Cielo Restaurant, Bar and Terrace – Rome, Italy
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‘Star Wars’ Version That George Lucas Banned to Screen for First Time in 47 Years
1977’s ‘Star Wars’ will receive a resurrection screening after being hidden away for decades in favor of tweaked “Special Editions.”
There is an excellent chance you have never seen Star Wars.
Oh, you might think you’ve seen 1977’s Star Wars (now christened Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope). But what you’ve likely actually seen is one of the many altered versions of Star Wars that have been in wide distribution ever since the film’s initial theatrical run.
Writer-director George Lucas famously kept making tweaks and changes to his creation through iterations of “Special Editions.” Many of these changes are somewhat subtle, while others are glaring and, many fans say, distracting, and even embarrassing (perhaps the worst example — the infamously resurrected Han Solo and Jabba the Hutt scene — remains quite cringe, even after an effort was made to improve it). Going over the history of the original Star Wars and its transformation is a bit like watching an episode of Botched, where a desire for a little surgical refreshment evolves into Greedo shooting first, howling dewbacks and Harrison Ford stutter stepping onto Jabba’s tail.
Coolest Person in the Room: Hannah Einbinder
Knowing where Hacks has gone now, could you see this far into the future? Were you thinking about it at all?
“Not one time, not one molecule of one time… did any of the success of the show cross my mind. I was so solely and totally focused on doing a good job. In my insecure mind at the time, it was about not getting fired. I was like, This makes no sense that they would gamble on me like this. I have to do a good job. And I was so obsessed with being perfect and making them happy. So when we wrapped, and I got a call from the network saying they wanted to pursue an Emmys campaign for me. It was the first I was hearing of that, and the first I was thinking of that.”
The ‘tendy’ is the tiny hair upgrade beloved by celebs
Details, details.
The “Tendy” is the noughties-inspired hair trend that we keep spotting everywhere. There’s no denying that the 2000s are continuing to influence 2025’s most popular hairstyles. Regina George side-partings are firmly back after once being discounted as “cheugy”, with the style dominating red carpets, runways and celeb OOTDs. Likewise, spiky buns, hair tinsel and tendrils have all made a return, but it’s this last one that’s had a modern upgrade and we don’t need much convincing to jump on board.
Sustainable fashion is more important than ever – here’s why you need to pay attention
There’s no time to wait.
What exactly is sustainable fashion? There’s no denying that the concept of ‘sustainability’ is inherently at odds with the traditional world of fashion, but where an appetite for the latter continues to rise alongside awareness and insistence on the former, a tricky balance must be found.
An industry that makes a living by providing its fans with the very newest trends that haven’t been seen before is surely one of the most unsustainable imaginable. Unfortunately, that’s exactly the way it’s been for several decades.
Here are the surprising signs that you might be over-exercising
“One of the most dangerous things about over-exercising is that most people don’t realise they are doing it.”
Exercise is good, right? Moving our bodies can be transformative for our mental health and physical wellbeing. But, according to Google trend data, the search term, “am I over-exercising” has received a 9,900% uplift in the past month alone. So, it seems you actually can have too much of a good thing.
With wearable fitness trackers and TikTok workouts all spurring us on to be “harder, better, faster, stronger” it’s no surprise that we may be overdoing it on the old fitness front. In many cases, we may be actively doing our best to ensure we’re incorporating a healthy routine into our lifestyle, while actually putting more pressure on ourselves than necessary.
15 best pillows for side sleepers 2025, tried and tested
Rest easy.
Side sleeping is renowned for its numerous health benefits, including promoting proper spinal alignment, improving breathing, reducing heartburn, and alleviating discomfort in the neck and back. If you’re struggling to achieve the right balance of comfort and support, investing in a pillow designed specifically for side sleepers — tailored to your preferred firmness, material, and body size — can make a significant difference.
But not all pillows are created equal.
The 10 best watch launches from Watches & Wonders 2025
Watch collectors listen up
The annual Watches & Wonders fair in Geneva gives timepiece lovers a sparkling insight into the boldest and brightest new launches of the season (and for many months to come) from an international roster of the very finest watchmakers.
This year’s edition certainly didn’t disappoint, with a record 60 brands showcasing hundreds of new watches of every conceivable kind – from sleek and simple ‘time only’ pieces, to spectacular bejewelled watches, via the world’s thinnest tourbillon (Bvlgari’s Octo Finissimo Ultra, just 1.85mm thick) and the most complicated wristwatch ever created (the Vacheron Constantin Solaria, which boasts 41 different functions). There truly was something for everyone.
All the coolest brides are wearing drop-waist wedding dresses this year
Minimalist, nostalgic, and universally flattering
Every few years, a new wedding dress style comes along that totally changes the game. Where once upon a time, it was all about pouffy tulle and princess gowns, in 1995 Vivienne Westwood introduced a sexier silhouette with her corseted Cocotte design, that became an instant classic and is still a go-to today. Then, along came Vera Wang, with her sleek, strapless and slinky slip styles, that spoke to a whole generation of Nineties and Noughties brides. Not forgetting, of course, the lace-sleeve dress craze that followed Kate Middleton’s 2011 nuptials, for which she wore a now-legendary Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen gown.
So, if history has taught us anything, it’s that we’re probably overdue a hint of freshness in the bridal design department right about now—and that’s precisely where the drop-waist dress comes in.
The 90s-inspired wispy, ‘sitcom fringe’ is my new obsession—it’s lightweight and perfect for summer
Bring back the nostalgia
As a beauty editor, a large part of my job revolves around keeping an eye out for the newest and most innovative beauty trends, but I must admit, I love nothing more than the revival of a nostalgic look. Whether it’s the return of 80s-inspired blue eyeshadow or the comeback of the flicked bob from the 1950s and 60s, there’s something both comforting and refreshing about looking to the past for your beauty inspo.
If there’s one era I rely on to serve up some of the best inspiration, it’s the 90s. There’s the grungy, smokey eyes, barely there bases and sculpted brown lip liner looks, sure, but it’s the hairstyles that are fast becoming my new obsession. At first, I loved the rom-com waves I spotted in my favourite films of the era, and then I moved onto the TV shows… On my latest rerun of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, I noticed Sarah Michelle Gellar’s iconic wispy fringe, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since.
7 Ways To Get Curly Hair Looking Its Very Best
If you’re struggling to quit heat, here’s how to make the most of your natural curls
If you’re stumped on how to care for curls, it’s likely because the advice out there varies wildly. It makes sense that with something as individual as hair pattern, it can be hard to nail the perfect routine – no two curls look the same, after all.
One of the biggest problems curly-haired girls face is frizz. Curled strands are more porous and prone to dryness and breakage (which is what creates that tell-tale halo), so they require more upkeep and prep. The second issue is definition. Have you ever woken up one day with 10/10 waves that you’ve never been able to recreate again? There are so many variables that can mess with your hair pattern, from humidity and wind, to the way you’ve slept, but luckily good prep and hydration can protect your precious curls.
For Lake Bell, Managing Seizures, Epilepsy, and Learning Differences Is Part of the Job
The actor, author, and mom to two kids says she felt “less than” because of her own dyslexia, which is why she hopes to normalize the conversation about neurodivergency in her new book, All About Brains.
At two years old, my daughter, Nova, had her first seizure. It was a fever seizure, which we hoped she would grow out of. But at the age of five, she experienced her first seizure without a fever. And that’s when we discovered she had epilepsy. Aside from the scariness involved with that diagnosis, we didn’t realize the otherness that would make people really scared to interact with someone who has this condition.
Ironically, that idea of otherness is something I’ve dealt with since I was young as well. I’m dyslexic and was put in the slow-learning class because I was a slow learner. My mom is an incredibly fast reader, and I always felt self-conscious about it. I felt like I was dumb, less than. I didn’t get great grades. But the bottom line was, I learned differently. At that time, though, we didn’t have the infrastructure to truly help, so I, too, felt less than. And as a result, I suffered from a lot of anxiety that manifested in my body.
I Went to Paris to Try the New Chanel Chance Fragrance Before Anyone Else—Here’s Why It’s an Instant Classic
Get to know the latest feel-good scent in the family, Chance Eau Splendide.
Since its debut in 2003 with Chance Eau de Toilette, the collection has embodied a playful sensibility, inviting wearers to embrace spontaneity with style and intention. Over the years, it has evolved through a series of follow-up Chance fragrances, like the crisp Eau Fraîche, the romantic Eau Tendre, and the zesty Eau Vive, each offering a new interpretation. Housed in signature round bottles—a departure from Chanel’s traditional square flacons—and tinted with bright, pastel hues, each scent feels like a colorful expression of joy.
Today, Chanel introduces its latest juice, Chance Eau Splendide, a fruity-floral fragrance as vibrant as its electric violet hue suggests. With top notes of fresh raspberry and a heart of geranium rosa, this scent offers a striking new twist. What’s more, its face is Belgian singer and rising It-girl Angèle, with a campaign film lensed by Amélie director Jean-Pierre Jeunet.
Why Tyra Banks Moved Her Family to Australia
The supermodel has big plans to grow her business empire.
Supermodel Tyra Banks is also adding business mogul to her multi-hyphenate descriptor. The 51-year-old mother appeared on Today With Jenna & Friends and shared that she and her partner, Louis Bélanger-Martin, moved to Australia with their 9-year-old son, York Banks Asla.
17 Easter Appetizers From Deviled Eggs to Spring Salads
Showcase spring produce with beautiful presentation to start your holiday meal.
Celebrate the season and the holiday with these stunning Easter appetizers. Top toast with spring peas, asparagus, radishes, or fava beans; pass striking deviled eggs; toss a bright and fresh salad; and dip savory lamb or carrot snacks. Plan your Easter menu with these Spring starters to entertain every guest, whether it’s a special occasion supper or a casual brunch.
14 Ways to Cook With Rhubarb, From Upside-Down Cake to Jam
Don’t let rhubarb season pass you by without exploring its sweet-tart versatility.
Long stalks of pale red rhubarb start making an appearance at farmers markets and on grocery store shelves as the weather warms in early spring. The tart vegetable (yes, rhubarb is a vegetable) is often cooked with sugar to tame its sour bite and soften its celery-like crunch. Here’s our guide to cooking with this fleeting seasonal ingredient.
How Anjelica Huston Brought Dark Atmosphere—and a Bit of Personal History—to an Agatha Christie Whodunnit
As Huston detailed in her 2013 memoir, A Story Lately Told, she was born in Los Angeles but spent most of her childhood at St. Clerans, her family’s 110-acre Irish estate. Despite its remote location, the 18th-century Georgian home was a stopover for a procession of nobles, actors, and writers, like Peter O’Toole, John Steinbeck, Marlon Brando, and Montgomery Clift. The leonine Huston men, however, remained mostly absent from her early life—Huston’s grandfather had died shortly before her birth, while her father spent large periods of the year traveling and working on films from The Barbarian and the Geisha to The Misfits. This left the young Huston in the company of her Italian mother, a free-spirited and fashionable former ballerina in the Ballet Theatre (later the American Ballet Theatre), as well as an older brother, nurses, servants, tutors, and numerous animals.
No one’s happy about people filming themselves in gyms
The annoying new habit popping up in gyms across the country.
For many people, working out is a distinctly private pleasure. The way we run, the faces we make, the amount we sweat and the places we sweat from, the creaks and groans our bodies emit during a squat — these are our own little secrets. The last thing we want is to be filmed climbing up imaginary stairs, lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy things. But if you ever want to see what it’s like to be unburdened by these inhibitions, all you need to do is go to any gym and find a person hitting record.
They’re setting up their tripods near StairMasters. They’re propping phones up on dumbbells. They’ve turned the squat rack into a studio. From Planet Fitnesses and Blinks to Equinoxes and Life Times, so very many people are filming themselves working out. At the same time, some of these Lycra-clad Narcissuses are alienating their fellow gym-goers, who are just trying to heft something heavy in peace. The clashing tension between the two raises some questions.Why are all these people filming their public workouts? Are there really that many fitness influencers? Is this making anyone stronger or faster? Where are all these videos going? Perhaps, most importantly, do gym filmers know how irritating they can be? Who’s going to tell them?
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark: 31 significant moments from her royal and personal life
On the day of her 85th birthday, we honour the beloved former Queen of Denmark
Having held the throne of Denmark from 1972 to 2024, Queen Margrethe II used to be Europe’s longest-reigning monarch until her surprise abdication. The news of her ‘retirement’, delivered without fanfare in December 2023, shocked her nation, but Margrethe has always been an unconventional monarch.
When then Princess Margrethe was born in 1940, women couldn’t ascend to the throne. It was her father, King Frederik, who initiated the process of changing the succession law in Denmark – which was successfully modified in 1953.
The Color-Drenched Cult of Le Creuset
The weighty cookware, which just turned 100, has inspired generations of home chefs and fans who feverishly hunt for their favorite shapes and shades.
April Hershberger is not the only collector of Le Creuset cookware who owns so many pieces that she can’t count them. But she may be the only one who built an entire house around one: the deep-red, nine-quart oval Dutch oven she received as a gift for her 2006 wedding.
It sparked an obsession.
She had her kitchen stove, the centerpiece of her home in a restored barn in southeastern Pennsylvania, custom-made to match her collection of Le Creuset cherry-red pots, baking dishes, pitchers, plates and more. Ms. Hershberger, 42, also has pieces in mustard yellow and sunflower yellow, Mediterranean blue and Caribbean blue, forest green and lime green, which she frequently arranges and rearranges into stripes, swirls and rainbows, documenting it all on Instagram.
Gayle King Responds to Backlash Over ‘Expensive’ Blue Origin Flight: ‘I Wish People Would Do More Due Diligence’
Gayle King has responded to backlash over her Blue Origin flight on Monday, which saw an all-female crew including the “CBS Mornings” anchor, pop star Katy Perry and journalist and philanthropist Lauren Sánchez take an eight-minute trip into space.
Though its purpose was meant to bring attention to women in aeronautics, the flight via the Jeff Bezos-founded space tech company also drew plenty of criticism — even from other celebrities. In an interview on “Today,” Olivia Munn called it “gluttonous,” adding: “There are so many other things that are so important in the world right now. What are you guys going to do up in space?” Amy Schumer, Olivia Wilde and Emily Ratajkowski have also chimed in.
Gayle King ‘Very Disappointed’ and ‘Very Saddened’ by Criticism of Blue Origin Flight
“There was nothing frivolous about what we did,” the journalist said of the historic, all-female space mission
“There was nothing frivolous about what we do,” King said in response to the criticisms of the flight. “So, you know, I’m very disappointed and very saddened by it [the criticism]. And I also say this — what it’s doing to inspire other women and young girls? Please don’t ignore that. I’ve had so many women and young girls reach out to me, and men too, by the way. Men too that say, ‘Wow, I never thought I could do that, but I see you doing it at this stage of your life.’ “
Natalie Portman Tells Jenna Ortega How to Survive Hollywood
It’s not exactly “mommy mode,” but when Natalie Portman greets a jittery Jenna Ortega on Zoom, she immediately puts her younger costar at ease with the effusive warmth that comes naturally to a seasoned actor—and mother of two. At 43, Portman, who divorced her husband last year, is keeping busy. She just wrapped shooting The Gallerist alongside Ortega, and ignited a bidding war when she signed on to star in Lena Dunham’s Good Sex. This spring, she appears in Guy Ritchie’s Fountain of Youth, a globetrotting adventure that came at just the right time (and will be streaming globally on Apple TV+ come May 23rd). “You want to find that joy and lightness and humor in your work when things are harder at home,” the Black Swan star tells Ortega. And in conversation, the notoriously private star reveals a well-kept secret: With the right person, she’s an open book.
22 Small Hallway Ideas That Elevate These Narrow Spaces
These pint-sized rooms can still have a big impact.
Designing a small hallway is no easy feat. These narrow corridors often have odd dimensions and little natural light—however, these roadblocks shouldn’t stop you from maximizing this space’s aesthetic potential.
In fact, the best way to create a big impact is to embrace a small hallway’s more challenging features. Whether it’s transforming the walls with eye-catching art or installing hidden storage in an unexpected nook and cranny, there are plenty of innovative ideas to transform this space.
Here, we asked interior designers to share just a few—their clever hallway solutions will help you see this space in a totally different light.
4 Cleaning Trends and Expert Tricks That’ll Revolutionize Your Spring Cleaning Routine
Switch up your spruce-up this season.
If the phrase “out with the old, in with the new” had a season, it would be springtime. Once it arrives, the days of your too-warm flannel sheets and jeans you haven’t worn in ages are numbered. Along with everything else you’re tossing or donating this go-around, consider getting rid of your old cleaning routine, too. In their place, try incorporating some new spring cleaning trends into your seasonal spruce-up.
To help maximize your time and energy (and maybe even have some fun in the process), we consulted cleaning professionals for their top tricks, trends, and unconventional methods for cleaning this spring.
This North Carolina Park Now Blooms With 10,000 Tulips From the Netherlands—What to Know
The community of Swannanoa was gifted the Dutch flowers in the wake of the deadly storm in September.
Hope is blooming again in Asheville, North Carolina, after Hurricane Helene tore through the east coast last September, devastating the region. But now, nearly seven months later, a sea of 10,000 colorful tulips shipped from the Netherlands have sprung up in nearby Swannanoa’s Grovemont Park, which served as a mutual aid station during the recovery.
The community, located about 10 miles from Asheville, is still dealing with storm debris and damage, as well as housing insecurity and unemployment, spurred on by the natural disaster, according to Blue Ridge Public Radio.
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