Posted on November 25, 2024
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Darlings, the bad news is, it’s MONDAY. The good news, if you’re American, is that it’s the shortest work week of the year. Settle in and prepare to be completely non-productive.
Why there’s so much gossip and speculation about the Wicked press tour
How social media and movies like Don’t Worry Darling changed how regular people view movie promo.
Over the past few years, the public has stopped treating movie press tours like marketing fluff and started treating them like reality shows. These often tedious stretches of talk-show appearances, red carpets, and press junkets that have been part of the Hollywood grind for decades are suddenly getting as much attention on social media as the films themselves, with the stars’ interactions being picked apart by fans.
Since the social media frenzy surrounding the 2022 film Don’t Worry Darling, press tours have become sites of intense speculation often translating to full-blown scandals, from affair speculation from Anyone but You fans to the persistent rumors of everyone versus Justin Baldoni on the set of It Ends With Us.
Thomasin McKenzie On Her Powerful IVF drama ‘Joy’
The rising star reflects on transforming into the often overlooked medical hero Jean Purdy
It’s a struggle mirrored all too well in Netflix’s new biographical drama, Joy, which traces the story of the world’s first IVF baby – born just five years after the landmark Roe v. Wade decision – and the team that made it happen. It’s written by celebrated playwright and screenwriter Jack Thorne and directed by Ben Taylor (Sex Education).
So, when Thomasin McKenzie – an actor known for taking on roles that champion women’s rights and important stories like Lost Girls, Eileen and Consent: The Louise Nicholas Story –first heard of the project, saying yes was a no-brainer. ‘The basis of Joy is choice, and that women need to have control over their own bodies.
I’m hopeless at eye make-up, but these luxury eyeshadow palettes make smokey eyes a doddle
Four colours, countless make-up looks
I know that some people hate any mention of a certain winter celebration too early in the year, but it’s safe to say that I’m not one of them. And now that November has arrived, the countdown to Christmas feels well and truly underway. For me, the excitement of this time of year lies less in the big day itself and more in the lead-up to it—the work parties, overdue trips to the pub with friends, and more occasions for me to dress up. And along a fancier wardrobe comes the opportunity to have a little more fun with my beauty routine too. After all, while most days call for low-maintenance hairstyles and multipurpose make-up, party season means it’s time to bring out the bright lipsticks, shimmery highlighters, and gravity-defying mascaras.
Believe me, these 11 perfumes prove you don’t need to spend a lot to smell really expensive
In fact, you can buy them all on the high street
While I’d be lying if I said I didn’t love luxury scents, I do understand the appeal of a great high-street perfume. Sure, my favourite perfume of all time is in the hundreds of pounds (don’t hate me), and I adore high-end fashion house fragrance brands—but over the past few years, high street brands have really been pulling their weight. While affordable perfumes have always been out there, certain brands have now proved it’s absolutely possible to smell incredible for less.
Why Gisèle Pélicot will change everything
The horrific rape trial isn’t just prompting the usual despair, but a sliver of hope, too.
Feminist Andrea Dworkin once wrote of women who had survived violence and abuse, women just like her: “No matter how often these stories are told, with whatever clarity or eloquence, bitterness or sorrow, they might as well have been whispered in wind or written in sand: they disappear, as if they were nothing.”
Until Gisèle Pélicot, I thought that Andrea Dworkin was dead right. And, well… wasn’t she? Generation after generation of women and girls spat out their stories in rage, quietly recited them in shame, and yet no words seemed to halt the march of sexual violence. It didn’t just continue, it flourished. Our word, it turned out, was good for nothing.
Deepfake technology is a threat to all women – not just celebrities
We’re calling on the government to take urgent action.
It’s a weekday night, and you’re aimlessly scrolling through social media. In amongst the celebrity news, memes, and neverending ‘discourse’, you come across a pornographic clip. Big deal – what’s new? Well, this one is extremely violent. And the woman in the video? She’s got your face.
In January 2024, a variation of this scenario happened to Taylor Swift. Pornographic deepfake images of the mega-star were circulated on various social media platforms, including X and Meta. Not only were the images themselves made without the singer’s consent, but they also reportedly depicted her being assaulted in non-consensual sexual acts.
She’s not the only public figure to have been subject to such abuse.
This Maldivian resort is a little slice of heaven – no wonder the A-listers can’t keep away
Turtles, tides, and turquoise dreams.
At St. Regis Maldives Vommuli, a five-star luxury hotel in the Maldives, I relaxed for the first time in months.
It started when I saw the Maldives from above for the first time and counted nearly 50 different shades of blue. I started to daydream about the resort awaiting me below, wondering what to expect from the slithers of sand I could spot below.
Why Balmoral, the Late Queen’s Favorite Home, Draws Mixed Reviews For Its Wild Plaid Decor
A profusion of chintz. A surfeit of tartan. The Scottish castle’s decor begs the question: What is Royal taste? And what’s too much of it?
This July, the royal family welcomed guests inside Balmoral Castle for the first time since its completion more than 150 years ago. For generations, Balmoral has been the place where the Windsors gather for a family reunion every summer. Queen Elizabeth II, who died in the castle in 2022, considered it her favorite getaway. It’s also famous for being the site of what The Crown dubbed “The Balmoral Test,” the hazing ritual for politicians and newcomers to the family. All in all, more than 1,300 people were given the opportunity to visit the Scottish seaside castle over the course of two weeks.
Maybe the exclusive opportunity was enough to make up for the common complaint that the house, bedecked in ancient plaids, has some weird quirks.
I can confirm this is exactly what to ask for at the salon to achieve those trending ‘French girl’ bangs
As someone who just got bangs cut in, I approve this message
My curtain bangs were first cut in by necessity: after years of bleaching and heat styling, the fragile front parts of my hair had snapped, big time. I asked for a look that would cover this while also adding a distinct French energy into my style. Enter: my French bangs era.
My bangs may be super subtle, but they are definitely Parisian-inspired, and I’ve noticed I’m not the only one loving this look right now. Everyone from Daisy Edgar-Jones to Suki Waterhouse have been taking notes from the chicest ladies in France, and I wanted to know what made this style just so. damn. cool.
“Prince Charles Was Completely Overshadowed”: The Forgotten Story Of Princess Diana’s First Revenge Dress
Almost 13 years before she made headlines for wearing a “revenge” dress on the night Prince Charles confessed his adultery on TV, Lady Diana Spencer made her first public appearance with her fiancé in a dress that scandalised the British press and overshadowed the future King. Here, Vogue looks back at the late Princess’s first act of fashion rebellion.
When the Lord Chancellor announced Prince Charles’s engagement to Lady Diana Spencer on 24 February 1981, American Vogue promptly commissioned a table laying out the betrotheds’ “cars, clubs, income [and] endearing mannerisms”. Charles, readers learned in the May 1981 issue, loved Aleksandr Isayevich Solzhenitsyn’s works on the Gulag, was nicknamed Action Man and Golden Eagle, counted Verdi as his favourite composer (with a particular fondness for La Traviata), and habitually wore both Turnbull & Asser shirts and Penhaligon’s cologne. Diana, on the other hand, was fanatical about Not the Nine O’Clock News, known to her friends as “Shy Di”, and was given to “endearing sideways glances”.
7 Books to Read After Watching Say Nothing
Here’s what Patrick Radden Keefe recommends.
Despite Say Nothing’s difficult subject matter, author Patrick Radden Keefe—who wrote the bestselling book that the new FX show is based on—hopes viewers will be left with a feeling of optimism after they watch its final episode.
“When you watch the series, I think you see an incredibly intractable three decade bloody conflict that everybody thought could never end,” Radden Keefe says of the Troubles. “And it did. It ended, and it’s a cold peace, but it’s a real peace. And life there is so much better than it was in the ’70s, ’80s, and most of the ’90s. And so that would be my one note of optimism: It’s difficult and it’s fraught, but there can be a way to cut through these painful and really entrenched divisions that you see in this country [meaning the U.S.] and other parts of the world that we see flaring up today.”
Why Wicked‘s Costume Designer Looked to The Wizard of Oz for Inspiration
Paul Tazewell dissects the meanings behind the signature looks of the film’s Glinda and Elphaba.
“Now and forever, it will be the Ariana Grande Glinda dress,” Paul Tazewell says of the magnificent pink ball gown in which Grande makes her grand entrance in Wicked. The actress arrives by bubble in the first scene of the film—singing the song “No One Mourns the Wicked”—on a mission to inform residents of Oz that the Wicked Witch of the West is dead. It’s the first of the 25 looks Grande will wear over the course of the two Wicked films and is sure to be one of the most stunning.
Tazewell, whose previous projects include Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, Broadway’s Hamilton, and the current stage adaptation of Death Becomes Her, designed it in homage to the original The Wizard of Oz and Billie Burke, who played Glinda. Tazewell says, “I wanted to set that up as an iconic image and then view it through a more modern lens. It has elements that feel contemporary while still holding to that nostalgic silhouette.”
Will the New Maria Callas Biopic Spark a Season of Callas-core?
Who was the real Maria Callas? Given the American-born Greek opera singer’s tumultuous career and her dark, dazzling glamour, it’s a question that many have attempted to unpick. The latest name you can add to that list: Angelina Jolie, the star of Maria, a new biopic that peels back the layers to reveal the woman behind the “La Divina” myth. And not least through its ravishing costumes, which span everything from her most iconic stage outfits to her bedroom dressing gowns. “I see fashion as a form of art, even unrelated to my work as a filmmaker,” the director Pablo Larraín tells me over the phone from Chile, where he’s just returned after promoting Maria at the fall film festivals. (Maria opens in theaters November 27 before streaming on Netflix on December 11.) “And in a film about Maria Callas—someone who was a fashion icon—it was important to do a proper job.”
Almond Butter or Peanut Butter: Which is Healthier?
Contrary to what you might think, fats are essential to a healthy diet and body. Healthy fats provide energy, assist with vitamin absorption, and even support the brain, hormones, and cells overall. Clearly, it’s essential to have fats in your diet, though not all of them are created equal. Butter is a perfect example of that.
Butter doesn’t have to be a dirty word. Even the yellow, dairy variety of butter can be healthy in moderation (but if you overdo it, it could contribute to heart disease). Nut butter is incredibly popular and easy to eat. There’s a version made from practically every nut out there (peanut may be the OG, but almond, cashew, and sunflower are incredibly popular), though one question remains: Which is the healthiest? We take a look at the two most popular.
The Very Best Classic Christmas Movies
Say that, with Christmas only a few weeks away, you’re in the mood to watch something festive. Netflix’s frothy best hardly lack in holiday spirit, but gravitas? That’s another story. So…classic Christmas movies it is! But before you press play on It’s a Wonderful Life, consider the alternatives. You’re likely well-versed in Frank Capra’s wintertime drama, and filmdom is filled with Christmastime tales for kids from 1 to 92. Why not try something a little different?
Much like Henry Travers’s guardian angel, we won’t lead you astray. Here, 27 of the best classic Christmas movies, from can’t-miss favorites to more out-of-the-box selections, to watch now.
What Is Coffee Milk? A Rhode Islander Explains
The much-beloved state drink is made with only two ingredients.
Rhode Island sure is a unique place. It’s the smallest state in the nation, covering just 1,214 square miles. It’s home to the oldest carousel (The Flying Horse Carousel in Watch Hill) in the U.S. and the oldest tavern (The White Horse Tavern in Newport). As a native Rhode Islander, I can say those who’ve grown up here are proud of all our little state has done — including inventing coffee milk, a drink, I believe to be, far superior to its absolutely basic chocolate milk cousin. And if you’ve never heard of it before, that’s okay. I am here to guide you.
What to Do When the Person You’re Eating With Is Behaving Badly
We’ve all dined with someone who’s rude, obnoxious, drunk, cheap, or just a jerk. Here’s how to deal with the situation and still be welcome at the restaurant.
Have you ever been at a restaurant with a friend or acquaintance who made you feel uncomfortable being with them? Maybe they were rude to the server or talked too loud about things that others don’t want to hear. Maybe alcohol got the best of them and they turned into a living, breathing ball of embarrassment. What should you do when you’re with someone whose behavior doesn’t align with your own?
Giving thanks may make your brain more altruistic
Neuroscience is revealing a fascinating link between gratitude and generosity.
Over Thanksgiving, in between mouthfuls of turkey and sweet potato pie, many of us will be asking ourselves: What are we grateful for?
Taking a moment to practice gratitude like this isn’t an empty holiday tradition. It’s good for our mental and physical health. And here’s another thing: It can actually change our brains in ways that make us more altruistic — just in time for Giving Tuesday.
The past two decades have seen a flurry of research on gratitude, beginning in the early 2000s with a series of landmark papers by Robert Emmons, Michael McCullough, and other psychologists. In recent years, we’ve learned through several scientific studies that there’s a deep neural connection between gratitude and giving — they share a pathway in the brain — and that when we’re grateful, our brains become more charitable.
Should I Sit Through the Movie’s Closing Credits?
The film has ended, but the names of the many people who worked on it are rolling across the screen. Do you stick around?
There are two schools of thought here, both of which, I think, are pretty reasonable.
On the one hand are the “stayers.” I used to be one. When my partner and I began seeing movies together, I was often writing about them, and he was working in film production, so we had two good reasons to stick around. We felt it was a way of honoring and celebrating all the people who pitch in to make a movie. Filmmaking is inherently collaborative, more than most arts, and even the office assistants toward the end of the credits sequences (especially the office assistants) deserve acknowledgment for doing a stressful, surprisingly difficult job.
Why the Year’s Best Performances Are From Actresses Who Say Very Little
Films like “Conclave” and “Bird” provide a stark contrast to the recent succession of films about women finding their voices.
For much of film history, women spoke less than men simply because their characters were seldom the story’s focus. The “strong, silent type” of westerns and detective stories was made strong by his silence, while female characters were typically weakened by theirs. When women in classic Hollywood films stepped outside the role of helpmeet, it was to personify the so-called mouthy dame (a type that, at its best, includes Barbara Stanwyck’s Sugarpuss O’Shea in 1941’s “Ball of Fire” and Bette Davis’s Margo Channing in 1950’s “All About Eve”). But however sparkling, brash or bitchy their banter, for decades dialogue written for female characters — often by male screenwriters — existed mainly to establish the fact that a woman was, for some reason, talking.
Sweet Onions vs. Yellow Onions: What’s the Difference?
Also, find out if you can swap one for the other in recipes.
No savory dish is really complete without an onion. The culinary staple provides texture, aroma, and a deep flavor that complements myriad ingredients. But not all onions are equal—and you might find yourself choosing between sweet and yellow varieties at the supermarket. At first glance, they look similar, but the alliums boast varying features that can affect your final dish. We spoke to culinary professionals to learn the difference between sweet onions vs. yellow onions, plus whether they’re interchangeable in cooking.
The Right Way to Clean Your Dishwasher With Vinegar
Keep this kitchen workhorse sparkling by using vinegar to clean it.
Vinegar is a powerful cleaning agent that can cut through dirt and grime that has built up on your most used appliances, including your dishwasher. The acidity in vinegar effectively breaks down grease, food residue, and mineral deposits inside the dishwasher. It also acts as a disinfectant, helping to kill bacteria and mildew. While vinegar is a great dishwasher cleaner, it’s important to use it with caution. The acidity can damage the rubber gaskets if used incorrectly. Here, we explain how to safely clean a dishwasher with vinegar so it sparkles after every use.
What Is Powdered Milk—And Why Do Chefs Always Have It in Their Kitchens?
Pastry chefs explain how to use powdered milk to enhance baked goods, beverages, ice cream, and more.
Maybe you’ve noticed milk powder or powdered milk at your grocery store, but do you know what it’s used for? Let us solve that mystery for you and introduce you to the powers of powdered milk. When given a chance, milk powder is a transformative addition to breads, pastries, and ice cream that adds richness and sweetness to many things that are already delicious. It’s also fine for a glass of milk in a pinch!
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