Diane Ackerman 
Last night, Barbie actor Hari Nef went old school in more ways than one for the Golden Globes red carpet. First was her gown, Alexandre Vauthier couture inspired by the intense glamour of the ‘80s club scene. Then there was her hair, done by Bumble and bumble stylist Evanie Frausto, which went a bit further … Read more
Last week, Rhik started his long journey to fix his dependence on his phone. This week, he gets real with his problem by painstakingly keeping himself honest. Is phone addiction a real thing? “It’s not a classical addiction, which typically involves a substance. It’s more of a compulsion.” I’m speaking to Mike Bishop, founder of … Read more
WARNING: Distressing images A mum has issued an urgent warning to shoppers after making a “disgusting” discovery in an iconic Aussie dessert, recently purchased from Coles. The Sydney mother claims she found a used band-aid in a tub of YoGo chocolate yoghurt dessert just minutes before serving it to her one-year-old daughter. For more Lifestyle … Read more
For most of 2023, Selena Gomez was all about the light, milky manicure. She was feeling neutral, barely-there shades like her shimmery, sheer “angel nails” and a “your nails but better” set with a touch of sparkle. However, for the 2024 Golden Globes, Gomez did a full 180 and went from winter white to glamorously … Read more
Like many designers this season, Naeem Khan was drawn to the idea of stripping things back and toying with minimalism. “I needed a palate cleanser—like a sorbet after an amazing appetizer,” says the Indian-American designer. But simplicity looks a little different for someone who’s known for his extravagant eveningwear and heavy embroidery work. Instead of … Read more
In the sample clues below, the links take you to explainers from our beginners series. The setter’s name often links to an interview with him or her, in case you feel like getting to know these people better. The news in clues Happy New Year and please do share any links to any puzzles from … Read more
Few women have hair that’s as famous or iconic as Jennifer Aniston. The Friends star put her “The Rachel” layered midi cut on the map and made it one of the most copied hairstyles of the ‘90s. And it’s inspired a whole new generation more recently with #therachel picking up over 18 million views on … Read more
With his pre-fall collection, Zuhair Murad tuned into the music of the night. Picking up where his couture collection left off, the designer leaned into the concept of fly-by-night butterflies, lavishing saturated color and goth-tinged mystery on gossamer shapes for creatures that tend to rouse once the stars are out. One of the season’s new … Read more
The hype around the release of Priscilla, Sofia Coppola’s new film about the former wife of Elvis Presley, has been building for months. There have been press conferences, magazine cover shoots starring its lead actors Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny, and fans have made TikTok montages dedicated to the duo. But it goes even further … Read more
A health coach has warned everyone about the risks of preparing food on plastic chopping boards. Craig McCloskey, from the US, shared a video showing the surprising amount of microplastic emerging from a brand new cutting board after using a knife to scrap the surface. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Health coach’s warning about plastic chopping … Read more
