“This is not a love story. This is the story of love.” The bare-bones black-and-white trailer for Malcolm & Marie prepares its audience for a dish-smashing, insult-hurling, love-making saga familiar to any couple with unresolved issues stuck together in quarantine. And the movie certainly delivers on that front. But it’s the specificities of this couple—a
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Strip Down, Rise Up, the Netflix documentary from Oscar-nominated director Michèle Ohayon, introduces viewers to the healing world of pole dance through the eyes of several amateur and professional pole dancers, including Amy Bond, founder of Pole & Dance Studios in California. Bond is a lawyer who spent years trying to escape both the societal
With just one hashtag—#PullUporShut Up—Sharon Chuter disrupted the beauty industry. At the height of racial tension that erupted in the summer of 2020, the Uoma Beauty founder launched the hashtag to call out brands for a lack of diversity within the companies and on social media, and ask brands to publicly disclose their number of
Courtesy of Tiffany & Co. The first weekend in February holds importance in the sports world at large for one reason— the Super Bowl. Even if you’re not a super sports fan, you’ve probably found yourself at a tailgate party tuning in (or just watching the ads and halftime show). For those who had to
Photography Alex Wong/Getty ImagesOne of the Greta Constantine designers filled us in on how it happened. By Jennifer Berry Date February 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s safe to say that Amanda Gorman is having a moment. The 22-year-old National Youth Poet Laureate captivated people worldwide with an inspiring appearance at U.S. President Joe Biden’s January
The boys of CNCO, fresh off the release of their new album Déjà Vu, are back for round two of Song Association—and this time, they’re determined to beat their previous score. Watch as Joel Pimentel, Richard Camacho, Erick Brian Colón, Christopher Vélez, and Zabdiel De Jesús get competitive and sing One Direction, CHIKA, Enrique Iglesias’
NCAA gymnastics is a world of perfect 10s, team spirit, and crowd-pleasing floor routines that, on occasion, go massively viral. UCLA senior Nia Dennis has twice lit up the internet with powerhouse performances that paid homage to Black music and culture. Dennis’s 2020 routine was sheer “Black Excellence,” as now-VP Kamala Harris tweeted — with
If you’ve ever wondered how Jessica Alba gets her dewy glow, the actress and Honest Company founder is down to spill some Hollywood beauty secrets. The answer? Honest Beauty’s new Calm and Healing Melting Balm, a hydrating moisturizer directly inspired by a celeb-favorite face cream. “There’s this face cream, the fanciest I’ve ever used, that’s
Following French-Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa’s death in 2017, the Alaïa ship has sailed on as best as it could to keep the legendary name alive. Now, Pieter Mulier is signing on as captain. Announced today, February 5, Alaïa has officially named Mulier as its newest designer. Mulier cut his teeth as an intern for Raf
Photography courtesy of the Art Gallery of Ontario.New styles of trousers made for wheelchair users, an upcoming talk between two fashion icons from the Art Gallery of Ontario + more. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter The upcoming AGO Talks event features André Leon Talley and Diane von Furstenberg Photography courtesy
In the eight years since our first date, I’ve always bought my husband flowers and chocolate for Valentine’s Day. (Matt displays the flowers and I eat the chocolate.) But if the seditious attack on the nation’s Capitol taught me anything, it’s that I need to up my game in the Valentine gift-giving department. This year,
Northwestern University senior Hayden Richardson loves being a cheerleader—the catchy chants, the competitions, and especially the gravity-defying stunts. But in a new lawsuit obtained by ELLE.com, Richardson reveals a darker side to her collegiate cheer career. The 22-year-old senior alleges she has been “treated like a sex object,” both at fundraising events and tailgates, and
Two years ago, as I left my office to grab a coffee, I was suddenly overwhelmed with pain in my pelvis. It took everything in me not to double over and scream in the middle of the street. Instead, I grabbed my drink, ran to the bathroom, and sat on the floor until it went
Photo via instagram.com/nanorcollectionWhether you’ve got an ultra-romantic night in planned or you’re going the Netflix and pizza route, these scents will get you into the Valentine’s Day spirit. By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter No matter what your Valentine’s Day plans consist of — whether it’s a romantic home-cooked meal with
Content warning: Police brutality; suicide. Well into their sixth straight month of striking and protesting, farmers in India continue to demand the repeal of three recently passed agricultural bills that they believe prioritize corporate interests over their own. The protests began in August when the three bills were first unveiled and have continued to grow
Trends in wellness ebb and flow, but getting rejuvenating sleep has now moved beyond the fad stage and into a full-on movement. Everyone I talk to is obsessed with their sleep quality, getting to sleep faster, and making the most of their downtime. Now, I can count myself as one of those people, when an
Photography courtesy of Instagram/@_mounatraore.Including jewel tones and bold gold accessories for combatting the winter blahs. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s natural to feel like your wardrobe’s in a slump when February hits. Spring feels so far away, yet we know it’s coming… How to keep things interesting before switching
Kendall Jenner, the only Kardashian-Jenner who is truly secretive about her love life, is still off the market, according to Entertainment Tonight. A source told the outlet that Jenner is still seeing NBA player Devin Booker. Booker and Jenner were first romantically linked in August 2020, although Jenner has never confirmed their relationship on her
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve never done Pilates in your life or you’ve spent years on the mat. Pilates teacher Isa Welly created this 20-minute morning Pilates routine for all levels, so if you’ve always wanted to try the low-impact workout modality, now’s your chance! This is a full-body Pilates flow that starts off nice
Every year, the ELLE International Beauty Awards ceremony takes place and celebrate the best of beauty. This year, for the first time, the ceremony is fully digital. Since 2013, the ELLE International Beauty Awards have celebrated beauty and have united ELLE beauty editors from around the globe. The editors have tested and tried out beauty
Images courtesy of Imaxtree. Design by Danielle Campbell. This is Texture Talk, a weekly column that deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair. By Hannah Wondmeneh Date February 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Through all the twist-outs, wash-and-gos and high puffs in my six years of being natural, protective styles that use synthetic or
“Did you say things like you love Elizabeth Clark?” “Yes. She was my wife. Of course I would have said that at the time.” “Okay. And did she say she loved you back?” “Yeah, I’m sure.” “And did you love her at the time?” “No.” “You’re saying you didn’t love your wife.” “No.” “You just
Isn’t the definition of insanity doing the same thing over and over, but expecting a different result? It’s 2021, and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has once again filled me with equal parts joy, confusion, and rage for the umpteenth year in a row. At face value, the 2021 Golden Globe nominations might seem divergent
As workout enthusiasts, we feel like we try all different kinds of workout clothes, and we’ve become experts on what we want to wear when we’re moving. For us, that’s a workout crop top. For one thing, we love high-waisted leggings, and the proportions of a crop top are usually perfect with that waistline. Sometimes
