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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

Samir HusseinGetty Images Making his debut at the Glastonbury Festival in Somerset, England as Sunday’s headlining act, rapper Kendrick Lamar gave an astonishing performance, supported by an impressive troupe of dancers and notable accessories⁠—mainly, the Tiffany & Co.-designed titanium crown of thorns that adorned his head. After delivering his set, Lamar dedicated his powerful finale

When Jessica Matten sits down at a bustling Mediterranean coffee shop in Midtown, she passes me a bundle of sage by way of welcome. “I know,” she says, hiding neither her wince nor her smile. “I’m so traditional.” She’s here with a game plan, an ulterior motive, one that’s neither malicious nor well-hidden. If the

People just can’t seem to get enough of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building and we’re not surprised. How could you not be totally sucked in by a spooky and funny murder-mystery show with Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short as the leads? Short answer: It’s impossible. Aside from the star-studded cast and the

Wait…that’s not Dolores. When Evan Rachel Wood appears in Westworld season 4, she’s not playing her gun-slinging prairie girl-gone-rogue. (ICYMI, that woman—spoiler alert—perished at the end of season 3…or so we think.) This time, Wood plays Christina, a new character who couldn’t be any more different than her last. And it’s not just because her

Spoilers below. Is anyone ever really dead on Westworld? When it comes to hosts, no one’s gone for too long, especially after last season’s constant recycling of “pearls” and consciousnesses. But the show seemingly had us fooled when one character died and disappeared for a whole season—surely that meant he was a goner, right? Not

Though the first season of The Summer I Turned Pretty was only just released, it’s already been renewed for a second season by Amazon Prime. It’s based on a book of the same name by Jenny Han, who is well-known as the author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. She also wrote the

There’s no other way to say it: Today is a sad day for America. Just one month after Politico reported a leaked draft opinion, the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to abortion and reversing nearly 50 years of precedent. The leak may have given us a heads up, but

Though I’m only 24 years old, if I’m being honest, there are very few reasons I would leave my apartment after 10 P.M. on a work night. A lover? Probably not. A slice of New York City pizza? Maybe. Secret Madonna performance for Pride Month? C’mon, sign me up! So when a co-worker slid into

Arconiacs, best set aside a few hours for a true-crime binge: Only Murders in the Building season 2 has finally arrived on Hulu. While it seems our favorite amateur investigators have avoided prison up to this point, that doesn’t mean they’re off the hook for Bunny’s murder. Not only is an investigation circling, but a

While most eyes were on celeb transformations for the 2022 Met Gala, behind the scenes, our government was fashioning a different kind of change. In leaked documents written by Justice Samuel Alito and obtained by Politico, the U.S. Supreme Court reportedly voted to renege on its trailblazing Roe v. Wade decision. The draft opinion rebukes

The Hamptons is a vacation spot so mythologized—in film, in music, and in literature—that it’s tempting to think of the destination as an A-lister’s Neverland. And it’s true, like clockwork, the jet-set crowd flocks to Long Island’s East End every summer in search of sun and a good time, often in the form of rejuvenating

Jennifer Lopez is back with another summer mood board-worthy street style look. Yesterday, the singer stepped out in Los Angeles wearing a backless black sundress with an airy skirt and a tight bodice, which also featured a halter neckline and a deep-V cut. She paired the dress with minimal accessories, opting for black heels, stud

Taylor Swift has released “Carolina,” a new original song she penned for the upcoming film Where the Crawdads Sing. Produced by her Folklore collaborator Aaron Dessner of The National, the dark and eerie folk track echoes the mystery and drama of the highly anticipated book-to-screen adaptation. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be

Greyson Chance thinks he hasn’t nailed his Cyndi Lauper impression quite yet, but that doesn’t stop him from giving her signature Queens accent a try. “Did you get sued?’” the singer-songwriter says with an almost Snatch Game-worthy attempt. “Then why do you give a fuck?” The quote is from one of his many conversations with

David MadisonGetty Images As a little girl, soccer star Briana Scurry dreamed of going to the Olympics. When she made the U.S. Women’s National Team alongside greats like Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain, that dream came true. Scurry, the team’s goalie, helped USWNT win gold at the Atlanta Games, the first time women’s soccer was

Spoilers below. Ben Hargreeves is worthy of adoration in all his myriad forms, but it’d be dishonest to say season 3 of The Umbrella Academy felt whole without the OG. The once and future Ben (Justin H. Min) was often the kindest and most highly regarded of the Hargreeves children; after all, it was his

The highly-anticipated, highly-hyped Barbie film is currently shooting, and the first photos from set have emerged of Margot Robbie in character as the iconic Malibu doll. Robbie’s transformation is spot-on with long platinum hair, curtain bangs, and an all-pink ensemble featuring a halter top and pink bell bottom pants adorned with stars on the flare.

Anadolu AgencyGetty Images Overnight, a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 1,000 people and leaving more than 1,500 others injured, per the country’s state-run media. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred around 1:30 a.m. local time. It was felt across most of the country, including in the capital, Kabul.

The summer solstice is today, and just in time for the official start of the new season, Eva Longoria has posted a striking bikini photo on Instagram. “A little sol never hurt nobody,” she captioned the shot of herself lounging in a yellow two-piece swimsuit by a pool. Notably on display are the 47-year-old actress’

Carrie Underwood has won American Idol, numerous Country Music Awards, Grammys…the list is never-ending. Now, ELLE is seeing if Carrie can add Song Association to her roster. Singing some of her biggest hits like “Before He Cheats” and “Cowboy Casanova,” follow along as she faces the internet’s favorite game and talks about her upcoming album,

Khloé Kardashian has reportedly moved on from her on and off ex Tristan Thompson after his multiple cheating scandals, People and E! confirm, and is now dating someone who isn’t in the spotlight at all. A source told People that Khloé has been quietly seeing a private equity investor that her sister Kim Kardashian introduced

A new era of Beyoncé is officially upon us. The superstar dropped her new single “Break My Soul” at midnight, treating fans to an uplifting dance anthem about celebration, survival, and resilience. This marks our first glimpse at her long-awaited seventh album, Renaissance, due July 29. This content is imported from YouTube. You may be

Khloé Kardashian loves to communicate with her fans on social media directly, and she has once again answered a question for her followers in the Instagram comments. This time, she was responding to a rumor that she is seeing a new guy that was reported to be an NBA player. The rumor started circulating after