T LOunge for January 9th 2026

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There it is. Your very first FRIDAY T LOunge of 2026 — and it couldn’t come at a better time, what with the world being on fire once again. Let’s tune out the stressors, if only for a little while, and live in a delusional state for a bit. Haven’t we all earned it? The answer is yes.

40 Nostalgic Golden Globes Snaps To Get You In The Mood For Awards Season
On top of wondering whether their name will be pulled from the shiny envelope on Sunday night, the nominees for the 2026 Golden Globes will also be bracing themselves for the prospect of a roasting from the notoriously acid-tongued Nikki Glaser, who is returning to host for a second time (12 months after she had a certain Ben Affleck in her crosshairs). Their Hollywood forebears were more fortunate – having someone host the ceremony has only really been a thing since 2010.

Why a Golden Globe Win Matters More Than Ever
Several of this year’s acting races are so competitive that one major acceptance-speech moment could make all the difference for the Oscars.
When Fernanda Torres took the stage at the 2025 Golden Globes to accept the award for “best actress in a drama,” you could feel the awards season tides shifting beneath the audience’s stiletto-clad feet. The Brazilian actor suddenly became a real contender for an Oscar nomination—and anyone who had yet to see I’m Still Here subsequently rushed out to watch it. Sure enough, Torres made history later that month as just the second Brazilian woman ever nominated for an acting Oscar.
Although that Globe win wasn’t the only reason Torres was able to land her Academy Awards nod, her emotional acceptance speech—complete with her voice cracking when she mentioned her mother, Fernanda Montenegro, who had been nominated in the same category for Central Station 26 years earlier—caught the attention of the voters in that ballroom, as well as those tuning in on TV.

Carrie Coon on Returning to Broadway, Reading the Reviews, and Longing to Be an Action Hero
Things were different—for the world and for Carrie Coon—in 2012, when she made her Broadway debut in a Tony-winning revival of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. The actor was only four years out of grad school when she booked the part of Honey at Chicago’s famed Steppenwolf Theatre Company, where the production originated and where she met her now husband, the playwright Tracy Letts, who was playing George. Coon earned a Tony nomination for her performance and quickly made a home for herself on the small screen, first in dramas like The Leftovers and Fargo, and then on the lavish series The Gilded Age and The White Lotus.

Madonna and Stefano Gabbana on How Italian Icons and Their Own History Inspire Beauty
Madonna, Stefano Gabbana, and Domenico Dolce have lived a 40-year-long love story that’s articulated itself on runways and continent-hopping tours. How do you even begin to capture that kind of iconography? In a perfume bottle, of course.
“Domenico and Stefano are like brothers to me. We have such a long history together,” Madonna shares with Vogue exclusively about some exciting news: She is now the face of Dolce & Gabbana’s The One Fragrance. “I remember I had just given birth to Lola, [and] the first time I put on one of their dresses: my waist was snatched, my boobs were out, and I felt confident.”

Emma Stone Is Officially In Her Bob Era
Her hair has undergone quite a transformation.
Emma Stone has undergone quite the hair transformation over the last year. She debuted a surprise pixie cut on the red carpet at the 2025 Golden Globes, and in the months that followed, we’ve watched her effortlessly avoid the awkward grow-out phase, transitioning from a cropped haircut to a whimsical bixie cut to the full-on, chin-length bob she has now.
The actor has spent the bulk of the last year promoting Bugonia, the Yorgos Lanthimos-directed sci-fi/comedy she’s starring in, and on Jan. 7, she attended a special screening of the film in Los Angeles. For the event, she dressed casually, wearing an oversized black blazer with blue barrel jeans and black loafers, and her hair, which has officially reached bob length, was slightly tousled and styled with a middle part and a slight flip at the ends.

Jennifer Lawrence Shows How Fashion Girls Are Styling Socks With Ballet Flats This Winter
It’s couldn’t be easier to follow her lead.
On any given winter day, wearing shoes without socks is a risk—one fashion girls aren’t afraid to take for the right ballet flats. But Jennifer Lawrence just proved you don’t have to flirt with frostbite in order to wear your favorite footwear. You just need to add statement socks.
On January 8, Lawrence stepped out in her most bundled-up look yet, layering a butter yellow rollneck sweater beneath a $2,400 puffer coat from Toteme, one of her go-to brands. The bottom half of her outfit proved the scarf belt fad didn’t have to end with summer (though it’s been on hiatus): She tied a pink printed shawl atop her wide-leg trousers, creating the look of a skirt over pants.

10 Best Dandruff Shampoos, According to Dermatologists and Hair Stylists
No more white flakes scattered across your favorite black T-shirt.
It took switching to one of the best dandruff shampoos to finally soothe my scalp and ease itchy flakes. If you’re wondering where dandruff (a.k.a. seborrheic dermatitis) comes from, it’s an “imbalance in the scalp microbiome which causes the overgrowth of malassezzia, a normal yeast found on the scalp,” says Carmen Castilla, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in NYC. “This overgrowth causes an inflammatory reaction which leads to scalp flaking and itching.” To best manage symptoms, Hadley King, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in NYC, recommends looking for an antifungal with selenium sulfide, pyrithione zinc, ketoconazole, coal tar, or tea tree oil. Salicylic acid can also help exfoliate flakes.

The Blunt Bob Is the Effortlessly Cool Haircut Dominating 2026
Sharp and chic.
No haircut says “fresh start” quite like a blunt bob. If you’ve ever ditched your long layers (or even sharpened up a lob) for this ultra-sharp haircut, you know how powerful a reset it can be. And if you’ve always loved the look but never committed to the big chop, there’s never been a better time to follow through.
“I think bobs will always be trending,” says celebrity stylist Chris McMillan—the mastermind behind “the Rachel” (Jennifer Aniston’s ’90s-defining layered cut) and more recently, Leslie Bibb’s “c-nty little bob” for season three of The White Lotus. “The blunt bob is a true ‘cut’ that’s always a great look…tidy and classic,” he says.

All the Best Ballet Flats for Your Most Stylish Season Yet
There are so many options on the market—but these pairs (starting at $30!) deserve your attention.
Facing a schedule filled with hurried days, countless steps, and occasions that require outfits equal parts practical and chic? It’s time to reach for the best ballet flats. Today’s flats go far beyond the delicate, one-note pairs of the past, and in recent years, they’ve reclaimed their spot as a staple of any well-rounded wardrobe. (Just look to the rise of contemporary brands like Margaux, Rothy’s, and Loeffler Randall, which have all found ways to put their own spin on the staple.)

Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner Are All in on This Bag Shape for 2026
Comically oversized styles are so hot right now.
Only days into 2026, Hailey Bieber is already setting the trend for bags in the new year. Minis, baguettes, and pouches are great and all, but it looks like the ludicrously capacious tote is about to have a real moment. At least, one particular giant carryall is.
And actually, who is not here for a chic purse that can easily hold all of your belongings, plus a laptop, a change of clothes, and a small animal of your choosing? This is the year we can have it all. Or at least carry it.

Is Working Out at Night Actually a Bad Idea?
Here’s what experts have to say.
For me, the most challenging part of exercising is finding the time to do it. With my schedule, working out at night is often easiest—but should I believe the people TikTok telling me that an evening gym sesh won’t have the same payoff?
I’m not an early riser. I’m not even the type to get up as soon as the alarm clock goes off. If I have a choice, I prefer to start the day calmly, postponing the alarm, scrolling through the news and social media, and having a leisurely breakfast. My only option is to work out in the late afternoon, which is a controversial choice. Sure, it can be stressful to wait until the last possible second to finally cross exercise off the list, but for me it’s also a way to end the day on a good note.

25 Birthday Nail Ideas That Are Ready to Party
Celebratory designs for every mani vibe.
Every birthday should include a gift to yourself, and extra-special birthday nails absolutely fit the bill. Whether you only book a salon appointment for events and occasions, or you’re married to your manicure formula, your birthday nails should feel truly special. It’s also the perfect excuse to try something new: Experts have declared 2026 the year of the maximalist nail, and there’s no better occasion to channel some main character energy.
Even if you’re a mani minimalist, there are plenty of subtle ways to give your favorite milky nude a birthday makeover. A touch of glitter or confetti goes a long way, but once you see the birthday designs that top nail artists have come up with, you might be tempted to go all out.

28 Winter Pasta Recipes That Are Perfect for Chilly Nights, From Fettuccine to Lasagna
Cheesy baked numbers, slow-cooked ragùs, and easy pantry favorites are terrific for keeping in rotation this winter.
Pasta has its place on the table any time of year, and in the winter, we look to dishes that make the most of pantry staples like canned tomatoes and tinned fish, seasonal produce such as leafy greens, and slow-cooked sauces that fill the kitchen with aromatic warmth. Cozy baked pastas are especially welcome in these chilly months: Think lasagna, stuffed shells, macaroni and cheese, and baked ziti. This recipe roundup hits all those marks and more — scroll on for all our best winter pasta recipes.

Rebecca Hall on The Beauty, Entering Her Villain Era, and Obsessing Over Bette Davis
For someone who’s done as many horror movies as she has, Rebecca Hall admits she’s a bit squeamish as a viewer. That, however, didn’t stop her from taking on a role in The Beauty, a new body horror series from Ryan Murphy and Matthew Hodgson, set to premiere on FX on January 21.
Hall first learned about the series over breakfast at Buvette with Murphy, who enticed her with three things: a fun premise (an STD that makes you so hot, you explode), great clothes (who could say no to The Row?), plus a list of fabulous filming locations, including Paris and Venice.

Today Is the Perfect Day to Ditch Your New Year’s Resolutions
Happy ‘Quitter’s Day’ to all those who celebrate
Today is ‘Quitter’s Day’ — the point in January when New Year’s resolutions quietly (or not so quietly) fall apart. For the uninitiated, it’s the day that most of us abandon the ambitious promises we made to ourselves just weeks earlier when we thought we might conveniently wake up on January 1st as different people. People who not only have the wherewithal to wake up at 6 am to journal and do a quick round of calisthenics, but the zeal to boot.

Unpacking David Bowie’s beauty evolution through the years
On what would have been his 78th birthday, we look back over the ch-ch-changes that David Bowie went through over the years
“I think that, at heart, I’m no different from anybody else,” reflected David Bowie to Jefferson Hack in his 1995 cover interview for Dazed. “And yet,” Hack wrote in reponse to this statement, “it’s so obvious that he is.”
Bowie’s influence on the fashion industry and pop culture at large is both undeniable and unparalleled. Never afraid to experiment with his look, Bowie pushed (and crossed) boundaries throughout his career, using his body as a canvas for creativity, self-expression and individuality at its most extreme. With his ever-changing personas and continual self-reinvention, Bowie’s identity was fluid, androgynous and sexually ambiguous, and with each shape-shift came the next seismic cultural shift.

What Best-By Dates Really Mean, According to Food Scientists
They aren’t expiration clocks.
You reach into your pantry for a can of tomatoes to make shakshuka, black beans for an easy weeknight casserole, or tuna for a classic melt, but before you open the tin, you notice it’s just past its best-by date. For many of us, the date stamped on a package feels like a hard line between what is safe and unsafe. Yet, that assumption is often a costly misunderstanding.
We spoke to food scientists and a leading food waste advocate to understand what best-by dates mean when used on food. Understanding what that date actually represents and how to use your senses alongside it can help you waste less food and save money while still eating safely.

How Often You Should Sweep Your Floors, According to Martha
Here is the sweeping cadence that keeps floors fresh.
If you’ve ever wondered how often you really need to sweep your floors—or why it matters so much—Martha has very clear opinions. Sure, sweeping may not be the most glamorous of tasks. But it’s one of those essential habits that help keep your home fresh and it makes other cleaning tasks just a little bit easier. It’s a chore worthy of such steadfast preferences.
So how often should you sweep your floors? According to Martha, daily—especially in the kitchen. Here’s her simple sweeping routine for fresher floors and a cleaner home.

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