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In November 2020, musician Mickey Guyton went down in history as the first Black woman to earn a Grammy nomination in a country category for her hit single, “Black Like Me.” She released the song, which she then performed at the awards show, as a way to help people heal from and process the murder of George Floyd that same summer.However, right before she reached the spotlight, Guyton had nearly walked away from her dreams of country music success. Now, in a new video with ELLE.com, she opens up about...

Harry Styles has a few hotly anticipated projects coming out soon, like his film with girlfriend Olivia Wilde, Don't Worry Darling. He's also starring in a new film by director Michael Grandage based on a book by Bethan Roberts called My Policeman. The story is set in the 1950s and it focuses on a love triangle between Tom, Styles' character, and his two lovers: Marion and Patrick.Here's what we know about the film so far.What's the plot of My Policeman?In the book of the same name, My Policeman centers on...

Getty Images It’s no accident that Abbott Elementary became ABC’s newest hit TV show. Helmed by creator and star Quinta Brunson, a former stand-up comedian and BuzzFeed producer, the sit-com was destined to have wit and comedy on lock. But there’s something that distinguishes a good show from a great one, and that’s a veteran.“Quinta literally looked at me and said, ‘We need a queen, Ms. Ralph, and you’re that queen,’” says Sheryl Lee Ralph, who plays God-fearing, no-nonsense educator Barbara Howard on the show. Howard serves as the velvety...

When Katori Hall’s Mississippi stripper saga P-Valley premiered in July 2020, star Nicco Annan immediately claimed viewers’ hearts. As house mother and diva extraordinaire Uncle Clifford—who identifies as non-binary and uses she/her pronouns—Annan (he/him) channels the soul of the show, empathetic and fierce, as the strip club owner leads the dancers of the Pynk through the physical and emotional trials of the life with the help of her oft-quoted “Uncle Clifford rules.” Rule number one: Let the stage be your stepping stone, not your tombstone.P-Valley itself is an important mark...

I lay on the floor of a 407-year-old French chapel, reconstructed stone by stone on a lavender-covered hill at Cal-a-Vie, a tony Southern California destination spa. Six crystal bowls surrounded me, humming with a soothing sound. Palms up, eyes closed, I was there for a sound bath, a form of meditation that studies suggest can alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression (Kendall Jenner and Meghan Markle are fans). As the hour-long session rolled along, Kumiko Niwayama, one of Cal-a-Vie’s yoga and meditation instructors, strummed the bowls, rumbled a Native American drum,...

Black women are three times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related causes. The reasons are wide-ranging, from what resources are available to the ongoing issue of bias and racism in healthcare. Aftershock, an eye-opening new documentary, aims to shed new light on this massive problem. From co-directors Tonya Lewis Lee and Paula Eiselt, the film centers on the stories of late mothers Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac, who died due to preventable childbirth-related causes. In the wake of their deaths, Aftershock follows their partners and families,...

Batman has undergone many evolutions in his 80-plus-year history. The character made its comic book debut in 1939, then led its own famous TV show starring Adam West in the ‘60s and became an animated mainstay as well. Through the decades, film audiences have seen many actors take their turn playing the serious, crime fighting vigilante, including West, Michael Keaton, George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck. Now it’s Robert Pattinson’s turn to defend Gotham. The Batman starring Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz (as Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman) is now in...

Kate Middleton and Prince William were allegedly among the many celebrity guests invited to David and Victoria Beckham's son Brooklyn's wedding to heiress Nicola Peltz last weekend, and the British royals graciously declined, according to the Daily Mirror. A source told the British outlet, “David and Victoria wrote to William and Kate inviting them and the family to their son’s wedding, and William replied wishing them a great deal of joy but they are unable to attend.”That source noted that rumors of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry also being invited...

As founder, Prince Harry considers the Invictus Games to be one of, if not the most important event on his working calendar. And this week, he will make his trip to the sporting event in the Netherlands even more special by bringing along wife Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex.A spokesperson for the Sussexes confirms to Harper's Bazaar that Meghan will join Harry in The Hague this weekend, marking their first joint visit to Europe since stepping back from their working royal roles in 2020.The duchess is expected to spend...

Jennifer Lopez has next-level skin. So when she drops insider details about her routine, you better believe people listen. The 52-year-old just shared a no-makeup video on Instagram, detailing her morning skincare routine—and she’s straight-up glowing.“My morning routine with affirmations that feed my soul and skincare that delivers that glow ✨✨✨ @JLoBeauty,” J.Lo wrote in the caption. Cut to the video, which J.Lo kicks off by saying, “I don’t have any special lighting or anything, this is just morning light. I don’t have any special filters on here, this is...

Spoilers for the Killing Eve finale below. So, now you know: The anti-hero dies at the end. In the series finale of Killing Eve, Villanelle, played with chaotic fervor by Jodie Comer, met her end in the watery depths of the Thames after executing the members of the Twelve onboard the Dixie Queen. But this bittersweet conclusion wasn’t always where the beloved series was heading. In fact, the writers, producers, and actors discussed numerous possibilities for Killing Eve’s final moments, including an ending where Sandra Oh’s Eve and Villanelle jumped...

On Saturday, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz made their union official with a star-studded ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida, at the Peltz's $103 million family estate. The Daily Mail reports the wedding cost $4 million and was held under a massive tent with a stage and an overwhelming number of flower garlands. The tent was on the mansion's ocean front lawn, making it a romantic setting in nature. The couple were joined by six groomsman and six bridesmaids on either side up on stage, and they chose to have a...