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GRANDEUR, darlings! Pronounced Frenchily, bien sûr. Isn’t that what we all deserve this TUESDAY? The answer is yes. Join us.

Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Unwraps Record-Breaking 20th Week at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
The carol makes history 31 years after its release.
Mariah Carey‘s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” achieves a record-breaking 20th week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, rewriting the mark for the longest reign over the chart’s 67-year history.
The song, originally released in 1994, surpasses the No. 1 runs of two hits that led the Hot 100 over one release cycle each: Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” in 2024, and Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, in 2019.
Carey claims the Hot 100’s No. 1 longevity record for a second time — In 1995-96, her and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day” dominated for 16 weeks, a mark that stood on its own for more than 23 years, until it was tied by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber, in 2017, and then passed by “Old Town Road.” (She, thus, breaks the record with a song released before “One Sweet Day.”)

The Final Season of Outlander Brings TV’s Hottest Time-Traveling Romance to a Fiery End
Caitríona Balfe and showrunner Matthew B. Roberts unveil an exclusive look at the emotional last chapter and talk landing the plane—not rocking the boat: “People have come to this show for a decade, let’s just give them something that they have come to expect.”
Perhaps the only thing harder than living happily ever after in reality is scripting it for the screen—after eight seasons of Outlander, the time-traveling, bodice-ripping romantic fantasy series will come to an end next spring. “It kept me up at night,” executive producer Matthew B. Roberts tells Vanity Fair. Riding off into the sunset has always been a tricky proposition for beloved TV characters like Caitríona Balfe’s Claire Beauchamp and Sam Heughan’s Jamie Fraser, whose love story electrified fans from its 2014 debut and became one of the most successful shows ever on Starz.
But Roberts, who assumed showrunning duties from fellow EP Ronald D. Moore at the conclusion of season two, stuck firmly to the show’s DNA for its final installment. “I said to everybody, let’s try not to do that Very Special Outlander season. It’s already special,” he says. “People have come to this show for a decade, let’s just do what we do, do it well, and give them something that they have come to expect.”

Hold Up, Your Favourite Tweakments May Not Be Vegetarian or Vegan
All your questions, answered
It was only when I was lying back on a treatment bed, face numbed, and a skin pen hovering just millimetres above my face that I had a realisation: I had no idea where the exosomes that were about to be stamped into my face came from. Now, this may sound incredibly beauty editor specific, but I’d wager that the majority of us don’t know what ingredients are being used in our treatments—right down to the fundamentals of whether they’re vegetarian or vegan.

Makeup That Outsmarts Bad Lighting: The Pro Tricks for the Worst-Lit Season
Because the best makeup doesn’t rely on good lighting
Most of us have turned a full circle trying to ‘find the light’ for a selfie. And almost every home has that mirror—the one that flatters and makes you feel momentarily polished and perfectly made up. However, like many of us, I’ve learned the hard way that good makeup can fall apart in the wrong lighting. You leave the house confident, then catch your reflection somewhere less forgiving and question everything.

Wearing the Right Makeup for Your Eye Shape Can Be Transformative—a Makeup Artist Explains How to Do It
Just in time for party season
As someone with hooded eyes, I learnt very early on that my lids require a specific type of makeup application to look their very best. So although I firmly believe there are no rules when it comes to makeup, there are several techniques and products that can enhance every eye shape with minimal effort.
With party season now upon us, you might be on the hunt for makeup for hooded eyes or the best mascara to make your lashes stand out for every occasion. But knowing exactly where to start, or the eye looks that will suit you, isn’t always easy.

Looking For a Way To Easily Update Your Everyday Winter Outfits? Just Add Statement Socks
Fun, affordable, and oh-so-chic
We’re all searching for ways to make our everyday outfits feel, well, a little less everyday. Yes, there’s something undeniably cool about pulling on the same jeans and a V-neck knit each morning, but after a while—and I say this as someone who has lived in exactly that outfit for the past few weeks—it starts to feel decidedly dull. Instead, we need quick, low-effort solutions that instantly lift our favourite looks. And this season, one styling trick reigns supreme: bring on the statement sock.

10 biggest pop culture moments of 2025
From Labubus to West End Girls.
If 2025 will be remembered for anything, it’ll be the sheer volume of content that we created. Whether it was Lady Gaga’s return, KPop Demon Hunters taking over our screens, Rachel Zegler singing Evita from a balcony in London, Cardi B’s trial, or Mamdani fever sweeping the world – this year was packed with the kind of viral events that united us on the internet. While there were many to choose from, we’ve picked out the top ten moments that we couldn’t stop talking about this year.

25 shoulder-length hairstyles that are far from boring
All the midi-cut inspo you could need.
Shoulder-length hairstyles or medium-length hairstyles are all the craze, perhaps because that is a hard stage of hair growth to style. If you’re umm-ing and ahh-ing over what to get for your next hair cut, there’s a surefire winner when it comes to hair length. A medium-length hairstyles chop will not only get rid of any split ends or heat damaged lengths, but it also looks great on absolutely everyone, helping to frame the face and highlight the collar bone for an ultra flattering finish.

From the $236 Million Klimt to the Louvre Heist, It Was a Wild Year in the Art World
There was Trump, there was Koons, and there were many, many gallery dinners. A spin through everything our art correspondent saw in 2025.
French Exit
The most shocking event on the art year calendar had to be the heist at the Louvre—a brazen crime at the world’s most famous museum hours before Art Basel kicked off the biggest cultural week of the year in Paris. The fair and all its satellite events happened as planned, and the Louvre even managed to reopen by Thursday…though if you were an Art Basel VVVIP, I reported that you could get a private tour of the museum even when it was closed to the public. Quelle fléx!

Plaid Nails Are the Classic Winter Manicure to Try ASAP
From cool matte to edgy holographic.
There’s no better time for a maximalist manicure than the holidays, and plaid nails are the must-try trend this year. The pattern is a winter classic for a reason, but there are so many ways to personalize it to your mani vibe.
While traditional red and green plaid nails are always on the table—and hey, the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic is going viral this holiday season—this manicure trend has major range for the holidays and beyond. You can opt for a preppy, detailed look or a modern twist on the pattern by enlarging it and adding some accent gems. If you need a serotonin boost, try a glittery rainbow plaid—or lean into the winter blues with cozy, moody tones.

13 Holiday Bread Recipes From Challah to Panettone
From Italy, Germany, or the Philippines, these festive breads bring global traditions to your table.
Braided, spiced, studded, and banana leaf-wrapped breads have become holiday traditions across America with influences from around the world. Savor the moment with a baking project and celebrate the season with Italian panettone, German stollen, Filipino bibingka, and Jewish babka or challah. Serve warm loaves and slices at your holiday gatherings to break festive bread with your loved ones.

UNESCO Just Awarded Italian Cuisine One of the World’s Most Prestigious Cultural Honors
The designation highlights Italy’s long-standing communal foodways, from regional harvest traditions to daily cooking practices passed down through generations.
Rome’s Colosseum glowed with celebratory lights this week as Italy marked a historic milestone: Its cuisine was officially recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — the first time an entire national cuisine has received this honor.
“Italian cuisine has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity,” Erica Di Giovancarlo, trade commissioner and executive director for the U.S.A at the Italian Trade Agency, said in an emailed statement. “This honor pays tribute to our traditions and the passion we have long brought to the table. It is a recognition that highlights Italian cuisine as a profound expression of our nation’s identity and culture that is cherished and celebrated across the globe.”

11 Best Anime of 2025, From Gachiakuta to One Piece
The holiday break is a great chance to catch up on any new anime you missed!
It’s almost the end of the year, which means it’s time to look back and share our highlights, and is there a better way than by revisiting the best anime of 2025? For lovers of the medium, we don’t think so.
All in all, 2025 was an excellent year for anime. From new exciting titles to long-anticipated second parts and even decades-in-the-making conclusions, this year had it all. Of course, we can’t talk about anime in 2025 without giving an honorable mention to the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle, Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution, and Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc — three films that congregated anime fans in theaters around the world while amassing great successes at the box office.

‘Frankenstein’ Production Designer Tamara Deverell Build Epic Lab and Ship Sets for Guillermo del Toro’s Gothic Tale
When Guillermo del Toro called on production designer Tamara Deverell to work on “Frankenstein,” one thing was clear: there would be no green screen. Everything would be handmade from scratch. “We had 20 sculptors at any given moment working,” Deverell says.
Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” traces young Victor Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac) as he comes to terms with his mother’s death. In doing so, he decides he’s going to find the answer to eternal life and spends his years building what becomes the Creature (Jacob Elordi).

3 Foods to Avoid Cooking in Your Cast-Iron Skillet, According to Experts
The good news is that most things are still on the table.
Technically, you can cook just about anything in a cast-iron skillet. It’s one of our favorite kitchen tools, and we use it for everything from Sunday morning pancakes and Dutch babies to seared steak and sautéed vegetables. Maintaining a well-seasoned cast-iron pan takes time and patience, but the coating only gets better and more protective with age and use. But there are three things you should avoid cooking in a cast-iron skillet if you’re not sure the pan has been properly seasoned and cared for. Ahead, we spoke to an iron cookware expert and food scientist to get their insights.

Why Winter Is the Right Time to Rotate Your Rugs, According to Carpet-Care Pros
The benefits of giving your rugs a seasonal reset.
If you’re like most, rotating your rugs probably occurs to you even less than rotating your mattress. But there are plenty of good reasons to rotate your rugs, especially in the winter months.
We went to carpet-cleaning experts to find out exactly why rotating rugs during this season is so essential and how to best establish it as part of your routine. Your rugs were likely an investment—and one that’s worth protecting—and rotating them in the winter is one regular precaution you can take.

10 Best Towns to Visit in Switzerland for Enchanting Castles, Majestic Mountain Views, and Gorgeous Alpine Lakes
Discover lakeside retreats, historic villages, and destinations tucked away in the Alps.
Switzerland’s beauty is legendary, and it comes in all forms—from snowcapped mountains and freshwater lakes to picturesque pastoral scenes and charming architecture. While the country’s larger cities are gorgeous in their own right, it’s in the small towns and tiny villages that you can fully immerse yourself in this Swiss splendor. Plus, with over 2,000 municipalities, Switzerland offers a seemingly endless number of day trips and pit stops.

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