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Spoilers below.Much of what makes A24’s moody drama God’s Creatures so quietly devastating is owed to what’s shown rather than spoken. The film stars Emily Watson and Paul Mescal as mother Aileen and son Brian, whose isolated, tight-knit fishing village on the Irish coast is lovely and decrepit, shot with a tender but unflinching gaze by directors Saela Davis and Anna Rose Holmer. Many of the film’s best shots are of nothing but the rolling tide, the crumbling cliffs, and the rows of rusted oyster cages tangled in seaweed and...

If there’s any city where you can feel the activism and sense that change is possible at every corner, it’s Washington, D.C. But true locals know this place isn’t all about politics. Go beyond the tourist stops at the National Mall, and you’ll discover a bustling metropolis boasting a formidable food scene, some of the country’s most stunning waterfront areas, and unforgettable (and largely free) museums. D.C. has evolved immensely over the past decade alone, with new hotspot neighborhoods emerging like 14th Street and The Wharf. Here, get to know...

Selena Gomez, Only Murders in the Building’s queen of envy-inducing coats, unveiled her own first great coat of fall 2022. The singer was photographed in a long camel coat, along with a black turtleneck and pants, while having dinner at Nobu Malibu with her friends last night. APEX//BACKGRIDGomez’s public appearance came shortly before the release of Hailey Bieber’s Call Her Daddy interview today, where Hailey, Justin Bieber’s wife of four years, spoke about the state of affairs between her and Selena, who Justin dated on and off for 10 years...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry kept the focus of their visit to the U.K. strictly on the Queen following her death and days of events leading up to her funeral last Monday. Multiple sources told The Mirror, via The Daily Beast, that Kate Middleton and Meghan in particular were “not known” to have exchanged words throughout Meghan and Harry's visit to the U.K. Multiple sources added as well that “any hint of a rapprochement between the couples was ‘very unlikely,’” per the outlet.Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry, and Meghan...

Spoilers below.Imitation, a flattery, should not always be met with ire. Sometimes mimicry is powerful, even transcendent; this is occasionally the case with Ana de Armas’ performance as Marilyn Monroe in Andrew Dominik’s much-derided new film, Blonde. But it is in this power that a certain responsibility resides in the hands of the imitator—and, in this case, the one directing the imitator. To approximate a real person is to approach a sacred image; to twist and warp it is a risk. To twist and warp it without empathy or precision?...

In the 60 years since Marilyn Monroe’s untimely death, stars from Madonna to Kim Kardashian have been inspired by her signature platinum blonde hair, red lipstick, and body-hugging gowns. Now, Ana de Armas is joining the Marilyn club in Andrew Dominik’s long-awaited Blonde, and her transformation into the public and private iterations of Norma Jeane is flawless. “It’s hard not to be a super fan of Marilyn because I think she’s seeped into all of our subconscious,” Blonde costume designer Jennifer Johnson tells ELLE.com. While the Joyce Carol Oates source...

As the new Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton did her first event following the Queen's funeral proceedings in Wales itself. Kate visited the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's Holyhead Lifeboat Station today in Anglesey with Prince William. She very much dressed for fall, pairing a striking red peacoat with black heels and pants. She accessorized with Spells of Love hoop earrings, which haven't sold out yet.PAUL ELLIS//Getty ImagesPAUL ELLIS//Getty ImagesWPA Pool//Getty ImagesSpells of Love Alia Hoops - 18K Recycled Gold PlatedSpells of Love Alia Hoops - 18K Recycled Gold PlatedThe appearance...

Blackpink’s Jisoo returned to Paris for Dior’s spring/summer 2023 show today, and the K-pop singer and house ambassador wore a truly timeless black mini dress for the occasion. Jisoo paired the strapless Dior number with fishnet tights, a black-and-white purse, and dark nails. She wore her hair down in soft waves.ShutterstockFans captured footage of her arriving, flashing a smile and waving to the crowd:Jisoo teased she was on her way to Paris for Dior’s show on her Instagram two days ago. She captioned the shot, “see you in Paris 🇫🇷☁️...

On Saturday, Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas made an appearance at the Global Citizen Festival. It was the 10th annual Global Citizen concert and held in New York City's Central Park. As the couple met on stage they shared a big kiss in front of cheering fans.Chopra wore a blazer with the sleeves rolled up and matching pants with cargo pockets. The suit was cut from a vivid fabric in bold colors. Under the jacket, she wore a cropped t-shirt in white and red with the Global Citizen...

Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney tapped into fall's warm tones for her appearance with George Clooney this weekend at Washington, D.C.’s HISTORYTalks 2022 event. Amal opted to wear a stunning red lace column gown. She had her dark hair styled down in soft waves and paired the dress with a matching statement red lip. Paul Morigi//Getty ImagesGeorge gushed about Amal on the red carpet, telling Entertainment Tonight that eight years into marriage, he couldn't name one bad thing about his wife. “Eight years! And they said it wouldn't last,” George...

Spoilers below.Ten years have passed since Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and Lord Laenor Velaryon’s “red wedding” and since Queen Alicent made her first rebellion against House Targaryen with a symbolic green dress. When we reunite with House of the Dragon’s leading women this week, much has changed. They are not only played by new actresses (Olivia Cooke for Alicent and Emma D’Arcy for Rhaenyra), but also in different places in their lives. They’re both mothers now; each one is looking out for her own blood. They’ve drifted even further apart, with...

On Saturday night, Rihanna was seen in New York City with her boyfriend A$AP Rocky on an evening out together at the Rolling Loud Festival afterparty at 42 d’Or. The beauty mogul was wearing a tight grey mini dress that ruched around her waist with a halter neckline. Over the dress, she wore an oversized jacket in matching grey material with black and tan design details.Rihanna wore a pair of her signature dramatically high leather boots in black, the tops reaching all the way to her thighs. For jewelry, she...

Warning—spoilers for Dead to Me season 2 ahead.Season 2 of Netflix's Dead to Me, released on May 8, was "finished by the skin of our teeth" in the days before the coronavirus pandemic, showrunner Liz Feldman said in a recent interview. On behalf of Dead to Me fans everywhere, thank you for crossing the finish line. After another twist-filled, wine-soaked season following the misadventures of unlikely friends Jen (Christina Applegate) and Judy (Linda Cardellini), there's only one question left to ask: When can we expect season 3? Ahead, everything we...