A durable collaborative phone case with black accents.
The unique outer metal shell works as a safeguard, distributing impact, while the custom inner layer absorbs shocks. Pretty neat, huh? These limited-edition cases are available for iPhone models 16 Pro Max, 16 Pro, 15 Pro Max and 15 Pro. You’ll want to snag these sooner rather than later, given the collaboration is in extremely limited in quantity. Knowing BLINKs, the cases will be gone before you know it.
“LISA’s global influence in music, fashion, and pop culture made her the perfect creative partner,” said Niclas Bertelsen, co-founder of Arc, in a statement. “Together, we’ve created something that reflects both her edge and our obsession with sleek, purposeful design.”
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VACRONA is giving you the chance to rep your favorite musician’s zodiac signs for just $10 on Amazon.
The jewelry brand’s Gold Lock 14k gold-plated chain and pendant necklaces are too good to pass up. The price alone is extremely attractive. For those of us who are zodiac sign obsessed, the pendants feature intricate motifs that represent each sign, from Taurus and Aries to Aquarius and Cancer and beyond. We’ve made shopping the style even more enticing by matching a few signs up to musicians we know you love. You can finally rep your sign, and your fave musician’s, in style with these glitzy picks.
VACRONA Yellow Gold Aquarius Chain Necklace
A yellow gold pendant necklace with an Aquarius symbol on the front.
Lucky you, Aquarius. You’ve got talents such as The Weeknd, Bob Marley, Anderson .Paak, Shakira, Alicia Keys and Ed Sheeran are behind you. This piece, like all of the necklaces in this collection, is attached to a chain and affixed with a pendant all made of 14k gold plated materials. Aquarius’ are humanitarians and creative. As such, this would be a great gift for birthdays or that friend who’s just a little too obsessed with star signs and astrology. We know who you are.
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VACRONA Yellow Gold Taurus Chain Necklace
A yellow gold pendant necklace with an Taurus symbol on the front.
Good old stubborn Taurus. Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Kehlani, Janet Jackson, Kelly Clarkson and Stevie Wonder are all Taurus musicians. Obviously, the sign is more than just stubborn. Tauruses are patient, honest and very loyal.
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All this to say, Tauruses don’t really need an ego boost, given they’re really their own cheerleader in every way. They’re good to have around when you need a good pep talk. This Taurus-inspired piece features the sign’s signature motif, a bull with curling horns. Tauruses are also very money-conscious. Thankfully, this necklace will run you only $9.99.
VACRONA Yellow Gold Scorpio Chain Necklace
A yellow gold pendant necklace with an Scoripo symbol on the front.
Scorpio musicians include Willow Smith, SZA, Katy Perry, Lorde, Frank Ocean and Jeff Buckley. They’re ambitious, brave, passionate and very complex. On the flip side, they can be jealous, just like your friends will be when they see you repping this necklace.
This style is equipped with a scorpion motif surrounded by simple etchings and the Scorpio sign carved just below the scorpion’s curled tail. This piece, and all of the other sign necklaces in this collection, would look best paired with other gold pieces. Stack this with more maximal pieces for a boho-inspired look.
VACRONA Yellow Gold Cancer Chain Necklace
A yellow gold pendant necklace with an Cancer symbol on the front.
Cancer musicians are pretty stacked. You’ve got Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Tate McRae, Benson Boone, Lana Del Rey and Kali Uchis. Cancers are sensitive and can often be labeled as crybabies.
Good thing these necklaces are nickel-free, ensuring comfortable wear for those Cancers with sensitive skin. The Cancer necklace features a pendant affixed with a cute little crab motif accompanied by the sign placed beside its claw. On its own, this necklace is dainty and simple, adding a touch of sparkle to any ensemble.
VACRONA Yellow Gold Aries Chain Necklace
A yellow gold pendant necklace with an Aries symbol on the front.
Aries are assertive and competitive. They can also be energetic and confident like artists Lady Gaga, Halle Bailey, Selena Quintanilla, Mariah Carey, PinkPantheress and Céline Dion. For our impulsive Aries friends looking to upgrade their jewelry game, you’ll probably add this necklace to cart immediately.
The Aries necklace depicts a strong horned ram along with the sign’s symbol. These necklaces are much like Aries in that they’re durable and tarnish-resistant. To maintain the necklace’s shine and longevity, we recommend avoiding exposure to cosmetics. To clean, gently wipe down with a soft cloth.
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Summer’s heating up, and so is the talent coming out of the gate hot. This June, Hip-Hop Wired spotlights three rising artists making serious waves in the game.
First up is Big YBA, the Durham, North Carolina native who refuses to let up. After breaking through with his soulful street anthem “Miss It” in 2024, he kept the momentum going with the seductive and melodic “Sex Me.” Now, he’s back with a brand-new EP, Way 2 Playa—a slick, Southern-smooth project that shows off his versatility and raw authenticity. YBA’s blend of gritty storytelling and catchy flows makes him a name to remember this summer.
Next is ATL’s own Anya Dessalines, an R&B artist redefining nostalgic vibes. Her new single, “In The Sun,” is like a time capsule—think vintage OutKast production fused with the ethereal vocals of Aaliyah. The track feels like cruising through Atlanta in the ’90s, windows down, and emotions up. If you’re a fan of golden-era soul with a modern twist, Dessalines delivers.
Lastly, the streets are buzzing with AMG Twinz, the newest signees under Future’s wing. Their track “Can’t Judge Her” is already setting summer party playlists on fire. With gritty lyrics and a high-energy delivery, these twins bring the kind of raw, unfiltered energy that ATL Hip-Hop is known for.
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Renée Victor, the veteran movie and TV actress who charmed audiences around the world as the voice of wise and protective Abuelita Elena in Pixar’s 2017 Day of the Dead musical comedy Coco has died at 86. Victor died at her home in Sherman Oaks, CA on Friday night due to lymphoma, a representative confirmed to the New York Times.
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Though her long career stretched back to 1980s, when she scored the first of a series of small roles in TV shows including Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Matlock, and picked up in the 1990s with appearances in films including The Apostle, The Prophecy II and My Brother the Pig, it was her role as the strong-willed Abuelita (grandmother) in Coco that made her an international superstar late in life. The colorful story of a a 12-year-old boy in Mexico who is magically transported to the land of the dead grossed more than $800 million across the world and had Victor sharing billing with stars including Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Edward James Olmos and Alanna Ubach.
Coco‘s studio, Pixar, paid tribute in an Instagram post that read, “We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of Renée Victor, the voice Abuelita in Coco and an incredible part of the Pixar family. We will always remember you.”
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Victor was born in San Antonio, TX on July 25, 1938 and made her acting debut at 10 in a San Antonio production of the opera Carmen, according to her IMDb bio. She later moved to Las Vegas in the 1960s, performed alongside musicians Xavier Cugat and Perez Prado and fronted a popular musical duo with her husband, Ray Victor, “Ray and Renée,” from 1963-1973.
She worked as a singer/dancer at the Stardust Hotel and also performed on the stage in Europe, Latin America and Australia before taking on hosting duties in the early 1970s on KTLA Los Angeles’ talk show Pacesetters, which focused on the Chicago movement.
In addition to her acting gigs, Victor also served as a translator-interpreter for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, translated the Nutcracker Suite into Spanish for the BBC and narrated La Ofrenda — The Day of the Dead for an entry in the Los Angeles Film Festival, as well as recording jingles for RC Cola and Twin Dragon Chinese Cookies.
She first broke into acting in the mid-1980s with brief roles in Hotel, Masquerade and the George Burns Comedy Week, continuing her run on the small screen into the 1990s with spots on The Parent ‘Hood, The Tony Danza Show and Team Knight Rider, among many other credits. After a six-episode run on ER in 2004, Victor landed her longest TV run as housekeeper Lupita in Weeds, which ran from 2005-2012. She also had long runs on the action series Snowpiercer and With Love, most recently appearing as Inez in the ABC family drama A Million Little Things.
Her film career continued apace in the 2000s as well, with appearances in A Night in Old Mexico and Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones, before scoring her breakout role as the firm, but loving grandmother in the Oscar-winner Coco, which featured an all-Latin cast.
In a tribute post, her daughter Margot wrote, “She was dignity and beauty till the end. I am shattered, but I celebrate the end of her elegant and defiant battle with illness these last couple of years. She would never allow anything to keep her down. All my life she’s been a force of nature, a world of fun, sharp wit with boundless talents and energy. hroughout her long life, her ability to reach any goal against odds was formidable. She was and will forever remain my hero and inspiration. She was my closest friend who’s awe and support of my endeavors was madness, but I know she is happy where she is now, while still by my side.”
Victor was excited in March about the news that a Coco sequel was set to hit theaters in 2029. “It was my great pleasure and experience working with the incredibly talented [director] Lee Unkrich and [co-director] Adrian Molina! We get to do it again!” she wrote on Instagram. “This is what we’ve all been waiting for! I’m so excited! Coco shared a Mexican tradition that is now celebrated around the world in unity. An amazing amount of work and talent goes into the creation of this unique film.”