Simone Manuel is headed to Tokyo, and we couldn’t be more excited to watch this now two-time Olympian compete. Though she won’t be swimming in the 100-meter freestyle — the event in which she won individual gold in Rio five years ago — the 24-year-old Texas native secured her spot on Team USA after winning
Month: July 2021
Ashley Olsen and her twin Mary-Kate Olsen have kept their lives as private as two world-famous child stars-turned-adult designers can manage. But while the girls haven’t spoken about their love lives, the tabloids and paparazzi have gotten some details on who they’re with. Mary-Kate has been married to Olivier Sarkozy since 2015 but requested an
Photography via instagram.com/iamhalsey“This cover image celebrates pregnant and postpartum bodies as something beautiful, to be admired.” By Pia Araneta Date July 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter Halsey rightfully takes a seat on a lavish golden throne, exposing one of their breasts while holding a young child, on the cover for their forthcoming new album, If I
According to Tokyo-Games-bound long-distance runner Aliphine Tuliamuk, nothing is harder than 50 hours of labor — not any of the 26.2-mile races she’s ever done. “At least I know where the finish line is during a marathon,” she told POPSUGAR via email. Tuliamuk, whose daughter Zoe was born in January, requested that her baby accompany
After watching 13 Reasons Why‘s Katherine Langford flip old Arthurian legends on their head as the sword-wielding Lady of the Lake in Netflix’s Cursed, fans were left with a number of questions: Like, would we ever see Nimue again? Is Arthur the king we know he is, the king he is inside? Can Pym and
The fashion is fierce on the French Riviera for the 74th Cannes Film Festival. By Jennifer Berry Date July 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter After a hiatus last summer due to the pandemic, the 74th Cannes Film Festival is underway in France — and the glamorous red carpet is back in full swing. Blessedly for our
Karolina Wojtasik/HBO Max The highly anticipated Gossip Girl reboot has finally hit HBO Max, ushering in a new ruling class at Constance Billard and St. Jude’s. And while much of the focus has been on the fashion, our favorite Upper East Siders famously love a good beauty look. Who could forget Blair Waldorf’s iconic headbands
In 2019, Caroline Marks was living the best year of her life. Then 17, the pro surfer finished her season ranked number two in the world, an impressive result for just her second year on the WSL Championship Tour and one that secured her a spot at the 2021 Olympics, where surfing will be contested
BTS started the summer with “Butter,” and they’re continuing the feel-good vibes with their new English song “Permission to Dance.” The track accompanies “Butter” on its just-released CD single. The lyrics of “Permission to Dance,” co-written by Ed Sheeran (who previously co-wrote the boys’ 2019 Map of the Soul: Persona track “Make It Right”), are
Photography courtesy of ImaxtreeOOTDs worn outside the house, what a treat! Almost a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic swept through Europe (in the middle of the Fall 2020 ready-to-wear shows, no less), the Fall 2021 couture presentations are underway in Paris with a return to in-person fashion shows — and real-life OOTDs
Amazon has a huge selection of sports bras, and we understand it’s overwhelming to find your perfect fit. We rounded up our favorite picks that are ideal for a wide variety of activities, whether you like to lift weights or focus on flexibility. From stylish finds to multipacks perfect for delaying laundry day, Amazon has
After a long career spent as the butt of Marvel fans’ jokes, Clint Barton’s Hawkeye is finally preparing to pass the baton—but not before he attempts to prove his worth in one last cinematic showing. He’s more than the guy with the arrows, folks. He’s the guy with the arrows and his own TV show.
Photography courtesy of IMAXTREEHere’s how to wear the western aesthetic, whether you scored a ticket to the Calgary Stampede or not. By Ivy Tang Date July 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter After being halted for a season because of COVID-19, the Calgary Stampede is back this year bigger and better than ever — with increased safety
Courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld / Kenneth Ize When it comes to household names in fashion, the late Karl Lagerfeld is about as close to the top as one can get. With long-standing tenures at the helm of Chanel and his own namesake brand, the iconic designer is revered for his pared-back, edgy level of sophistication
When we think of tennis, we think of Venus Williams. She’s been an icon for what feels like forever, and so when she came out with her line of activewear, Eleven by Venus Williams, it felt like a natural fit. Tennis and tennis clothes are having a moment right now, with more people picking up
Netflix’s hit drama Outer Banks stole the hearts of many viewers, with many falling hard for the relationship between John B. (Chase Stokes) and Sarah Cameron (Madelyn Cline). The chemistry isn’t just fiction though: Cline and Stokes are together in real life and have been for over a year. In June 2020, the Outer Banks
Photography by Getty ImagesHello Upper East Siders, your favourite vindictive queen is back. By Pia Araneta Date July 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter Get ready for some binge-worthy drama from the next generation of New York private school teens because the Gossip Girl reboot is officially here. The revival of the iconic television show premieres July
TIMOTHY A. CLARYGetty Images In the year since the non-profit 15 Percent Pledge launched in June 2021, urging retailers to commit fifteen percent of their shelf space to products from Black-owned businesses, nearly 30 major sellers—including Macy’s, Old Navy, and Sephora—have publicly taken the pledge. On July 8th, luxury department store Nordstrom became the latest
After a year-long postponement of the Tokyo Olympics originally scheduled for 2020, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga confirmed that the city will function under a state of emergency during the Games due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. It will last from July 12 to August 22, and it is the fourth state of emergency
Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here), love books. Perhaps one of their favorite
Photography via instagram.com/soulcapofficial“A ban like this tells the Black community that swimming is not for them.” By Kenisha Alexander Date July 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter The FINA committee (the Federation for International Competitions in Water Sports) is set to review an Olympics ban on swim caps specifically designed for afro-textured hair, after many called out
After testing positive for marijuana at the Olympic Trials last month and losing her spot in the women’s 100 meters, Sha’Carri Richardson has been left off the US 4×100 relay team and will officially miss Tokyo. Richardson has been suspended for a month after ingesting marijuana (which she said she used to cope after the
The new Gossip Girl reboot on HBO Max takes an admittedly wobbly approach to realism, given that the series documents the interpersonal drama between millionaire (and billionaire) teenagers. The show has yet to cement itself as a defining chronicle of the Gen Z experience, even for New York City’s storied elite. But nowhere is the
The list of people seeking to distance themselves from Spears, and the spotlight around her controversial 13-year conservatorship, continues to grow. By Pia Araneta Date July 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter Britney Spears’s manager, Larry Rudolph, resigned from his position following the pop singer’s alleged wish to retire from music. “It has been over 2 ½