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Aubrey Plaza to star as ‘Hollywood madam’ Heidi Fleiss in biopic
The film is co-written by “Bottoms” star and co-writer Rachel Sennott.
Ahead of her detective drama Honey, Don’t hitting theaters later this month, Aubrey Plaza has signed on to play infamous Hollywood madam, Heidi Fleiss.
Entertainment Weekly has learned that Plaza will both produce and star in The Heidi Fleiss Story, a biopic about the infamous columnist and TV personality who was busted in the early ‘90s for what was said to be the world’s largest high-end prostitution ring.
The notorious escort service eventually saw Fleiss arrested and convicted for tax evasion and implicated several Hollywood stars and politicians.

‘Severance’ Secret Weapon Britt Lower Reveals Her Wild Side
She’s the beating heart of this year’s most thrilling — and Emmy-nominated — TV show. But there’s no telling when she might decamp for the circus (like, literally).
Finding stardom at 40 — after a largely under-the-radar career of scene-stealing small roles — hasn’t tamed her wanderlust. There’s a reason she calls Helly R her “soulmate.” Like her trapped counterpart, she’s ever alert to the possibility of escape from conformity, alive to surreal moments that pierce the mundane and fill her with wonderment. Between seasons, Lower has literally run off to join a circus, a community of itinerant artists to whom she feels deeply connected (and who are also big on eye contact): “I love to watch people do incredible things and test the limits of what a human body can do.”
She dreams of returning to the circus before season three starts shooting — if only she weren’t so busy these days. In two hours, she’s heading back to the Toronto set of I Will Find You, a Netflix series based on a Harlan Coben thriller in which she plays a journalist. Maybe this is why she appears to be studying me.

Pamela Anderson on personal style, self-acceptance and date night
We caught up with the actress (and 2024 GLAMOUR Woman of the Year) during Copenhagen Fashion Week.
You’re a style icon. How do you put an outfit together?
I really wanted to have fun with The Naked Gun press tour; I wanted to think of it as a story. I usually style myself, but I worked with Bailey Moon and I said, “Get a lot of really fun stuff and think about French films.”
I wanted to have things be cinematic — and a little off, because I never quite nail it. It’s just a little something that doesn’t quite work, but it’s trying. I’m never perfectly polished, even though I try to be. Something always goes wrong, which is, I think, part of my charm. I’m embracing that now. I love putting fun outfits together from head to toe.
For this press tour, I wanted to add colour because I usually wear very easy and basic stuff. It was fun to put some hats on. I love hats, and this is the time to wear one.

Wednesday‘s Joy Sunday: ‘I am so tired of this industry being underhanded with folks who look like me’
The Wednesday star on her ‘legendary’ co-stars, coping with fame and how the industry still needs to fight for diversity and representation.
If you’ve already binge-watched season one of Wednesday on Netflix, you’ll know Sunday as Bianca Barclay, the coolly commanding siren, who uses her voice to control the minds of others. The Queen B of Nevermore Academy – a gothic boarding school for outcasts – she is initially the bitter rival of the show’s star, Wednesday, played by Jenna Ortega. Directed by Tim Burton and based on The Addams Family, Wednesday became an overnight sensation after its release in 2022. Within three weeks, it became the second-most-watched English-language Netflix series and went on to receive two Golden Globe nominations and win four Primetime Emmys.

The Hidden Case of Sir Ewan Forbes, the Transgender Baronet
Despite Forbes’s deep privilege and proximity to the royal family, his journey was not an easy one.
In 1968, a new name was placed on the United Kingdom’s Official Roll of the Baronetage: Sir Ewan Forbes, the 11th Baronet Forbes of Craigievar. A quintessential Scottish gentleman, Ewan was a perfect fit for his new role. He was a caring country doctor, a doting husband, a sportsman who excelled in riding, shooting, fishing, and Scottish dance, and whose ancient, rather eccentric aristocratic clan had deep ties to the British royal family.

How To Get The Perfect Posture And Why It Will Bring You More Confidence
The quest for perfect posture has become a hot pursuit in wellness circles. Yet, as ELLE’s Naomi Pike discovers, standing tall might be doing more for us than what meets the eye.
Our search for improved posture endures as our modern lives demand us to lean in, bend towards myriad screens and hover over our phones. It’s enough to sit up and take note, as the desire to walk through life with head held high and a demeanour to match persists.
As a child, I took ballet classes that, before becoming a hobby, served to establish an understanding of the importance of good posture. My teacher encouraged this by telling me to visualise a pixie sitting on the ceiling pulling a ribbon from my crown.

All The Reasons Gossiping Can Actually Be Good For Your Health
Laura Antonia Jordan considered giving up on gossip. Until she realised is wasn’t all bad news.
Many of us love to be party to a bit of breaking ‘news’ (heavy on the quote marks). It entertains and excites, serving morsels of intrigue and sprinklings of flavour atop the stodge of daily life. ‘Gossip’s just another form of storytelling,’ says Sophie Jewes, founder of the London PR agency Raven. ‘If you have a public profile, or you’re trying to be “known”, you want people talking about you. The trick is not to take it personally. Being impervious to gossip is quite fabulous… and a survival skill in fashion.’

Daisy Edgar-Jones’ ‘Phenomenal’ BBC Drama With Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score Storms Netflix Top 10
The hit BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s bestselling novel, Normal People, is finally available to stream on Netflix — and it’s unsurprisingly already proving to be a success story for the streamer.
It was the series that made its leads household names, and now the hit BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney’s bestselling novel, Normal People, is finally available to stream on Netflix — and it’s unsurprisingly already proving to be a success story for the streamer.
The widely acclaimed adaptation of Sally Rooney’s bestselling novel of the same name made waves when it first debuted in the grips of the pandemic in 2020 on BBC Three – leaving a trail of broken hearts in its wake, and garnering a legion of loyal fans for its lead stars, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal.

From Isabella Blow To Alexander McQueen, Comparing The Cast Of The Queen Of Fashion With Their Real-Life Counterparts
As ’90s-set fashion biopics go, Alex Marx’s forthcoming The Queen of Fashion is set to have it all: a fresh-faced Alexander McQueen, a fledgling Philip Treacy, style maven Michael Roberts, the wonderfully eccentric Daphne Guinness and, of course, the legendary Isabella Blow, whose tumultuous life and career is this new film’s central subject. But who will embody these fashion luminaries, and how do they compare to their illustrious counterparts?

The 40 Best Feel-Good Movies of All Time
Get ready to turn that frown upside down.
We’ve all had ’em: Those days when everything that could go wrong, does. Maybe you missed your train when you were already running late. Or maybe your morning coffee ended up coloring your blouse on the way to work. You could sit and mope about your bad luck—or turn to a little good old-fashioned cinema escapism. But not just any flick will do. You need the best feel-good movies Spielberg and company have to offer—the ones that, when you feel like the dog meme surrounded by fire, will make it all melt away.
We’ve rounded up the best feel-good movies that have made us laugh and/or cry (happy tears, mind you!), from swoon-worthy rom-coms to heartwarming coming-of-age movies and sweet animated movies. And since what “feels good” is different for everyone (one woman’s tearjerker is another woman’s comedy), we’ve ordered this list by genre for easy navigation.
So grab your comfiest blanket, a glass of wine, and curl up with one of the best feel-good movies of all time.

Princess Diana’s 30 Most Iconic Style Moments of All Time, From Her Wedding Gown to Revenge Dress
She was the ‘People’s Princess’ and fashion’s muse.
Princess Diana is known for so many remarkable achievements—from being an incredibly devoted mother to an inspiring public figure and role model. Regardless of whether she was tending to her children or shaking hands with Mother Teresa, she did so with style and grace. After all, Lady Di had an unforgettable fashion sense. Her standout sartorial moments, both within the royal family and beyond, have even earned her the title of fashion icon with outfit formulas that are still in season. And it wasn’t just her royal wardrobe that garnered attention either.

Princess Anne’s $18,000 Vintage Diamond-Encrusted Horse Brooch Has a Hidden Meaning
She typically wears the piece at equestrian events.
Princess Anne nodded to her equestrian prowess with a little help from one of her favorite vintage accessories. On Wednesday, the royal met with Irish President Michael D. Higgins, and his wife Sabina Higgins, at Áras an Uachtaráin in Dublin.
Anne modeled a mint green longline blazer, layering it over a crisp collared button-down. She added on an emerald-colored midi skirt, completing her look with navy gloves, a black leather handbag, and pearl studs. Affixed to her lapel was a gold and diamond horse brooch, which dates back to the 1980s.

Portugal’s Sandwich Culture Is Seriously Unmatched, and These 7 Specialties Are Proof
Yes, there’s even a dessert sandwich.
There’s a lot to love about Portugal. Its coastline is simply epic, with every inch providing one more breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean crashing onto sandy shorelines protected by towering, craggy cliffs. Its cities, like popular destinations Lisbon and Porto, are abundant with culture and history, and plenty of azulejos (those beautiful painted tiles) to inspire your next home renovation. However, there’s one thing Portugal has above all this for food-loving travelers: the world’s best sandwiches.
Yes, I said what I said. Portugal is home to the world’s best sandwiches. And it all starts with its fantastic bread.

Should You Brush Your Teeth Before or After Breakfast? Dentists Reveal the Right Time
You may want to switch up your morning routine after you read this.
Yes, you brush your teeth every morning, but could you be brushing at the wrong time? It turns out there is a correct time to brush, according to dentists. “Brushing your teeth in the morning is not just about fresh breath — it is a crucial part of protecting your oral and overall health,” says Anjali Rajpal, DMD, the founder of Beverly Hills Dental Arts.
In fact, there’s a growing amount of research that shows your dental health goes beyond your teeth and gums.

David Tennant and Toby Jones will star in The Hack, a new ITV series that takes a fresh look at the phone-hacking scandal that engulfed the British media
The seven-part series will be written by Jack Thorne, the man behind Adolescence and Toxic Town
The true story behind the The Hack reads, ironically, like a piece of so-preposterous-it-can’t-be-true tabloid fodder – but that’s why, after so many years, the phone hacking story that engulfed the News of the World is still one of the most fascinating British scandals. Now, one of the biggest scandals in media is to be turned into a gripping seven-part series for ITV, starring David Tennant, Robert Carlyle and Toby Jones in leading roles.
Set in the decade between 2002 and 2012, the drama will ‘deftly interweave’ two real-life stories, says the broadcaster: the uncovering of evidence of phone hacking at the News of the World, and the investigation into the – still unsolved – murder of private investigator Daniel Morgan. David Tennant will play Nick Davies who, as a reporter for The Guardian, pieced together the hacking scandal, while Robert Carlyle will take on the role of former Met Police Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Cook, who led the Morgan investigation. Toby Jones, meanwhile, will play former editor-in-chief of The Guardian, Alan Rusbridger. The Hack also features a stacked supporting cast, including former Tatler cover star Rose Leslie, Adrian Lester and Charlie Brooks.

How Long Does a Jar of Olives Last After Opening?
Here’s how to preserve these briney, salty treats.
If you crave saltiness, olives are among the best foods you can enjoy. They’re plump, chewy, satisfyingly briny, and come in many varieties to keep your olive experience interesting. Whether you’re savoring your olive stash or snacking your way through it, you don’t want those precious olives to go to waste. Even though they’re processed, olives are still a fruit (yes, they grow on trees!), and once their packaging is opened and exposed to air, the clock starts ticking. Here’s how long different types of olives last and how to store them to keep them as fresh as possible for as long as possible so that you can enjoy every last deliciously salty bite.

How to Responsibly Dispose of a Mattress, According to Experts
Ready to replace your mattress? Here’s what to do with your old one.
An estimated 50,000 mattresses end up in landfills every single day in the U.S., says Marcus Griswold, founder at Little Green Myths. “This contributes to a substantial accumulation of waste,” he explains. “Components of old mattresses, such as steel springs and synthetic foams, can take an extremely long time to decompose—sometimes hundreds of years.”
So what should someone consider instead? Our experts provide responsible methods for disposing of a mattress, along with the steps you should take to make it happen.

How to Can Tomatoes the Right Way
Preserve summer’s bounty with our step-by-step guide.
Juicy, sweet tomatoes are a staple of summer—and if you grow the fruit at home (or love to stock up at the farmers’ market), you probably know what it’s like to have an influx of tomatoes in your kitchen. Canning tomatoes is an excellent method for preserving your haul, as the finished product can be used in iconic dishes all year round, from chunky chili to homemade pizza.
The canning process requires specific steps to ensure the tomatoes are safe for long-term storage. Learn from our experts how to can tomatoes with our comprehensive guide, plus how long home-canned tomatoes last.

Passport Stamps Are Disappearing Across 29 Countries This Fall—Here’s What Travelers Need to Know
What was once a built-in souvenir is becoming obsolete as new technology takes over.
There’s nothing more exciting than examining a passport stamp after entering a new country, seeing the barely-dry ink on the page and creating a tangible memory you can hold in your hand. But that experience will soon go by the wayside as countries across the European Union switch to biometric and electronic border systems, forgoing the physical stamp.

This Is the Most Crowded Tourist Destination on the Planet—Here’s How to See It Without All of the People
With some of the most iconic sites in the world, it comes as no surprise that Vatican City is one of the most crowded places on Earth.
An estimated 1.4 billion people traveled internationally in 2024, bringing tourism numbers back up to their pre-pandemic level. While this means more people are able to explore the world again, it also means that some of the world’s most sought-after destinations are experiencing tourism booms.
In July, the safari company Go2Africa released its findings on which countries, states, and tourist destinations are the most overcrowded. To find out the answer, the team reached out to national tourist boards to determine how many people visit each place, then compared those numbers to the population data for the same year, allowing them to calculate the ratio of tourists to local residents for each location.

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