The CW’s still-smoldering hit The Vampire Diaries returns for its fourth season on October 11, and (holy crap) there is a lot of fanging going on! Snakkle caught up with executive producer Julie Plec to discuss her interactions with fans, Elena’s “brutal” new life, and so much more!

Gwen Stefani turns 45 today. Yes, the ’90s pop sensation is over 40—and looks fabulous, if we may be so bold. In honor of Gwen’s birthday, we decided to deliver unto you a list of lovely ladies to whom the years have been quite kind—Alanis Morissette, Shirley Manson, and many more—along with “then and now” photos to prove it.

Way before Zooey Deschanel set the gold standard in modern bangs, all we had to work with were perms and lots of hairspray. The results were not for the faint of heart. Check out these celebs who braved the blow-dryer for a party in the front—back in the day.