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Natalie Rivera

Former Writer & Producer, POPSUGAR

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9 Facts About The Harder They Fall's Zazie Beetz That Prove She's a Badass in Real Life, Too

Oct 25, 2021

9 Facts About The Harder They Fall's Zazie Beetz That Prove She's a Badass in Real Life, Too

While we've seen a lot more of actress Zazie Beetz — who portrays the brazen Stagecoach Mary in The Harder They Fall — in recent years, she's been quietly dominating Hollywood for some time now (Deadpool 2, anyone?).

Finally! Selena Gomez Confirms "SG2" Album Is Coming Early Next Year

Nov 21, 2019

Finally! Selena Gomez Confirms "SG2" Album Is Coming Early Next Year

It's been over four years since Selena Gomez introduced us to her more vulnerable side with Revival, her second studio album.

How a Lifestyle Change — Not a Diet — Helped Me Lose 20 Pounds

Oct 31, 2019

How a Lifestyle Change — Not a Diet — Helped Me Lose 20 Pounds

I still remember the first time my weight was ever an issue for me.

A Look Back at All 37 of Stan Lee's Cheeky Cameos in Superhero Movies

Mar 14, 2019

A Look Back at All 37 of Stan Lee's Cheeky Cameos in Superhero Movies

Watching a Marvel movie over the last decade was like participating in a game of Where's Waldo, except instead of a bespectacled man in red and white stripes, you were on the lookout for a comic-book legend.

The Little-Known Story of Princess Diana and Freddy Mercury's Wild Night on the Town

Nov 8, 2018

The Little-Known Story of Princess Diana and Freddy Mercury's Wild Night on the Town

For many fans, Queen's operatic rock music is an escape — a passport to a world with zero judgment and catchy chants.

4 Dreamers Remember the Moment They Learned They Were Undocumented

Jun 25, 2018

4 Dreamers Remember the Moment They Learned They Were Undocumented

While many recipients of DACA — who are known as Dreamers — grow up in the US fully aware they are undocumented, that's not the case for everyone.

What It's Like Being Transgender and Undocumented When Your Rights Are at Stake

Jun 25, 2018

What It's Like Being Transgender and Undocumented When Your Rights Are at Stake

Ximena Ospina knows all too well what oppression looks and feels like.

How 1 Woman Is Helping to Bring an End to Female Genital Mutilation

Jun 25, 2018

How 1 Woman Is Helping to Bring an End to Female Genital Mutilation

Nice Nailantei Leng'ete was only a child when she saved herself.

I'm Mexican-American, but I Won't Call Myself Chicana

Jun 19, 2018

I'm Mexican-American, but I Won't Call Myself Chicana

My family was nothing out of the ordinary when I was growing up.

My Dad Was an Undocumented Immigrant — and My Biggest Inspiration

Jun 18, 2018

My Dad Was an Undocumented Immigrant — and My Biggest Inspiration

My father's story proves timing is everything.

This Tap Dancing Tribute to Beyoncé's Coachella Performance Will Blow You Away

Jun 17, 2018

This Tap Dancing Tribute to Beyoncé's Coachella Performance Will Blow You Away

It's been almost two months since Beyoncé graced the world with her 2018 Coachella performance, and we're still feeling the magic.

How Gentefication Is Putting Small Businesses at Risk

Jun 17, 2018

How Gentefication Is Putting Small Businesses at Risk

Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County, in the city of San Fernando, you'll find a restaurant that offers birria, micheladas, and mariachi every Friday night.