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On Saturday, model Connar Franklin posted a now viral TikTok of her casual hang with “international celebrity” Selena Gomez. In the clip, Gomez is talking to their friend Aaron, taking a mock snooty tone while joking about what happens to her pals when they start following her on social media. “All my friends literally get

Scarlett Johansson launched a lawsuit against Disney this year, alleging that their simultaneous release of her super hero vehicle Black Widow in theaters and Disney+ hurt the box office take. That meant Johansson’s payday was hit. Disney responded to the lawsuit by alleging that Johansson was being careless of the pandemic and their reasons for

Bridgerton‘s break out star Regé-Jean Page may have left the series, but he has not left the streaming service Netflix. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Page will be starring in a project written and directed by Noah Hawley. The untitled project is a “heist thriller,” and will be produced via Hawley’s 26 Keys production company

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner had a romantic night out at Fenway Stadium together, with Jonas posting a sweet shot of the couple kissing in front of an audience of empty chairs. The series included some shots of the Jonas brothers enjoying some cigars and red wine, cutting loose, and celebrating their successful tour date

The first line of Maid, Stephanie Land’s remarkable 2019 memoir about working as a maid during her impoverished early years as a single mother, reads: “My daughter learned to walk in a homeless shelter.” In Netflix’s series adaptation of the book, which is now streaming, that scene never takes place. In fact, Alex—the show’s main

HBO Max’s new docuseries, The Way Down: God, Greed and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin, delves into the bizarre and disturbing story of the Remnant Fellowship Church, a religious cult with a toxic emphasis on dieting. Founder Gwen Shamblin’s first success was The Weigh Down Workshop, a Christian diet program that preached extreme intuitive eating

Spoilers ahead. Julianna Margulies is a new addition to The Morning Show this season, but joining the cast actually felt “like coming home” for the TV icon. On one front, she had worked with directors Lesli Linka Glatter and Mimi Leder before on ER and The Good Wife, and on another, it’s a bit of

Jamie Magnifico In ELLE.com‘s monthly series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month, we spoke with Katie Sturino, who started her career in fashion PR before taking over her own corner of the Internet as an entrepreneur, influencer, and

Next year’s Super Bowl is shaping up to be a night to remember, at least music-wise. Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem are set to headline the 2022 Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, marking their first time taking the stage together. The big event is set to take place on

Trigger warning: This post contains description of sexual assault. At this Thursday’s Oversight Committee hearing, Rep. Cori Bush shared a story she’d kept fairly private until now: That as a teenager, she was raped, got pregnant, and chose to have an abortion. Bush was one of several congresswomen who testified about their personal abortion stories

Sarah Paulson is having an out-of-body experience. Tucked behind a velvet rope and smooshed into a corner booth at a packed New York Fashion Week party at L’Avenue at Saks, the decorated actress has shed the costume and identity that, for months, commandeered her life: the body and mind of Linda Tripp, one Monica Lewinsky’s

For the first time in 18 months, Beanie Feldstein’s back in New York “for good,” and she’d like to state for the record that she’s thrilled about it. It’s not that filming Impeachment: American Crime Story and donning the blue beret of Monica Lewinsky wasn’t one of the most extraordinary things to ever happen to

Courtesy Candace Mayeron Curse of the Chippendales, a new discovery+ docuseries, peels back the curtains on the Chippendales saga, a twisty (and almost unbelievably real) tale involving a murder, an international manhunt, and lots of oiled men in g-strings. The famous male revue began as a stunt in Los Angeles in the 1980s, but soon

Kate Middleton doesn’t often step out on a red carpet, but for her first big one of 2021, the Duchess of Cambridge fully leaned into golden girl vibes. Kate stepped out with Prince William for tonight’s No Time to Die premiere in London, and she opted to wear a gold sequined cape gown by Jenny

Margaret Qualley opened up to Harper’s Bazaar about her decision to publicly show her support for FKA Twigs when the singer shared her story with ELLE about her experience with ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf. In December, Twigs filed a lawsuit against LaBeouf alleging sexual battery, assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress during their relationship. LaBeouf

Simone Biles could quit gymnastics forever, and no one would be in a position to fault her for it. She’d still be the most decorated gymnast in history, inarguably the best to ever practice her sport. She’d have the adoration and respect of millions, those of us who’ve cheered her rise against despicable traumas. We’ve

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are that reconciled couple who’s (all-caps) IN LOVE these days—and keen to show it to all of New York City. Paparazzi captured Bennifer 2.0 having a dramatic street kiss and all-around PDA-filled stroll in Central Park yesterday. Lopez wore a fabulous green plaid tie dress. Affleck was in all gray

Watching a talking cat and a teenage girl navigate the wacky ramifications of spells that make unpalatable lima beans disappear or stop the school bully from spreading lies might not seem like a fun Friday night for those growing up in the TikTok era. But in 1996, Sabrina, The Teenage Witch was appointment viewing for

Unmarried people of faith don’t seem to get laid—at least not in commercial literature. Sure, there’s a peck on the cheek, or a meaningful smoldering glance, but more than that? Unlikely. And then, imagine the clouds opening up, a beam of light shining down upon Sally Rooney’s newest book. If you haven’t read Beautiful World,

Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo has been evolving her style since her debut album “Sour” was released in May of this year. The teen star began her career on the Disney channel’s Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. It’s not easy to make the transition from Disney to being seen as an adult.

Saturday night, musical artist Lizzo appeared on New York City’s Central Park stage for the Global Citizen Live event. Dressed in a hot pink cat suit with removable ruffled sleeves, the performer wowed audiences with her biggest hits, including “Truth Hurts” and “Juice.” The Grammy award winner wanted to share more than music while she

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom giggled their way down the red carpet on Saturday night at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Gala in Los Angeles, both wearing Louis Vuitton in matching black. The couple has been engaged since Valentine’s Day 2019 and have a beautiful one-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, but they were clearly

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello gave the Global Citizen Live concert what they refused to give the American Music Awards and MTV VMAs: an actual kiss during their “Señorita” performance. The two were photographed having a passionate moment on stage in Central Park. Kevin MazurGetty Images Kevin MazurGetty Images Taylor Swift would be so pleased,

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s biggest public appearance yet this fall, the Global Citizen Live concert, came and went this Saturday afternoon. The couple appeared during the Central Park event to talk about COVID-19 vaccine equity. Harry wore a sharp black suit for the occasion, while Meghan opted for an embellished white mini dress by