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Blackpink’s Rosé released her first solo project R on Thursday night with a moving, beautiful, and lyrically-deep lead single, “On the Ground,” about where she has found happiness and where meaning really come from—and how money and celebrity aren’t what give you purpose. Rosé spoke about the song’s meaning on YouTube’s Released, saying, “Basically the

Selena Gomez has been officially single for years now, but when PDA photos of her in character with her Only Murders in the Building co-star and on-screen love interest Aaron Dominguez came out, some fans thought it was a real romance—and harassed Dominguez on social media. He was able to make light of it, and

With each passing year, a dystopian show about the threat to women’s reproductive rights continues to be eerily relevant. That means a fourth season of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale, originally adapted from Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, is on its way. The Emmy-nominated series will arrive after a delay—and with a slightly abbreviated

You’ve binged the hell out of Natasha Lyonne’s Russian Doll. Hell, you’ve watched it a dozen times—including that gut-punch of a finale. You know when Nadia’s going to say “kaka-roach.” You know just how subtly Maxine’s “Sweet birthday baby” changes every time. So, naturally, you’re wondering: Is there going to be a second season? Here’s

Selena Gomez embraced New York City’s beloved all-black uniform today, stepping out on the set of Only Murders in the Building in a black blouse, trousers, and a long coat. She carried one of her dogs—seemingly her younger dog Daisy—with her on set and accessorized with a gold necklace and hoop earrings, plus a black

Former First Lady Michelle Obama gave People an in-depth interview about her life quarantining in this week’s issue—and how having her college-age daughters back in her house changed their relationship over the last year. Twenty-two-year-old Harvard University senior Malia and 19-year-old University of Michigan sophomore Sasha were sent home for remote learning when COVID-19 drastically

Sandra Lindsay, director of nursing for critical care at Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Medical Center, was the first person in the U.S. to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Below, the 52-year-old reflects on finally getting to meet her new grandson—and why we should all trust the science behind the vaccine. Over the last year, I

The Queen and Buckingham Palace have finally responded to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Oprah interview, where the couple spoke candidly about their experiences in the institution. Among the bombshell claims was that a member of the royal family (not the Queen or Prince Philip) had concerns that Archie’s skin would be too dark, the

Joe Maher/BFCGetty Images The Gilded Age. The Age of Enlightenment. The Industrial Revolution. And now, upon us, is the Basique Era. This isn’t a phenomenon due solely to our year-long quarantine, but a whole new lifestyle that urges you to embrace your every Basic desire in unprecedented ways. Go ahead: Slip on some Skims and

Rihanna hasn’t let the ongoing coronavirus pandemic stop her from dressing up. The singer was photographed going to Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica on Sunday night, and she wore the most statement of early spring statement outfits. RiRi went out in a leopard coat, printed red midi dress, and heels. She accessorized with necklaces, a

While the world started seeing clips of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s bombshell interview about the royal family, Kristen Stewart was busy working on a movie about how that same family treated Princess Diana, Harry’s mother. New set photos came out of Stewart in character as Diana on the set of Spencer at Schloss Nordkirchen

One year into the pandemic, its effects are threatening to undo decades of investment in girls’ and women’s access to education, economic opportunity, and safety. The facts are dire: The crisis has led to an increase in domestic violence; the gender poverty gap will likely worsen, as more women than men have lost work during

Oprah’s highly anticipated interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry aired on Sunday with a slew of bombshell revelations, including how one member of the royal family questioned how dark their son Archie’s skin would be. There has been a lot of reaction to the explosive sit-down, both on social media and in the U.S.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry dropped a lot of bombshells during their two-hour interview with Oprah. But one of the happier ones was that the couple chose to get married privately—for themselves—before their big royal wedding ceremony. “I was thinking about it, you know our wedding—three days before our wedding, we got married. No one

They shared one of the most magical love stories in history: a fairytale romance with a dashing prince. But while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have created a happy life for themselves with and their growing family in Montecito, California, no one expected their next chapter would end up like this, “stepping back” from

Tonight is the highly anticipated Oprah Winfrey interview with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on CBS. As the teaser for the interview shows, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are going to get into the details of Harry and Meghan’s transition out of formal royal life. At one point in the interview, Oprah asks Meghan:

Amanda Gorman, the 2021 inaugural poet, tweeted on Friday that she had been racially profiled on her way home by a security guard. “A security guard tailed me on my walk home tonight,” she wrote. “He demanded if I lived there because ‘you look suspicious.’ I showed my keys & buzzed myself into my building.

Miley Cyrus is 28 years old now, and her Disney and Hannah Montana days are far behind her. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t still think about those days. “Talk about an identity crisis,” Cyrus said on Spotify’s Rock This with Allison Hagendorf on Friday. She said that Hannah was “a character almost as often

Tomorrow night, CBS will air an interview with Oprah, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry; as teaser footage has shown, the couple doesn’t appear to hold back about their post royal-life journey. As interview day neared this week the Times published a report that Meghan “faced a bullying complaint made by one of her closest advisers

Sean Monterrosa and his sisters, Michelle and Ashley. Courtesy of Ashley and Michelle Monterrosa This week marks the nine-month anniversary of when a police officer shot and killed Sean Monterrosa outside of a Walgreens in Vallejo, CA. Monterrosa was 22 years old and kneeling with his hands up when he was shot through the windshield

At 33, it feels like I’ve known non-monogamy was right for me forever. But as someone who grew up surrounded by monogamy—in my family, in my friendships, in my culture, in my media consumption—I know that, at some point, I must have learned this about myself. But I can’t remember my younger self even considering

Meghan Markle’s longtime friends and past coworkers are speaking out on social media to defend the Duchess of Sussex after Buckingham Palace announced it would be investigating a years-old bullying claim about Meghan by a royal aide. On Tuesday night, The Times ran a report that alleged Meghan Markle “faced a bullying complaint made by

Meghan Markle is now saying what many have speculated for years: that the Palace has played a role in the years-long smear campaign British tabloids have waged against her and Prince Harry. Following news that Buckingham Palace was investigating a two-year-old royal aide’s bullying claim about Meghan on Wednesday afternoon, CBS released a new clip

Gigi Hadid welcomed her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik, baby girl Khai, back in September. The model has shared photos here and there of her daughter, opting to keep her face hidden for her child’s privacy. This morning, Gigi shared another new pic of Khai, giving a full look at her style at five