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Spoilers below.Is anyone ever really dead on Westworld? When it comes to hosts, no one’s gone for too long, especially after last season’s constant recycling of “pearls” and consciousnesses. But the show seemingly had us fooled when one character died and disappeared for a whole season—surely that meant he was a goner, right? Not quite. The first episode of season 4 proved that despite the years-long wait, Teddy, James Marsden’s beloved cowboy who “died” in season 2, is, in fact, still here. Teddy’s appearances are brief but intriguing. First, he...

Though the first season of The Summer I Turned Pretty was only just released, it's already been renewed for a second season by Amazon Prime. It's based on a book of the same name by Jenny Han, who is well-known as the author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before. She also wrote the first episode and served as co-showrunner. The new series follows teen girl Isabel “Belly” Conklin, played by newcomer Lola Tung in what might be the last summer at the beach her family visits every year....

Though I’m only 24 years old, if I’m being honest, there are very few reasons I would leave my apartment after 10 P.M. on a work night. A lover? Probably not. A slice of New York City pizza? Maybe. Secret Madonna performance for Pride Month? C’mon, sign me up!So when a co-worker slid into my DMs and offered me a ticket in her stead, I was physically unable to turn it down. Right then and there, I slid on my best club-approved black T-shirt, wiggled into some printed pants, grabbed...

Arconiacs, best set aside a few hours for a true-crime binge: Only Murders in the Building season 2 has finally arrived on Hulu. While it seems our favorite amateur investigators have avoided prison up to this point, that doesn’t mean they’re off the hook for Bunny’s murder. Not only is an investigation circling, but a competing podcast wants their story, and their neighbors still hate them. (Understandable.) Plus, Amy Schumer’s there? Anyway, there’s a lot going on as the dramedy’s world expands, but together Selena Gomez, Martin Short and Steve...

While most eyes were on celeb transformations for the 2022 Met Gala, behind the scenes, our government was fashioning a different kind of change. In leaked documents written by Justice Samuel Alito and obtained by Politico, the U.S. Supreme Court reportedly voted to renege on its trailblazing Roe v. Wade decision. The draft opinion rebukes the 1973 decision, which promised constitutional protection of abortion rights. And if anyone was unsure about this ruling, it was further solidified in 1992 via the Planned Parenthood v. Casey court case, where the U.S....

The Hamptons is a vacation spot so mythologized—in film, in music, and in literature—that it’s tempting to think of the destination as an A-lister’s Neverland. And it’s true, like clockwork, the jet-set crowd flocks to Long Island’s East End every summer in search of sun and a good time, often in the form of rejuvenating wellness experiences or booze-soaked parties along the coast. But despite the luxuriousness that blankets (almost) every surface from Westhampton to Montauk, locals know the community charm extends far beyond what money can buy—or myth can...

Taylor Swift has released “Carolina,” a new original song she penned for the upcoming film Where the Crawdads Sing. Produced by her Folklore collaborator Aaron Dessner of The National, the dark and eerie folk track echoes the mystery and drama of the highly anticipated book-to-screen adaptation. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Based on the bestselling novel by Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing follows...

David MadisonGetty Images As a little girl, soccer star Briana Scurry dreamed of going to the Olympics. When she made the U.S. Women’s National Team alongside greats like Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain, that dream came true. Scurry, the team’s goalie, helped USWNT win gold at the Atlanta Games, the first time women’s soccer was ever played in the Olympics. Scurry went on to win a second Olympic gold medal in 2004, cementing her status as one of the best players in the history of the sport. She was also...

Spoilers below.Ben Hargreeves is worthy of adoration in all his myriad forms, but it’d be dishonest to say season 3 of The Umbrella Academy felt whole without the OG. The once and future Ben (Justin H. Min) was often the kindest and most highly regarded of the Hargreeves children; after all, it was his death as a child that ultimately fractured the family. To see Ben’s characteristic charm replaced by brooding self-seriousness in season 3 felt almost too tragic to bear.But alas, a tiny flicker of hope emerges. At the...

The highly-anticipated, highly-hyped Barbie film is currently shooting, and the first photos from set have emerged of Margot Robbie in character as the iconic Malibu doll. Robbie’s transformation is spot-on with long platinum hair, curtain bangs, and an all-pink ensemble featuring a halter top and pink bell bottom pants adorned with stars on the flare. TheImageDirect.com The photo comes shortly after Warner Brothers released stills of both Robbie and her Ken, Ryan Gosling, in character. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content...

The summer solstice is today, and just in time for the official start of the new season, Eva Longoria has posted a striking bikini photo on Instagram. “A little sol never hurt nobody,” she captioned the shot of herself lounging in a yellow two-piece swimsuit by a pool. Notably on display are the 47-year-old actress’ toned midriff and legs. This content is imported from Instagram. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site....

Carrie Underwood has won American Idol, numerous Country Music Awards, Grammys...the list is never-ending. Now, ELLE is seeing if Carrie can add Song Association to her roster. Singing some of her biggest hits like “Before He Cheats” and “Cowboy Casanova,” follow along as she faces the internet's favorite game and talks about her upcoming album, Denim & Rhinestones. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this...

A new era of Beyoncé is officially upon us. The superstar dropped her new single “Break My Soul” at midnight, treating fans to an uplifting dance anthem about celebration, survival, and resilience. This marks our first glimpse at her long-awaited seventh album, Renaissance, due July 29. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. The dance influences are apparent in the high-energy track; it samples the famous...

What does it take for Rege-Jean Page to look that good? Apparently, not much. “Sleep. Water. Good Vibes,” the actor told ELLE.com, revealing his secret recipe on a Zoom call from L.A. Beaming in a blue and white striped sweater, the actor was rather convincing. After long days on set in Bridgerton or after hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time, all he’d need to recharge is simply…rest and hydrate?But perhaps it’s that effortlessness that helped Page land his new role as the face of Armani Code Parfum, announced...