JOE BIDEN PRAISES LADY GAGA FOR SPEAKING OUT ABOUT BEING RAPED

Lady Gaga waited seven years to reveal that she was raped at the age of 19. But the now 30-year-old pop star has become a vocal advocate for victims of sexual assault, even lending her talents to The Hunting Ground's Oscar-nominated song "Til It Happens to You." 

Gaga is determined to make a change, and her hard work hasn't gone unnoticed by the White House. The star joined Vice President Joe Biden in Las Vegas on Thursday for a rally against sexual assault as part of the 'It's On Us' campaign, and he was quick to praise her bravery.

"Imagine the courage it takes for her to speak out," Biden said while introducing Gaga and giving a 40-minute speech on campus assault." And then imagine the courage it takes for her to sing a song, 'Til It Happens to You,' that is branded in her heart." 

Gaga performed her Oscar-nominated song, and also told the crowd how they can help victims of assault. "Just take like one moment today to have compassion for something you might not understand," she said. "If you can simply be a friend to someone and truly listen, truly lend your ear, even if it's hard or you don't understand, really trying to be there with them, you will be fulfilling the sense of loneliness that has stayed with me ever since the day I was abused."

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7 Moves to Burn 400 Calories in 20 Minutes

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Kettlebell fans love the heavy, round-shaped weights for a reason — kettlebell exercises combine cardio and strength training for a time-saving calorie burn. The amount of calories you can burn using kettlebells can be amazingly high: a study by the American Council on Exercise found that the average person burns 400 calories in 20 minuteswhen doing kettlebell exercises. More research has found that regularly exercising with kettlebells significantly reduces back, neck, and shoulder pain by strengthening core and upper body muscles.

Does all that convince you to add more kettlebell to your life? Read on for tips on choosing the right kettlebell and a few calorie-torching exercises to try. And do check out this kettlebell tutorial and workout to learn the basics.

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RIHANNA JUST WORE THE MOST UNCONVENTIONAL RED CARPET LOOK

Let's face it, the rules just do not apply to Rihanna. In fashion (and otherwise), the singer does whatever she wants, convention be damned, and somehow manages to pull it off every single time. Case in point: Her red carpet look at last night's Black Girls Rock! Awards. 

RiRi attended the annual event, where she received the Rock Star Award, dressed in a look that we can only assume was partially inspired by Carrie Bradshaw (à la the New Year's Eve scene in the first SATC movie.) She wore an airy gingham button-down and white shorts (shorts! on the red carpet!) under a full-length fur coat by Miu Miu, plus bejeweled floral hair pieces and stacks upon stacks of fine diamond rings and layered necklaces. 

You would think an eclectic grab bag of clothes and accessories piled on like this would come together like a toddler's dress-up session, but the Rihanna effect works its magic and instead we see something that feels irreverent and unstudied and effortlessly chic, which is everything a fashion girl can hope to achieve when styling an outfit. 

Check out all the angles and details of Rihanna's unique statement look: 

37 Weekend Outfits to Have on Hand — Till the End of Time

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So, it's the weekend. What's on deck? A 'grammable brunch, quick shopping trip, and night out — whether romantic or festive — all sound good to us. But hey, these are your days off, and it's time to unwind. While you'll want to stay chic, there's no denying that comfort's still a goal.

We've taken all occasions into account, along with the changing season, and come up with 37 outfits you'll absolutely need for a successful end to the week. Read on to make sure you've got the essentials to work this two-day wardrobe, and be sure to digest our styling tips.

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The Only Way to Cope With Saint Laurent's Sad News Is to Reminisce About Hedi Slimane's Best Suits and Dresses

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When the news broke that Hedi Slimane was officially stepping down from his role of Creative and Image Director at Saint Laurent, our hearts sank. "Say it ain't so!" we cried, as images of his flashy and flawless designs filled our mind. Since accepting the gig in 2012, Hedi's clothes have been a Hollywood crowd favorite, with stars skipping lines and shopping the best looks right off the runway.

So now, as we dry our eyes and wonder what's next for this truly talented man, we're reflecting on all the times our favorite leading ladies rocked his stuff on the red carpet. Scroll through for a fashion flashback, then check out Hedi's final Saint Laurent collection.

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