Looming Hurricane Joaquin Spurs Viral Online Response Featuring Joaquin Phoenix

With much of the East Coast preparing for heavy rains from Hurricane Joaquin, social media users are spreading awareness of the unique moniker—naturally, with a little help from Joaquin Phoenix. See the memes that have created a viral moment here. [People]

1. Empire's Grace Gealey confirms her engagement—see the ring she received from fiancé and co-star Trai Byers. [EOnline]

2. Watch Pharrell Williams singer spread smiles by asking little kids about what makes them "Happy," in a video that'll make your day. [USAToday]

3. So long to magnetic strip credit cards. Here's how your credit card got a lot safer as of this month. [NPR]

4. These 23 science-backed techniques will help you break your nasty sit-all-day-long habit. [HuffPost]

5. Girl, we feel the same way. See this little girl's devastated reaction to learning that Adam Levine got married. [AOL]