T LOunge for January 30th 2024

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Let’s spread out. Let’s take up space. Let’s yell at each other from across a vast expanse of fabulosity. It’s THURSDAY, darlings. That calls for a weensy bit of bracing obnoxiousness, don’t you find? Be a pain in the ass today.

‘Little House on the Prairie’ Reboot Set at Netflix
“’Little House on the Prairie’ has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many fans around the world, and we’re excited to share its enduring themes of hope and optimism with a fresh take on this iconic story,” said Jinny Howe, vice president of drama series for Netflix. “Rebecca’s vision threads the needle with an emotional depth that will delight both new and existing fans of this beloved classic.”
The official logline for the new series states: “Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical ‘Little House’ books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier.”

Karla Sofia Gascón Didn’t Violate Oscar Rules by Accusing ‘People Working With Fernanda Torres’ of ‘Tearing Me and “Emilia Pérez” Down’
Gascón released a statement clarifying her remarks: “I was referencing the toxicity and violent hate speech on social media that I sadly continue to experience.”
In the edited clip, Gascón, speaking in Spanish, criticizes online campaigns, stating, “What I don’t like are social media teams — people who work with these people — trying to diminish our work, like me and my movie, because that doesn’t lead anywhere. You don’t need to tear down someone’s work to highlight another’s. I have never, at any point, said anything bad about Fernanda Torres or her movie. However, there are people working with Fernanda Torres tearing me and ‘Emilia Pérez’ down. That speaks more about their movie than mine.”

Nicole Kidman may have risked it all in Babygirl – but was this sexy Succession too scandalous for the Oscars?
Even a hypnotic turn from British star Harris Dickinson couldn’t save the film from an Academy snub – but as the erotic marvel is set to hit streaming services, audiences everywhere are about to watch Nicole Kidman go from girlboss to Babygirl
What’s not to like in Babygirl? A fearless Nicole Kidman as a CEO who wants to lap up milk from a bowl in front of her 25-year-old intern, played by British star Harris Dickinson, after he dances seductively to George Michael’s Father Figure? No, you’re right, the list could end there.
But while audiences across the globe have been left slack-jawed and sweaty-palmed by Babygirl, the Oscars have put Halina Reijn’s scandalous drama in the corner. Like Challengers, like Nightbitch, like most of Nosferatu, the Academy has snubbed the year’s buzziest, and sexiest films. Only Anora survived the frigid onslaught. But with Babygirl set to hit digital platforms any moment now, a lot more people are about to get exactly what they want, and frankly, the good people over at Motion Picture Arts and Sciences might be about to get what for.

Harrison Ford in a Kilt! The Star Visits Scotland for Glenmorangie Whisky’s New Campaign: ‘I Thought [It] Looked Quite Good on Me’
“The whole process of filming was full of unanticipated joys,” the actor said
On Tuesday, Jan. 28, Glenmorangie revealed a new campaign for its single malt Scotch whisky, in which the actor, 82, travels to the beautiful country and embraces its culture – including wearing a kilt.
The campaign – titled “Once Upon a Scotland” – features a set of 12 episodes and a “hero film” directed by filmmaker Joel Edgerton, who made his feature directorial debut with 2015’s The Gift.

There’s a Legally Blonde TV Show in the Works
The prequel series will follow Elle Woods as a high school student in the 90s.
Get ready for more Legally Blonde!
In addition to the long-rumored Legally Blonde 3, Reese Witherspoon is working on a Legally Blonde prequel show for Prime Video called Elle. Per the streamer, “Elle follows Elle Woods in high school as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love in the first Legally Blonde film.”
“I truly couldn’t be more excited about this series!” Witherspoon said in a statement. “Fans will get to know how Elle Woods navigated her world as a teenager with her distinct personality and ingenuity, in ways that only our beloved Elle could do. What could be better than that? I’m extremely grateful to the incredible teams at Prime Video and Hello Sunshine — along with our amazing writer Laura Kittrell — for making this dream of mine come true. Legally Blonde is back!”

What causes skin inflammation? A consultant dermatologist reveals the triggers and the treatments
Causes, prevention and products
As someone with rosacea, one thing I’m consistently trying to avoid when it comes to my skin is inflammation. Skin inflammation is common and has many guises. It can also be really frustrating when you’re unaware of what’s causing it and/ or how to treat it.
I wanted to get a better understanding of exactly what inflammation is and what I can do about it.

The 22 best perfumes for women, according to editors who have been testing them for over a year
Plus, a simple guide on how to find the best fragrance for you
Shopping for the best perfume is no mean feat. As a beauty editor who specialises in all things fragrance, I can tell you now that some of my most cherished and worn perfumes don’t always please everyone around me. You see, emotional connection is an overwhelming key factor when shopping for the perfect scent, and the thing that makes perfume so special is that everyone reacts differently to different scents. For example, while floral perfumes speak loudly to some, others might prefer subtle skin scents or even deep, smoky, woody perfumes.

Elle Fanning, Sabrina Carpenter, and Cardi B prove bold, animal-inspired motifs are far from fading into the background.
Welcome to the jungle
When it comes to prints, few patterns evoke as much glamour and wild energy as leopard.
A staple in the wardrobes of some of fashion’s most stylish It Girls, from Kate Moss and Alexa Chung to Angelina Jolie and Naomi Campbell, (whose Azzedine Alaïa bodysuit and beret ensemble is destined to appear on the mood boards of fashion lovers forevermore), the print has become a perennial favourite. Sure, it returns season after season, but new interpretations keep it fresh yet timeless.
This year, leopard print is back with a vengeance, making its mark on everything from the (aptly-named) catwalk, to red carpets, and street style.
I tried Pilates roll ups, arguably the simplest yet most effective Pilates move, every day for a week – and I’ve never felt so mobile
A classical Pilates move for the win.
Ever wondered what the benefits of doing Pilates roll ups every day are? You’re in the right place. Admittedly a fairly niche question – even for a Pilates disciple like me – but when I was asked to test the raved-about move, I was all in.
I’ve been practising both mat and Reformer Pilates on and off for over a decade, and I’m nothing if not a traditionalist. When it comes to finessing the OG moves, you had me at roll up. Because the truth is, while it’s amazing to see Pilates studios springing up all over the place (and that’s before we get started on the plethora of types there are to choose from these days, from wall Pilates, to vertical Pilates, to Tower Pilates), when it comes to harnessing the physical and mental benefits of Pilates, you can’t go wrong with the original moves.

Damiano David, Il Momento
Måneskin’s lead singer has gone solo. With a famous girlfriend, a new album, and looks as good as Marlon Brando’s, what’s next for the Italian heartthrob?
Damiano David is just 26 years old. He’s yet to release a debut album, much less tour the globe solo, or skyrocket to household name status. Yet, in those short 26 years, the Italian singer-songwriter has performed at the VMAs (in nothing but a leather thong and chaps, mind you), dropped a capsule collection with Diesel, amassed more than 6 million Instagram followers, and hit the Met Gala red carpet with his glamazon girlfriend, Dove Cameron. Cool cool cool.

Every Taylor Jenkins Reid Book, Ranked—From ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ to ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’
There’s a reason five of her books have hit ‘The New York Times’ Best Sellers list in the past six years.
These days, Taylor Jenkins Reid, better known to her fans as TJR, is a household name, landing on The New York Times Best Sellers list left and right.
However, her success didn’t happen overnight. As Jenkins Reid told The Retaility, a former agent once suggested that a No. 1 hit might be beyond her reach, encouraging her to focus on “other goals.” Jenkins Reid focused on finding a new agent instead, and, in the past six years, five of her books have hit the Best Sellers list.
Her rise to the top was largely thanks to Booktok, which put Evelyn Hugo on the map four years after its 2017 release and helped it stay there for 75-plus weeks. “It took us probably two weeks to figure out how it had happened. Everyone kept going, ‘What led to this bump?’” Jenkins Reid later told the Associated Press.

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair? Experts Weigh In
It all depends on your hair type.
While “How often should you wash your hair?” is one of the most commonly asked beauty questions, experts assert there’s not one right answer. Even hair care rules that seem universal aren’t always one-size-fits-all.
“The truth is there is no one answer to how often you should wash your hair,” Michele Green, MD, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist in New York City, tells Glamour. “Overwashing your hair can strip the hair follicles of their natural oils and signal to the body to produce more oil on the scalp, but underwashing your hair can lead to a buildup of grease, sweat, and product on your strands. Finding the balance between the two is crucial to having healthy hair follicles and strands.”

59 Recipes for Dips, Nachos, Wings, and More Food for Super Bowl LIX
Whether you’re rooting for the Chiefs or the Eagles, we want you to be well-fed on Super Bowl Sunday.
When it comes to the Super Bowl, we’re as focused on the food spread as the point spread. Some of our favorite dishes to serve at football watch parties include classics like saucy chicken wings, pigs in a blanket, and chips with dip, along with party-ready punches to please guests. And we have tons of other dishes and drinks in our lineup, from sandwiches to desserts. With so many Super Bowl recipes to choose from, we know you’ll have a winning menu regardless of what happens on the field.

Why Ice Wines Are So Misunderstood — Plus 5 to Try Right Now
This sweet, concentrated wine, made in below-freezing temperatures, pairs with everything from briny anchovies and foie gras to creamy custards and fruit.
Ice wine was discovered by accident. In 1794, a sudden frost hit. German farmers rushed to save their grapes. When they pulled the grapes off the vine, they realized the frozen fruit may be salvageable, and with that, ice wine was born.
Centuries later, ice wine is still very much the product of good luck. Winemakers start by leaving grapes on the vine long after the harvest ends. Then, they wait.

Remembering Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, a Native Artist Who Changed the Way We Saw America
The art world has lost a trailblazer.
On Tuesday, Indigenous artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith—whose raw works depicting contemporary Native life have appeared at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Denver Art Museum, and other major institutions—died at 85, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. The news was confirmed by the Garth Greenan Gallery in New York.
Smith, who was of Salish-Kootenai, Métis-Cree, and Shoshone-Bannock descent, enjoyed a fruitful career as a painter, mounting more than 80 solo exhibitions—including the 2023 retrospective “Memory Map,” held at the Whitney in New York—over five decades.

Bans, Fees, Taxes. Can Anything Stop Overtourism?
Efforts to limit visitors in tourist hot spots have had mixed results, at best. Competing interests have a way of impeding attempts to stem the tide.
If 2024 was the year in which concerns about overtourism achieved a critical mass in places around the globe, sparking protests from Amsterdam to the Canary Islands, and triggering new regulations from Iceland to Indonesia, it was also the year in which it became clear just how complicated reducing tourism, once it is unleashed, can be.
This year will see even more locations enact measures, but the evidence on how — or even whether — tourism can be constrained remains scarce. Competing economic interests have a way of impeding attempts to stem the tourist tide.

Secrets of an 18th-century secrétaire
Unlock an era of quills and ink
If you admire but often walk past the furniture in the Getty Center’s South Pavilion, you might be surprised to learn how dynamic the pieces are. Getty conservator of decorative arts and sculpture Arlen Heginbotham has his favorites; one is Jean-François Leleu’s secrétaire.
In the second season of Getty’s Close Looking video series, Getty curators explore the details of artworks they cherish. For this installment, Heginbotham demonstrates the manifold uses of Leleu’s secrétaire, like its pop-out writing desk. He also explains how Leleu used exotic materials from all over the world, like a marble top from North Africa and tulipwood from Central America. “Whoever owned this piece of furniture would have enjoyed demonstrating and delighting his friends,” says Heginbotham.

“Every Week Is a High Wire Act”: Questlove and Maya Rudolph on 50 Years of Saturday Night Live
After a half-century of America’s favorite variety show, there’s quite a legacy to revisit. Some of the most iconic moments on Saturday Night Live came from not just its celebrity musical guests, but the crossovers between them and the cast—so says Ahmir Thompson, better known as Questlove, the musician, storyteller, and frontman of Roots, The Tonight Show’s house band. It took him three years to parse through every single episode of Saturday Night Live—one per day—in search of the most tense, beautiful, and meta musical moments on the show, from pre-zeitgeist Beyoncé (“That sketch was the last time she showed up anywhere without any fanfare”) to Bono going rogue (“He might’ve given Amy a kiss on the cheek”). The result is his brand-new documentary. Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music, a remarkably intimate and comprehensive chronicle of the show’s rich musical legacy. To celebrate, Questlove called up SNL veteran Maya Rudolph to walk down memory lane, from impersonating Prince—in front of Prince—to going off-script with Queen Latifah.

Reunited again: Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino to return for Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion sequel
Alan Cumming previously told EW that he is “excited” to return for the sequel.
Now that they’re done folding scarves, Romy and Michele are finally preparing for their next reunion.
Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino are on the verge of treating fans to another business woman special: the actresses are officially in talks to star in a Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion sequel. The followup to the 1997 cult classic hails from 20th Century Studios, with Sorvino and Kudrow to reprise their roles as the titular pair. This time, the stars will also serve as executive producers.

12 Gorgeous Kitchen Backsplash Ideas Interior Designers Love
Industry experts share their favorite kitchen backsplash trends.
Whether completely remodeling your kitchen or just making a few choice updates, the decisions you make often require consideration of both aesthetics and function. Your appliances are the perfect example of this. While the color and finish of your refrigerator, stove, or dishwasher are important, their quality is just as crucial.
While selecting a new kitchen backsplash isn’t quite as research-intensive as buying appliances, it’s still important to consider both form and function here. After all, you want a backsplash that looks great but also has longevity and is relatively easy to clean.
Not quite sure what backsplash to incorporate in your upcoming kitchen reno? We tapped interior designers for their insights on the kitchen backsplash trends they love and recommend.

How to Choose the Best Color for Your Kitchen Walls
Your kitchen is the hub of the home; make yours even more inviting with a fresh coat of paint.
Painting your kitchen can be as daunting as it is exciting—especially when there are so many colors to choose from. From bold hues to subtle neutrals, selecting the right shade of paint for your walls is essential in establishing the tone and atmosphere of any room. And since this is a space where you’ll come together and make delicious meals with family and friends, giving your kitchen the right look and feel is so important.
A coat of paint can transform a room from outdated to cutting-edge; from dark and intimate to bright and welcoming. While choosing a can of paint might feel overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re looking to spice up your space or keep things calm, cool, and Sunday brunch serene, here’s what you need to know about picking your kitchen paint colors.

30 Super Bowl Appetizers That Will Win Big on Game Day
Including crowd-pleasing classics like pigs in a blanket, chicken wings, and nachos.
Whether you’re a football fan or not, the appetizers served at Super Bowl celebrations are a reason enough to celebrate. Kick off the festivities with staples like pigs in a blanket, chicken wings, and nachos, then score a touchdown with fresh dips and more innovative bites, like skewers and crab croquettes. We don’t know who will win the game, but we’re certain about this: Our favorite Super Bowl appetizer recipes are sure to draw cheers.

How Long Does Tomato Sauce Last in the Fridge?
Don’t risk using leftover pasta sauce when it’s past its prime.
Tomato sauce is a fridge staple that we often reach for throughout the week—whether it be already opened or a fresh jar from the pantry—so it’s important to know how long it lasts. There are so many delicious ways to use tomato sauce, such as making a quick weeknight pasta dinner or adding some to enhance the flavor of a stew. Ahead, food safety experts weigh in on how to know if pasta sauce is no longer tasty or safe to eat—and offer storage tips for both refrigerating and freezing your leftovers.

How to Preserve a Rose
Ensure your favorite blooms last a lifetime with these expert tips.
Roses in full bloom can make any space or event one to remember, but what should you do with them once they’re past their prime or your need for them is over? Consider repurposing the bloom into something new; one of our favorite ways to do just that is by learning how to preserve a rose—it’s a great way to capture a moment in time.
“Being able to save those memories, feelings, and special days through flower preservation is so incredible,” says Lacie RZ Porta, the owner and designer at Framed Florals. “I love that even if the flowers turn colors, wilt, or change, the flower itself still holds all those memories. One of the greatest benefits to flower preservation is being able to pass flowers down generations.”

21 Gorgeous U.S. National Parks That Are Free Every Single Day in 2025
The list includes the country’s most-visited national park.
America’s roster of national parks is magnificent. With 63 total destinations with full-fledged national park status, you could spend your entire life visiting each one and never experience the same scene twice. There are mountains, deserts, swamps, coral reefs, and islands, plus a wide array of wildlife — from the elk and pronghorn in Grand Teton National Park to the tortoises and bighorn sheep in Joshua Tree.
While most national parks require visitors to pay an entry fee — some of the most popular parks charge up to $35 for each vehicle — a select few are completely free to visit all year round. It’s important to note, however, that you may be required to pay for parking or additional activities within each park.

The Iconic Neon Museum in Las Vegas Has a New Cirque du Soleil Exhibit — and It’s Free
Costumes, wigs and secrets are all on display at this free exhibit.
Cirque du Soleil fans can soon view some of the troupe’s most iconic costumes at a first-ever Las Vegas exhibition that pulls back the curtain on many of the company’s behind-the-scenes secrets.
In collaboration with The Neon Museum, “Stories from Backstage: Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas” puts Cirque’s entertainment history on display, allowing guests to handle stretchy 3D-printed fabrics, touch the Kevlar fiber seen in “O” when a clown is set aflame and stare into a vanity mirror, and watch the reflection of a Michael Jackson ONE artist applying makeup. Three decades in the making, the stunning, informative presentation takes visitors inside the minds of costume directors with displays that explain not only the functionality and versatility of the costumes, but the safety aspects incorporated into them.

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