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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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31 Affordable Beauty Products That Are So Amazing, They Deserve Their Own Fan Edits
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Promising review: "I have super frizzy, curly hair and live in New England where we have super humid summers. I have been struggling to find a product that de-frizzes my hair without making it look oiled down, and this is it. I put it in my wet hair after washing, towel dried, and put my hair in a ponytail to go to work. My hair was frizz free all night — even working outside in high humidity. People even asked if I did something to my hair! This is an amazing product for the price. Absolutely buying again and would recommend to anyone with a frizz issue." —Marissa Get it from Amazon for $5.69 (available in a pack of two). Promising reviews: "I saw this all over TikTok/Instagram and decided to buy it because I have a lot of sebaceous filaments on my chin and nose. It's a little expensive but I took a gamble: it works! You can physically see the sebaceous filaments come out of your pores, it is not the product bunching up. My problem areas were so much smoother after using and are left with a moisturized glow. I then proceeded to have my boyfriend use this product to see of it worked this good on everyone on the first try and it worked on his nose as well. Amazing stuff 🩷" —Losa "I have hyperpigmentation and oily skin. I feel this product regulates my oil production and it helps my makeup look so flawless. 10/10." —MissKayMae Get it from Amazon for $19.90 (also available in a smaller size). Promising review: "None of the many cleansers I've tried throughout my life have worked as incredibly as this one has. I've had top recommended brand cleansers that required two washes to thoroughly cleanse it all off. Not with this one. And the scent is wonderful!! I love it even more for that! The size of the bottle is much bigger than I expected and for such a great price!! Highly recommended!" —Carlos Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in two sizes). Promising reviews: "I love this product and have noticed a huge difference when using it consistently. I don't have the worst under-eye bags, but on those occasional mornings when my eyes are puffy with somewhat visible dark circles, this product definitely does the trick!" —Hayden Smith "Saw this on TikTok and decided to give it a try since the price was amazing. OMG, buy it. I've always had dark circles under my eyes and now fine lines and crow's feet. While this doesn't completely eliminate my dark circles, the fine lines are really diminished. It wears extremely well under makeup and doesn't feel cakey or like there's a ton of product on." —K. Grant Get it from Amazon for $5.98. To use, apply this in thin layers to avoid creasing, then follow with your favorite concealer and setting powder if you like. If you don't like applying products with your fingers, they also make a triangle-shaped puff that's perfect for using with this. Promising review: "Took years off my eyes! This product is so reasonably priced. I came across a TikTok promoting this and decided to take a chance since the price was super reasonable. My eyes looked brighter in a good way, and the concealer worked so well that I felt I looked younger. I got compliments from friends asking what I did differently with my makeup. I recommend it." —Placeholder Get it from Amazon for $6 (available in four shades). Read more about how biotin shampoo could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic. Maple Holistics is a small business that specializes in beauty products with all-natural ingredients. Promising review: "I love this shampoo! I had gastric sleeve surgery, and my hair was very, very thin. I started taking biotin and switched to biotin shampoo, as recommended by my doctor. It doesn't make your hair grow by washing it, but it makes your hair and roots stronger. And it worked. After using the whole bottle, my hair was stronger. I had a lot of new growth that was sticking around (the previous new growth fell out early on), and my hair was getting thicker. Eight months later, my hair is back to normal. It's longer and thicker than ever." —Diane J. Huff Get it from Amazon for $13.95 (available in three scents and four sizes). Arvazallia is a small business that specializes in hair repair and hydration products. Promising review: "My hair was very dull, no shine at all. I put this on dry hair, waited about 30 minutes (after this first time I'll do the recommended time), rinsed, and was amazed. Soft, shiny hair after one use. Nothing mends the amount of broken ends I had, but they were less noticeable. I snipped off a couple of inches this morning and I feel human again. No more looking like a plague victim, having people make the sign of the cross and averting their eyes when they see me. This is a miracle in a jar." —nettlehart Get it from Amazon for $14.99. Amazon BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord says, "I use this on my skin and definitely have noticed results! While it didn't help completely kick my stubborn pre-period hormonal acne, it has done *wonders* with reducing redness on my face, particularly around my nose, and in dealing with my pores. Since I started using it, my primer and foundation goes on a whole lot smoother, and I'm struggling a whole lot less to cover my pores. After using it for a few weeks, I read the advice of one reviewer to put this on when your face is slightly moist from washing, rub it in, let it dry, and then put your moisturizer on top of it — I've found that it's what got me the best results!" Promising review: "I was skeptical because I thought this was just an overhyped item, but within the first two days, I saw a noticeable difference in the glow and texture of my face. After a week, even more so. I already have a pretty solid skincare routine, so I didn't think this would make the big impact it did. I highly recommend it, and it will definitely be a staple of my routine from now on." —andy Get it from Amazon for $16.98 (available in a two-pack). Promising review: "Amazing skincare cleanser. I have dry skin and this is probably the best cleanser I've had in my fight against acne. I would definitely recommend this product since it's so hydrating and makes your face feel fresh!" —Neil Get it from Amazon for $13.93+ (available in three sizes and a refill). When incorporating retinol into your routine, it's best to start slow (i.e. don't start off using this every day!) and gradually increase the frequency as your skin adjusts. Be sure to follow up with a moisturizer, and if using during the day, always apply sunscreen to protect your skin from UV exposure. Your skin will thank you! Promising review: "I am very pleasantly surprised with the results of this so far! I'm in my mid-40s and fair-skinned. Sun damage and age spots were starting to take over my complexion. I've tried so many expensive creams, serums, facials, etc, with little results. Decided to try this based on the number of reviews, and I was not disappointed. After less than a week of using this in combo with their morning facial moisturizer with SPF, I already see a noticeable difference. My skin is hydrated, so much softer, and I can actually see the discoloration fading! I am shocked." —KMC Get it from Amazon for $18.68. Promising reviews: "I have the kind of eyebrows that look very full with brushing but can quickly look like one has 'collapsed' once my hair or something else touches it. I've used nearly every product from Anastasia Beverly Hills but never had luck keeping my brows in place. Well, let me tell you, this stuff is no joke. I had to scrub my eyebrows clean tonight to get them to move. If you need some help holding your fluff, this will be your new favorite product. Also, I was able to ditch the eyebrow pencil since this stuff holds every hair in the place you brush it." —Bailey M, Deacon "This is so, so much better than the clear mascara that I was using. Ditto for the expensive eyebrow gel that I used before that. This stuff is not crunchy, not crusty, and doesn't wear off all day long. What it IS is nothing short of amazing: a little brow pencil and some of the eyebrow soap, and you have perfect brows all day, with no worries." —H. K. Rodman Get two-pack from Amazon for $7.99 (also available in a one-piece set). Emma Lord / BuzzFeed Emma swears by this mascara: "Hello, that is my face above because I bought into the hype of all the 5-star reviews, and now I will never look back!! Putting it on is like giving my eyelashes butterfly wings. It doesn't get clumpy, it stays put no matter how much you sweat, and you can apply it on very lightly if you don't want it to look so dramatic or continue applying for longer lashes each time." Promising review: "Saw this product on TikTok and thought it would be expensive looking at the results they got. I am beyond amazed with how my lashes look after about two coats. For around $5, you couldn't ask for a better mascara! I will be buying this same one when I run out. I was not expecting to like it as much as I do! No complaints." —Kd Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in black or brown and in a three-pack). Promising review: "This is the best eyeshadow primer I have ever purchased! I was on the fence as other primers have left my eyes feeling sticky or heavy, and after long periods of time I still tend to get creases. Not with this primer. A little goes a long way with this primer. It lasts all day, and I have even gone to work a few times still wearing 'last night's makeup' because it holds so well. I am amazed with the quality for the price — and even though the tube is small it has lasted me a little over a year since I only have to use such small amounts." —nasty-otter Get it from Amazon for $11.19. Promising review: "Highly recommend. Learned about it as several influencers used it on TikTok. Tried it, and it's my favorite. Better than all the expensive brands I had tried before. Smooth application and does an excellent job! Excellent." —Binnyx1 Get it from Amazon for $10. The above reviewer used the peach color corrector to hide markings on their face just days after being in a car wreck. Promising review: "So I was in a car wreck on the third of June 2024 and in the first picture [above] you can see a lot of the markings that are on my face. I just got this concealer in the mail today and not a moment too soon because I have an important Zoom meeting. You want to talk about coverage!!!! Now purple is a really hard color to cover, but this product did it and I took a picture [above] just to show how well! I am super impressed. Plus, the price point is amazing and it's just as effective as any high-end product. It went on silky smooth! Thank you E.l.f. cosmetics, you saved me!" —Jessica Get it from Amazon for $4 (available in five shades). Promising review: "Never liked blush until now. I've tried so hard to wear blush but it always looked wrong on me, no matter what color or brand. I got a pink color [Glistening Peach] that is so subtle, it's almost imperceptible, but it does something. I can put it on in seconds with no mirror and it will still look good." —Wednesday Get it from Amazon for $5 (available in seven shades). Promising review: "E.l.f. has really stepped up their game lately! I was using Farmacy Makeup Meltaway, and I loved it, but it was very expensive. I decided to try the E.l.f brand because of the price, and it's the exact same thing! For $11, you can't go wrong with this product. I wear waterproof mascara, and this makes removing it super easy! My face feels super clean and hydrated after using this product. The product lasts for a good amount of time, too." —Haley McCaulley Get it from Amazon for $10.97 (available in three sizes). Emma says, "I personally will live, breathe, and die by the magic of — it lasts FOREVER and also functions as the perfect blush — but it sells out so often that I am also deeply relieved to know it has a cheap alternative in case of lip emergency!" Promising review: "I absolutely love this product. The dark color is perfectly sheer. It also adds the most beautiful color to your lips. I am a Clinique Black Honey lip fan, and this gives me the same look for a fraction of the cost. I love it and have several that I keep in various spots. Not sticky either, which is my biggest gripe about lip glosses. My hair doesn't get stuck in this like some glosses, but I get the shine." —Hamps5 Get it from Amazon for $7 (also available in seven other shades). Promising review: "I heard all about these on TikTok so I decided to order. I switched my birth control and was having a ton of breakouts — these are amazing! They helped me stop picking at my face and my skin is so clear now. Will always have these in my house from now on!" —Kiara Galloway Get a pack of 36 from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in a pack of 72). This moisturizer went viral on TikTok for how well it works and how incredible it smells!! Promising review: "Love this lotion. It is very thick and hydrating. Easy to apply. My skin feels very moisturized after application. The smell is definitely the best part. I have sensitive skin, so I struggle to find scented lotion that I like, but this one has not caused any flare-ups on my skin." —Jaquelin g. Get it from Amazon for $8.98+ (available in seven scents and five pack sizes). This is silicone- and paraben-free! Promising review: "OMG!!! Most amazing hair treatment I've ever used in my entire life. Most hair masks weigh my hair down, but since this is water, it makes it SO soft and bouncy. I'm obsessed and will keep buying. Holy grail." —Natasha Get it from Amazon for $10.97. This is designed to work on all hair types, with reviewers with 2b–4c curls mentioning it worked for them! Promising review: "Like many others, I tried this as a replacement for Olaplex. Honestly, Olaplex never had a great effect on my hair and certainly wasn't worth the price. This did an unreal job on my hair!! I was skeptical (tried a little bit first because I was petrified it would burn off my hair and I would end up bald!) but, lo and behold, it was magic! My hair is so strong, silky, and healthy looking after just one use. Plus you can't beat the price! Have already ordered another box. I should also add I have curly/wavy hair that's been colored to a light brown. Buy it!!" —BB And check out our full Elizavecca hair treatment review for more deets! Get a bottle from Amazon for $7.60. Promising review: "I would use hairspray to hold my eyebrows and throughout the day I would sweat through it and it wouldn't last. I tried this because the price was great and I'm glad I did. This product is awesome. I've had it on my brows for a nine-hour shift and they are still in place! It doesn't dry and get flakey, nor does it feel uncomfortable on the skin. Lastly, I use brow powder and this does NOT affect the look of the powder nor does it smudge it. I will FOREVER buy this product." —Shelby Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in five shades and various packs). Amazon, Promising review: "I have Fenty Cherry Treat, a lip oil from Dior, and several other brands that were $20 or more…and the Nyx Fat Oil is better! Same consistency as the others, but a little more color, which is a good thing. About as long-lasting as any other thick lipgloss. It's always awesome to find a less expensive [option] for the high-end products I like." —Jennifer Get it from Amazon for $8.97 (available in 14 shades). Promising reviews: "Clearly time I got a new eyeshadow palette. Sargent Freddie Mercury (my not-even 4-pound bunny) made it his mission to destroy my James Charles overpriced palette. This palette is the same quality, maybe even nicer. This eyeshadow was put on at around 3 p.m., and it's almost 1 a.m., the 'highlight' stayed on my nose even with my mask on through a whole day of work. That blew my mind." —Daniel T Adams Get it from Amazon for $8.99 (available in two styles). Promising review: "Don't hesitate, just buy these. I was using the Real Technique sponges for years and I bought these on a whim after seeing several TikToks praising them. I love these sponges and the price. I apply liquid foundation with a damp sponge, and these work better than Real Techniques. They are dense but soft and 'bouncy.' I wash mine between each use, and these hold up very well and much better than the RT. Very happy with my purchase and the price. Will definitely continue to buy." —chris Get a set of five from Amazon for $5.99 (available in five sets). It also helps tighten eye wrinkles if you'd prefer for them not to be as noticeable. And here's a tip! It reduces puffiness faster if used after refrigeration. Promising review: "This stuff is magic! I purchased this product on a recommendation from a BuzzFeed list, and was not disappointed! I have not been sleeping well due to stress, and the first day I used it, my coworkers commented how well rested I looked! I told them about it and all of them ordered one for themselves. Very impressed!" —Saminyah Marcelin Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three styles and packs of two or three). Promising review: "This stuff is amazing, especially for the price. I have very oily skin, and no matter what I used to do, my makeup would get smeared by midday. I bought this, and it made such a big difference. I usually spritz it all over my face after applying foundation and then again after finishing my eyeshadow (before mascara, though). My foundation stays in place and my eyeshadow remains perfect until I take it off at creased or anything. I love this product and hope they never stop making it." —Betchaan Get it from Amazon for $9.97 (available in four finishes and a larger size). Check out this TikTok of the Denman brush in action! Promising review: "I have 3a/b curly hair and kept hearing all the praises on the Denman brush, so I decided to try it out. This brush is 100% worth it! I can't believe I waited so long to get one. On my lazy days, I can wet my hair and use this brush, only separating out the very top of my hair, and end up with gorgeous curls and clumps. When I want to really do my hair, I'll section everything and just use the brush, using the handle as a means to wrap the hair around it, and my curls are poppin'! So defined and no frizz because I'm not wrapping my hair around my fingers. I love this and highly recommend you get one even if you're not a curly top." —Lady J Get it from Amazon for $21.95+ (available in six styles). This is not a substitute for actually scrubbing your face, but it's amazing for when you are just too tired to do all that and don't want to get your hands wet. Promising review: "The product is a great alternative to Tower 28, any HCl spray will have a bleach-like smell, but it fades right away. I spray it right after washing my face in preparation for my nighttime routine and after workouts. Just be careful when using it with skin and makeup products as if it's not completely dry it will deactivate their properties. I use a fan to dry it out and it doesn't take long. Also, the atomizer mists more than it spritzes so you get nice even coverage. I usually use 3–5 sprays to cover my face. Haven't had any new breakouts since using it!" —Sophie Get it from Amazon for $17.46. Clean Skin Club is a US-based small business specializing in hygienic, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare products. Promising review: "I received my package in excellent condition. No rips or a dirty box! And I'm elated to say that after using for two weeks my skin has never looked better. My skin is less reactive, I'm noticing less breakouts, and my skin also feels softer. My skincare routine has not changed and I have been using the same products for the last three months, so I do believe the recent change in my skin was due to these towels, using them to not only dry my skin post-skincare regimen (both AM/PM) but also to remove my makeup as well!! I'm in love and will continue ordering. 🥰" —Kharys G. Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $17.95 (available in six pack sizes). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bride Surprised to Find Her Best Friend Waiting Outside Before She Walked Down the Aisle (Exclusive)
Bride Ashley spotted her best friend Marissa sitting outside the venue moments before walking down the aisle — because Marissa was late The viral TikTok sparked debate over why Marissa wasn't a bridesmaid and whether arriving late was disrespectful Ashley says there's no drama — just the kind of real, unbreakable friendship that's lasted 21 years and countingSeconds before she was set to walk down the aisle, Ashley glanced to her left and saw something she never expected: her best friend of 21 years, Marissa, sitting outside the venue — late to the wedding. The moment, captured in a viral TikTok video with the text overlay 'when your best friend of 20 years is late to your wedding,' quickly caught the internet's attention. 'I walk and I just look to my left. And I was like, 'What are you doing?' ' Ashley recalled to PEOPLE, describing the confusion and surprise she felt in that moment. 'If you watch the video, she's actually laughing and then almost like crying. And she's like, I'm going to cry because her first thought was like, oh my God, you look beautiful in your dress. And me, I'm just like, why are you sitting there? Why are you late? I'm about to walk down the aisle,' she adds. Ashley insists there was no anger — just the kind of honest, comfortable banter that comes with a friendship spanning more than two decades. The TikTok, which shows Ashley spotting Marissa just before her entrance, prompted many viewers to ask why Marissa wasn't a bridesmaid if she was such a close friend. 'My wedding itself was really small. I had like 82 people,' Ashley explains, addressing the speculation. 'All my cousins [were] there, I'm best friends with all my cousins. If I had a huge 200 [person] wedding, they all would have been up there. But because I had a very small wedding, I wanted people also sitting there.' Ashley and Marissa's friendship began in sixth grade, in Mr. Leonard's health class, and quickly became the kind of bond that shapes a lifetime. 'We met in class, because in sixth grade, you don't know anybody. So we sat next to each other, and we just started talking, and we just clicked from there. We were best friends ever since,' Ashley says. 'Everybody in high school knew us as Ashley and Marissa. Her and I were just like this throughout all the years," she continues, crossing her fingers. "We've rarely ever had any fallouts, any fights, nothing of that sort. And, yeah, we've just been best friends since." As they grew up, their friendship evolved into a sisterhood, marked by unwavering support, honesty and a deep sense of comfort. 'We're so close that we're literally sisters, where we can say whatever we want to each other.' Marissa's reputation for running late is legendary among their circle, so some commenters joked that Ashley should have expected nothing less. 'It takes her a while for her to get all her belongings together and actually out the door,' Ashley admits. 'A lot of people, a lot of the comments were like, you should have expected that from her if you've known her for 20 years.' Despite the online debate, Ashley and Marissa both agree there are no hard feelings about the wedding party or the timing. 'She was pregnant. So she was like, I'm going to be pregnant. I'm going to be super pregnant. I don't know where I'm going to be at that time. So it kind of just worked out,' Ashley notes. "We actually started talking about it recently since the video was going viral," she continues. "There was a lot of hate towards her for being late. And then there was a lot of hate for me not putting her in my wedding. So then I was like, wait, were you mad I never put you in my wedding? Because these comments were making me double-think things. And she was like, 'No, I'm so glad I wasn't. I'm so pregnant. I did not want to do that.' ' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Ashley's wedding day, she says, was 'perfect.' She took time to savor the moments, following advice to pause and take it all in. 'Someone told me, like little moments throughout the night, tell yourself [to] take this moment in. And I did that four times throughout the night, like even at the altar, I looked at my husband, I was like, take it in. And we both like looked around at our venue. It was beautiful.' She wouldn't change a thing — except maybe starting to get ready even earlier to take more photos. The viral video has sparked both criticism and support online, but Ashley sees the humor and sweetness in it all. 'I was very surprised because I was like, wait, do people actually get mad at their best friend because of that?' she asks. Yet, one comment, in particular, stuck with her: 'Someone said she wanted to have her first look with [me] beforehand. And then someone also said it was like, 'you guys both have a private moment together before you walk down the aisle and start your new life.' I almost teared up reading it." Looking back, Ashley says the real story isn't about being late or her friend being left out of the bridal party — it's about a friendship that's lasted more than half their lives. 'We truly are, like I said, sisters, like we truly are sisters. And everything we've gone through from sixth grade up until now, where we're both 32 years old," she shares. "It's just a lifetime. Like we've been friends for more than half of us being alive. We've been friends longer than half of our lives.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
3 Underrated Netflix Movies to Watch This Weekend (May 16-18)
Watch With Us is celebrating the second full week of May the only way we know how — by watching lots of movies. That's why we renewed our Netflix subscriptions to take advantage of all the great movies the streamer has in its library. In addition to new releases like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the 2024 comedy sequel starring Michael Keaton and Jenna Ortega, Netflix has some older movies that might not be on your radar. Are you in the mood for a classy action movie about a child killer? Or maybe a biopic about one of the dirtiest bands in music history? There's also a comedy starring some of the best Saturday Night Live cast members ever. No matter which one you choose, you can't go wrong with one of these three underrated Netflix movies to watch this weekend. Hanna (Saoirse Ronan) is 15 years old, but don't let her age fool you — she's a trained killer who can take out a room full of grown men. That's what her father, Eric (Eric Bana), wants her to be, for reasons that are initially vague. All Hanna knows is that a mysterious woman named Marissa (Cate Blanchett) wants them both dead, and she'll stop at nothing to do it. Once Marissa makes her move, Hanna must use all of the skills her father has taught her to stay alive and find the truth about her mysterious past. 17 Must-Watch Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2025) Hanna has a pulpy premise that works beautifully. It helps that the movie is directed by Joe Wright, who helmed the costume dramas Pride & Prejudice and Atonement, and features acclaimed actors like Ronan and Blanchett in atypical action roles. They all lend an air of class to what is essentially a B-movie about a genetically engineered child assassin who likes to shoot people with a bow and arrow. Hanna is tons of fun, though, and its blood-soaked finale should satisfy fans of the genre and anyone who despises someone with a perfect hair bob. Hanna is streaming on Netflix. Every rose has its thorn, and every biopic has a tried-and-true narrative about the rise and fall of [insert musician/band/actor/historical figure here]. The Dirt isn't all that different, but it's looser, funnier and filthier than its musical biopic brethren like Bohemian Rhapsody and A Complete Unknown. That's appropriate considering it documents the '80s heavy metal glam band, Mötley Crüe, who are known more for their tabloid exploits than they are for their music. The Dirt begins in the late '70s and ends around 2015. In that time, the band struggled to succeed in Los Angeles, recruited Tommy Lee (Machine Gun Kelly) as their drummer, gained fame by releasing hit songs like 'Girls, Girls, Girls,' and became infamous for their wild parties that involved too many drugs and not enough common sense. The Dirt faithfully captures the band's excess era, complete with teased hair and Lycra spandex stage costumes, but it never moralizes or lionizes its subjects. The movie is shallow and somewhat offensive, but so was Mötley Crüe, and what else would you expect from a movie called The Dirt? The Dirt is streaming on Netflix. Most people can't afford to travel to Sonoma County to sample some of the world's best wines, but don't worry — Amy Poehler has you covered. The SNL alum cowrote, directed and stars in the 2019 movie Wine Country, a comedy about a group of friends who travel to Napa Valley and get in all sorts of trouble. Rrebcca (Rachel Dratch) is turning 50, and her best friends Abby (Poehler), Catherine (Ana Gasteyer), Naomi (Maya Rudolph) and Val (Paula Pell) all want to have fun. But drinking too much causes some of them to reveal some secrets that are better left hidden. Will these lifelong friends still be talking to each other once the trip is over? 16 Great New Movies to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, (HBO) Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime and More Wine Country is an escapist fantasy, and it doesn't pretend to be anything else. It's also frequently hilarious, with an inspired running gag involving performance art and The Nanny that needs to be enjoyed without any spoilers. The movie was made for weekend viewing at home, where you can imbibe your own spirits and toast the amazing cast of female comics on your screen. Wine Country is streaming on Netflix.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Human smuggling suspect did not own Oklahoma home at time of controversial raid, despite claims shared by DHS
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Weeks after federal immigration agents raided an Oklahoma City home and removed a U.S. citizen and her daughters at gunpoint, News 4 has uncovered documents disproving a claim shared by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security—which suggested the property was still owned by a woman indicted for human smuggling, at the time of the raid. Now, despite the fact records show the suspected human smuggler sold the home well before a federal judge issued the search warrant for it, the U.S. Government is trying to seize the home from its new owner. As News 4 first reported on April 25, agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security burst into the home with guns drawn, forced a woman, who News 4 is calling Marissa, and her three daughters outside, taking their phones and money—despite their names not appearing anywhere on the search warrant. 'Marissa' and her daughters had just moved into the home from Maryland and had only been living there for a couple of weeks. Marissa told News 4 she saw agents from ICE, the FBI and U.S. Marshals present during the raid. The FBI and U.S. Marshals later denied News 4 has reported since the beginning, the search warrant agents served was validly-issued by a federal judge one day prior to the raid, on April 23. MARISA-WARRANT-REDACTED_RedactedDownload As also previously reported, the warrant authorized federal agents to enter the home and seize certain items regardless of who was inside, however, it listed 8 specific people as its 'targets.'But none of eight people were Marissa, or her daughters, or her husband or anyone else they names on the warrant were ones Marissa said she recognized from mail still arriving at the house. She told News 4 she assumed they belonged to the previous News 4 previously reported, DHS later admitted the home's previous residents were the actual targets of the Oklahoma Assistant Attorney General Tim Gilpin questioned how much law enforcement knew before executing the search.'I wonder if the law enforcement agency had the correct information, if they did their duty and responsibility to double check the information, and what was their level of certainty that they had the right house and the right people?' Gilpin a second press release posted to X, formerly Twitter, the day after the agency admitted Marissa and her family were not the intended targets, DHS defended the the release, DHS stated it had surveillance on the home and presented a judge with evidence it was being used as a 'stash house' by a human smuggling group. DHS also said one of the eight suspects named in the warrant had paid the home's utility bill, though the agency would not say when that payment said it had 'not ruled out current occupants' from its issued another press release a week after News 4's first report. The release included facts News 4 had previously shared: that the raid, based on a lawful court order from a judge, was targeting a suspected human smuggling operation. However, the release also shared reports from other media outlets, which claimed one of the eight human smuggling named in the search warrant, a woman named Cidia Lima Lopez, still owned the house at the time of the raid on April 24. DHS cited those reports' claims as 'fact' in its news release. But News 4 found—that is not true. News 4 obtained a copy of a deed, on file with Oklahoma County, showing Lima Lopez sold the home more than a week before the judge even signed the warrant. DEED_RedactedDownload It was signed, stamped, and notarized in Oklahoma County on April 14. Records on Zillow show the home was listed for sale on March 18—more than one month before the judge signed the warrant. ZILLOW-2_RedactedDownload News 4 also found a March 29 Facebook post from the home's new owner advertising it for rent, verifying Marissa and her family were renting the home from its new owner, not a woman indicted for human smuggling. FACEBOOK-HOME-RENTAL-AD_RedactedDownload News 4 asked DHS if their investigators were aware the home had been sold, and if they made that fact clear to the judge when they asked the judge to sign the warrant. DHS did not answer News 4's said that information may not have changed the judge's decision, but it raises questions about the accuracy of what investigators presented.'It may have helped him to have looked at a sale of the house and to check out the names of who's the new owner,' Gilpin said. 'It's not unusual, though, in criminal enterprises that property switches hands.'On top of all that, federal prosecutors now want to seize the 4 obtained a legal notice, filed May 7 by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma, stating the government is seeking forfeiture of the property as part of the human smuggling investigation for which Lima Lopez, the home's former owner, was indicted. LIEN_RedactedDownload The deed confirming Lima Lopez no longer owns the home has been publicly available online since at least April 30, however, the court filing still lists Cidia Lima Lopez—the home's former owner—as the defendant. It does not mention the new owner at all. Gilpin said it may still be legal for the government to seize the home from its new owner under federal forfeiture laws.'Most people don't realize that the government has a great deal of power when it comes to seizing assets and when they suspect criminal enterprise is associated with the assets,' he assistant U.S. attorney who filed the motion to seize the home has not responded to a request for comment regarding whether prosecutors were aware of the has also not answered questions about whether its agents knew the house had been sold, listed for rent, and occupied by an unrelated family for several weeks before the 4 also sent the following 10 questions to a DHS spokesperson: Were your investigators aware Cidia Marleny Lima Lopez did not own the home at the time they asked the judge for the warrant on 4/23? Did your investigators make the judge aware of the fact Cidia Marleny Lima Lopez was not the owner of the home before the judge signed the warrant? If your investigators were unaware Cidia Marleny Lima Lopez was no longer the owner of the home at that time—why? Did they not check with the county to confirm via property records? In one of your releases, you mention one of the members of the Lima Lopez human smuggling group was still actively paying utilities at the home. What date was that utility bill paid? Was it before or after the home was sold on 4/14? Were your agents aware the home had been publicly listed for rent? If so, why did they seem unaware of the fact renters were living inside at the time of the raid? Why has DHS not returned the renters' property back to them? Does DHS suspect [the home's new owner] is part of the Lima Lopez human smuggling group? If so, why [have they] not been arrested? Last week, the U.S. government filed a lien to seize the home from its current owner. Why? In the statement in which you said: 'we have not ruled out current occupants involvement in the smuggling ring'… which residents are you referring to specifically? Why are they not listed as suspects or 'targets' in the search warrant? Why have they not been arrested? Would you be willing or able to unseal the 84-page affidavit you referenced so the public can better understand all the evidence you presented the judge to make him comfortable with signing off on the warrant? DHS responded with a repeated statement that the warrant was for the property, not individuals, and that the search was authorized by a judge—as News 4 has always reported. They did not answer any of News 4's specific Marissa and her family still have not received their phones or money News 4 previously reported, members of Congress have asked Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the case, seeking a timeline for the return of Marissa's a congressional hearing last week, Noem stated said she could not share a timeline because the investigation is still ongoing. Noem again defended the actions of agents, and reiterated the search warrant was for the home, not people. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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Marissa Bode Talks Lack Of Met Gala Disability Inclusion
Wicked star Marissa Bode called out the Met Gala and the fashion industry at large for their lack of disability inclusion. Despite people with disabilities forming the largest minority in the world (around 28% of people in the US), they are hugely underrepresented at the annual event, which typically has around 450 attendees. Some of this year's Black dandy-inspired looks featured items that can also be seen within the context of disability, such as canes and eye patches. Criticisms about how the event is physically inaccessible to some have been noted before, as writer and disability advocate Hannah Diviney previously wrote, "As a visibly physically disabled woman (I navigate the world in a wheelchair) there is perhaps no greater signal that people like me are not really all that welcome in the worlds of fashion, culture and the currency of how an invite into the upper echelons of power, fame, wealth and influence are won, than those goddamn stairs. We don't belong. We are not worthy. That's the message of the inaccessibility of the Met Gala telegraphs." On the day of the Met Gala, Marissa uploaded a TikTok captioned, "We belong in fashion." She began, "What am I hoping to see at the Met Gala? Disabled people. This is another year of me once again asking where all the disabled people [are]. Stairs should not just be a full aesthetic. Be inclusive." In a recent follow-up video, she continued, "One more thing about the Met Gala, but also the fashion [and] acting industries as a whole, disabled people have been screaming for years to be included. Not just, 'Oh, you can book this one special diversity shoot. Oh, you can be a part of this one special episode.' I mean, included." Further specifying that she welcomed situations in which there was more than just one disabled person, she explained, "While none of us need some savior to come and rescue us, all we want is to be heard and listened to and included. And this goes along with the conversation of inspiration porn and calling a disabled person 'inspiring' — but not doing anything in your everyday life to actually make sure that your spaces are accessible, or fighting alongside disabled people." The actor emphasized the feeble attempt at allyship in non-disabled people calling disabled people "inspiring," without engaging in any other advocacy. Along with other examples, such as inquiring about ramps in buildings and accommodations in schools, she added, "If you're in the industry and have the means to do so, 'Hey, why aren't there other disabled people at the Met? And who can I talk to to help that happen?'" "I am begging others and non-disabled people to uplift those voices and question those within your spaces — and those people within power to step it up. If y'all are truly allies, do the work. Help us all get there, because we cannot do this on our own," she concluded. Marissa also listed Jillian Mercado, Lauren 'Lolo' Spencer, and Aariana Rose Philip as actors and models who are "more than qualified to be in attendance." Well said!!
