Lauren Larson
Lauren Larson is a writer and editor based in Austin and her work also appears in GQ, Texas Monthly, and The New York Times.
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Alan Ritchson Goes Big
Hollywood told him actors don’t break past 30. But he kept working, and at 41, after decades of near misses and tiny roles, the Reacher star is busting out.
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Master At Arms
At nearly 60 years old, John Brzenk is holding his own at arm wrestling tables the world over. What the hell?
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He Is Glenough
Hype is swirling around Glen Powell, the star of 'Anyone But You,' but he has other things on his mind—like getting in the best shape of his life, making great movies, and maybe even . . . finding love?
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When Social-Media Flirting Is Technically Cheating
Follows? Likes? DMs?
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Mark Cuban Vs. Big Pharma
The multibillionaire just launched a drug company that promised to "fuck up" the high cost of prescription drugs. It's a heckuva midlife crisis.
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How YouTube's Most Famous Chiropractor Cracked the Internet
He cracks necks and jokes for millions on YouTube. Chiropractor to the stars Beau Hightower is fast becoming a star himself, one pop, click, and wince at a time.
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Lady A's Charles Kelley Has a Smart Approach to Staying Sober
The colead singer of Lady A has come a long way in recovery—with a lot of help from fans, bandmates, and support groups.
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Inside Liberation Barbell Club, the Gym Where Lifting Is a Human Right
Fitness has an inclusivity problem. This gym, made famous by 'Queer Eye,' is changing that.
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Zac Efron Rides Again
He has been a child star, a fitness pinup, an onscreen himbo, and an environmental activist. But Zac Efron hasn’t always been healthy. Now he’s reinventing himself again, and he wants to do it right.
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Jared Leto Conquered Age, Gravity, and Hollywood.
Turning 50, with successful careers in acting, music, and tech investing—and with his eye on El Capitan— the maxihyphenate Jared Leto, star of Morbius and WeCrashed, is learning the value of a rest day.
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Jacob Elordi Is Young and Talented and Still Figuring It All Out
The 24-year-old 'Euphoria' actor has a hot show, a new film, and a reputation as a Gen-Z sex symbol. His star is on the rise, and he's glad. Kind of. Maybe.
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Dave Bautista Wants to Be Big. Just Not in the Way You Think.
You probably know him as Deacon Batista or maybe Drax the Destroyer. But the 52-year-old star of 'Dune' who calls himself "Dream Chaser" is only just coming into his own.
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Tate Fegley Is the Little Lifter That Could
At age ten, he's already a powerlifting legend. Next up, puberty.
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The Secret to Dealing With Rejection and Moving on
Everyone gets rejected, but some guys are better at dealing with it than others.
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This Iraq War Vet Cheated Death 3 Times. He's Proud to Cry About It.
How a 'circle of tears' at FitOps helped Bobby Somers finally confront his pain.
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How Sebastian Stan Went From Winter Soldier to 'Winter Swoldier'
To keep up with the Chrises, Stan upgraded his diet, training, and worldview. And 2020 is shaping up to be his best year ever.
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The Toughest Race in America Is the Bataan Memorial Death March
Learning to embrace the suck at a marathon-length race through the high desert of White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
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The Shady Past (and Bright Future) of Mark Manson, Self-Help's New Superstar
Bestselling books. Problematic blog posts. So many f*cks not given: Mark Manson's lesson in reinvention.
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Just Pick Up the Tab, My Dude
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No More Mr. Niece Guy
Dating apps are crawling with a new breed of dude.
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How to Get Women to Approach You
Review these 7 steps before making a move.
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The Grown-A#& Man's Guide to Hooking Up
It’s still possible to have no-strings-attached sex without disappointing anyone. You just have to follow the rules.
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5 TV Shows to Have on During Sex
Take it off. But leave it on.
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Terry Crews Says a Hotel Worker Racially Profiled Him the Day Before His Senate Testimony
"I am representing the millions and millions of people who have been pushed down."
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Terry Crews Is the Strongest Man in Hollywood
Who’s more solid than Terry Crews? Who?! Actor, author, fitness freak, spokesman, husband, father, grandfather(!), activist... Who else shoulders more, does more, gives more? We have a well-deserved cheat meal with the NFL linebacker-turned-Hollywood star.
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Are You "Manvising" the Woman in Your Life?
Giving advice without being super condescending is an art. Here's how to do it.
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Why It’s OK to Leave Right After Sex
Want to sleep in your own bed after a hook-up? That makes two of you.
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These Are the Scenarios When It's OK to Break Up With Someone Via Text
There's nothing wrong with breaking up over text, as long as you're following these guidelines.
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The Subtle Art of Recovering an Item After a One-Night Stand
It doesn't have to be too weird.
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How a Woman Really Wants to Be Kissed
It’s not about where you put your hands. Or even your lips.
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6 Things Men Get Wrong About Boobs
What to do, and what never to do.
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What All the Best First-Date Bars Have in Common
Before settling on the perfect spot, ask yourself these 7 questions.