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Lily Allen and the Radical Art of Oversharing
On West End Girl, the singer reclaims her power—in the most chaotic way possible
Allison Williams Always Keeps Us Guessing
The actor and producer on fame, the vindication of Marnie Michaels, and her unexpected next move
Why Do We Love Self-Produced Celebrity Tell-Alls So Much?
Even when we know we aren’t getting the full story, we still can’t help but tune in
Justice for Emily Gilmore
25 years on, it’s easy to see the confidence, wit, and complexity that make the Gilmore Girls family matriarch unforgettable
Taylor Swift Is a Conflicted, Perplexing Showgirl
Is the singer's latest album about the trials of celebrity, or about making peace with it?
The Celebrity Power Couple Is So Back
Our English teacher and our gym teacher are reviving the kind of A-list union that feels big, fun, and a little nostalgic.
An Interview With the Guy Who Made the Infamous Poop for And Just Like That’s Final Episode
We tracked down the man behind the turd.
The Real Winner of And Just Like That… Is Samantha Jones
By avoiding the show, Kim Cattrall managed to preserve the legacy of one of TV’s most beloved characters
Is the Sydney Sweeney Controversy Proof That Cancel Culture Is Truly Over?
The star’s American Eagle campaign is about much more than the jeans
Can the Real Housewives of London live up to the antics of their US sisters?
The new series is a departure from the US-based seasons – but no less dramatic.
Are We Finally Ready to Let Lena Dunham Be Lena Dunham?
The rom-com series Too Much marks a new chapter in Dunham’s complicated, confessional legacy
Bravo, Just Fire Jax Taylor Already … Again
The Valley villain has crossed the line between entertaining and uncomfortable to watch.
A New Cartier Exhibition Showcases the Jewels That Redefined Jewelry
If only these diamonds could talk.
There were no winners in the Sabrina Carpenter debate
On social media, nuance is the enemy — but it doesn’t have to be
Triggered by Overcompensating? Benito Skinner Couldn’t Be Happier
The comedian’s debut scripted series explores the chaos (and cringe) of coming out