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Somebody once told me that a white dress is the best way to let others know you are pregnant once you start to show. Here on Mars, we only have thick, lead-lined, liquid-cooled outfits in our wardrobe. You get a little red dirt on them and there’s no one to give you grief for it—no one except John, but it saddens me...

I was one of many to be devastated when American Apparel announced their second bankruptcy. AA was the one clothing store that restored some of my faith in our modern capitalist economy. Their sweatshop free promise ensured their buyers that the hundreds of dollars spent at the store was for a good cause. That their...

If you’re tired of the average music event, convention or whatever else happens in town this year, then I suggest shaking things up by taking a step into the realm of fantasy at the Texas Renaissance Festival located in Todd Mission, TX. The Texas Renaissance Festival contains a slew of events, shops and locations to...

With Halloween quickly approaching, a pressing need arises for all things spooky.  The time has come for haunted houses, carving pumpkins and, most importantly, horror movies.  To help you get started on your journey into the Halloween season, here is a list of my personal top 10 horror movies of all time. *Movies...

October is LGBTQ history month, and while there are many defining moments from previous decades, it’s important to remember that the community is still facing hardships. Some events that have defined the movement’s current goals are as follows:   March 23, 2016: North Carolina Passes Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Under...

Read all about ACL’s weekend 1 headliners as well. Appearing in slightly smaller print on the festival poster but making a big impact on the weekend, these five artists embodied the bench strength of this year’s ACL Weekend 1 lineup and why every fan should brave the heat for the early performances during Weekend 2. In...

Don’t forget to check out ACL’s top 5 before 5 artists as well. Weekend one of Austin City Limits (ACL) has officially come to a close, but the memories made by fans and bands alike will not soon be forgotten. Despite recent tragedy and loss in the music world, people flocked to Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, in great...

Check out more from these artists and about the headliners of ACL as well. During Austin City Limits Weekend 1, Cooglife was able to sit down with a few of the festival’s performers. Here is what they had to saying during their interview. Mobley Q&A A sit-down discussion with Anthony Watkins II, better known as...

I know what you’re thinking, Drake is a globally revered artist and Quavo just started getting popular; why is this even a debate? Here’s the thing though, Quavo’s been booming recently, landing an impressive 10 songs in the Billboard Top 100 at the same time. With guest-verses from peers and competition going for a...

“The Glamour and Romance of Oscar de la Renta” will open Sunday, Oct. 8 at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The exhibition will celebrate the life and career of the world renowned fashion designer and showcase 70 ensembles from de la Renta’s personal and corporate archives, according to the MFAH press release. de le...