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JINGLE-FREAKING-JANGLE, KITTENS! You don’t need us to tell you what week it is. We’ll be posting lightly through the end of the year, with the rest of the Advent calendar, a podcast, and our year-end favorite red carpet looks list, but this is the final T LOunge of 2025 and let’s face it, it’s going to feel good to put this year behind us, isn’t? Settle in, order something festive as fuck, and toast yourself. You fucking made it. Happy Holidays, whatever that holiday may be.
Bowen Yang Leaves Saturday Night Live in a Swirl of Red Wine, Cocaine, and Tears
For his last episode as an SNL cast member, Bowen Yang was honored by—among others—Ariana Grande, Aidy Bryant, and Cher.
After nearly seven seasons at Saturday Night Live, Bowen Yang departed the cast of the longstanding sketch show this evening—but not before appearing in almost every of the evening’s sketchs.
Hours before host Ariana Grande launched into her opening monologue, the cat was out of the bag. Knowledgable sources tipped Vanity Fair and others to Yang’s likely exit this evening, and by Saturday morning, he had confirmed the news via Instagram, writing “i loved working at SNL, and most of all i loved the people. i was there at a time when many things in the world started to seem futile, but working at 30 rock taught me the value in showing up anyway when people make it worthwhile.”
Best Thrillers Of 2025, From Netflix To Prime Video
Soon as you’re over the Christmas movies, get catching up on this lot.
It’s been a vintage year for TV thrillers – from the return of terrestrial favourites like Blue Lights to a load of A Listers queuing up to star in slick dramas for streaming platforms, there’s so much to choose from. Maybe too much? That’s why we’ve compiled our official list of the best TV thrillers in 2025.
It may be that some of the thrillers on this list, like Dept. Q you’re already familiar with, but there’ll definitely be some you’ve missed including sleeper hits like Ballard.
So if you’re looking for your next must-watch, look no further. Here’s our definitive list of the best thrillers of 2025, from Amazon Prime to Netflix.
Who was Diego Borella? Emily in Paris tribute explained
The series ended with a dedication to Borella.
We won’t spoil all the juicy details just yet, but let’s just say hijinks ensue for everyone. The season wraps with enough romantic cliffhangers to make us want to shake Netflix until they spill the tea: Will there be a season 6 of Emily in Paris? And will it include wedding bells?
But just before the screen faded to black, the credits rolled and included one very specific name: Diego Borella. Fans are now asking: Who is he? What happened to Diego Borella? And why is he credited like this?
42 sexy movies that are horny, steamy, and available for streaming
We’re sweatin’.
Looking for something horny but not porny? Step right this way. Sexy movies may not be as prevalent as they were in, say, the Fatal Attraction ’80s, but Hollywood still makes them. In fact, several recently released movies could be classified as smutty. (And yes, they made this list.) Plus, thanks to streaming, you can also still get the erotic movies of yore anytime, any place.
The sexiest movies, in my esteemed (and steamy) opinion, are those that let the tension build up between the leads for a while. However, if you’re looking for gratification of the more instant variety, I’ve also included hot movies where the characters bang the whole way through (ahem, Fifty Shades).
I visited Canouan, a hidden gem of an island off the tourist trail
For ultra-luxe Caribbean vibes, minus the crowds.
Our Canouan adventure started early at 7am, as we boated across the picture perfect bay to Shell Beach with our guide, followed by a short-but-steep, 40-minute uphill climb. The payoff for this early morning effort was the view as we emerged from the trees at the top of Mount Royale, the highest point of Canouan island. Stretched out below we could see the entire island, with secret beaches and the longest reef in the Caribbean, surrounded by it’s crystal clear, azure lagoon. In the distance, we could spot Union Island, Beqia and Mustique. I spent a moment memorising every aspect of this view, to recall on rainy days back home.
What 2026 has in store for you, according to your star sign
Your future is written in the stars.
Brace yourself for a dynamic, action-packed 2026 as the cosmos ushers in 365 days of collective change and personal reinvention. Think major shifts, intense eclipse seasons and planetary power moves all round. It’s all in from the off too! The first two months of the year see mystical, dreamy Neptune and serious Saturn take up residence in go-getting Aries, urging all of us to take practical steps towards our most delulu future visions. By spring, rebel Uranus makes its move into ideas-driven Gemini inviting bold moves and progressive change. If there ever was a year for making a dream come true – or at least getting started on one – this is it.
Add on lucky Jupiter’s move from domestic Cancer into expressive Leo this summer and we have the perfect recipe for expansion, magic and making the impossible happen. Whatever your hopes for the future are as 2025 draws to a close, 2026 will be a year that demands you make moves, take action and don’t put something off until tomorrow if you can start making it happen today.
Glitter nail ideas to add subtle sparkle to your look
Because they’re not just for Christmas.
Often filed under party season beauty or dismissed as something you grow out of, glitter nails are actually one of the most versatile, mood lifting manicure choices you can make. From subtle shimmer to full on sparkle, the sparkly trend has evolved far beyond chunky silver tips and festival clichés; they can be elegant, minimal, playful or downright dramatic, depending on how you wear them.
They offer instant impact with very little effort, which is why we’re not mad that they’re set to remain a big trend for 2026. A sheer wash of micro glitter can feel as polished as a nude, while a high shine chrome glitter can be as statement making as a bold lip. It is this flexibility that has made glitter nails a quiet favourite among nail artists and celebrities alike, especially for those who like their beauty to work hard without demanding constant upkeep.
Can you wear black to a wedding? A celebrity stylist sets the record straight
The age-old question, answered.
Can you wear black to a wedding? Few wedding guest dilemmas spark quite as much quiet panic as this one (aside from whether you take flip flops in your clutch). You have the dress. It fits beautifully, feels right, and just so happens to be black. Then the question creeps in, usually somewhere between the RSVP and the group chat: can you actually wear it?
The same question resurfaces season after season regardless of shifting trends, looser dress codes and the growing individuality of modern ceremonies. Black is, after all, a trusty fallback for many of us. It is polished, flattering, endlessly versatile and often the colour we reach for when we want to feel confident. So why does it still feel loaded in a wedding context?
How to style a snood, winter’s unexpected ‘it girl’ accessory
Your nana called, she wants her style back.
As someone wise once said, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing.” And the snood is the season’s chic answer to dressing suitably for all of the yuckiest weather that the UK has to offer.
The snood, or bonnet or hood, is the unexpected style star of the season. On one hand, this knit head covering is practical, covering your painstakingly styled hair and protecting it from the elements – we all remember that scene in Bridget Jones when her headscarf flies away during a drive in a convertible leaving her looking like she walked through a hedge backwards. On the other hand, it also looks surprisingly chic. Throw on a knit snood, and all of a sudden, you’re channelling a mysterious heroine in a Russian novel. Impeccable winter vibes if you ask me.
How to style straight leg jeans this winter
Denim gets a winter update.
If there’s one style staple that works through all four seasons, it’s jeans. And while baggy and barrel styles have reigned supreme of late, how to style straight leg jeans has been the question we’ve been asking as they emerge as one of 2026’s biggest denim trends.
The favoured trouser choice of off-duty models like Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner, straight denim is arguably the most wearable style: worn with blousers and blazers, they can be sleek and sophisticated enough for even the most corporate office environment, yet teamed with a graphic tee or bandeau top, a straight leg jean can look casual or dressy.
From The Leopard To Transatlantic, 10 Of The Most Sumptuous Period Dramas On Netflix
Over the past decade or so, Netflix has built a formidable reputation for churning out ravishing costume dramas – both of the prestige TV variety (The Crown), and frothy crowd pleasers (Bridgerton) that inspire trends and spoon-related fan accounts alike. But, even as the streaming giant continues to produce further seasons and spin-offs of these beloved behemoths, it’s also rolled the dice on a spate of other smaller and more unusual projects, from the German-language The Empress and Italian-language The Law According to Lidia Poët, to the sexy and subversive The Queen’s Gambit and the candy-coloured, almost Wes Andersonian World War II drama Transatlantic. Ahead of the release of Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, the latest romp to join this pack, we shortlist 10 of the platform’s most stylish period films and TV shows to watch now.
David and Victoria Beckham’s Alleged Family Feud: A Timeline
After years of rumored infighting, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has allegedly blocked David and Victoria Beckham on Instagram.
Things seem to have reached a boiling point after years of rumored tension within the Beckham family.
David and Victoria Beckham gave new meaning to the term power couple when they first got together in 1997. A few months before their wedding in 1999, the soccer star and Spice Girls member welcomed their first son, Brooklyn Beckham, eventually adding three more children to their crew by 2011: 23-year-old Romeo, 20-year-old Cruz, and their only daughter, 14-year-old Harper Beckham. The family didn’t gain a new addition until April 2022, when Brooklyn wed billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz Beckham, seemingly to everyone’s delight.
However, tabloids began reporting a “full-on cold war” between Victoria and her new daughter-in-law just a few months later, allegedly starting during the wedding planning process. Considering Victoria built a fashion empire since retiring from pop-stardom in 2000, it was a surprise to many that billionaire heiress married Brooklyn wearing a Valentino Couture gown instead of a custom VB design.
The Weird, the Wonderful, the Totally Iconic — Food & Wine’s Best Holiday Covers
A deep dive into decades of December covers yielded gilded ’80s excess, a suspect Santa suit, an eyeless bear, a flaming duck, and aspirational recipes galore.
Since 1978, Food & Wine has published December issue covers that range from ornate to playful, with food that spans everything from a golden ramekin of creme brulée (1985) to roast duck engulfed in fire (2018), and our 2024 animated gingerbread house masterpiece. Here, we walk down memory lane and explore some of the most unforgettable holiday covers from each decade.
At 88, Jane Fonda Is Still the Very Definition of Beauty Goals
“We need to revise how we think about aging,” Jane Fonda, 88 today, said once. “The old paradigm was: You’re born, you peak at midlife, and then you decline into decrepitude. Looking at aging as ascending a staircase, you gain wellbeing, spirit, soul, wisdom, the ability to be truly intimate and a life with intention.” Wise words to live by, and live by them she has—Fonda’s zest for life has endured well into her ninth decade, and she has long demonstrated that beauty isn’t merely about what you look like, but also what you put into the world.
The Art of Learning to Draw
Journey back to the Renaissance for a glimpse into how aspiring artists learned this foundational skill
You know an aspiring artist when you see one: sketchbook on the lap, bag of pencils and erasers at the ready, a deep focus on committing to paper (or digital “paper”) the intriguing scene unfolding close by.
As art has evolved over the last 500 years, drawing has remained a foundational skill for many artists, believed to improve proficiency in other mediums like painting, sculpture, and architecture. The exhibition Learning to Draw, on view at the Getty Center through January 25, 2026, explores how both artists and nonartists were trained in the techniques of drawing in Europe from about 1550 to 1850.
5 Times It’s Perfectly Fine to Regift, According to Etiquette Experts
There are some polite exceptions to the regifting taboo.
When the holidays roll around, the mountain of gifts is right behind. While it can be a joy to shop for the people you love, it’s also common to end up with a pile of presents that simply don’t suit you (or you already have multiples of). The good news? You can regift them. Regifting has evolved – when done with care, it’s no longer considered a faux pas. “The heart of gift-giving is thoughtfulness and generosity, ” shares etiquette expert Heather Wiese, founder of Bell’INVITO. “Sometimes the most generous thing you can do is pass along something that will genuinely delight someone else.”
6 Foods You Don’t Need to Store in the Fridge Over the Holidays
Keep them out of the refrigerator so that things that really need chilling can fit.
Holiday cooking comes with a familiar seasonal puzzle: Where, exactly, is everything supposed to fit? Between the spiral cut hams, the brined turkey, a tray of prepped vegetables, cookies chilling before they are baked, and the inevitable surprise casserole a guest brings over “to help,” fridge real estate disappears fast. This year, think strategically. Use the refrigerator for what truly needs to be chilled, keep anything shelf-stable sealed until you need it, and lean on your freezer or cooler for backup support. A little planning makes all the difference—and prevents you from having an overstuffed fridge where things get squashed or lost.
How to Clean and Deodorize Your Garbage Disposal in Minutes
Refresh your sink with these über-quick methods.
Anyone with a garbage disposal can attest to just how quickly they can become odorous and grimy. “Garbage disposals can become biohazard zones faster than [you may] think,” says cleaning professional Neel Parekh. He explains that food particles tend to stick to the rubber flaps and the walls of the grinding chamber. This, in turn, becomes a breeding ground for bacteria which release odor-causing sulfur compounds.
The good news is that there are a number of quick and easy methods of cleaning out your garbage disposal to prevent malfunction and extend its lifespan (while keeping your kitchen smelling fresh, too).
Why You Should Always Take a Photo of Your Passport Barcode Before Any Trip
It could save your trip if you lose your passport while abroad.
Losing your passport on an international trip can be stressful. But there is one easy trick that could help make things a little smoother if this does happen to you.
In early 2025, influencer Valerie Stemper shared a short Instagram reel offering a quick hack every international traveler should know.
“Open up your passport to the back page and take a photo of the barcode on the bottom. If you lose your passport when you’re in another country, this will expedite the process exponentially,” Stemper said in the video.
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