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Posted on July 25, 2025

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PinCape Nao Beach Club and Restaurant – Calvià, Mallorca, Spain

FRIDAY. Words go here. They don’t matter. Tilt your head back and relax. Distractions for when that starts getting painful:

Jamie Lee Curtis Is ‘Very Excited’ About Her ‘Murder, She Wrote’ Reboot: ‘It’s Happening’
Jamie Lee Curtis confirmed that her “Murder, She Wrote” reboot movie is in the works on the carpet for “Freakier Friday.”
“Oh it’s,” Curtis began, taking a big dramatic pause while speaking with Entertainment Tonight. “Happening.”
“We’re a minute away. But very excited. Very excited,” Curtis continued. “But I’m tamping down my enthusiasm until we start shooting. I have a couple other things to hustle and then I’ll get to enjoy that work.”

 

Dress Code: Drag
In the Johnson Publishing Company Archive, you’ll find photographs of 1950s’ drag performers striking a pose at grand balls

When I first came to Getty in the fall of 2019 under the newly launched African American Art History Initiative, one of the largest acquisitions in African American visual culture was well underway: the Johnson Publishing Company Archive (JPCA).
The JPCA is a one-of-a-kind collection of photographic, print, and ephemeral materials that constituted Ebony, Jet, and other major publications on African American life and culture. With nearly four million images, the JPCA is the most significant existing chronicle of Black American cultural representation to date, with unquantifiable entry points into 20th century history writ large.

 

Are celebrity sex toys the new celebrity beauty brands? Harry Styles thinks so
Harry Styles has launched a line of premium sex toys ‘Pleasing Yourself’.

In news that most fan fiction writers couldn’t even dream up, Harry Styles has launched a line of premium sex toys under his lifestyle brand, Pleasing. Styles has long been a sex-positive role model, so this endeavour – Pleasing Yourself – is a natural foray into the sexual wellness space.
The launch includes two flagship products: the Pleasing Double-Sided Vibrator, created in collaboration with sex educator and advocate Zoe Ligon, and Pleasing Lube, an FDA-approved silicone lubricant. Beyond functionality, the brand aims to foster open, inclusive conversations about pleasure and health.

 

Short nails are so back
The practical, comfortable look for summer doesn’t mean giving up on nail art trends.

We are all striving to grow our nails — and keep them that way. Right? However, a more natural-look has gradually been establishing itself as a staple of the beauty world. We’re embracing the no-makeup makeup look. We’re seeking minimalist styles for our wardrobes. And, yes, minimalism is also finding its way to the nail world. We are in a new era dominated by the soap nail and the Japanese manicure. Meanwhile, nail lengths seem to be getting shorter and shorter. Summer 2025 seems to be the season that the trend becomes official.

 

11 best gym leggings for every kind of workout in 2025, tried and tested
Whether you’re into cardio, HIIT classes or weight training.

The best gym leggings are not always the easiest to find, especially when their are so many activities that always need the right fit. I will say; good gym leggings from the best activewear brands is something that you should invest in year-round, not just at the start of the year because it was your New Year’s Resolution. We all know that owing that perfect fit is integral if you want to motivate yourself to move your body. Comfort is key.
When you feel your best, you perform your best – and therefore a pair of sports tights that don’t fall down, don’t turn see-through when you squat and fit you like a glove is guaranteed to make you feel great. There’s nothing worse than not feeling 100% comfortable when working out, not feeling secure in my gym fits can instantly make me crumble and we don’t want that do we girls?

 

Princess Diana Felt “Suffocated” By This “Archaic” Royal Tradition, Says Her Former Butler
Paul Burrell, Diana’s former personal assistant and confidant, on how the late Princess of Wales really felt about visiting the royal family’s beloved estate.

There’s one royal tradition the late Princess Diana could never abide by: summer vacations at Balmoral. Queen Elizabeth II adored the grey stone castle set amidst green meadows in the north of Scotland. King Charles loved it just as much, and spent every summer here with Queen Camilla.

Diana, on the other hand, never found the immense estate to her liking, finding it “stifling,” a revelation that was made in Marie Claire by Paul Burrell, Diana’s personal assistant and confidant. According to him, from “day one,” the Princess of Wales found the place “full of ghosts from the past,” preventing her from “integrating as a modern woman.” “She was living in the real world,” he explained, where there were homeless people, HIV and AIDS, and landmines. None of this fit within the walls of Balmoral Castle.

 

‘Untamed’: ‘Yellowstone’ Meets ‘True Detective’ In This Detective Thriller That’s Number One On Netflix
Eric Bana stars in the dark mystery set in Yosemite national park.

If you loved the Yellowstone universe for its sprawling landscapes and shots of untamed America as much as the drama, then Netflix has a new show for you – Untamed.
Like many of the streaming platform’s monster hits in recent times, Untamed has come from a relatively quiet release to storm to the top of the charts in the UK as its gained a word-of-mouth popularity with fans.
The streaming giant this week said the show was also number one on the global top 10 English TV list, with 24.6million views so far. The show is co-created by Mark L.Smith who also hit number one in January with his last show, American Primeval.

 

Inside the Photoshoot That Forever Changed Grace Kelly’s Image
In April 1955, Grace Kelly was not yet a princess, but she was already an icon. A photoshoot with Howell Conant in Jamaica produced not only indelible images, but a relationship between artist and subject that would last the rest of her life.

Howell Conant is knee-deep in water. He moves forward, closer, and stands a few meters from his subject.
She’s wearing a huge diving mask and snorkel that hide half her face. Undeterred, Conant shoots, and then shoots some more. He knows and feels that he is about to capture the image he’s been searching for on this Jamaican beach and that all of his effort will have paid off. The relationship between film icon Grace Kelly and this virile 40-something photographer with his refined manners is as transparent as the clear Caribbean water. They don’t know it yet, but this photo shoot will soon be one of Kelly’s most talked-about shoots, and Conant’s work will be admired and envied. She appeared au naturel that day—with wet hair and without any makeup, giving her a certain rebellious look. Conant will long remember that enchanted moment.

 

The Most Glamorous Vintage Photographs Of The Venice Film Festival
First held in 1932 as the Esposizione d’Arte Cinematografica – then just a section of the Biennale – Venice Film Festival is not only the oldest festival of its kind in the world, but also the most glamorous (with the possible exception of Cannes). Its upcoming 82nd edition looks set to be as glitzy as ever, with the likes of Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Cate Blanchett, Emma Stone, Greta Lee, Ayo Edebiri, Jacob Elordi and Amanda Seyfried all descending on the Lido for the usual cycle of parties and premieres.

 

Pamela Anderson Has Entered Her Tennessee Williams Era
The actress, who’s starring in a revival of the controversial play Camino Real, says, “I want to find what it is I’m meant to be doing.”
When Tennessee Williams’s Camino Real opened on Broadway in 1953—six years after A Streetcar Named Desire and two before Cat on a Hot Tin Roof—it wasn’t immediately well received. In the New York Times, Brooks Atkinson wrote, “it would be a blessing for [Williams] and for all of us if he could find a less malignant theme.” But in the years since, the play—a surrealist collection of scenes featuring characters plucked from literature and history—has been widely reconsidered and regularly revived; now a production directed by Dustin Wills and starring Pamela Anderson, Frankie J. Alvarez, and Ato Blankson-Wood, among others, is a centerpiece of this year’s Williamstown Theatre Festival.

 

Why Can’t Water Just Be Water?
The Electrolyte Drink Trend Is Tasty—but Is It Necessary?
The newest wellness trend is ensuring max hydration through a variety of electrolyte drinks. But what’s wrong with just drinking water?

The electrolyte trend is just the latest entry in a barrage of popular powders, tinctures, and supplements promising to give our health a jolt.They claim to do everything from adding greens to your diet, to ensuring you’re getting enough vitamins, to even helping with stress. You can slurp your watermelon or berry-flavored collagen, your colostrum, or balance your hormones. Or you can make a “loaded water,” throwing a bunch of different supplements in one glass, with a dash of a gut-healthy prebiotic soda like Poppi for an extra boost of flavor.

 

28 Times Princess Diana Was a Poster Girl for Summer
Snaps of a sun-kissed Princess Diana holidaying in the ’80s and ’90s are enough to invoke major wanderlust. Her packing list alone would inspire anyone to dig out their bathing gear, even if St Tropez’s sandy coastline is but a distant dream right now. Diana’s laid-back linen separates, vibrant swimwear and throw-on dresses made up one of the most memorable elements of the royal’s always effortless wardrobe.
A lemon-yellow jumpsuit worn with gold shoes and a matching belt and jewelry made for a sunny look on a trip to Mallorca in 1987; animal-print pieces accompanied her on several excursions; and her repertoire of swimwear—including an iconic floral bikini worn in the South of France back in 1985—was a joyful explosion of color. Below, 28 photos that prove nobody did warm weather dressing quite like Diana.

 

10 Best Setting Sprays to Make Your Makeup Last All Day
No melting makeup here.

Whether you need your makeup to stay put for an event, or want to keep your full beat intact past your work day, spritzing one of the best setting sprays as the final step before you walk out the door will do wonders.
If you haven’t dabbled in this category yet, a setting spray is “a fine mist applied over a completed makeup application to lock in your look,” says celebrity makeup artist Christian Briceno. “It’s great for avoiding a powdery finish and providing long-lasting wear.”
To find the best ones on the market, we combed through dozens of formulas and relied on recommendations from Glamour editors and makeup artists to land on the absolute best options for every skin type and concern.

 

Is Chocolate Milk the Perfect Protein After All?
So in a world where we’re all obsessed with protein, perhaps reaching for the newest high-tech powder and doubling our beef intake post-workout isn’t actually the most effective way to recover—but a little childhood nostalgia is. “Unlike many recovery drinks, chocolate milk is a complete protein, with all nine essential amino acids—some of which your body can’t produce on its own,” says Flynn. “It’s not just convenient, it’s surprisingly affordable and backed by science. And for a lot of runners, it tastes like a treat, which makes it easier to refuel properly.”

 

The 10 Worst Etiquette Mistakes You Can Make at a Wedding
Be a gracious guest by avoiding these missteps on your loved one’s special day.

Attending a wedding is always exciting, whether you’re a guest or you’re part of the wedding party. Weddings are considered the happiest day in many people’s lives, after all, and the happy couple wants to share it with you. However, weddings also require a lot of careful planning and expense. This means a wedding invitation also comes with a silent agreement that all will be on their best behavior for the event. But what does that mean, exactly?

 

Ellen DeGeneres is selling her Cotswolds farmhouse – complete with helipad and its own pub – for £22.5 million
The American TV presenter and her wife, Portia de Rossi, is already moving on from the 43-acre estate she purchased last year

DeGeneres upped sticks from California to Oxfordshire late last year, and she is already seeking pastures new (albeit still within the area). The presenter and her wife, who decided to move following Donald Trump’s reelection, moved into Kitesbridge Farm at the end of 2024, a vast converted barn which cost them £15 million for its 43 acres and prime, Burford-adjacent location. Now, the farm is on the market – with a price hike that reflects the couple’s extensive renovation.

 

How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe, According to a Farmer Who Grows Them
Because this hefty fruit doesn’t ripen off the vine.

In the peak of summer, there’s nothing quite like the simple pleasure of a perfectly ripe watermelon. But how to tell if a watermelon is ripe at the grocery store, when you’re choosing one among many other seemingly identical options, can feel more like guesswork than a sure thing. We spoke with a watermelon farmer to get his expert tips for choosing the best watermelon. From understanding visual clues like color and shape, to testing for ripeness with a gentle knock, these cues will help you score that perfect fruit.

 

5 Wedding Venue Red Flags That Could Ruin Your Big Day—and How to Avoid Them
Addressing these warning signs could save your special day.

When you finally find the wedding venue of your dreams, it’s hard to imagine the pitfalls that could spoil your special day. But before you sign on the dotted line, there are a few red flags wedding planners recommend their clients watch out for. To ensure you’re prepared before committing, we spoke to an experienced wedding planner about warning signs she says couples should never ignore—no matter how dreamy the venue seems.

 

Germany Has Over 350 Spa Towns—These 4 Are the Best
They come highly recommended by a top travel advisor, and feature mineral springs, salt therapy, and striking views.

If you like the idea of slipping into warm mineral waters under vaulted ceilings or wandering through historic towns with no agenda, Germany is calling. Home to more than 350 spa towns, Germany has long blended natural healing traditions with refined wellness. These towns are recognized for their restorative therapies, including thermal springs, salt mines, alpine air, and hydrotherapy. Even better, most spa towns offer a Kurkarte, or spa guest card, giving visitors perks like free transport, walking tours, and discounts on spa treatments.
As a top travel advisor who specializes in Germany, here are my four favorite spa towns that showcase the best of Germany’s wellness culture—and everything you need to see, do, and savor while you’re there.

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