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We need a dazzling and stimulating LOunge today because it’s TUESDAY and that’s just a cursed day, in our experience. Best to distract ourselves as much as possible until it’s all over. Take a seat and order something immoral.

Halle Berry Isn’t Backing Down In love, onscreen, or from her righteous feud with Gavin Newsom.
Growing older, and all the public invisibility that can entail, has been on her mind. Her new film, Crime 101, a smart, gritty caper about a serial thief (Chris Hemsworth) planning his final heist, features Berry as a sexy middle-aged insurance broker named Sharon Coombs, who flaunts her cleavage to close deals with billionaire clients. In one scene, Sharon’s boss taunts her about her age, implying she’s spoiled milk. “Halle actually asked me to write that speech into the script,” says director Bart Layton. “I don’t know many actors who would have the confidence and bravery to be that vulnerable. But it’s because of where she’s at in her life.” In another scene, we watch her character wield a gold wand of YSL’s Touche Éclat concealer in the mirror as she gets ready for work. She camouflages the dark circles under her eyes, hesitates, then swipes the formula over most of her face like war paint. “Her character rang so true for me. You get to this age where you feel like you’re being marginalized, devalued. You feel it at work. You feel it from society,” Berry says. “But I have adamantly decided I am not going to allow myself to be erased. That’s why I’m on my menopause mission. I’m going to be louder than I have ever been.” Part of that mission involves telling more onscreen stories, including comedies, about middle-aged women and poking fun at herself along the way. “When you get older, you stop getting sized up like a pork chop,” she says.

‘There’s A Ruthlessness To Her’: Kiernan Shipka Shines As Industry’s Unexpected Power Player
From weaponising sex to making calculated moves, the actor discusses how she brought the ‘wildly smart’ Hayley Clay to life in the fourth season of the hit financial drama
Starring as Hayley Clay, an executive assistant at the fintech startup Tender, her character often blends into the corporate backdrop, a world filled with high-octane ‘alpha’ personalities, often speaking no more than a couple of lines. She plays the quintessential young assistant who falls in line and does as she’s told, or at least, that’s what she wants those around her to believe. While her pill-popping nightclub debut in the opening scene was our first hint of a darker side to her character, last week’s third episode, ‘Habseligkeiten’ (cherished belongings), finally delivered the payoff.

Inside the 2026 Grammy Award Gift Bags, From Cosmetic Procedures to a $500 Shower Head
This weekend saw the 2026 Grammy Awards, with A-listers from Sabrina Carpenter to Harry Styles gathering from far and wide to celebrate the past year in music.
The 68th annual ceremony took place in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah for the sixth consecutive year. And from the star-studded Grammys red carpet to the night’s big winners – Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga and Olivia Dean to name a few, the award ceremony made non-stop headlines.
It was the 2026 Grammy Award gift bags that got the world talking the most, with LA-based entertainment marketing company Distinctive Assets overseeing the official swag for the 26th year.

47 Valentine’s Day makeup looks to fall in love with
From tonal pink to romantic goth.
Whatever your plans on 14 February, there’s always room for a dreamy Valentine’s Day makeup look to make you feel phenomenal. So, whether you’re going out with your significant other, meeting friends, or having a cosy solo night in with a takeaway, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to dig out your makeup bag and experiment. After all, it’s a celebration of self-love, too!
As for Valentine’s Day makeup inspo, we’ve already started spotting a few themes that are standing out. On one end of the spectrum is softly-spoken monochrome makeup, with tonal pink having a real moment. The trend sees variations of the shade applied across eyes, cheeks and lips for a pretty, cohesive and coordinated makeup look.

I’ll say it, Wuthering Heights is not a difficult book
We have failed you, Emily Brontë.
Okay, this is, perhaps, a controversial take. And quite possibly one which will make a lot of people angry at me. But, for some reason, this is a hill (or, perhaps, a moor) I am willing to die on: Wuthering Heights is not that hard. And, yes, you should be able to read it. And yes, the number of people openly struggling to get through it is concerning.
Recently, my FYP has filled to the brim with a similar brand of video – videos of grown women who, after seeing the sexed up trailer for Emerald Fennel’s version, have dashed to Waterstones to pick up their copies (Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi smouldering on the cover, naturally), perhaps expecting a BookTok-worthy rom-com, only to find that it is, in fact, a novel about class, inequality, racism, abuse and generational trauma.

Granny heels and neutral jeans? Our winter combo of dreams
Taking the vintage vibe one step further.
There is something totally irresistible about the way fashion always manages to revive pieces that were once forgotten, and granny shoes are the latest to come back from the history books. Discreet in their arrival, confident in their purpose and capable of transforming any outfit without seeking approval, these low-heeled, rounded-toe shoes are a quiet statement. They’re seen parading through the streets of Paris, peeking into cafés and conquering social media feeds with an air of chicness no stiletto can reach.

Industry season 4 soundtrack: All the songs that feature in the new episodes
The latest season of the hit BBC show features everything from New Order to Prodigy, Ultravox and Enya.
Industry has returned with a bang, with season 4 already promising sauce and scandal aplenty.
In addition to catching up with Yasmin, Harper and a few of the old Pier Point gang, there are some new faces on the scene – including Stranger Things’ Charlie Heaton and Mad Men’s Kiernan Shipka.
There’s also a pretty decent soundtrack to accompany all the financial drama. So, if you were wondering, here are all the tracks in the new season so far (you’re welcome).

4 Winter Styling Tricks Copenhagen Girls Used to Look Chic—and Stay Warm
Low-lift outfit tweaks worth copying when it’s Baltic outside
I’ve just come back from my first ever Copenhagen Fashion Week, and I’m officially convinced that no one does winter style quite like the city’s crowd of cool girls. Having endured many a sub-zero temperature in their time, they’re veritable pros at putting together outfits that are as warm and practical as they are effortlessly chic—and they know that often, it’s the smallest details that make the biggest impact.
From statement coats and high-neck details to the clever use of knitted accessories, I spotted a few of the same nifty styling tricks cropping up again and again in the street style on display between shows. So, after days of people-watching, I’ve narrowed it down to four standout ideas that are refreshingly easy to recreate, and well worth copying as Britain faces its own batch of Baltic weather.

All The Stars Expected at the Opening Ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics will welcome a constellation of international stars including Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, Snoop Dogg, and Tom Cruise.
The countdown has begun. We are now just days away from the official opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, scheduled for February 6 at Milan’s San Siro Stadium. For the first time, the ceremony will be spread across multiple locations, uniting Milan, Cortina, and other cities in a choral project involving more than 1,300 cast members from over 27 countries, managed by at least 950 operators and technical staff. The Milano Cortina Foundation calls it “an event of global scope, the result of a choral project involving thousands of people and artistic, technical and organizational skills of the highest level.”

Hailey Bieber’s Brown-Red Nails Are Trending – 8 Cinnamon Manicures To Try This Winter
Meet the season’s chicest transitional hue.
A popular move back in the ’40s and ’50s when lacquered nails were matched to lipsticks (the beauty equivalent to matching your bags to your shoes, if you will), Bieber brought the look into 2026 by opting for a cool, brown-red hue.
Bieber’s manicurist, Zola Ganzorigt, used a bespoke combination of OPI’s Barefoot In Barcelona, Cliffside Karaoke, You Don’t Know Jacques! and Big Apple Red but there are plenty of ready-made options too, including Manucurist’s Boheme, Townhouse Pepsi Max Cherry and Blush by Kure Bazaar.

14 Red French Tip Nails Ideas to Wear for Valentine’s Day and Beyond
Spice up a classic.
Looking for Valentine’s Day nail inspo that’s modern, understated, and just on-theme enough? Red French tip nails are the trend for you. This seasonal twist on the timeless French mani will add just enough romance to your next set—no cartoon hearts required.
Celebrity nail artist Zola Ganzorigt is a big fan of the red French manicure, and her designs provide plenty of inspo. From whimsical DIY heart tips to the viral chrome rendition she created for Hailey Bieber (another compelling case for matching your lip combo to your nails), the look adds a pop of color to your mani but keeps things surprisingly versatile. Plus, Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to test out the red nail theory for yourself.

Bridgerton Season 5: Which Character Will be the Lead?
Here’s what we’ve heard…
Who will take center stage in Bridgerton season 5?
Based on Julia Quinn’s historical romance novels, Bridgerton is one of Netflix’s biggest original series, providing sexy, romantic escapism in a period setting where history has been rewritten to allow for more racial diversity and way more colorful clothes.
Though it has an ensemble cast and features a narrator who is interested in everyone in the ton (London’s high society during the Regency era), each season pays particular focus to one of the eight siblings in the titular Bridgerton family, who are named in alphabetical order. However, the show is following them not in the order of their birth, but in the order of their marriages: eldest daughter Daphne, fourth-born, was the the focus of the first season; first-born Anthony the second, third-born Colin the third, and second-born Benedict the central sibling of the current fourth season.
That leaves four seasons and four siblings to go. Here’s what we know about what comes next.

We Tested 4 Ways to Make Queso Blanco Dip — and the Top Method Won by a Landslide
We cooked and tasted four popular queso blanco methods, from roux-based versions to processed cheese classics, to find the one that stayed smooth, glossy, and crave-worthy every time.
I’ve said it many times before: I will flat-out pull up a chair to a bowl of queso. When creamy cheese dip is set out at a party, I simply cannot walk away. I park myself there, saying, “OK, this is my last bite,” as I reach for another chip to dunk. It’s just so good. A vat of melted cheese with a bit of chile kick — what’s not to love?
Queso blanco seems deceptively simple: Melted cheese, a little liquid, some chiles, and you’re done. But anyone who’s ended up with a grainy, separated dip knows that getting queso right is more complicated than it seems. Texture matters just as much as flavor, especially if you want a dip that stays smooth long enough to make it through a bag of chips.

Jamu, an Ancient Indonesian Tonic With Turmeric and Ginger, Is More Than a Simple Beverage
Passed down for centuries, this cure-all drink is having a moment.
Indonesians swear by jamu. Families have their own recipes carried on from one generation to the next. Spices, roots, and herbs such as turmeric, ginger, and tamarind are traditionally ground into a thick slurry with a mortar and pestle, then consumed as either a shot, warm drink, or a chilled refresher.
Jamu experienced a resurgence in Indonesia during the pandemic, as more people turned to food and drink that offered health benefits. It can now be found across the country, and jamu cafés, like Acaraki and Suwe Ora Jamu, opened by young artisans and entrepreneurs, have popped up across Indonesia. And the St. Regis Bali Bar has a cocktail loosely based on jamu, fortified by Beefeater gin.

What Comes After Sumo Citrus? Experts Name the New Citrus Varieties to Know
With its notably sweet flesh and easy-to-peel skin, Sumo Citrus changed how Americans think about mandarins. Here are the four citrus varieties growers are betting on next.
Citrus fans know that the category has much more to offer than generic lemons, limes, and oranges. Globally, there are dozens of lemon varieties, more than 20 types of grapefruit, and hundreds of oranges — far more diversity than most shoppers ever see. Mandarins fall within the orange family and also include several subcategories.
Today, the shiranui mandarin hybrid, otherwise known as Sumo Citrus or dekopon, is one of the most popular mandarins in the U.S. thanks to its candylike sweetness, seedless fruit, low acidity, and easy-to-peel skin. Yet the distinctive bulbous fruit wasn’t introduced to American consumers until 2011.

I Can’t Stand Food Smells in My Studio Apartment — These Clever Products Neutralize Odors Before They Start
Garlic smells, begone!
In my small New York City studio apartment, the kitchen, bedroom, and living room are all intertwined. That means that when I sauté garlic or cook fish, the smell doesn’t just stay by the stove — it drifts straight into my pillows, couch, clothes, and beyond. After one too many nights falling asleep to the stench of lingering food and trash, I made it my mission to find a solution. In the months since I moved in, I’ve found several kitchen deodorizers that actually neutralize smells without masking them with artificial fragrances.

Kelly Clarkson Shares the “Necessary” Reason She’s “Stepping Away” From Her Talk Show After 7 Years
She’s “prioritizing” family following the sudden loss of her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.
After seven years, Kelly Clarkson has confirmed that she will be exiting her NBC talk show, The Kelly Clarkson Show. On Monday, the “Because Of You” artist shared a lengthy statement detailing her reasons for “stepping away.”
“I have been extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of people at TKCS, both in Los Angeles and New York,” she wrote in a new Instagram post. “There have been so many amazing moments and shows over these seven seasons.”

Kiernan Shipka’s Industry Confessions
Kiernan Shipka is that Hollywood anomaly: a former child star who emerged not just unscathed, but centered. After spending nearly a decade evolving in real-time as Don Draper’s daughter on Mad Men, she bypassed the typical pitfalls of young stardom in favor of a steady career, navigating supernatural covens in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and psychological scarring in Longlegs. Now she’s in Industry, HBO’s unhinged finance soap, playing an executive assistant who mayor may not be running a long con, the kind of slippery role where you’re never quite sure what she’s thinking. Here she reunites with her former co-star Jean Smart to discuss the luxury of being single, British fantasies, and why the best life is one where you cry for the camera and save the laughs for your friends.

How to Clean the Rubber Seal on Your Refrigerator Door, According to Pros
An overlooked fridge spot that matters more than you think.
Next time you open your fridge, note the rubber seal around the outside edge of the interior door. This is called the gasket and it does the essential job of sealing your refrigerator, keeping cold air in and the outside air out. Like other components of your fridge, the gasket requires regular maintenance so that it stays airtight and your appliance can keep functioning properly.
Ahead, we spoke with experts on the right way to clean your fridge door’s gasket safely and tips for keeping it functioning reliably well into the future.

This Epic New Luxury Train Will Take You Across 5 Countries Along the Silk Road
GeoEx’s 22-day journey from China to Uzbekistan features ancient wonders, desert adventures, and high-end comfort aboard the Golden Eagle.
For thousands of years, travelers and merchants have journeyed along the famed Silk Road for commerce, transit, and inspiration. Now, a new luxury train is making it easier than ever to experience the beauty and majesty of the historic route.
Geographic Expeditions (GeoEx) will launch a new 2,400-mile journey across five different countries with departures planned for both 2026 and 2027. The Grand Silk Road by Train will bring travelers from China to Uzbekistan over the course of 22 days.

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