It's Spring break season, and we've got all things beachy on the brain. In a recent interview with Esquire, Sofia Vergara shared her thoughts on American-style bikinis being too modest and "diaper"-like, hailing the "dental-floss" style instead. While we've touched on the history of the bikini, it's time to talk about the evolution of bathing suit culture. Click through to check all the styles Read more

From Smurfettes to Sponge Bob, there are no shortage of sexy Halloween costumes out there. But if the thought of yet another year freezing your butt off in some barely-there rendition of a cartoon character or naughty fill-in-the-blank has you dreading the Oct. 31 fright fest, all hope is not lost. I've gathered together 10 of the least sexy Halloween costume ideas for all you nonconformist Read more

At what point does it become acceptable for a student to date a teacher? It's obviously a no-no if the student is 13, but last year even Yale banned student-teacher sex, and coeds called the policy unrealistic. For years, the topic has fascinated filmmakers far beyond the made-for-TV movie about Mary Kay Letourneau. Here are 10 student-teacher liaisons that cross the line from cute to Read more

This is really the Summer of mermaids! It started with the Little Mermaid ride opening at Disneyland and the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, and then the waters were disrupted with a full-blown mermaid feud between Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Bette Midler. The mythological half-human, half-fish ladies have been immortalized in everything from literature to art to iconic films, and I just can't get Read more

With their romantic accents, cultivated style, and sultry stares, Frenchmen have an extra je ne sais quoi. In honor of Bastille Day, I rounded up some of my favorite famous Frenchies so we can debate, just like the French love to do. Check them out and vote: le hottie or le nottie? Read more

Natalie Portman turns 30 today! In the Oscar winner's relatively short but illustrious career, she's been involved in every type of relationship. Let's look back at her characters' romances — from sweet, young love to complicated and intoxicating affairs. Some spoilers ahead. Read more

Monday is the premiere of The Bachelorette with Ashley Hebert as the lady with the roses. When I found out that Ashley was the next Bachelorette, I wasn't surprised. After all, she's just following in her predecessor Ali Fedotowsky's footsteps, choosing reality TV (or "love," if you don't want to be too cynical about it) over career. She claims she's just putting her dental school on hold, but Read more