The Temple Bar – Dublin, Ireland
Darlings, we’re back from our blessed sojourn in Ireland and ready to recalibrate our settings by spending the day doing massive amounts of laundry, cuddling with our grumpy but extremely clingy cats, sampling from the pile of Cadbury chocolates we brought home, and catching up on all of the red carpet looks we didn’t get around to forming opinions on while we were away. But we had to post a few vacation shots of the famous Temple Bar in Dublin, which was right down the street from our hotel and, like most establishments in the city, fully decked out for Christmas. Personally, we found all the unexpected jingle-jangle jolliness to be incredibly comforting. So walk on in, order a pint or some chips, and wait to be dazzled with a barrage of unasked-for opinions on frivolous topics today.
Nicole Kidman on Babygirl, Losing Her Mother, and a “Terrifying” New Role
The Oscar winner, now back in the race with the erotic drama, talks about how her mom was the “driving force” of her life.
Nicole Kidman’s ethos in Hollywood has always been spontaneity. It’s reflected in the roles she takes on, the projects she develops, the way she throws herself into a character with abandon. “I have this strange pull to things where there is no vacillating,” she says. “Overthinking things can become crippling, so I tend not to overthink it.”
Perhaps that’s why after more than 40 years in the business, even with an Oscar win and box-office smashes under her belt, the Australian icon—and 2025 Hollywood Issue cover star—is coming off of one of her most impressive years yet. She earned raves for her work in Lulu Wang’s lyrical six-part drama Expats and returned to Taylor Sheridan’s blockbuster thriller series Special Ops: Lioness on Paramount+. She led both a swoony summer rom-com (A Family Affair) and a twisty fall miniseries (The Perfect Couple) to the top of Netflix’s movies and TV charts. Two days after that latter show premiered, Kidman won the Venice Film Festival’s Volpi Cup for best actress for Babygirl, written and directed by Halina Reijn and set for release on Christmas Day. Her raw, devastating work in the steamy erotic drama marks one of her finest big-screen performances, and has thrust her back into the Oscar conversation.
Paul Mescal Just Hinted That He’s Set To Work Again With ‘Normal People’ Co-Star Daisy Edgar-Jones
The ‘Gladiator II’ star has confessed that he and his former co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones are simply waiting for the right project to work together once again. Did somebody say ‘Normal People’ season two?…
In his biggest hint yet that he’s set to reunite with his Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal has confirmed that the pair are ‘flirting’ with the idea of what their next project should be together.
And in a new interview with Variety on Wednesday ahead of the release of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, Mescal spoke about what the future could hold for the pair.
Bad Sisters star Sharon Horgan on writing her own TV shows: ‘It took me a while to gain the white man confidence you need’
She sat down with GLAMOUR to talk portraying abuse on screen, imperfect relationships and writing as therapy.
Bad Sisters is back – and Sharon Horgan’s got a whole new series of black comedy to treat us with. Having returned to co-write, produce and star in another season alongside The Perfect Couple’s Eve Hewson, Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle and Sarah Greene, it’ll take a lot to beat an explosive, deliciously female-fronted first season.
The premise is simple, dark and somehow completely hilarious. Season one sees a group of sisters conspire to murder their abusive brother-in-law. It’s a masterclass in depicting the nuances of coercive control, while simultaneously softening the edges of the story with the core characteristics of sisterhood: love and laughter.
After trying the newest iterations I can confirm that this blusher is one of the most iconic of all time
If you’re a beauty fan then it’s likely that you know all about NARS Orgasm. Arguably the most iconic blusher of all time, it is now the grand old age of 25. Launching way back in 1999, it has been around for a quarter of a century, and still seems to be as popular as ever. What is it about this beloved blusher that people adore so much?What makes it stand out from the crowd? What makes it different and special? I explore the lore, and offer my own review as a longstanding beauty editor.
If I had to use just one make-up brand on my entire face then it would 100% be this luxury one
Trust me—there isn’t one dud in the entire lineup
Despite only spending around 5 minutes on my make-up routine most days, I have to confess that I am a bit of a magpie when it comes to collecting beautiful make-up products. And while designer brands like Dior and Chanel might spring to mind first when you think of covetable beauty products, there’s one brand that holds a special place in my heart, that does luxury beauty incredibly well and that’s Hourglass.
22 winter TV shows to get you through the cold months
There’s something for everyone this chilly season.
Looking to settle in for the colder months with the best winter TV shows?
There’s no doubt about it, TV shows in the winter certainly up their game. We need something that takes our mind off the shorter days and lower temperatures after all.
From rom-com TV series The Road Trip to Irish black comedy Bad Sisters, there’s something for everyone this season. Keira Knightley is also back on our screens as a vengeful spy, while 1990s movie classic Cruel Intentions has had the TV treatment. The upcoming slate of 2024 winter TV shows is definitely very exciting.Here’s our pick of the top TV series this winter.
A solo traveller’s guide to Singapore
Culture, food and hidden gems.
Singapore and I go way back. I’d visited twice before with family, following the same safe routines – nostalgic, but never really my adventure. This time was different. I arrived ready to experience the city with fresh eyes!
Tucked away in the heart of Orchard Road, Singapore’s shopping mecca, YOTEL Singapore feels like a hidden gem in the retail paradise. The first YOTEL in Asia, it’s been welcoming guests since 2017. Despite being surrounded by luxury boutiques and malls, the hotel has a sleek, futuristic vibe focused on modern efficiency and smart design. The compact rooms are geared toward getting you out exploring quickly. But don’t let the size fool you! Wireless charging (wish I’d known; could’ve saved luggage space), high-quality “Urban Jungle” skincare products, and all the essentials make life easier, especially for solo travellers.
Welcome To The New Era Of The Brit It Girl
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Raye and Charli XCX are just some of the faces to have defined this blink-and-you’ll miss it this year. Welcome to the new — and very much improved — era of the It Brit.
You may not have seen the film, but you definitely saw the looks. For the Twisters press tour earlier this year, Daisy Edgar-Jones cemented herself as a star not so much on the rise but one that’s very much risen. There was draped, chocolatey goodness courtesy of Vivienne Westwood for the film’s European premiere, there was clean and crisp Gucci for its Los Angeles premiere and finally there was decadent navy Victoria Beckham in London. If there’s one thing the press tour of Twisters immortalised, it was Edgar-Jones’ appeal.
She’s not alone. No matter which way you might have turned this year, it feels like there have been British woman of note on every cultural corner. From Edgar-Jones and Raye to Charli XCX and the second-coming of the OG It Brit, Sienna Miller, 2024 has been defined by a handful of homegrown faces.
Danielle Deadwyler on Ancestors, Oppression, and Bringing the Past to Light
“I’m trying to ride the decades, man, in a time where people don’t want you to be aware of history.”
Two years after breaking audiences’ hearts with her steely yet devastating turn as mother turned activist Mamie Till-Mobley in Till (2022), Danielle Deadwyler is in the awards conversation again, thanks to her work in the film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play, The Piano Lesson. The film was directed by Malcolm Washington and produced by his father, Denzel Washington. Deadwyler has drawn particular praise for her grounding performance as Berniece, a single mother at war with her brother over a precious family heirloom.
Deadwyler has been moving from prestige project to prestige project ever since she transitioned from her native Atlanta theater scene to TV and film. In 2022, she won an NAACP Award for outstanding supporting actress for her role as Cuffee in the Netflix western The Harder They Fall, starring Regina King. Deadwyler quickly followed that up with a major role in the critically acclaimed HBO miniseries Station Eleven, and then Till. Along with The Piano Lesson, she appeared in the indie film I Saw The TV Glow. Soon, she’ll step into the shoes of Zelma Redding, wife of legendary soul singer Otis Redding, for Otis and Zelma, opposite John Boyega.
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Is Coming to TV Later This Year
The show stars Mark Rylance as Thomas Cromwell and Damian Lewis as King Henry VIII.
The final book in Hilary Mantel’s acclaimed Wolf Hall trilogy, which follows the life of Thomas Cromwell, is coming to Masterpiece PBS next year! The show picks up nine years after where the original Wolf Hall adaptation left off.(Wolf Hall, which aired in 2015, covered the first two books in the trilogy, Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies.)
Per PBS, “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light will trace the final four years of Cromwell’s life, completing his journey from self-made man to the most feared, influential figure of his time. Cromwell is as complex as he is unforgettable: a politician and a fixer, a diplomat and a father, a man who both defied and defined his age.” Here’s everything we know about the show.
T&C Exclusive: The Jewels of a Style Icon Are Up for Sale
Millicent Rogers had a singular collection of jewels. Her pieces almost never come up at auction—until now.
Name your favorite Millicent Rogers story. Is it the gold toothpick she commissioned, the one she nursed around some of the best parties in Europe and New York? Her custom Charles James and Schiaparelli? That time she moved to Austria and started wearing a Tyrolean hat with her couture? Her love for Taos, New Mexico, and Native American jewelry—and how she made pairing turquoise with diamonds the height of bohemian chic? Her activism on behalf of Native Americans? The museum in Taos? The Standard Oil heiress thing? The forty pieces of Verdura she commissioned? The Boivin starfish brooch? The Paul Flato ruby heart?
“Millicent Rogers was the ultimate tastemaker and influencer long before those words existed,” says Frank Everett, Sotheby’s vice chairman of jewelry. “She remains one of the truly great style icons of the 20th century, and continues to inspire the worlds of fashion, art, and design nearly 75 years after her passing. From New York City to the Tyrolean Alps to the American Southwest, her passion for design permeated her very existence. Millicent Rogers is the very definition of style transcending fashion and trends.”
When Will This Method Dressing Red Carpet Schtick End?
A year after ‘Barbie,’ the red carpet trend is still going strong.
When Barbie premiered in July 2023, no one could have predicted its pop culture impact. Blockbuster success aside, the film’s press tour changed the studio system forever. Film x fashion collabs are now the norm (see this fall’s countless green and pink Wicked launches for proof), and the Barbenheimer faceoff produced a sea of outfit memes on TikTok, stoking the urge to dress up for midnight showings everywhere.
Suffice it to say, people were barely going to the theater, let alone getting in costume before Barbie, and that all changed thanks to Margot Robbie’s bubblegum pink summer of looking like everyone’s favorite doll. Whether it was the Easter eggs and references, archival couture, or just the plain old power of pink, her red carpet style was impossible to ignore, generating as much hype for the film as all the billboards on Sunset and sneak peek trailers combined.
35 Best Winter Nail Colors for Cozy Season
From shimmering glitters to deep navy.
One annual tip-off that winter is officially here? Swapping the bright shades, French manicures, and nude nails we’ve had in rotation for winter nail polish colors that feel more in line with sweater weather. We’re talking nail colors that look good peeking out of an oversized knit or under a sparkly clutch—or, let’s be real, with the beloved sweats we still can’t quit. Think of them as the mani equivalent of the first play of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”; the joy they bring is impossible to resist even if they’re hidden under gloves when you’re actually out and about.
Here’s Why Everyone’s Obsessed With the Look-alike Contest Trend
And who should be next?
Do you look like [insert male celebrity here]? Could you use $50? A look-alike contest may be in your future.
After a YouTuber-hosted contest to find the New York City man who looked most like Timothée Chalamet went viral on social media (leading to a huge event that was attended by Timmy himself), copycats have been popping up all around the world. From a Paul Mescal look-alike contest in Dublin to a Dev Patel look-alike contest in San Francisco, it’s never been a better time to be someone who (kind of, somewhat) looks like a hot, famous dude.
The Brooklyn Museum’s New Exhibition Is a Gold Lover’s Fever Dream
Robert Frost famously wrote, “Nothing gold can stay.” A new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in New York, which is dedicated to the staying power of gilded treasures, makes the opposite case.
“Solid Gold,” which coincides with the museum’s 200th anniversary, opens tomorrow and features over 500 golden objects, including fashion, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, and more. (It runs until July 6, 2025.) “I based the exhibition checklist on our impressive permanent collection,” says Matthew Yokobosky, the museum’s senior curator of fashion and material culture. “In reviewing our holdings, nearly 4,000 works are gold or have a gold aspect and span thousands of years, from ancient times to today.”
Prue Leith Gives You Permission to Use Store-Bought Shortcuts in Her New Cookbook
The Great British Baking Show star reimagined what a cookbook can look like.
American viewers might know Prue Leith best as an exacting yet encouraging judge on The Great British Baking Show (or as a style icon with a penchant for colorful eyewear). But at heart, Leith is a teacher.
The Michelin-starred chef opened London’s Leiths School of Food and Wine in 1975, then a culinary institute in her native South Africa in 1996. Her teaching background shines in her twelfth cookbook, Life’s Too Short to Stuff a Mushroom, which is as instructional as it is inspirational (she’s also written seven novels).
The 5 Most Common Piecrust Problems — and How to Solve Them
Relax, you’ve got this.
Making a pie (and especially a homemade piecrust) can be intimidating. But we’ve got all the tips and tricks for a tender, flaky, beautiful piecrust that doesn’t shrink — as well as fixes on the off chance that, somehow, it still happens.
These solutions to common pie-making problems will work for any of your favorite piecrust recipes. I’m partial to the one in my Pumpkin- Cream Cheese Pie: I use half butter and half lard in the pie dough — the former for rich flavor and the latter to ensure ultimate flakiness and tenderness. (And you can substitute vegetable shortening for the lard, if you like.)
What Is Mace? Meet Nutmeg’s Sibling Spice
Used in everything from desserts to drinks, this warming spice is the indispensable ingredient your pantry needs.
Whether added to a dessert, soup, or marinade, mace is an indispensable spice that belongs in your pantry. But you might have questions. Where does mace come from, and how exactly does this floral, citrusy spice differ from its sibling, nutmeg? Here’s everything you need to know about mace, from what it tastes like, to where to find it, and how to use it in the kitchen.
‘Squid Game’ Returns: Inside Netflix’s Darker, Terrifyingly Relevant Season 2
Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk opens up about this season’s new games, new cast and his dystopic vision that now feels frighteningly close to home: “I wanted to pose the question: Is the majority always right?”
A population riven in two, but bound to the same fate. Individuals whose identities are reduced to the faction they’ve chosen, red or blue. And the bitterly contested stakes: prosperity or death. Sound familiar?
“I want to highlight the theme of taking sides,” Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk says of the major motif for season two of his international hit series, in which people in personal financial crisis engage in a battle royale for the chance to win a life-saving sum of money. Hwang is standing in the show’s enormous dormitory inside the belly of Studio Cube, Korea’s largest production facility, about 100 miles south of Seoul. While the familiar set still features rows of bunk beds stacked halfway up to the ceiling like scaffolding, it’s impossible to overlook a new feature: a giant blue “O” and red “X” illuminated on the floor, with corresponding blue and red lines bisecting the room.
Kiernan Shipka Recalls the ‘Mad Men’ Cast and Crew Trying to Protect Her “Innocence” as a Child Star
Despite their efforts, the actress who played Sally Draper admitted she knew everything that was going on in the Emmy-winning show “because my brain and body just decided to remember.”
While Kiernan Shipka appreciates the Mad Men team for trying to shield her from the show’s adult content as a child actor, she admits she kind of understood what was going on at the time.
The actress recently appeared on the Dinner’s on Me podcast, where she looked back at starring in the hit series as Sally Draper at just 6 years old. However, she told host Jesse Tyler Ferguson that she actually remembers nearly everything from her time on Mad Men, which ran for seven seasons.
“I don’t know if it was because my brain and body just decided to remember, like, audition, first day, whole thing,” Shipka explained. “I’m glad for that. I mean, I’m sure there’s some days that are a blip, but that’s kind of everything.”
Why libraries need librarians
Public librarians have to be coders, social workers, and book rec machines. They’re irreplaceable.
People do indeed seem to find librarians oddly mysterious! In August, Western Illinois University laid off its entire librarian faculty and at the same time insisted the university would still have “adequate coverage in the library.” The school seemed to be operating under the belief that librarians are only warm bodies who exist to check books in and out, and that they only have master’s degrees in order to artificially jack their wages up. Anyone, this line of thinking goes, could keep a library running without much work. They just need to know how to scan a barcode.
King Charles III: a life in pictures on his milestone 76th birthday
As the monarch turns 76, Tatler reviews the King’s life in photographs
Discover King Charles III’s life in pictures on his 76th birthday. At 76 years of age, Charles was the oldest British monarch to accede to the throne, and the longest-serving Prince of Wales in history: prior to becoming King, he held the title for 64 years and 44 days. Speaking to Canada’s CBC News days before the coronation, Princess Anne joked that her brother had been ‘practising for a bit’ before he came to the throne. Now, after a lifetime of preparation, he becomes King. Tatler opens up the photographic archives to look back at his most defining life moments. Discover King Charles III’s life in pictures…
‘Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes’ Review: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
A new documentary traces Humphrey Bogart’s development from stage actor to the embodiment of brooding cinematic cool.
Produced in cooperation with Humphrey Bogart’s estate, the documentary “Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes” is an official portrait that nevertheless offers some insights into how one of Hollywood’s most recognizable and irreplaceable star personas evolved.
Directed by Kathryn Ferguson, the film traces Bogart’s development from stage and backlot workhorse to timeless avatar of brooding cool. Louise Brooks, the great silent-screen star who died in 1985, is one of many Bogart friends whose recollections are featured in the film. She suggested that the reason Bogart could bring such complexity to Dixon Steele, the violent-tempered screenwriter he played in Nicholas Ray’s “In a Lonely Place” (1950), was because of how much he and Dix had in common.
Meet Your New Thanksgiving Pie
These six stunners will make you want to bring the dessert.
Is there anything more joyful to feed people than pie? Custardy, creamy, jammy, nutty, tart — whatever its flavor and texture, pie is celebratory, often nostalgic and deeply delicious. It makes everyone happy. That’s why I believe having a slice of pie with the people in your life who make you feel whole is the perfect way to end Thanksgiving.
It wasn’t always this way. I always liked eating pie, but it didn’t excite me and I didn’t enjoy baking it. No matter the recipe or approach I used, I was never as confident in my skills as I was in making other sweets. So when my editors asked me to come up with six new pie recipes in honor of the holiday, I made it my mission to fall in love.
‘Conclave’ Costume Designer Lisy Christl on Why the Cardinal’s Crosses Were an Important Character Detail
“Conclave” costume designer Lisy Christl made some changes to the vestments worn by the Catholic cardinals, whose look in real life is quickly recognizable, to bring them to the screen. The first change: the fabric. Christl opted for a heavier wool than what is used in the real-life clothing.
The other big modification was to the standard red. For the film, Christl explains, “I went to a costume house in Rome, and they gave me an original robe. I showed it to [director] Edward Berger and our DP (Stéphane Fontaine) and said, ‘If you look at this for two hours, it might be difficult on your eyes.’” Christl, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2012 for “Anonymous,” looked at older robes dating back to the 15th century through the 1960s and noted they were darker. She chose that darker shade because it would read better on camera.
How to Eat Cranberries—a Juicy, Tart Superfood With So Many Delicious Uses
Antioxidant-rich cranberries add a touch of tartness and juicy flavor to baked goods, vegetable dishes, drinks, and more.
If you’ve ever hosted a Thanksgiving gathering, you may not need pointers on how to eat cranberries—chances are you know your way around cranberry sauce, cranberry relish, and the like. But if you’re seeking novel ways to use this pucker-upper, then we’ve got you covered. Cranberries are, after all, as symbolic of the holiday season as pumpkin pie and eggnog, and, bonus, a heck of a lot healthier. What’s more, this superfood extraordinaire can perk up recipes year-round. We connected with culinary professionals to learn how to make the most of cranberries in sweet and savory dishes, condiments, and cocktails.
The Right Way to Clean and Polish All of Your Silver Pieces, From Flatware to Jewelry
Return shine to your favorite silver treasures.
Whether your favorite silver pieces are the intricate flatware you bring out for holidays, a gleaming serving platter passed down from your grandmother, or that necklace you wear every day, the best way to bring out their beauty is learning how to properly clean silver.Over time, silver pieces are susceptible to tarnish, but you can restore their luster by perfecting your techniques for cleaning and polishing them—sans fingerprints or water spots, we might add. Using a few easy-to-find supplies and these expert tips, your silver will be restored to its original state in no time.
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