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Barbra Streisand in Talks for Oscars Performance to Honor Robert Redford
Barbra Streisand is in talks to perform at the Oscars in tribute to her “The Way We Were” co-star Robert Redford.
Streisand is in conversations to sing during the In Memoriam segment of the ceremony, according to sources. Details are still being discussed. It has not been decided if the In Memoriam would be a solo performance by Streisand or if she’d be joined by other artists.
7 New Thriller Series Based On Books You Can Stream On Netflix, Amazon Prime And Apple TV
Twists and turns from page to screen.
Being immersed in a good thriller book is an all-encompassing feeling; you can find yourself counting down the minutes until you can jump back in and try to figure out the conclusion. So it’s no wonder so many streaming services are adapting books into TV thrillers – and that they’re some of the best shows around.
If you’re looking for a show with brilliant plotting, twist, turns and a satisfying ending, then a thriller that has been adapted from a book is a great bet. As well as knowing thousands of people have loved the story before, it’s likely to have enough material to have you guessing for a whole series.
So, if you’re looking for your next thriller to watch, these are the best series based on books that are new to streamers in 2026 – and will have you gripped from start to finish.
Isabella Rossellini Continues To Question The Meaning of Beauty
The 73-year-old star of Ryan Murphy’s body horror series The Beauty shares some of her character’s philosophies.
Isabella Rossellini continues to question the meaning of beauty, a theme that has spanned her entire career, first as a model and then as an actress. In Ryan Murphy’s dystopian series The Beauty, the 73-year-old actress plays one of the most enigmatic characters: an elegant, angry woman who refuses to change her appearance despite a society obsessed with physical perfection—and even when she’s offered the chance at youth and irresistible looks.
The role seems to play with the position Isabella Rossellini has often found herself in her career. The daughter of movie legends Roberto Rossellini and Ingrid Bergman grew up under the public’s constant eye. “When we were little, paparazzi were always around our house: we had to be careful, constantly under everyone’s gaze: ‘She came out wearing the wrong dress,’ ‘She’s put on weight,’ ‘She’s pale,’” Rossellini told Republica. “We were scrutinized, our parents and us, as their appendage: ‘Will Bergman be a good mother? How are the children?’ Now, with social media, this torment affects many, and the series captures this current theme.”
Chocolate brown hair is the richest hair colour for spring
Not to mention, on trend.
Is it just us, or is everything suddenly turning brown across fashion and beauty? Turning tonal for the colder months, the trend continues into spring with chocolate brown hair.
While blonde and bronde hair colours look gorgeous in the summer, there’s something about the rich, inviting shade of chocolate brown that feels appropriate for this time of year. So, if you’re looking for inspiration this season, first, check out our spring hair trends – and then scroll on to find out how to achieve and maintain chocolate brown hair yourself, according to a hairstylist.
35 best films on Netflix for your next movie night
Popcorn at the ready.
Searching for the best films on Netflix can be a bit of a chore when you don’t know what you’re looking for – but you can always count on the streaming giant to offer something for everyone, whatever our mood.
Most of us have pretty much worked our way through the streaming service’s extensive catalogue of films, but if you still feel like there are quite a few movies you still haven’t had the chance to catch, then fear not – because we’ve researched the best films you absolutely need to watch on Netflix UK, including cult classics like Lost In Translation and Jaws.
42 best true crime documentaries on Netflix
These will dominate your WhatsApp group chats.
The best true crime documentaries on Netflix come with the kind of real-life drama so gripping that for that hour or so, you forget everything else in life. It’s for this reason that we Can’t. Get. Enough. And we’re not the only ones.
Whether it’s during your morning jog or curled up in the evening with a hot cuppa, we’re all obsessed with thrilling true crime documentaries.
Many people assume the best true crime documentaries are all about murders and serial killers. Not so. Some of the most gripping true crime documentaries on Netflix follow very different — and equally chilling — paths. Take the catfishing horror story that had the whole internet talking in Unknown Number: The High School Catfish. And don’t even get us started on the wild ride of matchmaking in Escaping Twin Flames — less soulmates, more restraining orders.
The three key Peaky Blinders episodes to watch before the new movie
A handy cheatsheet for pre-cinema revision.
In a new interview with Netflix, Knight revealed the three most important Peaky Blinders episodes to watch to prepare for Tommy Shelby’s return to screens. Given the fact that it’s been four years since the sixth and final series aired, this is a welcome whistle-stop recap to help jog our memories and make sure we don’t miss any vital nuance in the new film.
With Cillian Murphy returning as the Birmingham gang boss, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man promises to take us deep into Tommy Shelby’s psyche, including “lots of revelations” that might surprise viewers. But obviously, you can only be surprised if you have some idea of what’s already happened. Here are the facts to brush up on.
The Silk Scarf You Already Own Is Spring 2026’s Smartest Styling Trick
Small scarf, big impact
Lightweight, versatile, and effortlessly chic, the humble silk scarf is quickly reclaiming its standing as one of spring 2026’s biggest accessory trends. And whether it’s tucked into the back of your wardrobe or wrapped around your handbag, chances are you probably already own one.
Seen at Hermés, Tod’s, Calvin Klein, and Ferragamo during the brands’ Spring/Summer 2026 runway shows, the humble scarf and all of its styling iterations proved just how wearable it can be.
It’s Taken Nearly 27 Years, but I’ve Finally Perfected My Wavy Hair Routine That Never Fails
My shortcut to hydration, definition and shine
We all want what we can’t have. Whilst I spent my whole adolescence coveting pin-straight hair, I had countless friends lusting after my loose waves and sleeping in plaits to achieve the same finish. Now that I’ve had almost three decades to get used to my waves—and experimented with a lot of products to enhance them—I’ve learnt that they look their very best when they’re cared for properly. That’s why perfecting my wavy hair routine has been non-negotiable.
But it hasn’t been easy. Most curly hair products aren’t suited to my wave pattern or hair type, and those designed for straight hair just do nothing for my texture. I have pretty long and thick hair, and it’s prone to frizz and knots itself almost instantly after brushing. But with some serious trial and error, I’ve finally curated a strict routine of the best wavy hair products that never fail me.
I’ve Been Wearing a Fragrance Necklace, and I’ve Never Had So Many Compliments
I’m calling it: fragrance jewellery is the next scent trend
I never expected a necklace to change the way people notice me. Yet lately, strangers stop mid-conversation to ask what I’m wearing. It looks simple enough, a slim gold chain falling to my sternum, but at its centre is a clear glass vial of perfume oil, warming against my skin. I don’t even have to dab it on my pulse points for people to lean in closer… This is my fragrance necklace, and, without question, it is the most complimented accessory in my wardrobe.
My Nails Have Never Looked Healthier Thanks To This 3-Step Nail Care Kit
Boosts hydration and strengthens
Many of us have fallen into the habit of rebooking our gel manicure appointments every two to three weeks. We have a fresh coat applied, then it’s removed after a fortnight or so, and before our nails have a moment to breathe, a new colour is reapplied. And whilst the gel polish isn’t a problem, if your nails aren’t appropriately prepped, you get a bad removal, or pick and peel your gels off, and don’t give your nails time to rebalance, this can all lead to damaged nail beds.
This is why over the past year, nail health products, like nail strengtheners and caring cuticle oils, which take a skincare-like approach, have proven increasingly popular.
The Shared Fashion Rule That Turned Princess Diana And Carolyn Bessette Into Style Icons
It’s a lesson in personal style that every wardrobe could benefit from.
Comparisons between Diana, Princess of Wales and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy are easy to make. The pair were born just four years apart; each thrust into the media’s unrelenting gaze because of the men they married. In the Nineties, both were extreme paparazzi fodder with their every move photographed and commented upon.
Then, of course, there are the shared tragic deaths that further align them. Diana died in a car accident in 1997, while Carolyn was killed in a plane crash in 1999. Both were in their thirties. It’s unknown whether the two ever met, but they sat just a pew apart at Gianni Versace’s funeral.
My Nails Have Never Looked Healthier Thanks To This 3-Step Nail Care Kit
Boosts hydration and strengthens
Many of us have fallen into the habit of rebooking our gel manicure appointments every two to three weeks. We have a fresh coat applied, then it’s removed after a fortnight or so, and before our nails have a moment to breathe, a new colour is reapplied. And whilst the gel polish isn’t a problem, if your nails aren’t appropriately prepped, you get a bad removal, or pick and peel your gels off, and don’t give your nails time to rebalance, this can all lead to damaged nail beds.
This is why over the past year, nail health products, like nail strengtheners and caring cuticle oils, which take a skincare-like approach, have proven increasingly popular.
Lily Collins Recovers Her Engagement Ring Three Years After It Was Stolen
Losing your engagement ring is a very real nightmare – maybe it slips off your finger, or you leave it on the side of a public bathroom sink. Or, like Lily Collins, you experience the horror that is having it stolen. But there’s some cause for celebration for Collins, who has successfully recovered her ring three years after its theft.
The Emily in Paris actor posted a selfie with the ring on her Instagram Stories with the caption: “Having this home means SO much to us. I’m still speechless [that] it’s back in my finger.” Collins’s ring is a “one-of-a-kind rose-cut diamond,” designed by Irene Neuwirth, and valued at over £60,000.
Forget Carolyn’s Wardrobe – The Best Thing About Love Story Is The Soundtrack
In the first episode of Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, John F Kennedy Jr – played by Paul Anthony Kelly – bumps into his future wife, Carolyn Bessette, portrayed by Sarah Pidgeon, at a crowded party. It’s their first meeting, and the scene is, frankly, electric. Bessette’s boss, fashion designer Calvin Klein – played by Alessandro Nivola – introduces them. “You’re gonna thank me for this,” Klein says to Bessette, taking her arm and guiding her towards People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” for 1988. In the background, Kate Bush’s haunting ballad “This Woman’s Work” starts to play.
Wrap Pants Will Replace Basic Jeans and Trousers As Your Favorite Pants for Spring 2026
These hyper-trendy pants are surprisingly elegant and versatile.
Wrap pants are the trousers you absolutely need in spring 2026.
If you fell in love with billowy pants in 2025, you’ll be interested to know about the trend that will replace all–yes, all–of your favorite pants in 2026. We’re talking about wrap pants (or sarong pants), a refreshing design being served up by our favorite brands, and whose omnipresence undoubtedly reminds us of the viral phenomenon we experienced with bloomers last year.
The 12 Most Iconic (and Expensive) Royal Wedding Dresses, From Princess Diana to Grace Kelly
Timeless, elegant, and forever memorable.
Royal weddings are anything but intimate. Their grand ceremonies and horse-drawn carriages evoke fantasies of fairytales. And whether or not you agree with their existence, one thing that keeps everyone hooked to the spectacle are the royal wedding dresses.
When there’s a large budget and multiple couturiers at one’s disposal, some good fashion is guaranteed. And royal brides use this opportunity to turn their bridal fashion into a statement of their own position and the heritage of their respective monarchy. Meghan Markle celebrated her entrance to the British royal family by highlighting the 53 nations of the Commonwealth, for example, while Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden nodded to one of her country’s longest-serving monarchs. Queen Elizabeth II chose to stand in unity with her post-war country by purchasing her wedding dress with ration coupons, while Princess Anne and Princess Beatrice both chose to honor her by wearing the same tiara on their own royal wedding days.
How to Organize a Closet for Maximum Peace of Mind
It seems obvious, but having a well-organized closet can not only save you time—it can also bring you immense peace of mind. This isn’t an exaggeration: In one study, women living with home clutter were actually found to have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol. But controlling the chaos is easier said than done; especially when you’re dealing with a small space or a wardrobe that’s especially out of control. While it might be tempting to start storing some of your extra items in strange places—like the oven, à la Carrie Bradshaw—there are far better ways to maximize your closet space.
It starts with having a game plan. According to Allison Finn of Reclaim Professional Organizing, there really are just three essential steps: “Edit your wardrobe, keep items you wear and feel good in, and, use bins wherever possible. This ensures the space stays tidy,” she says. It also helps to have a few handy tools at your disposal that’ll make your closet visually sleek.
14 Elle Fanning Performances That Paved the Way for Her Oscar Nomination
Elle Fanning didn’t become an Oscar nominee overnight. No, the actor, now 27 and recognized in the best supporting actress category for her sensitive turn in Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, has actually—wait for it—already been working for a quarter of a century. She started out as a child actor, alongside her older sister, Dakota, and has gone from strength to strength ever since, darting between blockbusters and indie darlings, meaty thrillers and surreal comedies, ornate period pieces and contemporary dramas. In truth, it’s a wonder it’s taken the Academy this long.
Ahead of Oscar night on March 15, we present her 14 most memorable performances to date.
Does the Viral Korean Sweet Potato Hack Actually Work? I Tried It to Find Out
This internet-famous trick promises creamy, custardy results from a simple sweet potato.
Sweet, tender, and packed with nutrients, the humble sweet potato is a powerhouse ingredient. It can be transformed into warmly spiced desserts, sliced into slender fries, or serve as the base of a savory bowl for lunch, to name just a few of its possible iterations.
Although sweet potatoes can be prepared in so many different ways, simply roasting a whole spud remains one of the most classic and popular methods. And the internet is convinced it has discovered an innovative new way to make a roasted sweet potato even better, without any added ingredients.
Why Is the Internet Obsessed With Celebrity Clone Conspiracy Theories?
Jim Carrey, Selena Gomez and Avril Lavigne are some of the stars who have found themselves at the center of viral theories circulating on social media.
The internet coming up with outrageous conspiracy theories is nothing new, but accusing celebrities of being cloned is undoubtedly a whole new level.
Most recently, Jim Carrey, much to his dismay, has been at the center of the eye-rolling conversation. All because fans were convinced the Dumb and Dumber actor had been replaced by a clone due to his appearance at the César Awards in Paris, where he was being honored.
It’s important to note that these theories are baseless and have no evidence supporting them. But when has that ever stopped the internet from running with it? If your answer was “never,” you’d be correct.
‘Love Story’ Creator Connor Hines Explains His (and Your and My) Kennedy Obsession
The ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’ showrunner talks artistic liberties, Jackie O and the heated conversation around clothing choices.
Throughout his years of development, Connor Hines was concerned that nobody was even going to notice his passion project. Then, last summer, test shots of stars Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette became an Instagram lightning rod, and he realized that attention wasn’t going to be an issue.
Over its first six episodes, FX’s Love Story has captivated and divided viewers — with debates about historical accuracy, the treatment certain still-living figures have received and, still, the clothing. As a first-time showrunner who’d been fascinated by Bessette and Kennedy long before Ryan Murphy announced plans for their TV treatment, he seems to still be processing his show’s outsized role at the watercooler. “I put it on my bucket list and assumed that I would not be able to write it until much later in my career,” says Hines. “When it was announced that Ryan was doing this new anthology, I pursued the job as I’ve never pursued anything in my life.”
Inside Sarah Pidgeon’s $10,000-Plus Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Hair Transformation
How the Love Story hair team spent 24 hours getting that iconic blonde just right.
When Ryan Murphy Productions, the team behind FX’s much-anticipated limited series Love Story, shared a first-look image of actor Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette-Kenedy, it caused a public hair crisis. Bessette-Kennedy is an icon because of her effortless style, but anyone with eyes could see the wig placed on Pidgeon was anything but: It was too blonde, too too flat, too fake. The wig looked nothing like CBK’s buttery ’90 blonde, and it sent the internet into a tailspin.
Maggie Gyllenhaal defends the sexual violence in The Bride
“If you gloss over it, it doesn’t feel like the brutality that it is,” the filmmaker says.
The Bride doesn’t shy away from depicting intense sexual violence — and writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal says that the discomfort of assault is an important aspect of her vision.
The filmmaker’s Frankenstein riff sees the Bride (Jessie Buckley) survive several instances of sexual assault, including groping at a shady nightclub, an aggressive attack outside that same nightclub, and attempted rape by a sadistic police officer (Louis Cancelmi) on the side of the road.
Gyllenhaal tells Entertainment Weekly that she insisted that these troubling sequences reflect the gravity of real-life sexual assault.
How to Make Old Kitchen Cabinets Look New Again—Without a Full Renovation
Give your cabinets a refresh without replacing them.
Between the steep costs and ripped-out walls, kitchen renovations can be quite the investment. Fortunately, there are ways to transform this space without turning it into a construction site—or shelling out a small fortune.
Kitchen cabinets are the perfect example. DIYers and designers have discovered a few clever ways to give these storage solutions a facelift using just a little creativity and some elbow grease. Here, they share their favorite methods for renovating kitchen cabinets on a budget, without completely replacing them.
What Adding Coffee Does to Your Plants, According to Experts
Here is the science behind using your morning brew and grounds to perk up your plants.
Pouring your morning coffee leftovers into your favorite houseplant or sprinkling used coffee grounds around the soil of your vegetables is a nugget of homespun growing advice that gardeners have been passing down for generations.
But does it really work to boost the health of your plants? Some say that coffee’s benefits to your plants are hard to quantify. Ahead, we asked experts to break down the benefits, risks, and best techniques for adding coffee to your plants.
The Right Way to Eat Parmigiano Reggiano (It’s Not Just for Pasta)
Italians always have this famed cheese in their refrigerators; here’s how they enjoy it.
There is more to Parmigiano Reggiano than pasta. It’s the king of Italian cheeses, and deserves the spotlight. Sure, it’s amazing grated over a dish of noodles, but that’s not the limit of Parmigiano’s abilities—and if that’s the only way you’re using it, you’re missing out. Italians always keep a hunk in their refrigerators for all kinds of dishes, from snacks to salads to entrees. We spoke to chefs and other Italian cuisine experts to find out their favorite ways to savor this classic aged cheese.
I’m From the East Coast and This Is the Best Wine Region in New York—With Access to 11 Glacial Lakes and 140 Wineries
Calling all oenophiles.
At the northern tip of Seneca Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region sits the small city of Geneva, best known as the home of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The waterfront along Seneca Lake borders Geneva’s downtown area, with the Geneva Lakefront Trail following the lake’s edge and connecting to parks and marina facilities near the city center. Outside Geneva, vineyards and wineries are spread along both sides of Seneca Lake, part of the Finger Lakes Wine Country, which, with more than 140 wineries spread across 11 glacial lakes, was just named by “Wine Enthusiast”
as the “American Wine Region of the Year.”
I’ve Visited 30+ National Parks, and This Is My Favorite to Visit During the Spring
From Milky Way views and potential superblooms to sunrise walks on the salt flats, spring unlocks the park’s most magical experiences—without the extreme summer heat.
Sure, space travel is all the rage these days, but there’s a quicker—and significantly more cost-effective—way to find an out-of-this-world experience: visit Death Valley National Park.
No matter the month, Death Valley is otherworldly, with salt flats, sand dunes, sherbet-tinged hills, and some of America’s inkiest nightscapes. Yet that beauty comes with its challenges. For starters, it’s hot. The park’s summer temperatures soar beyond 100 degrees Fahrenheit, making daytime adventures largely unbearable.
In early spring, though, the park is quite pleasant. This time of year gets busy, but it’s well worth it for the all-day (and night) adventures in store. Here’s why Death Valley is my favorite national park to visit during the springtime, and how to get the most out of your trip.
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