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Spoilers below. Forensic Files. Unsolved Mysteries. Accident, Suicide, or Murder. The American obsession with true crime is nothing new, but the last decade has seen an explosion in media documenting the darkest recesses in human nature. While the true-crime conversation has grown more nuanced in recent years, prompting questions about whose stories get told and why, public interest in violent tragedies is as strong as ever. Sensationalist headlines continue to draw rapt audiences eager to dissect the latest lurid tale—with bonus points if the story involves a pretty white woman,...

International diplomacy gets a new, uh, definition this summer when the First Son of the United States and the Prince of England collide in Prime Video’s Red, White & Royal Blue. Based on the bestselling book of the same name by Casey McQuiston, the film follows two young men from opposite sides of the ocean but similar political pedigree: One is Alex Claremont-Diaz, son of the President of the United States, and the other is Prince Henry, son of the British monarch. Neither is a fan of the other, at...

Blake Lively couldn't lean any further into spring fashion than she did last night at Barnard College's gala. The actress attended the event in a gorgeous off-the-shoulder floral dress by Carolina Herrera. She wore her hair up and accessorized with pink shoes.Madison Voelkel/BFA.comLively spoke at the gala about almost attending college herself, quipping, “Zero acting jobs later, I decided to go back to college, and two weeks after that, the producers of Gossip Girl called me like an ex-boyfriend, and they said, ‘Listen, will you please do the show? And...

Jennifer Lawrence made one of her first red carpet appearances of the year last night, and the actress did it in a very chic little black dress. Lawrence arrived, outfitted in the mini dress, for the opening night of Las Vegas' CinemaCon to promote her film No Hard Feelings. She wore her blonde hair down with a loose wave. She accessorized with sheer black tights and pink shoes.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesVariety reported that Lawrence made some cheeky jokes on stage at the event to promote the comedy film, joking with director...

Gigi Hadid celebrated her 28th birthday yesterday at Walt Disney World, and her sister Bella shared a very candid, adoring tribute to her big sis today on Instagram. In the carousel of photos Bella shared of her and Gigi throughout the years together, Bella also included a rare new look at Gigi with her two-year-old daughter Khai.“Happy birthday to @gigihadid my best friend , my confidant , my teacher , my logic , my most favorite chilling partner, the gift that keeps on giving because you brought me my most...

There’s nowhere in the world like Bermuda—but that’s not just because of its crystalline water and pink sand beaches. The North Atlantic locale has everything an island should. With a flight time of around two hours from most East Coast hubs, it’s far enough away to feel like you’re escaping, but not too far to prohibit a weekend vacation. And since it’s about 650 miles from North Carolina, its summers are comfortably warm while its winters remain mild and bright.What’s more: Bermuda suits any type of traveler. Adventure-seekers can hike,...

The last few months have been controversial ones for Hailey Bieber, who was harassed pretty severely online after being accused of mocking her husband Justin Bieber's ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez in a TikTok. This has reportedly created some challenges at home as Hailey struggles with her mental and emotional health. A source talking to US Weekly says that Justin is backing her up.“It breaks Justin’s heart to have seen Hailey struggling emotionally the way she has been these past few months,” the insider said. “He loves his wife more than anything...

Next month marks two important occasions in the British royal family: King Charles' Coronation and the birthday of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's son Archie. The couple's eldest child will be turning four on May 6th, the same day Charles ascends the throne. She will not be attending the ceremonies for her father-in-law in the U.K., but Harry will be there before flying home to be with his family. So, she's planning the birthday party.“Meghan is planning something really low-key to celebrate Archie’s birthday,” a source told US Weekly. “Since...

Meghan Markle has responded to a report that she corresponded with her father-in-law King Charles following her tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey in March 2021. A report published by The Telegraph alleged that the Duchess of Sussex wanted to address “unconscious bias within the royal family” after telling Oprah that once she became pregnant with her and Prince Harry's eldest son, Archie, there were “concerns and conversations about how dark skin might be when he's born.”On Saturday afternoon, a representative for the Duchess of Sussex posted on social media in...

In March of 2021, Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle sat down for an explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey about their experience with the royal family and their decision to step back and move to California soon after the birth of their son. The on-air conversation had a number of revealing moments that put Harry's father King Charles, his brother Prince William, and his grandmother the late Queen Elizabeth in a less-than-flattering light. With the Queen's passing, the crown has moved to Charles and his coronation is in May. There...

Spoilers below for season 1 of The Diplomat.Keri Russell’s eyes say it all: The ending of the first season of Netflix’s The Diplomat is outrageous, and also the ideal argument for the series’ continuing existence. Showrunner Debora Cahn has crafted that elusive not-prestige-but-not-not-prestige political thriller, one that marries the addicting silliness Netflix has staked its claim upon with the sobriety of those other streamers-that-shall-not-be-named. By the time Cahn’s name flashes onto the screen of episode 8, “The James Bond Clause,” the stakes feel both ridiculous and real. Which is, of...

Spoilers below. No one is more concerned for Taissa Turner on Yellowjackets than Tawny Cypress. “I’m constantly worried for Taissa. Every script I read,” the actress behind the character tells ELLE.com.There are many reasons why: On top of enduring 18 months in the wilderness—partly thanks to cannibalism—following a plane crash with her high school soccer team, she suffers from sleepwalking. She’s haunted by a shadow self, The Other One, who hijacks her body while she’s in a slumber. Her unconscious actions have led her to kill the family dog, and...

Joe Alwyn still follows his ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift on Instagram, and Swift doesn't follow anyone on the platform. But Swifties noticed last night that some big people in Swift's life, including her brother, Austin, appear to have suddenly unfollowed Alwyn following news of Swift and Alwyn's breakup on April 8. Taylor Swift’s brother Austin no longer following Alwyn on Instagram.InstagramThe news came hours before photos were published of Alwyn in his first public sighting since the breakup. Paparazzi captured him out in London yesterday, on the phone and visibly appearing...