Bustle: Align is #1 Dating App for New Yorkers

With Valentine's Day a week away, the folks at Bustle rounded up the best dating apps for New Yorkers, and Align is #1 on their list! Mercury retrograde must be over, after all. Align, writes Bibi Dietz, "Find a Taurus for your Taurus, a Libra for your Aries. Much less random" than matching purely based on looks. 

Check out the full list (but don't scroll beyond #1. Why bother?).

And hey, while you're visiting Bustletown, revisit some of Align's past contributions there:

What Your Sign Says About Your Sex Life

What Your Sign Says About Your Love Life

What Mercury Retrograde Means for Your Sign

'The Bachelor' Recap: Bye Jubilee, Hello Emily?

A lot of drama went down on Monday's episode of The Bachelor. Per usual, the women were hating on Olivia because of her intense, Leo-centric level of obsession for Ben. As much as everyone hates on Olivia, it has to be acknowledged that she's pretty much the only one there with a dollop of personality. Ben must really love his women blonde and semi-boring.

So, let's talk dates.

Ben had a one-on-one with Amanda, who we definitely can see going pretty far in the show. She wanted to "open up" to Ben and tell him more about her past. She has two children and was with a guy for a few years, but he ended up cheating on her, which is horrible because she really is pretty and kind of looks like Lauren Conrad. Ben definitely seems smitten, and that's about all that needs to be noted for that date.

The group date:

Olivia was hopin' and prayin' her name wasn't on the group date card, but we're pretty sure Ben is smarter than that at this point than to take her on a one-on-one. In a common theme with the most recent rose ceremonies, Olivia's name was last on the date card. Whomp. She dealt with it like a true Leo though and sucked it up and even claimed Ben for herself on the cooking challenge. As a perfect Leo, she had so much confidence in her mole dish and thought "the bread looked perfectly buttered" even though the judges gossiped in Spanish that it "looked like dog food". There's also some great side drama about how the other women think Olivia has bad breath. It's really the small details with Olivia: the toes, the cankles, the breath. Olivia ended up getting the group date rose, however, which pissed off everyone.

Ben stole Lauren B. for a really hot make out sesh outside on the streets of Mexico City. We can also predict her making it pretty far in the season. She's chill. 

Ben's other one-on-one with Lauren H. wasn't that exciting either except it was cool that they got to model in Mexico City's fashion week. 

Jubilee jets

In a not-so-surprising but still upsetting turn of events, Jubilee and Ben had an intense sit-down where they talked about their future. Jubilee told Ben she still wasn't confident in herself and Ben was kind of over her lack of self-esteem. Jubilee held back too much from him, and his relationships progressed faster and better with other women. He told Jubilee sorry and that she should go. It was sad and a little awkward when he walked her out. Jubilee was one of the most real women the show has seen in a while. She didn't hide her flaws, but she let them get the best of her. We can only hope she gets back up better and stronger soon.

Let's talk Emily

Or is she actually Haley? No one actually knows. Does Ben? Unclear. Emily had a lot of screen time this week (including a great last shot of Lauren B. teaching her how to do a tequila shot. Really Emily????), which was surprising because Ben and Emily have literally no chemistry. She was feeling really threatened by Olivia, which is why she went to Ben and told him how Olivia was manipulative and a liar. Emily also had a long cry on the phone with Haley, which is awkward because Haley got dumped by Ben 2 weeks prior. Her best moment, however, was holding up a knife in the cooking challenge and making a joke along the lines of "watch your back, Olivia".

But no rose ceremony?

In typical dramatic Bachelor fashion, Ben was about the start the rose ceremony but instead said, "Olivia, can I talk to you for a minute?" Cue all the girls gasping and looking at each other before the "TO BE CONTINUED..." screen came on and immediately turned to previews for next week where all the women are crying...A LOT. Things are definitely about to turn up for Ben the Bachelor and his gals, and we can't wait to see what comes next. 

VIVA LA DRAMA!

John Travolta and His Facial Expressions are Aquarians

In honor of the premiere of Grease: Live and The People v. O.J. Simpson, it pretty much goes without saying we need to pay tribute to John Travolta. Danny was a hunk in his T-Bird, and he totally rocked that leather jacket. In fact, props to Danny/John Travolta for getting Olivia Newton John in that intense leather bodysuit at the end of the original Grease. 

Anyway, John Travolta is an extremely influential and versatile actor, which makes sense because he's an Aquarius. From playing Vincent in Pulp Fiction to Edna Turnblad in Hairspray, John Travolta has proven he can play just about any role. Also, so can his face.  

Talk about appealing to the masses: that smile and smolder could create world peace

Aquarians are all about being individuals...hence why Travolta is probably the only individual who can pull off this hair style

Travolta works those bangs and that dress better than most people can

Aquarians love being unique. And that facial hair is definitely, um, unique.

But we must never, ever forget this moment

That moment was so much to handle, but Travolta did a great job of bouncing back. Aquarians are always really successful no matter what they do, which is why it needs to be noted that Travolta has a functional airport/runway at his house. Happy Aquarius season, John Travolta! You serve the sign well.

How Capricorn Interprets Valentine's Day

KEEP IT CLASSY.

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IF SINGLE: GLASS OF WINE AT THE DESK.

February 14? How is that any different than February 13 or February 15? You don’t have time for pining, whining, or romanticizing. Where does that take you? Nowhere. You’re trying to make partner, land a new client, finish your script. No need to get distracted by the noise. Today is just another day to you, another obstacle to overcome on the road to the Destination: reaching your professional and personal goals that you set long long ago and have never strayed off course. You don’t need to spend today partaking in Valentine’s Day activities when you know that you’ll have plenty of V-Days to spend with The One when the time comes. That’s all part of the plan.

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IF COUPLED UP: PRIX FIXE MEAL, NO SURPRISES.

Capricorn leaves little to the imagination when it comes to Valentine’s Day plans. You’ve prepared everything months in advance and printed out an itinerary for your date so that there is absolutely zero confusion about what time you are departing your residence to make it to the dinner reservation. And because Cappy planned far in advance for the perfect V-Day, you have the best reservations in town while all your friends are scrambling to find a restaurant that can take their last minute table for two. Five courses, please, with the finest wine and that special gift bae has been hinting at for the past few months. Capricorn doesn’t always splurge, but you know when the time is right to treat your Valentine - and yourself - to something extra special.

How Sagittarius Interprets Valentine's Day

FUN FACTS FOR ALL!

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IF SINGLE: DID YOU KNOW VALENTINE'S DAY IS ROOTED IN PAGAN HISTORY?

Why yearn for the kitschy hearts and flowers when you can feel even more satiated by the knowledge you gain from learning the history and background of this holiday anyway? Love is great and all, but so are your numerous friends, who gladly nod along as you recount how two Roman festivals became the Hallmark holiday we know and sort of love. Oh, and did you know that roughly 3% of pet owners give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets? Isn’t it interesting that in Finland Valentine’s Day is called Ystävänpäivä, which translates to “Friends Day?" Fuck it, let’s just go to Finland right now! Forget the sappiness of Valentine’s Day or the self-pitying of “Singles Awareness Day.” You don’t feel alone when you have so much information around you to absorb and share, and when you’ll probably find your next great love in the airport terminal to Helsinki.

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IF COUPLED UP: ZOOLANDER 2.

Sagittarius has been quoting Zoolander since it came out fifteen years ago. Damn, was it really that long ago?? Zoolander himself, Mr. Ben Stiller, is a Sagittarius, so it’s really in solidarity that you spend this holiday with him too. Sagittarians tend to be film historians, and the news that Blue Steel will be back on the big screen trumps the trite “expensive candlelit dinner” that others expect from the holiday. Sure, Sag may have to succumb to the candlelit dinner, so long as Sag and boo can spend the entire first two courses comparing the original and the sequel. Did it live up to the hype? Does it remind Sag of this one time six years ago when he was reading about a modeling agency in New York blah blah blah? Remember David Bowie’s cameo in the first one? Nothing gets Sag turned on more than a fun convo, and Zoolander 2 is the perfect Valentine’s Day foreplay for a long night…. of talking.

How Scorpio Interprets Valentine's Day

IT'S A BIG DEAL.

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IF SINGLE: DEATH.

Draw the curtains. On this fated day, the fourteenth of February, it is pure darkness. Only one thing is certain in this life: we are born alone, and we die alone. So leave me be. Valentine’s Day is for the lovers, and I am of the night. I picked up my death shroud from the dry cleaners last week, and posted a very goth selfie in preparation for this macabre holiday. Oh, cruel fate. Why must those Sweetheart candies be so tasty.

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IF COUPLED UP: SEX.

Is that a Valentine’s Day card or are you just happy to see me? Scorpio views Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to reach new sexual heights. The Scorpio lover has been Googling the latest kinky toys and positions for weeks, and on this holiday, the art of seduction is key. For Scorpios in relationships, this is a chance to explore the erotic side of intimacy. Roses and chocolates are nice, but they’re even better when paired with some handcuffs and blindfolds.