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Deep breaths, everyone. In through the nose and out through the mouth. Lower those shoulders. Also, remember to hydrate — in between cocktails, that is. It’s FRIDAY. Let’s do this. And by “this,” we mean “nothing at all.”
The Look of Love Story—Recreate Carolyn Bessete-Kennedy’s Wardrobe
The wait is over—the first few episodes of Ryan Murphy’s limited FX series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette have been released. Although the series has garnered plenty of attention regarding early production, storyline, and the ensemble cast—we always knew one of the most important pieces in the series’ storytelling would be the fashion. When on-set paparazzi shots initially broke, the Internet debated everything from the color of actress Sarah Pidgeon’s hair to the wardrobe choices, so when a last-minute change brought costume designer Rudy Mance to helm the project, we were curious to see which iconic looks and references would make the final cut and be brought back to life throughout the show.
We’re Entering a New Era of Sexy Men’s Red Carpet Dressing
Earlier this week, Alexander Skarsgård—ever the fashion freak—hit the London premiere of The Moment, and I simply could not stop staring at his chest. No, I am not a pervert: The Swedish actor donned a custom Saint Laurent look that deliberately drew the eye down to his sternum, thanks to his low-cut silky top. The sleek black suit he wore with it was classic enough, but that alluring pecs reveal made the whole ensemble feel shamelessly sexy. You could even say it was a … moment.
The Nine Lives of Jason Bateman
He was nearly driven out of the industry. Then he reinvented himself, from teen idol to leading man to podcast mogul. Now the star of HBO’s upcoming ‘DTF St. Louis’ opens up about his family, his $100 million ’SmartLess’ deal, his viral encounter with Charli XCX and how he staged one of the greatest comebacks in modern Hollywood.
Eric Dane, Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria star, dies at 53
In April 2025, the actor announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world,” the statement read. “Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed, and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.”
Why Are The Pitt’s Most Devoted Fans Turning Against Saintly Dr. Robby?
The HBO Max hospital drama has spawned an obsessive fandom that sees the troubled hero of the series as its villain.
If you dig into the vast and voracious community of The Pitt fans on the internet, you’ll find some curious opinions. After season two’s premiere in January, there were people who started shipping charge nurse Dana (Katherine LaNasa) and her new mentee Emma (Laëtitia Hollard)—in other words, wanting them to become a couple. Others are annoyed that Dr. McKay (Fiona Dourif) and Dr. Javadi (Shabana Azeez) haven’t gotten enough screen time together this year. Still more are obsessing over whether Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) is a “girl dad.” But by far the oddest Pitt opinion I’ve found served up by the algorithm is that Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) is ruining the show. This is strange on multiple levels.
50 best animated movies for a dose of good, clean nostalgia
Get lost in the world of make-believe…
The best animated movies are fool-proof for having an enjoyable and cosy watch at any time of the year. Whether you want to round up your family on the sofa for a chill night, want a light-hearted watch with your nearest and dearest girlfriends, or simply want to unwind on your own with some yummy food and drinks, you cannot go wrong with a good ol’ animated movie.
Luckily for us, there is a long-standing history of unforgettable animated movies with companies such as Walt Disney Studio Animation, Pixar, Dreamworks, and more, having worked tirelessly over the best part of a century to fill us with magic, excitement, warmth and nostalgia with their movie offerings.
15 spring nail trends (that aren’t florals) to have on your radar in 2026
According to the pros.
Baby blue, we’ve missed you. While we were off flirting with winter neutrals and moodier shades, we almost forgot how much we love spring nail trends. The new season sees us drop the serious act and get more playful again with lightweight shades (hello pastels) and upbeat designs that can help lift our mood – exactly what we need during this dreary, grey start to the year.
Not sure what direction to head in? Try co-ordinating your manicure to your spring makeup vibe. If you love a bare-faced look, sheer textures and a little lip balm, then natural-looking lipgloss nails might be more your bag. Or for a brighter twist, aura nails can be adapted to almost any colour combination you can think of. If you’re more of a minimalist, soap nails are always on-trend. Or go bold with leopard print nails, the unexpected chic manicure that has been trending this spring.
What I know about grief
My father’s vascular dementia, and then his death at Christmas, made me realise how ill-equipped we are to talk about loss.
Healing is not a linear process and grief is highly idiosyncratic in nature. Some people can’t talk about it; others can’t stop talking about it. Others, ahem, write about it for a bunch of strangers on the internet to read. You might not like or understand the way a loved one grieves, but everyone’s journey is unique and deserves respect. As counterintuitive as it seems, collective mourning can easily fracture relationships. It brings all kinds of unprocessed emotions and regrets to the fore. Learning to be patient with the people around you and knowing when to let things go will save you even more heartache in the long run.
9 best sleep masks for that all-important beauty sleep, tried & tested
A bedtime necessity.
Sleep may come blissfully easily for some, but for those of us who have struggled with insomnia for years, relief often depends on small essentials like sleep masks that make a real difference. Yes, I love my trusty hybrid mattress, my calming pillow spray and my white-noise-inducing alarm clock, but it’s my sleep mask that has become the ultimate game-changer in improving my sleep quality.
Not only do sleep masks help block out light but they also have this incredible cocooning effect that help me gently drift away into REM sleep that much faster. Plus, some of the best sleep masks I’ve tried also help reduce noise by covering up a larger area of the head that goes over the ears with thicker padding. And don’t even get me started on how essential they are on long-haul flights.
22 best dance movies that will bring the club to your living room
From Step Up to Work It and Chicago.
The best dance movies never fail us – whatever mood we’re in when we press play.
We still remember the sheer awe of watching Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum spark off each other through choreography in Step Up. The envy as Jessica Alba delivered impossibly slick moves in Honey. The brief but unwavering delusion that we, too, could win a street dance battle after You Got Served. And, of course, the deeply humbling phase where we memorised the Hairspray choreography for an impromptu family performance (regrets? Perhaps).
So yes, we love dance movies. And frankly, we’re done apologising for it.
The ‘French shoe’ trend will transform any outfit this spring
The effortlessy chic pairs to shop now.
What makes it ‘French’, you might ask? The shoe’s chic and elevated take on understated glamour.
More than just the geographic provenance of footwear, a ‘French shoe’ speaks of culture that considers proportions before trends. In Paris, style is not built by accumulating pieces; it is built by making steadfast decisions and being in control of what you wear. And those decisions almost always starts at the bottom. It’s no accident that France redefined the modern heel in the 1950s, or that it perfected the slim last in the 1960s. This country and its fashion capital turned the pointed toe into a symbol of sophistication that it is today. The French understand something fundamental: the shoe modifies posture, transforms attitude and builds the mood of the whole ensemble. ‘French shoes’ are not a nice detail; they are the exact point where an outfit becomes a look.
All the previous winners of America’s Next Top Model, and where they are now
From Adrianne Curry in cycle 1 to Kyla Coleman in cycle 24.
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model spoilers ahead.
For any Gen Z amongst us who were too young to remember, the noughties were a TIME to be a woman. More specifically, a bad time. If you think diet culture is rife now, what with the rise of weight-loss drugs and social media exacerbating toxic beauty standards, then let us harken you back to the year 2003, when thin truly was in.
Around this time, Kelloggs’ Special K ‘Drop a Jean Size’ campaign launched, with many of the women in our lives subsisting solely on the cardboard-like cereal for sustenance, in a desperate bid to get thinner. Weight Watchers made nearly $1 billion in revenue. ‘Heroin chic’ was still prevalent in fashion and beauty, with brands like Topshop using Kate Moss as their ambassador — a person who was once quoted as saying “Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels”. Oh, and the TV show America’s Next Top Model was hard-launched, a series that later developed a reputation for its scandals on set — something that’s dived into in the new Netflix docuseries, Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.
Thickening Haircuts Are The Answer To Adding Much Needed Volume and Density To Fine Hair
A stylist reveals the styles to ask for
When you have fine or thinning hair, the goal is always to mimic thickness and add volume. Sometimes this can be achieved with clever products, like blow-dry sprays that lift the roots or texturising sprays that add height, without the weight.
However, products for fine hair can only do so much and often a trip to the salon is the best place to start.
We asked Hairstylist Edward James to recommend the thickening hairstyles to ask for when you’re sitting in the hairdresser’s chair.
‘One Of His Best Performances’: ‘Life In Squares’ Is James Norton’s ‘Golden’ Period Drama To Watch Now
The perfect period drama to binge this weekend.
From the release of Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights to the return of statement skirts, inspired by historic dressing, period drama – both on-screen and in our wardrobes – is all the rage. And right now, it’s no different for TV.
Following the likes of A Thousand Blow’s, Bridgerton and House Of Guinness comes the BBC drama Life In Squares, which is now available to watch on Prime Video.
The three-part drama follows a fictionalised version of the real-life Bloomsbury Group, Vanessa Bell (Phoebe Fox), Virginia Woolf (Lydia Leonard) and Duncan Grant (James Norton), and their circle of friends as they live out their careers as intellects and artists, against a backdrop of often messy emotional and sexual relationships in Victorian England.
Author Says “Heads Must Roll” If Royals Were Aware of Andrew Allegedly Sharing Information With Jeffrey Epstein
“The problem will be—who knew what and when and why was nothing done?”
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor became the first member of the British Royal Family to be arrested in more than 350 years after police took him into custody on Thursday, February 19. The former Duke of York, who turned 66 on Thursday, was released after being held for roughly 11 hours at the Aylsham Police Station in Norfolk, England. Although King Charles expressed his “full support” for the investigation, royal journalist and author Robert Jobson told People that there could be larger implications for the Royal Family.
8 Best Eyebrow Pencils to Perfect Your Arches, According to Celebrity MUAs
Eyebrow trends come and go, but the best eyebrow pencils are forever.
The best eyebrow pencils can help enhance your makeup look by framing your features. Formulas and pencil tips vary widely, which is why we tapped makeup artists to share the ones they keep in their kits. If you’re a fan of feathery brows, you’ll want a pencil with a spoolie brush to blend out the product and give your brows that fluffy finish. (If you’re looking to enhance your natural foundation, eyebrow growth serums can help).
36 Best Low-Rise Jeans (That Don’t Feel Like Early-Aughts Flashbacks)
The silhouette has entered a whole new era.
Of all the denim styles out there, the best low-rise jeans tend to be the most polarizing. Those who love the look wouldn’t be caught dead in waistlines that hit remotely close to the belly button, praising the style’s inherent ease. But on the other side of the spectrum, there’s an entire cadre of hip-slung haters (read: millennials), most of whom still have PTSD from the early 2000s.
Sure, low-cut denim can go wrong if you go with an early-aughts relic. However, the look has staged a major comeback over the last few years via slouchier designs, straight-leg styles, and leggy cigarette cuts. Plus, low-rise jeans are far more comfortable than high-rise alternatives when sitting or eating, and they eliminate the should-I-or-shouldn’t-I of tucking in your top. (The answer is almost always no.) Hailey Bieber is a fan for a reason, after all.
30 of Rihanna’s Boldest Style Moments Throughout the Years
As far as fashion is concerned, Rihanna has always been ahead of the curve—able to dabble in trends in a genuinely fearless manner. Risk-taking is central to her style influence, and what better time to revisit her epic wardrobe than today, on her 38th birthday?
Off-duty, Rihanna is a true fashion girl. By day, she’s in tracksuit-stiletto combos, gargantuan puffer jackets, and killer thigh-high boots. By night, she’s often wearing similarly casual gear, with the added touch of some vintage jewelry (or lots of diamonds) and a designer coat. Uniting her day-to-night dressing? A sense of fun and excitement: Don’t ever expect the star to wear discrete everyday basics.
5 Pro Bakers Share Their 1 Secret to Better Sourdough at Home
Forget the fancy scoring, and focus on these key principles for sourdough success.
Sourdough bread, needing only three core ingredients, may seem simple to make: Mix the dough, let it ferment, shape it, and bake. Yet anyone who’s tried to make bread with a living, ever-evolving sourdough starter knows countless variables — from the type of flour to the dough’s hydration, not to mention the weather outside and the ambient temperature of your kitchen — can interfere with the process and leave your loaf flat.
What Do Trees Really Do for Wine? More Than You Probably Think
From cooling vineyards to potentially shaping the notes in your glass, scientists and winemakers are just beginning to understand how forests influence flavor.
Our understanding of trees is in its infancy. While we’ve literally and metaphorically leaned on trees for millennia as sources of shelter, inspiration, and shade, in recent years, scientists have begun to reveal just how little we know about these carbon-busting powerhouses.
In addition to acting as the earth’s lungs and hosting thousands of species of insects and animals (and around 1 trillion microbes), trees are social creatures that communicate with each other via their roots. Ancient solar storms can be documented through their rings and forecast new ones, and protecting trees can actually lower the incidence of mosquito-borne disease in the tropics.
How New England Chefs Improve Store-Bought Clam Chowder
Hint: Bacon makes everything better.
You might think that no New England chef worth their locally harvested sea salt would go near store-bought clam chowder, but that isn’t the case.
“I’m from New England,” says Lambert Givens, executive chef at Hunter’s Kitchen & Bar in Boston. “I grew up around this food and I’m telling you, shortcuts are fine if you know how to finish. If you don’t have the time or the desire to make clam chowder from scratch, using a good canned chowder is a foundation, not a failure. Treat it like a starting point and add a little love, and suddenly it tastes like you actually meant to make it.”
The Best Cheese for Fondue, According to Chefs and Cheesemongers
A classic Swiss pair remains the standard-bearer.
Fondue is one of those dishes I thought I’d already figured out. As someone who writes about cheese for a living, I’ve eaten plenty of fondue over the years — pleasant, cozy, sometimes forgettable. Good enough, rarely revelatory.
Then last year, I found myself in the village of Gruyères, eating fondue in a wooden chalet perched on a mountain, the sun setting leisurely. The cheese arrived bubbling and fragrant, deeply savory and impossibly smooth — stretchy but never stringy, rich without feeling heavy. One bite and it was instantly clear: Oh, this is what fondue is supposed to be like.
7 Surprisingly Useful Ways to Reuse Microfiber Cloths at Home
Don’t throw them away quite yet.
Microfiber cloths are the workhorse of any home’s cleaning arsenal. They’re lightweight, super absorbent, catch all manner of dust and grime, wash and dry easily, and can be used in every room of the house.
But after all that use, your trusty set of microfiber cloths may lose their cleaning power. Instead of tossing them, upcycle them into something totally new—you may be surprised at the myriad of ways to breathe new life into your old microfiber cloths.
5 Costly Moving Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make
A smoother move starts here.
From truck rentals and professional movers to security deposits, there are so many expenses when moving homes, and even the strictest budgeters may find themselves racking up unexpected costs. “People focus on the big number at the bottom of the quote, but they forget the variables,” says Adrian Iorga, moving expert and founder of Stairhopper Movers. “If a crew arrives and finds a sofa that won’t fit through the door or boxes that are falling apart, the clock keeps running, and the costs start climbing.”
How to Get Furniture Dents Out of Carpet—and Prevent Them in the First Place
Lift those dents (and keep them away).
Whether you’re prepping to move out of your space or just want to shift your spare room, you’ve likely been confronted with unsightly carpet dents. “Furniture marks are often the result of compressed carpet fibers,” says Ed Quinlan, carpet and upholstery cleaning expert. Fortunately, these marks can be removed by both DIY and professional methods.
To get the 4-1-1 on reviving your carpet, we chatted with two pro movers and a carpet cleaning expert. Ahead, see their professional guidance on removing these indentations and pointers to help prevent them from forming in the first place.
11 Beautiful U.S. Road Trips to Take This Spring
From coastal drives to national parks, these routes are perfect for a spring vacation.
When the weather warms up and the late winter rains turn trees green and fields into wildflower wonderlands, it’s the perfect time to take a drive. Whether your preferred landscape is mountains, deserts, forests, plains, or coastal views, there’s a spring road trip in the United States for you. Explore historic sites, regional food, wineries, or nature—all from the front seat.
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