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No time for talk, kittens! We’re on day two of Oscars coverage so settle in, order something irresponsible and prepare for the onslaught to come.

Oscars Team Tells All: Getting John Cena Naked, Jimmy Kimmel’s Trump Joke and Why Al Pacino Skipped the Best Picture Nominees
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ executive producer Molly McNearney and Walt Disney TV alternative head Rob Mills share the behind-the-scenes scoop on how this year’s Oscars telecast went down
Al Pacino wasn’t supposed to recap the best picture nominees before announcing the winner, so we weren’t nearly in danger of another ‘envelopegate’ as it seemed.
When Pacino came out and immediately went to open the envelope to reveal the best picture winner, viewers were concerned. But McNearney said his presentation was always supposed to be fast.
“It was a creative decision we made because we were very worried that the show was going to be long,” McNearney says.

Robert Downey Jr. Has No Plans to Slow Down After Winning an Oscar: More ‘Tricks Up My Sleeve’
The ‘Oppenheimer’ actor and his wife and producing partner Susan Downey spoke to PEOPLE after he triumphed at the 2024 Oscars
Robert Downey Jr.’s Oscar-winning turn in Oppenheimer was impressive, but he’s excited to show fans what comes next.
“I got a couple other tricks up my sleeve,” teases the actor, who stars in HBO’s upcoming The Sympathizer, based on the bestselling 2015 novel from Viet Thanh Nguyen. The miniseries premieres April 14.
Downey — who lost weight, shaved his head and changed the way he walked to portray Oppenheimer’s scheming Lewis Strauss in the epic drama about the so-called father of the atomic bomb — goes even deeper into disguise in The Sympathizer.
“It wasn’t particularly subtle, it wasn’t meant to be, but I’m already proud of what I’ve seen,” says Downey, 58, who plays four different characters.

Sydney Sweeney enters her scream queen era in horror film Immaculate
She took charge of the making of the film, which explores a nun’s sinister trip to an Italian convent.
Let’s face it: Sydney Sweeney is the moment.
After appearing in hit shows such as Euphoria and The White Lotus, she made rom-com history starring alongside Glen Powell in Anyone But You and appeared in the female-fronted Marvel movie Madame Web with Dakota Johnson. But her next onscreen appearance will be something somewhat darker – a horror set in an Italian convent, where Sydney plays a troubled nun.

These 2024 nail trends are destined to dominate, according to celebrity manicurists
And they’re *actually* wearable
When it comes to the biggest 2024 nail trends, you can take a welcome sigh of relief. As with 2024 hair trends, we’re saying goodbye to faddy, of-the-moment microtrends and instead welcoming a return to classic looks and techniques that help you get the most from your manicure. Whether you want all-over polish or nail art, there’s going to be something you can lean into throughout the year ahead.

The Rise and Rise of Women’s Sports Bars
Anjali Kumaran admits she was never much of a sports fan. And yet, Kumaran now spends several nights a week (and even some days, working remotely from her laptop) at a sports bar. What is it encourages her to venture outside of her cozy Portland neighborhood and into Sullivan’s Gulch so regularly? A seat at The Sports Bra, America’s first sports bar 100% dedicated to women’s sports.

The Superfood That’s Key To A Gut-Friendly Diet
The craze for fermented foods has been inescapable in recent years: with kefir now available next to the yogurt in your local supermarket, and kombucha on the menu at chic cocktail bars. Kimchi, in particular, has gone from being South Korea’s national dish to something of an international phenomenon. With attention focused firmly on gut health in 2024, the fermented cabbage dish is back in the spotlight as an excellent example of a gut-boosting ingredient. Yet to be tempted?

Why Osage Nation Members Were the Oscars’s Most Poignant Fashion Stars
Despite Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon taking home no awards at last night’s Oscars (can you say snub?), the poignant film still enjoyed plenty of moments during the awards ceremony. Its leading star, Lily Gladstone, was nominated for best actress and delivered one of the best red carpet looks of the night, sporting a custom Gucci gown made in collaboration with Joe Big Mountain, an Indigenous artist renowned for his quillwork. During the ceremony, composer Scott George and other members of the Osage Nation—a call back to the film, which revolves around the Osage people and how they were historically exploited for oil money—also performed a special healing song titled, “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People).” It was their colorful looks, embedded with special meaning, that served as my personal Oscars highlight.

Krispy Kreme Is Rolling Out a Giveaway and 4 New Flavors for St. Patrick’s Day
And all you have to do is wear green.
Krispy Kreme doughnut lovers are in luck this month.
The beloved doughnut chain is introducing four all-new new specialty doughnuts just in time for all your St. Patrick’s Day celebration plans. Beyond that, it’s also bringing back its massively popular O’riginal Glazed Doughnut — note the apostrophe — for the holiday.

How Choreographer Mandy Moore Harnessed the Kenergy of Ryan Gosling and 62 Kens for “I’m Just Ken” Oscars Performance
The ‘La La Land’ and Eras Tour choreographer worked with Gosling, director Greta Gerwig and more on the all-out musical number, which included an homage to ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ and shoutouts to ‘Barbie’ castmembers.
Though she had a ticket to sit in the audience at the Oscars, choreographer Mandy Moore, who helmed Sunday’s show-stealing “I’m Just Ken” number, couldn’t help but stand in the wings and give all the Kens a pep talk before they headed onstage.
“It was so hype,” Moore said of the energy backstage.

Follow That Envelope! What Happens to the Cards That Reveal the Oscar Winners?
The many afterlives of the gilded Academy Award souvenir.
Gold statuettes may be the Oscars’ ultimate status symbol, but what of the envelopes that reveal the big winners? Three sets of cards, designed by Marc Friedland since 2011, are produced for each category — two of which are taken to the venue. Winners are allowed to keep their cards and envelopes. Those that are left behind, as well as extras, are recycled. But Friedland’s envelopes are meant to be keepsakes.

Kate Middleton Apologizes for ‘Any Confusion’ Over Mother’s Day Photo After It’s Pulled From Four News Agencies: ‘I Do Occasionally Experiment With Editing’
Catherine, Princess of Wales has issued a statement about the controversial image reportedly taken by her husband, Prince William, last week and published on March 10.
“Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing,” the royal couple posted on their Twitter/X account. “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day.” The message was signed off “C,” indicating it came directly from Catherine.

How to talk to boys so they grow into better men
Counteracting the Andrew Tate effect isn’t just the purview of parents and teachers.
Technology has made those conversations harder to have. Back when family phones were in kitchens or living rooms — and casual communication usually involved talking to each other — more of the conversations kids were having with their friends and peers happened within earshot of parents and teachers. That gave adults more opportunities to coach kids on how to talk to each other, says Pepper. Now, kids learn to communicate on cell phones and social media largely out of view of adults during the key years they’re building social skills.

The Coolest Menu Item at the Moment Is … Cabbage?
This stolid supporting player has slowly risen to a starring role in creative restaurants across the country. Some diners, though, may need a little coaxing.
Cabbage is just the latest celebrity in a family of hardy crucifers that help chefs and diners through the colder months when local produce is scarce. Arugula, kale and cauliflower have each had their star turn, but brussels sprouts, the modern menu darling that David Chang started pan roasting with bacon at Momofuku Noodle Bar in 2004, is perhaps the biggest gateway brassica of them all.

A Multitasker’s Guide to Regaining Focus
We can’t really do more than one thing at a time, experts say. But these tactics can help.
Multitasking is just the way many of us live. How often do you text while stuck in traffic, lose track of a podcast while doing chores, or flutter between the news and your inbox?
“We get stuck in this multitasking trap even without realizing that we’re doing it,” said Nicole Byers, a neuropsychologist in Calgary, Alberta, who specializes in treating people with burnout.
There are a few reasons for our collective habit, she added. Most of us avoid boredom if we can, Dr. Byers explained, and multitasking is a reliable way to ward it off.
Madonna apologizes after ‘politically incorrect’ moment she called out audience member for sitting at concert
The pop icon roasted herself for the exchange that happened during a Los Angeles stop on the Celebration Tour.
Madonna channeled the lyrics to her 2005 hit “Sorry” when she roasted herself for calling out an audience member for sitting down during a recent performance on her Celebration Tour.
In footage taken by a fan at the concert’s March 9 stop in Los Angeles, Madonna paused the set to address the crowd at the Kia Forum, before heading over to confront an audience member who seemingly remained seated while others stood around them.

11 Blue-Gray Paint Colors That Are Versatile, but Never Boring
We asked paint color experts to divulge their favorite blue-gray paints of the moment.
Beautifully versatile, blue-gray paint colors can make for a lovely base in a bedroom or a subtle accent in a kitchen. There are so many variations of blue-gray as well—everything from tones that skew bluer with gray undertones to barely there grays with cool blue notes. Because of the many different shades and tones that can make up a blue-gray paint color, the possibilities for pairing with other, bolder shades are fairly limitless. Ahead, we spoke with paint color experts to share their favorite blue-gray paints.

24 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes for Celebrating Everything Irish
We’ve got all the classics and some fresh ideas for your March 17th feast.
Deck yourself out in green and celebrate with our absolute favorite St. Patrick’s Day recipes for brunch and dinner. That might mean corned beef and cabbage, the standout dish stateside, or a lamb or beef stew—the entrées those in the Emerald Isle are most likely to eat on March 17.
Perhaps you’d prefer bangers and mash or a Guinness pie packed with beef? Create your St. Patrick’s Day menu from our selection of appetizers and main courses. Whatever you do, be sure to bake a loaf of soda bread for the table—and end the meal on a sweet note with one of our dessert recipes just right for the holiday.

11 Scenic American Road Trips to Take This Spring
From coastal drives to national parks, these U.S. road trip ideas are perfect for a spring vacation.
When the weather warms up and the late winter rains turn trees green and fields into wildflower wonderlands, it’s the perfect time to take a drive.
Whether your preferred landscape is mountains, deserts, forests, plains, or coastal views, there’s a spring road trip in the U.S. for you. Explore historic sites, regional food, wineries, or nature, all from the front seat.
We’ve put together a few suggestions, starting in exciting locales and ending in beautiful destinations, with hundreds of scenic miles in between. We cover national parks, where spring presents the ideal time between summer crowds and winter cold, as well as jaunts through marshes, mountains, and springtime blooms.

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