If you’re a true beauty nerd, chances are you’ve dipped your toes in a few loyalty programs. After all, it’s easy to rack up some perks — free shipping, steep discounts, the works — on purchases you were already planning to make.

But there’s another type of rewards program that oft goes forgotten, and that's the recycling incentives. If you're unfamiliar, that's when legit beauty brands hand over product freebies — without you having to spend a dime — every time you bring in your empty containers. Turn in five empty cans that once held your body scrub, get another one free. Drop off a few used-up eyeshadow pots, score a free lipstick in exchange. If this all sounds too good to be true, don't be fooled: These rewards are very, very real.

We've rounded up three of our favorite programs, so you can feel like a do-gooder while reaping some serious beauty benefits.

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We all know that Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo, and their new daughter are family goals. We know, for example, that Ellen Degeneres provided the name Dusty Rose. We know that their daughter is already adorable. And we know that they're all adorable together.

So this image, of the family on the beach, should come as no surprise. But let's look at the caption. "Everything I need is right here," Levine writes. "(Beach optional)."

Clearly, we're meant to play some kind of finding game with this photo. What does Levine need?

He needs his wife, Behati Prinsloo. He needs a small to-go coffee cup, presumably filled with a small amount of coffee. He needs a sleeveless t-shirt with a slogan on it. He needs two arm sleeves worth of tattoos. He doesn't need pants; we don't see any. He needs Prinsloo to wear sunglasses (to block out the haters), a hat, and a baby carrier. But we see no baby. Maybe it's a stunt baby? We'll never know.

Oh and he does not need the beach. Don't even think of suggesting he needs the beach. Who do you think you are? But the definite message here: If you see Levine without a hat, offer him your own. He needs it.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. We only needed 121. Your move, Levine.

Everything I need is right here. (Beach optional)

A photo posted by Adam Levine (@adamlevine) on Nov 14, 2016 at 7:20am PST

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In what may be the most fun experiment in history, scientists from the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience are exploring the neural origins of ticklishness. To do this, they've enlisted the help of some cute participants: lab rats.

Like humans, rats make noise when they're tickled, according to a National Geographic video about the research. It's not exactly a laugh, though. It's too high-pitched for humans to hear, but when it's dropped to a lower frequency, it sounds like a squeak. And unlike many humans, they actually seem to enjoy tickling, chasing hands that tickle them after they let go.

By recording rats' brain activity while they were tickled, the researchers noticed that the neurons in the trunk of the somatosensory cortex — which is used for perception of touch — were active during tickling. To double check the theory that this is where ticklishness comes from, they electrically stimulated the region and found that the rats did indeed emit their signature tickling noise.

The interesting part, though, is that when the rats were in a bright, high-up, or otherwise stressful place, they didn't make that squeak. The authors of the paper, published in Science, think the rats' brains may suppress enjoyment in these situations so they can be on the alert for predators.

Check out the video below to watch rats being tickled for the sake of your education.

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The looming reality of a Trump presidency has caused as much fear as it has violence. Timereports that racist incidents are on the rise since the election last Tuesday, and people are doing everything they can to fight back — that includes wearing...safety pins?

The pins have become a symbol of solidarity with victims, but while well-intentioned, they might not be as helpful as people think, especially when they're solid gold and on sale for $335 on Etsy.

The seller, Rebecca Cullen, currently lists a necklace embellished with two solid 14k safety pins. While she notes in what appears to be a more recent edit that she's been selling the necklaces since 2009, this election has given them a whole new meaning.

"This is a design I created in 2009 and have sold on and off on my site," she writes. "People got excited when they saw it. Some people purchased it in silver, and in gold to symbolize something they believe in."

Here's the thing: while Cullen adds that 10% of profits will go to Planned Parenthood, she's still receiving a lot of cash for herself while somewhat capitalizing off of other peoples' struggles. Twitter users pointed out as much when they took to social media to complain.

If anyone is tempted by a fucking $300 safety pin necklace you could spend $10 on BLM pin & give $290 to groups working to make people safe.

— sparklefists mcgee (@emilytheslayer) November 13, 2016

If someone has $335 to spare, that money is better spent as a donation to a charity that will actually help people rather than on a "symbol" that, while nice in theory, doesn't actually do much for the very thing it's supposed to symbolize.

Cullen responded to the backlash on the Etsy listing, writing, "If you like it, buy it. If you don't, you don't need to buy it. I love what the safety pin has come to symbolize. I too, stand with Hillary. I think we should all go forward with positivity and hope. If I have offended anyone with my jewelry I apologize."

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Unfortunately, many people still consider it unfeminine to be strong, both physically and mentally. Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman would know: When she was growing up, she was bullied for her physical strength.

But she hasn't let her body — or her body-shamers — bother her. In an Instagram post last week, she explained why she embraces her muscles.

"Shoutout to all the boys from 5th-9th grade who made fun of me for being 'too strong,'" she wrote. "Thanks for forcing me to learn to love myself and my body. My muscular arms that were considered weird and gross when I was younger have made me one of the best gymnasts on the planet. Don't ever let anyone tell you how you should or shouldn't look. There is no such thing as a perfect body type."

Due to the stereotype that muscles look unattractive on a woman, many women are dissuaded from weightlifting, even though building muscle doesn't necessarily mean bulking up.

But as Raisman points out, your muscles are nothing to be ashamed of, and neither is any other part of your body.

Shoutout to all the boys from 5th-9th grade who made fun of me for being "too strong". Thanks for forcing me to learn to love myself and my body. My muscular arms that were considered weird and gross when I was younger have made me one of the best gymnasts on the planet. Don't ever let anyone tell you how you should or shouldn't look. There is no such thing as a perfect body type. I love being a part of the #PerfectNever campaign. #GirlPower #Supporteachother

A photo posted by Alexandra Raisman (@alyraisman) on Nov 9, 2016 at 12:30pm PST

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It's no secret that the mainstream beauty world is made up of a web of mega beauty companies that own numerous others. The many-brands-under-one-roof concept is something that insiders know very well, from Kylie and ColourPop to, well, just about all the big guys. In the grand scheme of things, Estée Lauder is one of the heavyweights, with brands like MAC, Tom Ford, Bumble and bumble, and many more under its umbrella — but the latest to join the roster is setting major records.

Estée Lauder just acquired Too faced for a cool 1.45 billion, the biggest acquisition in Lauder's history. So how will this impact you and the products you love? What about the cruelty-free formulas? Let's dive in.

First things first: A rep from Too Faced confirmed this: "The formulas will stay the same, and yes, the brand will stay 100% cruelty-free!" Phew!

“We started our careers behind the counters of the Estée Lauder brand, so this is truly a ‘homecoming’ for us," Jeremy Johnson and Jerrod Blandino, cofounders of Too Faced said in an official statement. “The Estée Lauder Companies appreciates our unique vision — to provide innovative, cruelty-free makeup products that give women the confidence to ‘have fun, play, and dream big’ — and is committed to ensuring that we retain and build on the core pillars of our brand that are so important to us and our fans."

And don't expect them to waver on those feel-good pillars many fans love: “We will not be animal testing, we will not be going into China, we will not be made to fold into a corporate culture that we do not have," Blandino told WWD. "[ELC] love and respect what we have created and are just going to support us and lift us up, without changing us in any way but great.”

Fret not, for all the Too Faced goodness is here to stay...

This is a developing story, and we will update it as new information comes in.

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Big news today for HBO fans as the network announced the renewal of three shows, including new flagship Westworld. The Sarah Jessica Parker-led Divorce and Issa Rae vehicle Insecure will be back as well, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The two half-hour shows figure to be back first, at least in part because of Westworld 's massive scale.

" Westworld is such a big, ambitious show. I don't know if it will be fall of 2017 or into '18," Casey Bloys, HBO programming president, told THR. "That will depend as we get up and running. With Westworld, because the production is such a big endeavor, I don't exactly know when [it will premiere] yet. I can't speculate other than to say it'll either be '17 or '18. Probably more like '18 and half-hours [ Insecure and Divorce] in '17 but we're a year away so let's see how it goes."

The show has been a certified hit, at a critical time in HBO's development. As Game of Thrones exits, HBO needed a prestige replacement. The cabler must also feel FX and AMC nipping at its heels in terms of quality programming (FX) and high premium cable ratings (AMC). So as Bloys moved from comedy head to overall programming presidency, he needed to take a big swing. One of his first moves was to mercy-kill the disastrous Vinyl, but he had to wait through a series of delays to see Westworld to the small screen.

So far Bloys' bet has paid off, but at least I would caution against too much excitement about the show. Whether because of an overall trend or because of creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan's vision, a large part of Westworld 's allure thus far has been that there is a central mystery that will be revealed. That's not sustainable for obvious reasons, and even should the mystery be drawn out past this season, any revelation will seem like a minor dissapointment.

Basing a show, a big show, around a big reveal, is a lot like sticking a landing at the end of a gymnastics routine. The longer the wait, the trickier the landing. And, at a certain point, you're hoping to limp away with just a sprained ankle.

Contrast that with shows like Game of Thrones or the late, great Breaking Bad. Both shows tipped their hands early: They're about an epic journey. Book readers have more or less known about Jon Snow's parentage for quite some time, but it didn't matter. The show wasn't about the reveal, and the reveal didn't define the show.

Movie reveals tend to work better than TV shows because movies are more like little jewel boxes. Tricks like The Prestige or The Game or The Sting work, even on multiple viewings, because there aren't bloggers leaving the theater to pump expectations after every hour. They tell their story, provide just enough misdirection to where you doubt even your own memory (on the second viewing), and then pull off their prestige with a flourish.

Maybe Westworld is about more than just a hidden truth. I hope it is, I like the show, but the trick worries me. We'd all be better off if we started watching TV less for the reveal and more for the overall experience. Certainly, Westworld 's journey is a hell of a lot of fun.

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Nobody can argue with GQ's decision to name Ryan Reynolds "Man of the Year." The 40-year-old has had a great 2016, recently starring in the hit Deadpool and winning over our hearts with the birth of his second child back in September. There is one person who's not a fan of actor's success, however, and it's someone you'd never expect: his twin.

Or rather, his "twin." In a hilarious video created by GQ, the star gets interviewed (read: roasted) by his fictional twin Gordon, who has a lot of thoughts about his handsome counterpart, and none of them are good.

"Let's get to the heart of the matter," Gordon begins. "Why can't you be like other actors? Good ones?"

As it turns out, that's Gordon being nice. He goes on to insult Ryan for his choice in films ("Do you consider Deadpool the Green Lantern of good movies?") and his parenting ("How many times have you met your children?"). There's even a surprise appearance by Jake Gyllenhaal, who Gordon not-so-secretly thinks is more deserving of the prestigious "Man of the Year" title.

It's hard to pick which brother we like more.

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Between the roles she chooses and her off-screen activism, there's a lot to admire about Shailene Woodley — including her straightforward, fuss-free approach to beauty. While the beauty chameleons among us find patron saints in the Rihannas and Katy Perrys of the world, Woodley proves that there's nothing wrong with letting small tweaks punctuate your beauty evolution.

When it comes to her hair, Woodley loves playing with her length — going from long and flowing to short and choppy — adding small color changes along the way and, as of late, shifting from her go-to braids to more avant-garde looks (slicked back, wet hair). She's even gone a shade or two darker this year.

Woodley doesn’t go for trendy makeup, either. Instead, her spin on classic red carpet looks is where she really leaves her mark. The actress rounds out sultry focal points — tightlined, smoky eyes with statement lip color and defined brows — with a complexion that looks more makeup-free than perfectly done.

The result is a signature style that strikes a difficult balance: girl next door meets Hollywood glam. See how Woodley captures the best of both worlds, ahead.

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Dianna Agron married Mumford and Sons banjoist Winston Marshall back in October, but the Novitiate star had yet to give fans a peek of the ring. While the 30-year-old flashed her engagement ring during London Fashion Week earlier this year, her wedding ring has been even more elusive — until last week when she posted a video on Instagram.

The video in question isn't even about the ring at all. The actress was simply having fun with Snapchat filters when she decided to reach up and point to her nose, putting the gorgeous jewelry on full display.

🐱🐱🐱 #cantgrabthis

A video posted by Dianna Agron (@diannaagron) on Nov 1, 2016 at 6:43am PDT

It's not surprising that the former Glee actress is being so coy with the goods. As of October, the duo had publicly confirmed neither their engagement nor their wedding, instead opting to seal the deal in a private ceremony, according to InStyle.

Of course, privacy is what's most important for these newlyweds, so it's totally their choice how much they reveal on social media. However, that doesn't mean we won't be keeping our eyes peeled for further glimpses in the future. Maybe a wedding #tbt?

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Mattel has been criticized for promoting poor body image via its Barbie dolls, but this year, the company has been taking steps to promote body positivity. In January, it launched a collection of Barbies that each come in three sizes — tall, curvy, and petite. And on Monday, plus-sized model Ashley Graham announced via Instagram that Mattel had modeled a new toy after her.

"Come on @Barbie, let's go party!!!" she captioned a video of herself with the doll. "Thank you to my new and incredible @Mattel family for this honor!"

The new addition is part of Barbie's Sheroes line. Lisa McKnight, Mattel's SVP for the Barbie brand, told USA Today that Graham "challenges the conversation around body norms, and we think that’s a really important message for girls."

Barbie still has a long way to go before truly representing people of all shapes and sizes. The "curvy" Barbie still has pretty mainstream proportions, as does Graham's. (Graham is a size 14, which is actually smaller than the average American woman, according to a study in the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology, and Education.)

But that doesn't mean Graham doesn't deserve her own Barbie. She's helped gain a lot of visibility for the plus-sized community, and hopefully, the doll will spread body positivity further to an even younger population.

Come on @Barbie, let's go party!!! 💗Thank you to my new and incredible @Mattel family for this honor! #beautybeyondsize #barbie #curvybarbie

A video posted by A S H L E Y G R A H A M (@theashleygraham) on Nov 14, 2016 at 4:48pm PST

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Everyone is feeling pretty shaken after Donald Trump's shocking win in last week's presidential election. Marginalized groups, such as women and POC, are especially on guard since the president-elect spent most of his campaign detailing how he would work to take away their rights. It's led to a pretty unsafe atmosphere, so these male college students are brilliantly doing their part to fight the hate.

Noah Diaz, a student at University of Nebraska at Omaha, stumbled upon a group of his classmates on Monday sitting with a heartwarming sign.

"Have you felt unsafe on campus?" the sign reads. "Discriminated against? Threatened? Afraid to walk around campus? We will walk with you."

This kind of outreach is important because, as Time reports, hate crimes have been on the rise since election day. While Donald Trump told supporters to "stop it" when he appeared on Sunday night's 60 Minutes, it's done nothing to quell the anxiety of those targeted.

Luckily, these college students are giving the world hope.

"After a week of feeling really discouraged by a number of my fellow students on campus, I'm thankful for guys like these," Diaz captioned the post. "What they're doing is cool as fuck and I'm feeling proud to be a Maverick knowing that they're keeping my classmates safe."

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In August, a fake story claiming that Megyn Kelly had been kicked off Fox News for being a Hillary supporter spread via Facebook's "Trending Topics" section. Then, just before the election, many Facebook users saw another false article alleging that an FBI agent involved in Hillary Clinton's email scandal had committed suicide.

On Saturday, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Facebook would be taking action to ensure that all the news shared on the platform is accurate. "We have already launched work enabling our community to flag hoaxes and fake news," he wrote.

However, he disputed claims that fake news on Facebook didn't help get Trump elected. "The hoaxes that do exist are not limited to one partisan view, or even to politics. Overall, this makes it extremely unlikely hoaxes changed the outcome of this election in one direction or the other," he said.

Buzzfeed reports that over a dozen Facebook employees, many of whom take issue with Zuckerberg's claim, have formed a task force against fake news. The group has allegedly been meeting to brainstorm recommendations to bring to management.

"Fake news ran wild on our platform during the entire campaign season," one member said.

"There is a lot more we could be doing using tools already built and in use across Facebook to stop other offensive or harmful content," added another. "If someone posts a fake news article, which claims that the Clintons are employing illegal immigrants, and that incites people to violence against illegal immigrants, isn’t that dangerous, doesn’t that also violate our community standards?"

Yet another agreed that the false information could have a far-reaching impact. "To highlight fake news articles in the [news] feed, to promote them so they get millions of shares by people who think they are real, that’s not something we should allow to happen," they complained. "Facebook is getting played by people using us to spread their bullshit."

As of now, you can report fake stories you see on Facebook, but the employees believe the company has been slow to respond to these reports.

The task force members are reportedly remaining anonymous and convening secretly, and Facebook hasn't confirmed its existence.

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Bella Hadid has reportedly split with longtime boyfriend Abél Tesfaye, The Weeknd. She's made a subtle reference with her neckwear, swapping out her usual "Abel" choker (no accent on the "e" on the choker) for necklaces that read "Bella." There's this one, which she wore to the Lakers game with Kendall Jenner.

A photo posted by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on Nov 9, 2016 at 5:36pm PST

And this choker with her name in a heavy Gothic font. That's quality post-breakup neckwear. Getting your name in the same font as people get "Only God Can Judge Me" chest rockers is a power move regardless of circumstance.

🎱

A photo posted by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on Nov 6, 2016 at 6:56pm PST

But Bella's week goes deeper than neckwear. She found herself once again looming over a familiar NYC street corner, in the form of an announcement that she's joining the Nike family.

She wrote that she was "so excited to announce that I am OFFICIALLY PART OF THE@NIKE FAMILY!" and announced that more would be on the way very soon. Still, towering over the Swarovsky store is a good start.

🏁so excited to announce that I am OFFICIALLY PART OF THE @NIKE FAMILY! More coming very soon ❤️👟🏁

A photo posted by Bella Hadid (@bellahadid) on Nov 14, 2016 at 10:15am PST

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The Internet Association, a coalition of Facebook, Google, and 38 other internet giants, has written an open letter asking Trump for concessions regarding internet security. The union, which also includes Airbnb, Amazon, LinkedIn, Netflix, Twitter, Uber, and Yahoo, hope to publicly lobby the candidate to look favorably upon an industry that he has said little about.

What he has said seems troubling to say the least. Farhad Manjoo, writing in The New York Times, reported on November 9 the laundry list of anxieties triggered by his campaign.

"Mr. Trump promised to initiate antitrust actions against Amazon, repeatedly vowed to force Apple to make its products in the United States, and then called for a boycott of the company when it challenged the government’s order to unlock a terrorist’s iPhone."

Not only that, but Trump held his 10-year-old son's ability with computers in distressingly high regard. Indeed, some speculate that Trump has literally never used a computer.

So, here's the list of their demands, which may prove confusing for someone with Trump's grasp of "the cyber."

First, the Association asks that Trump uphold Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. That act makes it tough to sue internet companies for actions their users take online. Trump has said he'd like to "open up" libel law, presumably so he can sue people more easily.

They would also like him to protect Section 512 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which allows companies to avoid lawsuits if they remove copyrighted material, like YouTube videos, reasonably quickly. Trump has long been obsessed with licensing his name and likeness to collect hefty royalties.

Perhaps most hopelessly, the Internet Association asks that Trump revise the 30-year-old Electronic Communications Privacy Act because "Internet users must have the same protections for their inbox as they do for their mailbox." Trump famously profited from a continued false scandal about Hillary's emails, as well as the leaked emails from both the DNC and her campaign chair. Of course, VP-elect Mike Pence is currently fighting a desperate court battle to hide a policy brief so damning that he hopes it never sees the light of day.

The companies would also like Trump to support strong encryption. Trump famously asked consumers to boycott Apple after they refused to accept an FBI order to de-encrypt an iPhone used by a terrorist.

The Internet Association also calls on Trump to stop allowing the NSA to spy on online communications without obtaining a warrant by changing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Trump, already the most paranoid president since Richard Nixon, has called on Muslims to spy on their friends and neighbors as well as calling for a Nazi-esque Muslim registry late last year.

Good luck!

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Chelsea Manning is hoping to get out of prison before Barack Obama gets out of office. Manning, famous for slipping military and other secret documents to WikiLeaks in 2010, filed an official petition for clemency on November 10 in a letter forwarded to the New York Times.

Manning hopes that this final attempt will be successful after serving a portion of her 35-year sentence handed down in 2013, when Manning was still known as "Bradley." Since then, she's changed her name and won the right to transition, but has faced very harsh treatment for seemingly minor infractions.

Manning's lawyers argue in the letter that she's already served more time than typical leakers and call on Obama to extend her the same leniency he has to other offenders. They write that Manning was under significant stress due to her gender dysphoria when she leaked the documents. Their argument also includes the stress placed on the judge in an extremely public trial, given that her leaks were the relatively unique and so wide-reaching. She was just 25 and a private-first-class when the court handed down her sentence.

Obama may or may not feel compelled to comply, given that WikiLeaks played an extremely active role in sabotaging the candidacy of his chosen successor.

Read her lawyers' letter here.

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By the time the sun rose again, what promised to be a historic election for American women on the morning of November 8 turned into a distressing reminder that sexism is still alive and well at the highest level of our political system. Donald Trump's upset win caused a lot of soul-searching among American liberals, and didn't offer much hope. The wave of anger that immediately followed his election is cresting, and now we're awash in theories about what his presidency means for women and American politics.

These feminist podcasts and pieces offer a path forward, a reflection on how we got here, and maybe a sliver of hope. Of course, the last time we were told there was a light at the end of the tunnel it was an oncoming Trump train.

Masha Gessen's "Autocracy: Rules for Survival" in the New York Review is a letter from someone that knows Putin's Russia well. She gives a practical if distressing advice for how to navigate Trump's America. This isn't fun, but it feels essential.

Rebecca Traister writes beautifully and at length in New York about the glass ceiling that Clinton hoped to shatter and her coalition's failure to do so. A sobering look at how she failed to win the Presidency, but a valuable one.

The New York Times features a powerful column from Jessica Bennett, who writes about how Clinton represented all women. Her analysis includes a powerful reading of the sexism that every woman faces in her professional life.

The Supreme Court is the subject of Rachel Sklar's piece in Elle. Her dissection of Trump's impact on a potential reverse of Roe v. Wade is a tough read, but necessary in light of the issue's importance. The Republican effort to block Merrick Garland's appointment has apparently been as successful as it was cynical.

Sally Kohn writes, for CNN, that "Trump cannot keep justice down." Her piece is optimistic about the power of the American people and institutions to keep tolerance in place. She offers a measure of hope.

We shouldn't forget about Trump's racism. That's the thesis of Bridget Todd's Bullshitist piece, which casts a harsh light back on a campaign that routinely offered racist statements that would have disqualified any other presidential candidate in our nation's modern history.

Alyssa Mastromonaco, ex-Obama Chief of Staff and current VICE COO, writes for VICE's Broadly about her experience working for John Kerry during his failed 2004 presidential bid. This piece offers a no-bullshit way forward for young women devastated by the result. She cautions against too much anger and recommends wine and activism. Highly recommended.

About Race offers an audio take on how we must move forward. Host Anna Holmes calls on Tanner Colby, Tanzina Vega of CNN Money, and Adam Serwer of The Atlantic to help make sense of what our country will look like going forward. This podcast includes a lengthy and essential reading list.

Mashup-Americans celebrates its first birthday as a podcast with design legend John Maeda. He discussed how to make your way as a person of color or any other hyphen-American. This podcast isn't specific to Trump, but is a message of powerful forward motion.

Obviously, this list is incomplete. If you have others, please leave them in the comments.

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You could make a New Year's resolution to swear off reality dating shows and the short-lived romances they spawn. Or, you can accept your fate, round up your squad, and settle in for the next season of The Bachelor, which begins January 2. Choose wisely.

ABC just released a new teaser to tempt viewers, provided watching Nick Viall strut around shirtless is something you consider tempting. Despite all the headlines, the new Bachelor seems to be enjoying his role of paramour to 30 single ladies. For all appearances, the ladies like what they see.

"I want Nick right now," one contestant says in her confessional. "Right now."

"He's sexy," gushes another.

The promo ends with Viall trying to charm the contestants during their first cocktail party. Dude's feeling confident.

"I'm killing it!" he announces. Cue a chorus of nervous titters.

And away we go...

HERE. IT. IS. Your first look at this season of #TheBachelor! pic.twitter.com/jKNmXWvWy7

— The Bachelor (@BachelorABC) November 15, 2016

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Kelly Clarkson has four children and is very happy. That wasn't always the case, she tells Good Housekeeping. Initially, fame put her in a "very dark place." But she's found happiness in her husband, her two stepchildren, and the two children she's borne.

She tells the magazine that she constantly thinks of giving up her singing life. She likes the actual singing, and meeting fans, but hates traveling away from her family.

"Oh, all the time. I mean, I'm always going to be a singer, but the level I'm at…I have constant guilt," Clarkson tells Good Housekeeping. "I don't have to work; I think it's because I have that option that I feel the guilt. But it's important for my girls, especially, to see me as a woman accomplishing all these things while nailing it as a mom. I always come back to that."

Not only that, but motherhood has changed her life in positive personal ways.

"I sound like such a tool, but becoming a mother has made me next-level confident," Clarkson tells Good Housekeeping. "I've never felt more empowered. I feel like my 20s were spent walking on eggshells making sure everyone felt loved and not really expressing my opinion. As a mom, you just don't have time, so you get straight to the point. I go to bed every night and the list of what I've accomplished is astounding."

Not to sound like Liz Lemon, but Kelly Clarkson apparently really can have it all. All of it except writing for a failing sketch comedy show starring two talented but troubled goofballs that can't stop getting into wacky hijinks while she tries to keep her stern but kind boss happy. But we're sure that's available, if she wants it.

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Amber Heard made a rare public appearance Monday night for a great cause. She showed up to help Emily Doe, the survivor of the famous Brock Turner Stanford rape case, accept a Woman of the Year award from Glamour.

As part of the ceremony, she read from the survivor's famous and powerful open letter addressed to the court and her attacker. Lena Dunham, Gabourey Sidibe, and Freida Pinto joined Heard onstage to read parts of the letter as well as the essay Doe wrote about the experience for Glamour.

The essay is powerful even just as words on a page, but having these women read it onstage gives it more of a punch than we remember. Even if you've seen it already, or seen it a few times, you owe it to yourself to watch this.

Heard herself has dealt with violent behavior by men, specifically allegedly her ex Johnny Depp. Their divorce was a mess from beginning to end, including when Heard blasted Depp for attempting to use their settlement as a tax deduction.

Other women honored Monday night included Gwen Stefani, Ashley Graham, Zendaya, and the founders of Black Lives Matter.

Watch the powerful performance below.

Amber Heard, Gabourey Sidibe and Freida Pinto read the letters from stanford sexual assault case survivor, Emily Doe! pic.twitter.com/ejEjwUTanv

— Amber Heard Brasil (@AmberHeardBRA) November 15, 2016

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