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HAPPY MET GALA MONDAY, DARLINGS! Are you STIMULATED yet? We needed a LOunge where we could make some noise and clatter while being dazzled and Lorenzo provided, once again. Settle in for a day of pre-gaming the big night. We’ll be stretching and hydrating our way through it. All you have to do is sit there and judge.

Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 Met Gala
The Met Gala is a charity event and fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute. It has traditionally been timed to mark the opening of the department’s spring fashion exhibition. Year after year, the event raises eight-figure sums, but in 2025, museum officials reported the biggest gross in the starry, storied event’s 77-year history: some $31 million.
The 2026 Met Gala is set for Monday, May 4. (In the interim, you can still revisit any moments you might have missed from the 2025 Met Gala red carpet on the live blog.)

All the surprising Met Gala 2026 rules you didn’t know celebs had to follow
It’s not all fun and games at fashion’s biggest night.
May has come around again and fashion heads and celebrity stans alike will know what that means — Met Gala 2026. Just like with Christmas, the biggest date in the fashion calendar comes around on the same day every year; the first Monday in May.
Last year’s event saw celebrities coming together on the iconic Met steps to ring in the new Superfine: Tailoring Black Style exhibit in their finest dandy-inspired garbs. Zendaya wore a ‘70s-coded all-white suit and hat; Chappell Roan wore a hot pink ’70s glam look; Demi Moore wore a surreal gown inspired by a men’s tie; Jenna Ortega wore a dress made of literal rulers.

The $800 AI Mirror That Promises Expert Beauty Advice From Your Bathroom—But Dermatologists Have Reservations
It might be more complicated than it looks.
Ever struggled with your blush placement? Or needed a quick plan to battle a surprise breakout? What about a tool to analyse your skincare routine in depth? Well, now there’s an AI mirror for that.
In what could feel like a Black Mirror episode, SWAN has recently launched its $795 (USD) ‘Smart’ mirror, promising to be your new beauty BFF. Given just how much of a presence artificial intelligence now has in the way we do our makeup, skincare and hair, it was only a matter of time before something like this popped up—but how exactly does it work?

The 30 best movie soundtracks of all time, from Wuthering Heights to A Star Is Born
Add all of these to your Spotify playlist now.
One of the best thing about a great film can be it’s music. We’ve pulled together the best movie soundtracks from the last few decades, spanning Grease and Footloose to more recent legendary music from titles such as Carey Mulligan’s Promising Young Woman and Lady Gaga’s swansong A Star Is Born.
After all, Titanic’s heartbreaking storyline wouldn’t be what it is without Celine Dion’s iconic vocals – didn’t we all spend every school disco hoping to meet their Jack when this song played?

Sandal Season Has Arrived—Here’s Exactly How to Wear Your Pedicure This Spring
The pedicure shades to know, according to nail experts
After months of boots, trainers and ballet flats, we’re finally approaching sandal season. And whether you can’t wait to pull on a pair of Birkenstocks or style out some thonged kitten heels, now’s the time to start prepping those feet.
While a whole foot routine is hard to live by (I can’t remember the last time I picked up a foot file, if I’m being honest), the easiest thing you can do to achieve pretty feet is to slap (read: delicately paint) a little colour on those toenails. And if you’re short on inspo after a long, cold winter, these six Spring pedi shade suggestions from top nail artists may just come in handy as you plan your next move.

Has Method Dressing Taken Over the Red Carpet—And Does It Always Work?
Method dressing has become one of Hollywood’s most powerful promotional tools, but it may not work for every film
Barbie, Wicked, Wuthering Heights: many a fashion fan, like me, may remember the red carpet looks more readily than the actual film. And it seems that could be part of the point. The lead-up events and premieres are now designed to create as much promotion as possible, whether through small stunts—who remembers Timothée Chalamet arriving on a lime bike?—rumoured cast romances, or, most notably right now, fashion. In what has been dubbed red carpet method dressing.
“For the big blockbuster films, there are no cons to it,” says fashion stylist and consultant Itunu Oke. “It really benefits the build-up to the film and it’s great for designers too, so I think it’s here to stay.” It has certainly entered new trend territory, however, one that only seems to be growing, with cracks perhaps beginning to emerge in the concept.

I Did a 2-Minute Pilates Criss-Cross Every Day—It’s Now My Favourite Home Workout Move Ever
Filing the move away as a “core-strengthener” massively undersells its benefits.
There are some Pilates exercises that have become so recognisable they’re basically the face of the whole method. The Criss-Cross – also known as the bicycle – is one of them. It’s the move that pops up in every mat class, every online tutorial, every ‘beginners guide to Pilates’. Most of us file it away as a core-strengthener and move on. But that undersells it. A lot.
I’ve tried enough Pilates exercises to know that the moves you often think you know the most are often the ones doing the most work – and criss-cross is a prime example. As someone who spends long hours hunched over a laptop, I’m always drawn to moves that promise more than they first let on. And when I started digging a little deeper into what criss-cross is actually doing, it turns out there’s a lot more happening beneath the surface than your average ab exercise.

A tourist’s guide to appreciating Arizona’s Indigenous heritage
The deserts, canyons, and mesas are more than dramatic landscapes; they are living history.
Sunlight spills over the McDowell Mountains, painting the desert in shades of orange and gold as I make my way to breakfast at the Talking Stick Golf Club restaurant in Phoenix.
The sprawling resort, spanning 54,000 acres, blends modern design with Native heritage. The name “Talking Stick” honours the tradition of the Pima people’s “calendar sticks,” once used by tribal leaders to record history and mark floods, eclipses, and other key moments.
My journey spans four tribal homelands: the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in the Sonoran Desert; the Navajo Nation, across the high plateaus and red-rock canyons of the north; the Hopi Reservation, an enclave within the Navajo Nation where mesas rise above wide-open rangeland; and the Gila River Indian Community, framed by rugged mountains.

131 best karaoke songs of all time
Get ready for the ultimate singalong.
Looking for the best karaoke songs? Whether you want to hit the high notes with Whitney or sing a duet from Grease, we’ve got you covered.
After all, there’s no better feeling than rolling into a karaoke room with your closest friends and a pre-selected list of songs to sing. Better yet, spend some time brushing up on choreography and preparing to wow your audience.

21 2026 movies you need to watch, from The Devil Wears Prada 2 to Mother Mary
It’s a good year for film, especially if you’re Anne Hathaway.
Film buffs, there are so many 2026 movies to look out for. Especially for fans of Anne Hathaway, just saying.
While we don’t have a confirmed date for Hathaway’s return as Queen of Genovia in Princess Diaries 3, we are set to see her star in a range of amazing Hollywood classics, including alongside Michaela Coel in Mother Mary – the trailer has just dropped and it’s epic – not to mention the much-awaited Devil Wears Prada 2 and Christopher Nolan’s take on The Odyssey.

What Everyone Gets Wrong About the Met Gala
Every year onlookers of the Met Gala tend to make the same mistake while tuning in for the spectacle. Allow us to demystify it.
We’re days away from the 2026 Met Gala, and in my many years writing about the event, I’ve noticed that there is one thing everyone—as in, those watching at home—gets wrong about the whole thing. And no, it’s not that the Met Gala is more than a very glamorous party, though that part is important. The Met might be fashion’s biggest night, but it also acts as a crucial fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art and its Costume Institute. The Costume Institute is, after all, the only department in the museum responsible for its own funding, and the money it raises every year at the gala goes toward next year’s blockbuster exhibition and the institute’s operational budget.

Forget Bright Red—Emily Blunt Is Making Nude Nails a Thing For Summer
This is a trend I can get behind.
Summer is usually the time when most of us finally put down our neutral nail colors in favor of more vibrant shades, and while funky designs are definitely making their return to the trend cycle, Emily Blunt is reminding me that you can really never go wrong with a nude manicure. […]
Over the last few weeks, she’s been a little more daring with some of her glam, but with the DWP2 press run slowly coming to a close, she kept things slightly more muted this time around with a barely-there makeup look, and instead of wearing a bright, summery nail design, she wore a milky nude manicure. Her longtime manicurist, Julie Kandalec, took to Instagram to share that the exact nude shade she used was Essie’s “Wild Nude.”

’90s Embellished Jeans Are Making a Comeback This Summer
And you know what? We’re totally here for it.
The latest unexpected fashion revival? Glitzy glam ’90s embellished jeans.
Whether or not you’ve lived through the decade, or even liked the styles that have become synonymous with the era, you can’t ignore how many have become modern trend pieces. Grunge plaid shirts borrowed from the boys, rave-ready boob tubes in neon colors, and minimal column dresses in various tones of greige à la Carolyn Bessette have all had their moment in recent years.

How to Make Better Enchiladas at Home, According to Chefs
Chefs share their best tips for preparing restaurant-quality, never-soggy enchiladas.
Enchiladas are a staple on just about every Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant menu, and for good reason. Warm corn tortillas are wrapped around savory fillings like meat or beans, then the whole dish is blanketed with cheese and sauce, typically a flavorful chile sauce. Each bite has that ideal combination of rich sauce, tender tortillas, melty cheese, and satisfying filling.
While preparing the dish is straightforward, homemade enchiladas rarely reach the sublime levels of your neighborhood Mexican restaurant — and much of it comes down to texture. There are a handful of techniques chefs rely on to ensure tasty enchiladas that don’t get disappointingly soggy or mushy.

We Tried 8 Store-Bought Guacamoles — and Our Favorite Is Made With More Than 5 Avocados
Don’t waste your money on a bad avocado.
Every time you slice open an avocado, you’re taking a risk. The fickle fruit is really only delicious when it’s at peak ripeness: bright green, buttery, and smooth — the exact consistency you need to make guacamole. Underripe, the avocados will be too firm to mash. Overripe, and your guac will likely turn out dull, brown, and slimy.
So what are you to do when your recipe requires guacamole, but all the avocados in your store are as hard as a rock or as squishy as a stress ball? Get store-bought guacamole.
After trying eight of the most popular brands, we can confidently say that store-bought guacamole will rarely be as delicious as what you can make at home, but if you’re in a bind, it’s a perfectly acceptable substitute. Here are the three worth buying.

Box Office Haute Couture: ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Officially Kicks Off Summer With Heavenly $77M in U.S., $234M Globally
The 20th Century sequel reunites original stars Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt, and is the first female-led property to kick off the summer box office season in modern times.
Talk about making a fashionable entrance in the office — and then some.
The Devil Wears Prada 2, from 20th Century and Disney, officially kicked off the summer box office in fine fashion, opening to a strong $77 million in North America and $156.6 million overseas to strut well past expectations with a global haul of $233.6 million.
The sequel is a vital reminder of the buying power of women and teenage girls at the box office, a fact Hollywood execs are quick to forget. Friday’s haul of $32.5 million included $10 million in Thursday previews alone, one of the best showings ever for a female-fueled pic, and not far behind current box office hits Michael and Project Hail Mary.

Can You Ban Your Bridesmaid From Wearing a Slicked-Back Bun?
The debate appears to have started when Eli Rallo—a content creator, author, and 2026 bride—posted a TikTok explaining why she was not allowing her bridesmaids to wear the hairstyle at her wedding. “There is a time and a place for a slicked-back bun at a wedding, but mine is not that wedding,” she said.
The video now has 2.1 million views, over 176,000 likes, and 742 comments. “Praying I’m never in a SBB wedding bc I look like an alien,” one person commented, while another said, “A bridesmaid look is very different than guests. SBB can almost always work for just a regular guest, but you’re right. Bridesmaids need to match the overall vibe better. ”

Netflix’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew Release Date, Cast, and Everything Else You Need to Know
Greta Gerwig’s long-anticipated first Narnia movie for Netflix is around the corner. We have all the updates here.
Looking for new info on Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movies for Netflix? Then you’ve come to the right place. It seems like it was only yesterday that we first immersed ourselves in the cinematic world of lions, witches, and wardrobes with Andrew Adamson’s adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s beloved books—but, friends, that was over 20 years ago, and we are ready for a redo.
Back in 2018, it was announced that Netflix was planning to breathe new life into the Chronicles of Narnia franchise, acquiring the rights to adapt C.S. Lewis’s seven books in the series.
“It is wonderful to know that folks from all over are looking forward to seeing more of Narnia, and that the advances in production and distribution technology have made it possible for us to make Narnian adventures come to life all over the world,” Douglas Gresham, Lewis’s stepson, said in a statement. “Netflix seems to be the very best medium with which to achieve this aim, and I am looking forward to working with them toward this goal.”

Shakira thrills a crowd of 2 million with free concert on Brazil’s Copacabana beach
Colombian superstar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, an event that the city’s mayor said drew 2 million people to one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year, which also were attended by huge crowds that danced on the sprawling sands. For Shakira, it was part of her “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran,” or “Women No Longer Cry,” world tour named after her 2024 album.
Shakira’s set kicked off around 11 p.m., more than an hour after the scheduled slot, to her fans screaming with excitement and frantic applause as skywriting drones flew overhead, spelling out in the sky, “I love you Brazil” in Portuguese.
The megastar spoke fondly about the first time she came to Brazil, some three decades ago.

Devil Wears Prada 2 ending explained: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway react to final shot’s powerful Working Girl tribute
EW also speaks to director David Frankel, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt about what the “fantastical” final scenes of the sequel mean to them.
The following contains spoilers for The Devil Wears Prada 2.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 might bring its titanic fashion figures back together for an epic battle against the modern mediapocalypse, but, as the film’s bittersweet ending proves, the devil’s in the details when it comes to the (sequined) ties that bind Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs together.
Reflecting on the sequel in new interviews with Entertainment Weekly, the returning cast and director David Frankel offer a candid explainer on The Devil Wears Prada 2 ending, which also includes, as its final shot, a powerful visual callback to the last scene of Melanie Griffith’s 1988 classic Working Girl.

How to Wash Leafy Greens to Remove Dirt, Germs, and Pesticides
Here’s how to safely store, wash, and dry leafy greens, according to the experts.
If you have ever found a once vibrant green bunch of curly kale or a clamshell of baby spinach wilted away in the back of your refrigerator, you are not alone. When it comes to eating those good-for-you greens, getting them ready to cook and eat is half the battle—that’s why knowing how to wash leafy greens is so important.
The texture of their leaves creates a perfect hiding spot for dirt and sand, not to mention microbes, bacteria, and pesticides, all of which can cause foodborne illness. We spoke with food safety experts and other food professionals to learn the best way to wash and store leafy greens for safe eating.

Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After 34 Years—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know About Tickets, Points, Refunds, and Rebooking
From refunds to rebooking options, airlines are stepping in to help stranded passengers.
Spirit Airlines ceased operations on the morning of May 2 after 34 years in business, leaving thousands of passengers with unused tickets unsure of what to do next. A notice on the airline’s website advised customers not to go to the airport and instead check online for further instructions.
Spirit was the country’s seventh-largest airline, carrying about 50,000 passengers daily before its shutdown. The airline operated on an ultra-low-cost model, charging extra for services such as seat selection and even printed boarding passes. It had entered its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in two years, and when fuel prices surged during the Iran War, its recovery plan became unsustainable.

How to Find Designer Handbags at Thrift Stores (and Spot Fakes), According to Experts
Experts share what to look for and when to pass.
Thrifting carries an undeniable frenetic energy. There’s the thrill of the chase, the surprises around every corner, the gems you score for a fraction of the price. Secondhand stores are treasure troves for all sorts of goodies, but today we’re zeroing in on thrifting for designer handbags. These luxe accessories can cost you hundreds (or thousands) at full price, but find them at your local thrift store or flea market for potentially huge savings.
Want to try your luck? Follow these expert tips for finding high-end purses at the thrift store, and you’ll increase your chances of scoring big.

5 Best Beach Towns in Georgia, According to Locals Who Love the Coast
These are the top spots to hit the beach in the Peach State.
Compared to other Southern states—like Florida and North Carolina—Georgia has a relatively short coastline. Just over 100 miles long, it stretches from Savannah to just north of Florida’s Amelia Island, with only a handful of beach towns and vacation destinations in between. If you find yourself driving up or down the coast, expect to encounter lots of salt marshes, maritime forests, and barrier islands; in fact, Georgia has 14 major barrier islands, and only four are accessible by car.

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