I arrived at boarding school on an unbearably humid day in September of 1989, my curiosity about everything I would experience during my years there an untamed fireball. The school required extracurriculars, and there were so many things I looked forward to trying, from sports to Glee Club to theater. After attending orientation, touring the
Month: March 2024
Despite Page Six’s initial report that Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper would be making their red carpet debut on Oscars night, the model will not be joining him in Los Angeles after all. A source explained to Entertainment Tonight why she is skipping. “Gigi is not attending the Oscars with Bradley and will be at
Just when you thought you’d escaped the confusing confines of your high school dress code, the gym proves you wrong. In 2024, women are still sharing horror stories about their gym memberships getting revoked due to issues with the dress code. Certain gyms now consider sports bras — commonly used for comfort and support —
“I guess I’m perceived as quite edgy, which is funny to me because I feel so not edgy,” says Myha’la Herrold. To anyone who’s witnessed her effortlessly cool vibes in A24’s Bodies Bodies Bodies, or HBO’s Industry, or even her Instagram, this might come as a shock. Even while wearing glasses (by Miu Miu, no
Jewel is already a multi-hyphenate, so why not add a few more titles to her ever-growing list of superlatives? The four-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter is embarking on a new adventure: curating and creating an immersive art experience at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas. Set to open with a VIP reception on May
Do you know where your vulva is? Are you sure? Would you bet $50 bucks on it? Would you swear on your ability to feel pleasure, or touch grass, or peruse TikTok (that is to say, your life)? Busy Philipps wants to make sure you’re very clear on the anatomy. Her way of making that
Can I place my foot next to yours?” Keith scooched his chair closer to mine, untied his blue suede Oxford, and slowly moved his socked foot next to mine. I wanted to worry about my dry, old pedicure with a few hairy toes, but my body wouldn’t let me because all I felt was “ahhhhhhhhhh,”
In high school, when I wanted to purchase a T-shirt with holes intentionally perforated throughout, my mother was appalled. I garnered the same reaction when I bought a pair of jeans pre-shredded within an inch of their life, my mother in disbelief: “Why spend money on something that’s so destroyed?” Courtesy of Miu MiuA detail
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello split in 2021 after many years of friendship and a few more of hot romance. They first set off dating rumors with the release of their single “Señorita” in 2019, showing off their chemistry in a very sultry music video that got their fans talking. Their relationship was covered in
Meghan Lamb received her breast cancer diagnosis during the week of her 29th birthday. “I went to the doctor just for a sinus infection, and I said, ‘By the way, I have this lump. Can you feel this?'” Her primary-care physician suggested they keep an eye on her breast tissue, but three weeks later, her
On Tuesday, March 5, Sydney Sweeney attended Miu Miu’s Paris Fashion Week show, and her outfit featured the most dazzling tiny pair of hot pants. She also debuted a hair transformation with it. Her long hair is now a short lob: Marc Piasecki//Getty Images Sweeney dressed head-to-toe in the fashion house’s pieces, starting off with
Image Source: MindTravel Meditation may serve as a brief escape from the chaos of everyday life, but musician and meditation expert Murray Hidary can do you one better. Hidary is the mastermind behind MindTravel, a meditation platform that completely transports its participants through uniquely immersive experiences and live music. It’s a far cry from the
“It’s actually quite stressful to constantly be thinking about the way you look instead of using that time to prepare for an interview,” 26-year-old Sirayah Shiraz from London tells me on the phone before heading to a press conference. Shiraz has worked in sports journalism for over five years but has been in front of
Just because your body is tired, doesn’t mean your brain is ready for bed. If your mind is still racing hours after your head hits the pillow, a nighttime meditation might be the answer. According to our sleep experts, free meditations for sleep can help relax both the mind and body, reducing anxiety and slowing
My gateway to period dramas starring white girls was probably Anne of Green Gables, a Canadian classic from 1908 about an irrepressible orphan who dreams of being a writer. I consumed the books and the 1980s Emmy-winning TV series as a kid, and by middle school, I was reading Jane Austen’s Emma. Then came 1995,
There are approximately 1.8 billion people who menstruate around the world. That means that on any given day, millions of people are on their periods — and not only is that a lot of blood, it’s also a lot of information about our bodies that ends up getting thrown away. Until now. In January, the
Today, we know Caitlin Clark as one of the greatest shooting guards in women’s college basketball. The Iowa Hawkeyes player averaged 32.2 points this season, and on March 3, she became the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) all-time scoring leader as she closed out her final season in a game against Ohio State. The guard
I won’t pretend to have influenced Greta Gerwig. If Greta Gerwig is aware of my existence, it’s likely because I’ve written about her record-breaking blockbuster Barbie, or about the Hollywood ecosystem that made Barbie such an outlier. I never expected us to have the same penchants for clothing as we do cinema. And yet it’s
Shelby Forsythia can’t listen to the song “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus without being reminded of grief. When she learned that her mom’s breast cancer would be terminal in December 2013, Forsythia used running and music as a way to cope. She’d play the pop ballad on repeat through the long cord of her headphones
Spoilers for Dune: Part Two below. If you’ve already seen Dune: Part Two, the biggest question on your mind (besides, Where can I find a sand worm popcorn bucket?) might be: So, what comes next? It’s a fair thought after watching this epic chapter of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi saga. Based on Frank Herbert’s ’60s sci-fi
As fashion month comes to a close, it’s out with the old styles and in with the new fashion trends for fall. I took careful notes on what you can expect for major fall 2024 bag trends, and I’m sharing them all here. With regard to accessories, it was a fun season of showings. At
Walk into any group fitness class, and odds are you’ll see at least a few people wearing the Fitness Uniform (TM): plain black leggings and a longline sports bra. It’s a classic for a reason — dark colors don’t show sweat, and everyone looks good in black — but it can be a bit boring.
Kate Middleton was photographed out for the first time since the Palace announced she had planned abdominal surgery in January. Kate was seen wearing sunglasses in the car with her mother, Carole Middleton, this morning. Her hair was styled down while her mom was driving her near Windsor Castle. BACKGRID Kate’s sighting comes after her
As the pioneer of luxury aesthetic dentistry, it makes sense that Dr. Michael Apa, DDS, is always looking toward the future. Known for his custom veneers made of ceramics that closely mimic real teeth, Dr. Apa has become something of a veneer whisperer. His services are highly sought after, with celebrities often flitting in and