Diane Ackerman 
It’s been a complicated few years for award-show emcees, as more and more ceremonies have gone hostless (occasionally to not-so-impressive effect, but it was worth a try, I guess?). Luckily, however, this year’s Golden Globes—which are set to take place at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 7—are sticking to tradition with … Read more
I wasted too many years believing that success required unwavering discipline. I’d go to the gym 10 days straight terrified that a break would mean a loss of momentum. (Of course, I burnt out and actively hated exercise for months.) This thinking can apply to how we assume others accomplish their goals as well. They … Read more
Remember when you used to slap on a coat of lipstick as you dashed out the door — and still managed to look great? If you’re anywhere north of 50, it’s likely those days are over. You may have already noticed how lipstick tends to run into even the finest lines around your mouth, leaving … Read more
Name: Soft play centres. Age: Rupert Oliver introduced them on Tomorrow’s World in the early 70s. Appearance: Like Caligula’s Rome, only more expensive and shrill. The horror. Listen pal, you don’t know the half of it. Just because you spend seven Saturdays a year unsuccessfully trying to read a book in a shrieking industrial-estate echo … Read more
They’re the miracle pants from Aussie fashion brand Motto which claim to make you instantly drop a dress size. But you’ll have to get in quick because the “magic” leather-look pants that contour perfectly to your shape were so popular in 2023 that there’s already 37,000 people on the waitlist, ready to snap up the … Read more
Editor Tip: Alternate it with Kopari’s Coconut Melt, which is what helped put the brand on the map. Key Ingredients: Retinol, aminobutyric acid, pomegranate | Who It’s For: People seeking firming or tightening benefits Best Retinol Alternative: Oui the People All in All Melting Body Balm Oui the People All in All Melting Body Balm … Read more
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Our interest in the lives of celebrities is rooted in our innate human tendencies, Forster says. We are wired to process relationships, whether real or one-sided and mediated through our screens, as genuine social bonds. “Media hasn’t been around long enough for us to have a specialized brain area devoted to parasocial relationships,” says Forster, … Read more
Something happened to me on New Year’s Eve that I’ve been waiting for for half a century: a product recall, for a thing that I actually had in my fridge. Eight onion bhajis from Waitrose had the wrong use-by date. The only reason I bought them in the first place is that I don’t care … Read more
Bunnings shoppers have discovered they can trade in their dead plants for a replacement or a refund within 12 months of purchasing. The retailer’s “Perfect Plant Promise” has been around for years — but many say they wish they knew sooner about the “life changing” policy. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Bunnings’ dead plant returns policy. … Read more
Aquarius season begins on Saturday, January 20. There are some days that the stars say are more advantageous than others for wealth, though the cosmic advice still has to operate within the limits of our Earthly economy. But for the sake of feeling hopeful, know that Aquarius season points to making business deals. When the … Read more
