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It’s THURSDAY! And you’re probably not planning on being productive anyway, so you may as well settle in and enjoy the rest of the least productive work week of the year in the T Lo manner. That is to say, delusionally. Join us in our procrastination!

The Oscars Are Ditching TV for YouTube
The Academy revealed Wednesday that the 100th Oscars will be the final ceremony aired on ABC—and as of 2029, the ceremony will be livestreamed online instead.
In a historic change, the Oscars will no longer be broadcast on television, starting in 2029—when the ceremony will move to YouTube. On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a multiyear deal that will give YouTube exclusive global rights to the Oscars, beginning in 2029 and running through 2033. The 100th Oscar ceremony, in 2028, will be the final show broadcast through the Academy’s current deal with ABC.
The YouTube deal includes not only the Oscars, but also red-carpet coverage and other major Academy events, including the Governors Awards, the Oscar nominations announcement, and the Oscar nominees luncheon. “The Academy is an international organization, and this partnership will allow us to expand access to the work of the Academy to the largest worldwide audience possible—which will be beneficial for our Academy members and the film community,” said Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy president Lynette Howell Taylor in a statement.

14 best 2026 TV shows to get excited for, from Euphoria to a Legally Blonde prequel
Glamour gives a verdict on the best telly coming in 2026.
Snuggle season is here, and with that some great TV. So there’s no better time to get your watchlist together for the new year, including the best 2026 TV shows.
And the New Year is shaping up to be a pretty exciting one in the telly world. Even New Year’s Day alone will see a new season of The Night Manager drop after nine years, as well as a new Harlan Coben novel adaptation for the screen, starring Ruth Jones and James Nesbitt, called Run Away.

This is what alcohol is doing to your skin—and how those changes show up over time
From festive flushing to long-term ageing
If you wake up on Christmas morning with a face that’s looking a little puffier, duller and sits a little heavier in the mirror, it could be the lack of sleep, or maybe the lack of daylight. But if your skin seems especially congested, flushed or tired, there’s a more obvious culprit: alcohol.
Festive drinking has a habit of creeping up on us. You pour another glass without thinking, meet friends for a cocktail that turns into two, or make a few too many toasts at dinner. While the effects might feel fleeting, your skin experiences alcohol as a form of stress—dehydrating, inflammatory and disruptive at both a surface and cellular level. The result can be redness that lasts far beyond the hangover, fine lines that feel suddenly more obvious, and breakouts that arrive seemingly overnight.

High Frequency Wands Are Skincare’s Most Underrated Tool—They Target Acne, Inflammation, and Hair Loss
Plus, how to use them with your LED and microcurrent devices
Working in the industry, I am fortunate enough to test some of the greatest and latest tools on the market, from the best LED masks and microcurrent devices to at-home laser devices—you name it, I’ve tried it.
However, one device that I don’t think gets the airtime it deserves is high-frequency wands. Often confused with microcurrent devices that we know and love—such as the Ziip Halo or Nuface—high frequency wands have been used for years in luxury clinics. However, in recent years, this non-invasive tool has become increasingly available for at-home use for skin and hair concerns.

This is the Quietly Cool Parisian Coat Brand You Don’t Realise You’re Seeing Everywhere
Introducing: Nour Hammour
You may not have heard the name Nour Hammour, but I can almost guarantee you’ve unknowingly admired her work. She is the Paris-based designer behind some of the coolest coats to hit the market in recent years, after all—and boasts big-name fans including Dakota Johnson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Kendall Jenner, Emily Ratajkowski, and Beyoncé. The fact that you probably don’t realise you’ve been seeing the brand everywhere? That’s all part of its appeal.

17 Workwear Dresses That Make Getting Dressed So Much Easier
Stress-free mornings coming up
There are few wardrobe challenges quite as universal as the search for the perfect workwear dress. It has to master a complex equation: polished yet effortless, smart without skewing overly corporate, comfortable enough to wear from early-morning meetings to late-afternoon catch-ups, and elevated enough to make you feel like the most confident version of yourself. Really, it’s far from simple.
For many of us, the daily question of “What am I going to wear to today?” can quickly turn into a wardrobe stand-off. It’s far too easy to fall back on the same rotation of trousers and knits. But a great dress, once you find the right one, can actually make getting dressed a whole lot easier. Just throw it on, add boots or flats, and you’re out the door.

How to style knee-high boots like the fashion pros this winter
Give your leggings and skinny jeans a rest and try these outfit ideas instead.
Before I figured out how to style knee-high boots for my personal style, I was certainly guilty of just mimicking whatever was “in” at the time. I looked like a hipster cosplaying Christian Girl Autumn in dark-wash skinny jeans (or leggings) with a boatneck sweater, an infinity scarf, and – you guessed it – a pair of knee-high riding boots. Then, it was the only outfit I knew how to put together with my beloved Steve Madden shoes. And while I’d argue that it still is a tried-and-true look, I’ve since learned there are so many more styling possibilities than whatever I was regurgitating from Tumblr.

9 Statement Earrings To Shop Now That Will Instantly Refresh Your Party Look
Meet the show stopping pairs your Little Black Dress will thank you for.
I’ve lost count of the times an outfit I felt lukewarm about has been completely redeemed by one final detail added in the mirror before dashing out the door. Sometimes it’s a swipe of lipstick, a great pair of heels or a fabulous handbag, perhaps a carefully placed pop of colour. More often than not, though, it’s earrings.
As someone who rarely strays from an all-black uniform, statement earrings are a necessity when to comes to rounding off my winter looks. My steady rotation includes a sculptural, pearl-adorned pair from Completedworks, shoulder-grazing diamantes for when I want a little extra frosting, and classic gold drops for a low-lift finishing touch. In my eyes, statement earrings are the unsung heroes of truly great accessorising.

14 Festive Half-Up Hairstyle Ideas You Need To Try Now – Plus, How To Do Them Yourself
Perfect for weddings and party season alike, this is how to achieve the sleekest ‘do of the season.
Whether you’re compiling festive hair inspiration for Christmas 2025, or looking for an easy shortcut to effortlessly chic tresses (without having to spare a moment of much needed beauty sleep in the morning), allow us to present the ever classic half up half down hairstyle.
As the name implies, the half up half down hairstyle sits at the intersection of an up-do and free-flowing locks. Depending on the thickness of your hair, it can range from a few loose strands pinned behind the head, to intricate braided designs and full-bodied ponytails. Looking for a simple way to dress up your choppy bob? Or an elegant, timeless ensemble to sport on your wedding day? The options are truly endless, and the red carpet can concur.

31 Red-Brown Hair Color Ideas to Spice Up Your Brunette
It’s the best of both worlds.
If you’re looking to mix things up as a brunette, but don’t want to commit to a bleach job or an entirely new color, red-brown hair color could be the perfect fix. The shade is particularly popular among celebs right now (which means Instagram is full of great reference shots), but trendiness aside, it’s a flattering choice for a wide range of hair types and skin tones. You’ll get the best of both worlds by embracing your depth, and adding a little heat.

The Year in Scandals, Memes, and More Pop-Cultural Mayhem
This year has been a little like a Duane Reade bag with the handles tied: normal-looking on the surface, but vibrating with all kinds of troubling paraphernalia within.
2025 passed in the blink of an upper bleph, and though it seems like a lifetime (roughly six to eight Nicole Kidman wigs) ago that we combed Karla Sofia Gascón’s social media for extraneous hate speech and saw Bad Bunny’s bad bunny in his Calvins, we’re nearing the end of the year’s shenanigans with Kate from The White Lotus’s rictus grin when asked if she voted for Trump. Outwardly, 2025 was everything a well-brought-up girl should be. Inside, it was screaming.

7 of Sarah Paulson’s Most Delectable Performances
There is a lot to envy about Sarah Paulson, from her decades-long friendship with Amanda Peet to the fact that she and her longtime partner, Holland Taylor, don’t actually live together. (Much like Whoopi Goldberg, I “don’t want somebody in my house,” either.)
To honor Paulson on her 51st birthday, however, we’re not just wistfully sighing over her personal life, but also rounding up seven of her very best film and television roles, in a career of many.

42 Cozy Stew Recipes for Cold Nights
From classic beef and chicken to seafood, vegetarian, and more, these stews deliver rich, comforting dinners all winter long.
We can’t think of a better thing to serve on a cold winter night than a steaming, supremely satisfying bowl of stew. Here, we’ve gathered a wide variety of our favorites to keep things interesting all season long. Most can be made ahead; classics like Creamy Chicken Stew and Cioppino come together in less than an hour for easy weeknight cooking. For a little Southern charm, go with Brunswick Stew or Chicken Bog. Feeling spicy? Try Jamaican Stew Peas and Spinners or Pork and Chile Stew. No matter what you’re craving, we’ve got a stew for that — keep scrolling for all the hearty, mouthwatering options sure to keep you warm this winter.

Paris Pastry Chefs Are Crafting Gorgeous Bûche de Noël Creations for Christmas
The City of Light’s award-winning pastry chefs elevate the classic yule log dessert to new heights.
The bûche de Noël, or yule log dessert, is the star of French holiday tables. In its Parisian birthplace, the pastry is reimagined in endlessly imaginative ways, sometimes in collaborations with designers. It’s a veritable battle of the bûches as star pâtissiers compete to show off their creativity. More akin to sculptures, these laboriously crafted oeuvres are a showcase of talent and artistic flair.
The classic bûche that we make at home, decidedly not as pretty, resembles a bark-covered log. Rolled into a cylinder shape, the sponge cake is covered with flavored buttercream that’s forked into the texture of wood and topped with sprigs of holly. Despite its crude appearance, the bona fide bûche is tricky to assemble; thankfully Tata Raymonde’s hand-written recipe (carefully safeguarded since 1965) has at least helped with the flavor combos. Forget chestnut in our household; coffee reigns supreme.

Jon M. Chu to Receive Inaugural Judy Garland Award at the Lumiere Awards
Jon M. Chu will receive the inaugural Judy Garland Award at the Lumiere Awards.
This newly-established honor celebrates individuals whose artistry, imagination, and cultural influence embody the highest ideals in entertainment.
The award was created to commemorate Judy Garland’s legacy as an actress, singer, and performer, the award recognizes creators whose work elevates storytelling and continues to inspire audiences around the world. Lorna Luft collaborated closely with the Advanced Imaging Society to shape this tribute, which will be presented for the first time on February 9, 2026, at a luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Artisans on Designing and Building the World of Pandora and Beyond: ‘Go Big or Go Home’
“Avatar: Fire and Ash” doesn’t waste any time, starting up right after “Avatar: The Way of Water” ends. Expect James Cameron to blow you away with stunning visuals again, as his team pulls you straight into the incredible world of Pandora.
Picking up right where we left off, the third “Avatar” film in the trilogy follows the Sullys helping Spider (Jack Champion) adapt to his new home on Pandora. Things quickly escalate, though, as a full-scale attack from the Ash People puts Spider’s safety in jeopardy as he is being transported to the High Camp.

Hugh Jackman transforms into a rugged Robin Hood in striking first look at ‘intense’ new film
“The Death of Robin Hood,” the new A24 movie from writer-director Michael Sarnsoki, tackles the myth head-on.
Whether you are a scholar of English folklore with a framed map of Sherwood Forest in your home or someone who half-remembers seeing a Robin Hood movie at some point in your life (Sean Connery? Kevin Costner? Errol Flynn? A cartoon fox?), The Death of Robin Hood, starring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, and Bill Skarsgård, is still made for you. The new film, from A24 and director Michael Sarnoski, is headed to theaters in 2026, and Entertainment Weekly has a first look.

23 Smart Ways to Cut Food Waste—and Trim Your Grocery Bill
Cut costs, eat better, and shrink your environmental footprint with these expert-approved tips for reducing food waste.
You’re not alone. Grocery receipts have been making us wince, too. Food prices continue to climb, and what used to feel like a routine trip to the store now often comes with sticker shock. While we can’t do anything about the cost of food, we can help you save some money. Did you know that roughly a third of all food produced each year ends up in the trash? You might think that most of this waste occurs in restaurants or grocery stores, but a significant source is actually right in our own kitchens. The average American family of four loses approximately $1,500 annually to food that is thrown away.

What Eating Sourdough Does for Your Body, According to Nutrition Experts
Plus, how the popular bread compares to other varieties.
When you eat sourdough bread, you’re getting more than a delicious base for sandwiches and toast. You’ll also experience many benefits for health, as the bread is high in essential nutrients. In fact, sourdough bread is considered to be one of the best breads to eat, particularly if you choose a loaf with a minimal ingredients list. Yet, you might wonder: What happens to the body when you eat sourdough, and how does it compare to other varieties of bread? We spoke with dietitians to find out.

The Art of Saying ‘No’ Gracefully During the Busy Holiday Season
How saying “yes” less can make the season feel more joyful.
During the busy holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in a whirlwind of celebrations, obligations, and an endless to-do list. Beyond the shopping frenzy and stream of holiday invites, your calendar can fill up quickly and, if you’re not careful, all that activity can leave you exhausted by the time January rolls around. To prevent burnout, it’s essential to know how to set boundaries for your time and energy. And that means saying no when you need to.
It can feel daunting, but like any skill, it becomes easier with practice. And the reward is worth it: more breathing room, less stress, and the ability to actually enjoy the events you do choose to participate in. “Old etiquette suggested we accept every invitation to avoid offending a host,” says etiquette expert and coach Myka Meier. “Today, we know that caring for ourselves helps us to show up better.”
Here, Meier shares her top five tips for how to say no gracefully during the holiday season.

One of Italy’s Oldest Mountain Towns Is a Perfect Winter Getaway With Festive Christmas Markets, Skiing, and Spa Resorts
Here’s how to plan a trip to Brixen, a charming town in the South Tyrol region.
I didn’t expect a three-day trip to northeastern Italy to result in a full-blown infatuation with sauna culture, pine trees, and one of the oldest towns in the South Tyrol region. For that, I credit Forestis, a mountainside spa hotel that sits nearly 6,000 feet above sea level—directly facing the craggy peaks of the Dolomites—just a short, albeit winding, drive from Brixen.
Known as Brixen or Bressanone (the respective German and Italian names), the mountain town was mentioned in records dating all the way back to 901. Its storied past is just one of a plethora of reasons to experience the destination, though. “In addition to the wonderful art and cultural sites and places that bear witness to Brixen’s long history, there are forests and the local mountain, the Plose, in the immediate vicinity,” says Martina Rabensteiner, local historian and tour guide.

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