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ELIJAH NOUVELAGEGetty Images On Tuesday evening, eight people were shot dead at three different massage parlors near Atlanta, Georgia. According to the New York Times, six of the eight people were Asian, and seven were women. This shooting comes after months of violent attacks against Asian and Asian Americans, several of which have gone viral

Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here), love books. Perhaps one of their favorite

Des Willie/BBCAmerica/Sid Gentle Dearly departed, we are gathered here today to mourn the end of BBC America’s cult-favorite spy thriller Killing Eve. No, your eyes aren’t failing you—you read that correctly. Villanelle, in all her murderous glory, and our delightfully naive heroine Eve’s cat-and-mouse chase will end with the fourth and final season. At the

Jennifer Aniston hasn’t been seen out often during the coronavirus pandemic, but this Monday, the actress gave a rare look at her casual style in Los Angeles. Aniston was photographed leaving a hair salon, dressed in a black sweater, skinny jeans, black and gray patterned mask, and white sneakers. She accessorized with a black purse

The internet of Peloton is vast, but easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. God knows I white-knuckled alone through many a sprint before discovering the Facebook group that first sucked me in. Like thousands of other riders, I’d bought my $1900 bike at the height of the pandemic, with hopes of arresting

The 2021 Academy Award nominations have been unleashed upon the world, and like every year, people have strong feelings. Before we dive in, though, let’s make one thing clear: The Oscars are a remarkably flawed way to bestow value on good storytelling. Snubs and surprises don’t—or, at least, shouldn’t—designate much about the inherent quality of

Oscar season is upon us, and with that comes the anxious need to check all the nominated films off your to-watch list ahead of the ceremony. In the time of quarantine, most of the year’s nominated films are available to stream, meaning you barely have to move from your couch, bed, or pillow fort to

Taylor Swift was filmed during the Grammys broadcast applauding for her ex-boyfriend Harry Styles when he won his first Grammy for best pop solo performance. But the two ended up having a much bigger moment than that later in the night. The Recording Academy got footage of the two talking. This is their first public

K-pop superstars BTS graced the Grammys with one of their best performances of the year so far. J-Hope, Jimin, Jin, Jungkook, Suga, RM, and V did an electrifying and visually breathtaking performance of “Dynamite.” They recreated the Los Angeles set from Seoul! Every second of dancing and singing was can’t-l00k-away. It was truly one of

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez made a surprise move yesterday: The morning after multiple outlets independently reported that their relationship of four years had ended, the couple released a statement saying they were still together, though they do have some issues: “All the reports are inaccurate. We are working through some things,” the two said.

What does it mean to be a Black woman in America? On the one hand, we are absolute magic, influencing everything from fashion to music to culture. And as we saw in the last election, sistas have the political power to shift elections and save this nation’s democracy and nation from itself. However, as Malcolm

Khloé Kardashian gave her back-on NBA-player boyfriend Tristan Thompson the gift of going Instagram official for his 30th birthday today. Kardashian shared several new photos of her and Thompson—some with their daughter True, some with just them. Her caption confirmed what tabloid reports (and Keeping Up With the Kardashians) have long suggested: She and Thompson

Earlier today, police officer Wayne Couzens was charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old woman who went missing while walking home in south London on March 3. To pay tribute to Everard, Reclaim These Streets had organized a COVID-safe vigil to take place on Saturday in Clapham Common, close to where

After four years of dating, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez ended their relationship in March 2021. The split came two years after the couple got engaged in March 2019. Throughout their years-long run, the couple shared many sweet moments on Instagram, supported each other’s work, and blended their respective families. This content is imported from

More details have come out about why Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez ended their four-year relationship and two-year engagement on multiple outlets, including who ended it. While the decision was ultimately mutual, Lopez was the one with serious doubts, according to Page Six and Entertainment Tonight. A source told Entertainment Tonight, the two “decided their

Meghan Markle didn’t completely shy away from talking about Kate Middleton during her big Oprah interview last Sunday, saying that the Palace refused to correct the false story that went around that she made Kate cry before her wedding to Prince Harry. In reality, Kate made Meghan cry. Now, in the same week Meghan’s close

Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard have welcomed their first baby. Ratajkowski announced she gave birth on Instagram, sharing a photo of her with her child and sharing the name she and Bear-McClard chose. “Sylvester Apollo Bear has joined us earth side,” Ratajkowski wrote. “Sly arrived 3/8/21 on the most surreal, beautiful, and love-filled morning of

Selena Gomez has been officially single for years now, but when PDA photos of her in character with her Only Murders in the Building co-star and on-screen love interest Aaron Dominguez came out, some fans thought it was a real romance—and harassed Dominguez on social media. He was able to make light of it, and

It’s happening. Sex and the City is coming back. In January, news broke that the popular early aughts HBO show would be continuing HBO Max in a revival called And Just Like That… In an interview with Vanity Fair, Sarah Jessica Parker, who famously walked the streets of Manhattan in her Manolo Blahniks for six

Selena Gomez embraced New York City’s beloved all-black uniform today, stepping out on the set of Only Murders in the Building in a black blouse, trousers, and a long coat. She carried one of her dogs—seemingly her younger dog Daisy—with her on set and accessorized with a gold necklace and hoop earrings, plus a black

Former First Lady Michelle Obama gave People an in-depth interview about her life quarantining in this week’s issue—and how having her college-age daughters back in her house changed their relationship over the last year. Twenty-two-year-old Harvard University senior Malia and 19-year-old University of Michigan sophomore Sasha were sent home for remote learning when COVID-19 drastically

Sandra Lindsay, director of nursing for critical care at Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Medical Center, was the first person in the U.S. to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Below, the 52-year-old reflects on finally getting to meet her new grandson—and why we should all trust the science behind the vaccine. Over the last year, I

In September 2019, Yerin Baek, then of K-pop duo 15&, made one of the biggest moves of her career as a musician: She announced her contract had ended with JYP, one of South Korea’s biggest entertainment companies, and that she would be starting her own independent label after spending 12 years training and performing at

Joe Maher/BFCGetty Images The Gilded Age. The Age of Enlightenment. The Industrial Revolution. And now, upon us, is the Basique Era. This isn’t a phenomenon due solely to our year-long quarantine, but a whole new lifestyle that urges you to embrace your every Basic desire in unprecedented ways. Go ahead: Slip on some Skims and