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In the summer of 2016, I started to see a predominant shade bubbling up on everything that was marketed to me. Rather than being some dictated-from-on-high runway “color of the season,” this was something aimed at the masses, backgrounding subway ads and filling the windows of high-end boutiques.It was a variation on the pink shade I’d always associated with girlhood, not necessarily my girlhood, but the concept at large. But instead of being the saccharine Barbie pink that brings to mind a disembodied squeal of “Accessories sold separately!,” it was...

This week’s episode of Euphoria is the come-down from last week’s chaos, and everyone’s feeling it. Especially Rue, who starts out at her dinner table (she’s back home now) shivering and sobbing, unable to open a Jolly Rancher. After Laurie injected her with morphine, Rue was taken to the hospital and her mom was put in touch with a rehab center that should have an open bed for Rue next week. Today at home, though, a tearful Gia gets in bed and comforts Rue as she writhes in pain. Rue...

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. Acclaimed director Jordan Peele kept the premise and details of his new film Nope pretty quiet since since his plans for the project were revealed in February 2021. Fans have been anticipating it ever since, even without much to hold them over. They knew the movie would star Daniel Kaluuya, who won an Oscar nomination for his performance in...

During the Team Figure Skating Event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates attracted a lot of attention for their chemistry and dramatic performance in the rink. On Friday, the reigning American champions fell to fourth during the Rhythm Ice Dance competition after Chock slipped when her blade caught on ice, though she managed to stay upright. 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...

Lauren and Cameron Hamilton immediately stole our hearts during the first season of Love Is Blind. With their instant connection, unflinching honesty, and adorable on-screen chemistry, there’s no wonder why fans continue to follow the couple two years after their appearance on Netflix’s hit reality dating show.As Love Is Blind returns for season 2 today, with a brand-new set of contestants, ELLE.com caught up with the Hamiltons. Lauren and Cameron shared where their relationship is at now, whether they’re still in touch with anyone from their season, and if they’ve...

It's hard to believe that the first season of Love Is Blind hit Netflix almost two years ago. After what feels like literally forever, Love Is Blind season 2 is finally here, and the new cast of hopeful singles is full of surprises.While it doesn't look as though any original cast members are returning for a second chance at love, the new group is sure to be every bit as entertaining as their season 1 counterparts. Here's everything you need to know about the cast of Love Is Blind season...

Courtesy / Design Leah Romero Danish label Ganni epitomizes cool, from its effortless silhouettes to the subtle details adorning each piece (hello, pilgrim collars)—and it all starts with Ditte Reffstrup. The creative director of the cult brand, which counts the Hadids, Selena Gomez, and Beyoncé among its army of #GanniGirls, has ushered in a new era of relaxed sophistication ever since taking the helm with her husband and business partner, Nicolaj, in 2009. Based in Copenhagen since graduating high school, Reffstrup oozes the ease of Scandi girls living in the...

When HBO announced a Sex and the City revival, I was on the fence. Despite the network’s multiple attempts at recreating the iconic ’90s show in various forms (I’m looking at you, Girls), there had yet to be a rom-com series that lived up to the original. And that’s partly because SATC is one-of-a-kind. Adapted from Candace Bushnell’s 1997 book of the same name, SATC introduced something relatively unseen in mainstream media: a group of unmarried women in their mid-30s who had sex—and lots of it. Though the idea of...

Joe Alwyn has long shied away from saying anything about dating Taylor Swift for the past five years, but this week, the British actor offered a tiny tidbit about their life together. Alwyn was promoting Conversations With Friends, his upcoming Hulu series, where he plays Nick. He was asked about what he thinks of polyamorous relationships, given his character is in an open relationship.“I think people can do what they want and makes them happy. I’m obviously happy in a monogamous relationship,” Alwyn said, referring to Swift, via E!. "But...

Kanye West's love life drama remains very public today, with the rapper posting an Instagram imploring God to reconcile him and Kim Kardashian. West shared photos of Kim Kardashian and their children from her Vogue shoot that came out today on his Instagram. He captioned the post, “GOD PLEASE BRING OUR FAMILY BACK TOGETHER.”His Instagram comes hours after his new girlfriend Julia Fox addressed West's pining for Kardashian despite him dating her right now on the Call Her Daddy podcast. “I call him my boyfriend and he calls me his...

When West Side Story first premiered in 1961, it swept the Academy Awards, scoring 10 Oscars including a Best Supporting Actress trophy for Rita Moreno. Sixty years later, the remake helmed by Steven Spielberg, featuring a majority Latinx cast, is gunning for a handful of wins again. The 2021 version of the musical is nominated for seven Oscars this year, including Best Picture and Director. And while Moreno, who appeared in both films, is not in the running this time around, newcomer and Broadway star Ariana DeBose is a first-time...

Serena and Venus Williams have dominated courts around the world, but can they win big at the Oscars too? We'll find out soon enough when King Richard, the biopic following their rise as young athletes and their father Richard Williams' involvement in their ascent, competes at the 2022 Academy Awards. The film has six nominations, including a Best Picture and Best Actor nod for Will Smith, who plays Richard produced the film. These mark his first Oscar nominations in 15 years, following Pursuit of Happyness in 2007. “Every time you...

For the first time ever, Beyoncé is nominated for an Academy Award. The superstar, who already has a record-breaking number of Grammy wins, scored a nomination for Best Original Song for “Be Alive,” which accompanied the film King Richard. The track is an inspirational anthem featuring soaring harmonies, an uplifting message, and Beyoncé's signature powerhouse vocals, making it the perfect match for the drama, which follows the rise of young Venus and Serena Willams under the guidance of their father/coach, Richard Williams.“It feels so good to be alive / Got...

Actress Shay Mitchell and Matte Babel’s relationship is one of the most private romances in Hollywood. The two were first romantically linked together in 2017 and share two year-old daughter, Atlas Noa, together. Now, they're expecting their second child.Mitchell is known for publicly sharing snippets of her high-profile celebrity life with her fans, but she and Babel have kept their relationship largely off-line. Here's everything we know about Babel and his history with the Pretty Little Liars actress.Babel is a Toronto native. Similar to Mitchell, Babel was born and raised...