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After I published last week's recap, a Project Runway season 19 contestant—who will remain nameless to protect their privacy—reached out to me, taking issue with a criticism I’d made about one of their designs. Of course, I reserve the right to criticize as both an enthusiast and a reporter, but our ensuing conversation was enlightening for a key reason: It reminded me these designers are not reality TV stars. Unlike in many of Bravo’s other projects (most obviously The Real Housewives franchise), most of Project Runway’s contestants don’t join the...

Major spoilers for And Just Like That below. If you thought the Sex and the City revival, And Just Like That, was going to be an easy ride, strap in and turn your resistance up to 100 because this is going to be one hell of an emotional workout. The first two episodes, now streaming on HBO Max, take us along the ups and downs of Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte’s lives in their 50s—going gray, raising hormonal teens, fumbling through politically incorrect comments, adapting to a new culture of sexual...

Zendaya and Tom Holland may not be hiding their romantic relationship anymore, but the Spider-Man on-screen and off-screen couple very much prefer to keep it low-key. Still, paparazzi captured a rare sighting on Tuesday: the two on a casual dinner date in New York City. Both wore statement coats: Zendaya in a brown leather trench and Holland in a yellow jacket. They did not show PDA in front of the cameras. Splash News Zendaya and Holland were last in London promoting Spider-Man: No Way Home. During separate Associated Press interviews...

If you've been counting down the hours before Carrie Bradshaw reappears on your TV screen in all her tutu-ed glory, take a deep breath, make yourself a cosmopolitan, and slip off those pumps. The time has come. And Just Like That, the HBO Max Sex and the City revival, will arrive fashionably late at midnight PT on December 9. Set in a modern-day Manhattan, the series follows leading ladies Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte (no Samantha this time) as they navigate their 50s. “You know, who are they in this world...

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first movie with an Asian lead, is getting a sequel, Deadline reports. According to the outlet, Director Destin Daniel Cretton has signed on for a follow-up film, as well as an MCU series on Disney+, thanks to his new deal with Marvel Studios and Hulu’s Onyx Collective. The news comes just three months after Shang-Chi premiered in theaters and broke Labor Day box office records. The film, which stars Simu Liu in the titular hero role, began streaming...

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had another public date night yesterday in Los Angeles when the two were photographed sitting courtside at a Boston Celtics versus the Los Angeles Lakers NBA game. Lopez wore all denim, while Affleck complemented her in jeans and a black hoodie. He wrapped an arm around her during the game, and the two looked generally cozy in photos taken of them there. Harry HowGetty Images Harry HowGetty Images Their basketball date comes shortly after Affleck opened up to WSJ Magazine about how his rekindled love...

The Sex Lives of College Girls will be back for sophomore year. The irreverent yet lovable comedy from producer Mindy Kaling and showrunner Justin Noble has been renewed for a second season on HBO Max, just days ahead of the season 1 finale. “We are delighted that this comic, honest portrayal of the college condition has resonated for everyone, whether they had sex in college or not,” HBO’s head of original content, Sarah Aubrey, said in a statement. “We can’t wait to see where these uniquely complex yet relatable characters...

Jennifer Lawrence’s Don’t Look Up press tour continued last night with a stop at The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, and the actress put her chic maternity style on display. She wore a form-fitting polka dot Oscar de la Renta dress on the show, with her blonde hair down in shiny loose waves. Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Lawrence spoke to Colbert about what she did during her three-year hiatus from acting. “Just had a ton of sex ,” she answered playfully. “I’m joking. I cooked a...

If you've ever wondered if Chrishell Stause is really as nice as she seems on Netflix's Selling Sunset, the answer is a resounding yes. Stause won me over long before she complimented my name at the end of our interview, saying, “That was my best friend's name growing up. And it always makes me smile.” (Cue the weeping emoji). From her candor about her very public divorce that played out during season 3 to her openness about why she decided to write a book about her journey, Stause is exactly...

Adele made an appearance on make up artist NikkieTutorials‘ YouTube channel and shared a bit about how she interacts with her social media. Mainly, she is not allowed to have the passwords to any of her accounts. “I was never allowed my passwords for my socials before,” she explained. She claimed it was because her team was concerned about her being allowed to post whatever thoughts came to her, after Nikkie de Jager asked if it was because of possible responses to DMs from fans.“No, no, no, it’s because they...

Billie Eilish debuted her new brunette locks on Instagram this week before taking her look to the pink carpet on Saturday at Variety's 2021 Music Hitmakers Brunch in Los Angeles. The 19-year-old wore a monochrome burgundy ensemble including an enormous anorak coat that brushed the floor. Her loose fitting top and baggy pants in matching color peeked through the open zipper.She paired the outfit with simple gold chains through a pearl pendant and large boots in the same rich color as her coat. Rodin EckenrothGetty Images Another accessory, sunglasses in...

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe's children, Ava and Deacon Phillippe, made their modeling debut together after being tapped by Beyoncé for her new Adidas collection, Halls of Ivy Park. The brand released six portraits of the siblings, writing, “Welcome @AvaPhillippe and @DeaconPhillippe to the Halls Of Ivy.”Ava, 22-years-old, is often compared to her mother and sometimes called Witherspoon's “mini-me” because of their strong resemblance. In this photo of Ava in a houndstooth zip-up crop top and matching head band, she is definitely conjuring her mother. This content is imported from...

Outer Banks co-stars Chase Stokes and Madelyn Cline ended their relationship a little over a month ago, but a source told Entertainment Tonight that they're exploring the possibility of a romantic reconciliation. Slowly.Both actors “did their own things when they were broken up,” the source explained, which is what young people often do when they take a relationship break. But after some time has passed, they ultimately “felt like they were trying to force themselves into being single.”“Madelyn and Chase care about one another,” the source continued. “They felt like...

Ever since, as a child, I first witnessed my step-grandmother step out in a full-length mink coat during dinner in a Colorado skiing town, I've had a frightened fascination with fur. Is it atrocious? Is it delectable? I could never decide, but point was, all evening long, everyone had their eyes on my step-grandmother. She's far from an heiress, but she looked like one, and sometimes that's enough to draw you closer. Project Runway seems to understand that razzle dazzle, as this week our designers were tasked with assembling regal...