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🎨 Burgundy, step aside. Fashion People have rebranded another color as their new favorite neutral — and it somehow looks 10 times as expensive.
🔮 Call it the Practical Magic 2 effect, but “supernatural scarlet” is this season’s most bewitching hair color trend. Quick, gather your coven — sorry, colorist.
😮 Fellow Lazy Girls, justice has been served, courtesy of this compelling case for embracing a big fashion faux pas. Our moms never have to know.
👔 If the agony of wearing another basic white button-down has become too much to bear, good news — we’ve entered the “suit shirt 2.0” era. Think: less stiff, less corporate, and way less boring.
🌸 Fall’s unexpected style star? The brand whose Java Blue and Petal Pink prints lived rent-free in your middle-school brain. Time to dig out those duffels.
After Meg Stalter showed up to the Emmys dressed as a literal Emmy, it seemed like nothing could steal the spotlight. Not so. Enter: Shailene Woodley in a plunging periwinkle top, sparkly gold pants, maroon opera gloves, and a statement necklace that can only be described as 2012 Forever 21 — somehow even more confusing than it sounds. While Shai bravely loved the look (thanks in large part to a special pants feature), the chronically online didn’t hold back. Some likened it to what you might put on after drinking one too many martinis (relatable) or “when mom loses the battle getting dressed for school” (also relatable). Others wondered if she had just cleaned her bathroom or finished a shift at the farm. And one Mensa member made a comparison so brutally accurate, we’ll need at least five more business days to unsee it. In fact, the internet chatter grew loud enough to prompt this iconic clapback from Woodley’s stylist.
But somehow that wasn’t the biggest Woodley story of the night. Per Us Weekly, the actress was spotted at the awards ceremony “deep in conversation” with Olivia Munn, who she happens to have a certain something — or rather, someone — in common with. (Correct, “football guy” Aaron Rodgers.) The obvious question: What did they talk about? Perhaps a cameo in the upcoming season of Big Little Lies? Maybe Woodley was congratulating Munn on being married to the funniest guy of the night (DJ Khaled, we await your response)? Who’s to say, but the outlet also claimed “Munn held Woodley’s hand as the latter shook her head,” which, in our experience, is the universal sign of sh*t-talking your ex. That’d make sense, since a few days earlier the Steelers quarterback, who hasn’t been linked to Woodley in over four years, went on his teammate’s podcast and seemed to go out of his way to say a lot of awful things about her, including a rather revealing admission about their engagement — before telling her to “move on.” Wondering how Woodley responded when asked about Rodgers’s comments? She laughed and walked away. Take that, Aaron.
So much for the hard-knock life. In honor of the musical’s 50th anniversary next year, Annie is heading back to Broadway. Details are slim, but here’s what we know: It’ll be directed by Sam Pinkleton (of Oh, Mary! fame), who’s apparently the world’s No. 1 Little Orphan Annie fan, and it’s coming — not tomorrow, but in fall 2027. Not that Big Broadway™ asked for our input, but we took the liberty of casting this, frankly, quite necessary revival:
Meg Stalter as Annie. Sure, the role is usually filled by an adorable unknown, but hey, the Great White Way has ticket sales to keep up with — and no one commits to a bit like Meg (see above). Our sincerest apologies to Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his Tony-worthy audition tape.
Pitbull as Daddy Warbucks. After all, they both know a thing or two about what it’s like to be (a) very rich and (b) very bald. Dale.
Wendy Kelce-Swift as Sandy. It’s time our favorite nepo dog made her stage debut…dirtied up for believability, of course.
Miss Piggy as Miss Hannigan. No explanation necessary.
If you found Emma Roberts’s wedding dress, shall we say, highly questionable, avert your eyes. Better yet, don’t, because she just doubled down on her “haunted doll” look on a podcast — haters be damned.
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Growing up is hard…even in your 50s. In Youth, the new HBO series premiering tonight, Queen of Messy Dark Comedies Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters, Catastrophe) plays Alex, a London literary agent who’s navigating her “dick for brains” ex (how he’s listed in her phone) moving abroad, her teenage son heading off to college, and her aging parents’ care — all while trying to break her dry spell in her “like, 10 years left as a sexual person.” As Alex juggles clubbing as a 50-year-old and a situationship with a childish 47-year-old (Rupert Friend), expect sex scenes “so wild you’ll be laughing for weeks,” middle age observations that hit a little too close to home, and a main character who’ll have you calling your therapist. As one commenter put it, “I would follow Sharon Horgan into a volcano.”
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🎨 Burgundy, step aside. Fashion People have rebranded another color as their new favorite neutral — and it somehow looks 10 times as expensive.
🔮 Call it the Practical Magic 2 effect, but “supernatural scarlet” is this season’s most bewitching hair color trend. Quick, gather your coven — sorry, colorist.
😮 Fellow Lazy Girls, justice has been served, courtesy of this compelling case for embracing a big fashion faux pas. Our moms never have to know.
👔 If the agony of wearing another basic white button-down has become too much to bear, good news — we’ve entered the “suit shirt 2.0” era. Think: less stiff, less corporate, and way less boring.
🌸 Fall’s unexpected style star? The brand whose Java Blue and Petal Pink prints lived rent-free in your middle-school brain. Time to dig out those duffels.
After Meg Stalter showed up to the Emmys dressed as a literal Emmy, it seemed like nothing could steal the spotlight. Not so. Enter: Shailene Woodley in a plunging periwinkle top, sparkly gold pants, maroon opera gloves, and a statement necklace that can only be described as 2012 Forever 21 — somehow even more confusing than it sounds. While Shai bravely loved the look (thanks in large part to a special pants feature), the chronically online didn’t hold back. Some likened it to what you might put on after drinking one too many martinis (relatable) or “when mom loses the battle getting dressed for school” (also relatable). Others wondered if she had just cleaned her bathroom or finished a shift at the farm. And one Mensa member made a comparison so brutally accurate, we’ll need at least five more business days to unsee it. In fact, the internet chatter grew loud enough to prompt this iconic clapback from Woodley’s stylist.
But somehow that wasn’t the biggest Woodley story of the night. Per Us Weekly, the actress was spotted at the awards ceremony “deep in conversation” with Olivia Munn, who she happens to have a certain something — or rather, someone — in common with. (Correct, “football guy” Aaron Rodgers.) The obvious question: What did they talk about? Perhaps a cameo in the upcoming season of Big Little Lies? Maybe Woodley was congratulating Munn on being married to the funniest guy of the night (DJ Khaled, we await your response)? Who’s to say, but the outlet also claimed “Munn held Woodley’s hand as the latter shook her head,” which, in our experience, is the universal sign of sh*t-talking your ex. That’d make sense, since a few days earlier the Steelers quarterback, who hasn’t been linked to Woodley in over four years, went on his teammate’s podcast and seemed to go out of his way to say a lot of awful things about her, including a rather revealing admission about their engagement — before telling her to “move on.” Wondering how Woodley responded when asked about Rodgers’s comments? She laughed and walked away. Take that, Aaron.
So much for the hard-knock life. In honor of the musical’s 50th anniversary next year, Annie is heading back to Broadway. Details are slim, but here’s what we know: It’ll be directed by Sam Pinkleton (of Oh, Mary! fame), who’s apparently the world’s No. 1 Little Orphan Annie fan, and it’s coming — not tomorrow, but in fall 2027. Not that Big Broadway™ asked for our input, but we took the liberty of casting this, frankly, quite necessary revival:
Meg Stalter as Annie. Sure, the role is usually filled by an adorable unknown, but hey, the Great White Way has ticket sales to keep up with — and no one commits to a bit like Meg (see above). Our sincerest apologies to Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his Tony-worthy audition tape.
Pitbull as Daddy Warbucks. After all, they both know a thing or two about what it’s like to be (a) very rich and (b) very bald. Dale.
Wendy Kelce-Swift as Sandy. It’s time our favorite nepo dog made her stage debut…dirtied up for believability, of course.
Miss Piggy as Miss Hannigan. No explanation necessary.
If you found Emma Roberts’s wedding dress, shall we say, highly questionable, avert your eyes. Better yet, don’t, because she just doubled down on her “haunted doll” look on a podcast — haters be damned.
Growing up is hard…even in your 50s. In Youth, the new HBO series premiering tonight, Queen of Messy Dark Comedies Sharon Horgan (Bad Sisters, Catastrophe) plays Alex, a London literary agent who’s navigating her “dick for brains” ex (how he’s listed in her phone) moving abroad, her teenage son heading off to college, and her aging parents’ care — all while trying to break her dry spell in her “like, 10 years left as a sexual person.” As Alex juggles clubbing as a 50-year-old and a situationship with a childish 47-year-old (Rupert Friend), expect sex scenes “so wild you’ll be laughing for weeks,” middle age observations that hit a little too close to home, and a main character who’ll have you calling your therapist. As one commenter put it, “I would follow Sharon Horgan into a volcano.”
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Mamma Mia, These Crispy, Cheesy Meatballs Are Eggplant Parm’s Highest Calling
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We never thought the perfection that is eggplant Parmesan could be improved upon. That was before Dishing Out Health’s Eggplant Parmesan Meatballs. In this weeknight-friendly recipe, tender meatballs are packed with roasted eggplant, a glorious amount of cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs, and fresh parsley, then nestled in store-bought marinara and dotted with dollops of ricotta. The result? All the flavor of the Italian dish, in the form of cheesy, saucy, vegetarian meatballs that’ll even have meat lovers asking for seconds. Enjoy them over spaghetti, piled onto a hoagie, or straight from the pan with crusty bread — and don’t be surprised if, like one fan, you end up making them three times in a month.
The Time Commitment: About an hour.
Key Tips: If the pulsed eggplant mixture looks too watery, Jamie Vespa (aka Dishing Out Health) suggests adding an extra tablespoon or two of breadcrumbs when mixing in the remaining ingredients to help the meatballs hold their shape.
Other Takes: Need more proof we know (meat)ball? Try…
Chicken Piccata Meatballs. A lemony, capery, no-dredging-necessary riff on the Italian-American classic that’s so tasty, one commenter wanted to give it “10 stars.” Can you blame her?
Butter Chicken Meatballs. Keep a stash of homemade or store-bought meatballs in your freezer and you can have this creamy goodness on the table in 20 minutes — faster than your go-to takeout spot, we’d bet.
Chicken and Scallion “Dumpling” Meatballs with Chili-Sesame Drizzle. In which: your favorite dumplings − fussy folding = the easiest, most crowd-pleasing party app in town. Or be like us and call it dinner.
Hollywood, Ending by John Green
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If the name “John Green” triggers flashbacks of sobbing over your copy of The Fault in Our Stars and/or crying into a bag of popcorn during the film adaptation, we have news: He’s back — and this time, with his first novel for adults. Hollywood, Ending centers on two up-and-coming actors cast in a buzzy Andy Warhol biopic: Juniper, a fiercely ambitious performer with a knack for the publicity game, and Kai, a wide-eyed industry newcomer with a complicated past. Naturally, an off-screen romance ensues — and when the movie catapults the pair to superstardom, they’re forced to reckon with the Hollywood gossip machine, the attention economy, and each other. We got in touch with Green to chat about how he unwinds and his unhinged take on cereal.
Q: What is your most prized possession?
Green: When my son was born, Harper Lee sent me a book signed for him. I think technically that means it is his possession, but I sure do prize it.
Q: What’s one unpopular opinion you have?
Green: I think cereal is better when moistened with water than milk. This horrifies my family and all those who love me, but I just like watered cereal more than I like milked cereal.
Q: What’s one thing everyone needs to watch?
Green: The new season of Jet Lag: The Game, a YouTube show where two teams of young people race across the length of Japan using only public transportation. I watch it every day while I eat lunch. I know I should spend that time staring into the distance and coming up with ideas for novels, but this show is just enthralling.
PS: The “rich and atmospheric” novel Green can’t stop thinking about? Find out here.
We’re Calling It: This Is the World’s Most Underrated Wine Region — At Least, for Now
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Finish this sentence: Bordeaux is to France as ______ is to Spain. The answer? La Rioja. Located less than an hour and a half south of Bilbao, Spain’s most prized wine region is home to more than 500 wineries (or, “bodegas”), mind-bending modern architecture, dramatic landscapes, and sun-drenched medieval cities and towns. Like Logroño, the capital of La Rioja and an ideal home base. Check into the Áurea Palacio de Correos, then stroll winding cobblestone streets, pop into ancient churches and art galleries, sip impossibly affordable wine, and walk a small stretch of the Camino de Santiago. And if all that sounds a bit exhausting? Remember, you’re in the land of the siesta.
🍷 Let’s start with the reason you’re here: the bold reds. Whether you join a guided tour or do your own thing, your first stop should be Bodegas Ysios — with its women-led wine-making team, postcard-worthy mountain views, and eye-popping building designed by Santiago Calatrava. Two other spots where the architecture is almost as epic as the pours? Bodegas de los Herederos del Marqués de Riscal, which topped the World’s Best Vineyards list in 2024 and includes an avant-garde masterpiece by Frank Gehry. Plus, R. López de Heredia, known for its aged wines and Zaha Hadid-designed tasting room in nearby Haro. There, you’ll also find Barrio de la Estación, a historic district with six approximately century-old wineries in walking distance, like family-run Bodegas Muga.
🗺️ La Rioja is filled with ridiculously idyllic towns and villages, many of which are less than an hour’s drive away. Head to Laguardia to wander around mazelike streets, browse cute boutiques, and soak up what some say is the area’s most picturesque town. Though teeny-tiny Briones is equally worthy of that title, thanks to its medieval buildings, stunning scenery, and impressive wine museum showcasing some 220 grape varieties from around the world. Finally, design enthusiasts shouldn’t miss Ezcaray. Specifically, Mantas Ezcaray, a textile company famous for mohair blankets and scarves — and collabs with high-end fashion brands, like Hermès and Loewe.
🍴 If there’s one thing Logroño takes more seriously than wine, it’s pintxos — or bite-sized snacks that should be eaten while standing (we don’t make the rules). Head to Calle del Laurel and Calle San Juan, which are lined with dozens of bars focused on one or two specialties: Bar Soriano serves garlicky mushrooms topped with prawns, Bar Lorenzo is popular for its marinated pork sandwich, and Bar Sebas offers a Spanish tortilla with spicy sauce. Ready for a sit-down meal? Try Michelin-starred Ikaro, where the husband-and-wife chefs draw inspiration from their respective Basque and Ecuadorian roots. And don’t leave without sampling DellaSera’s inventive ice cream flavors, like lemon cream with olive oil and aged goat cheese with berries.
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