Paris Fashion Week: Tony Ward Fall 2025 Couture Collection
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[Photo Credit: Courtesy of Tony Ward]
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projectrungay_feedParis Fashion Week Front Row: Chanel Fashion Show Red Carpet Rundown
Jul. 8th, 2025 09:00 pmprojectrungay_feed
Let’s see how badly the House of Chanel treated the celebrity ladies who came to sit in the front row of their Paris couture show, shall we?
Keira Knightley
Why, Keira Knightley. Look at you, snagging one of the good ones. Being a brand ambassador must have its perks. To be clear, we don’t actually love this. We tend to dislike tiered dresses in any cases, but when you add a goofy print and you trim each tier in a heavy black border, we’re moving into Hateville. Still, like we said, she could’ve done so much worse for herself.
Kirsten Dunst
This looks fantastic on her. And not for nothing, but it doesn’t look remotely like Chanel.
Laufey
HAHAHAHA. Oh, GIRL. What did they do to you?
Lorde
Cute shoes, basic dress, really dumb way to wear jewelry.
Marion Cotillard
The longer we do this job the more we’re of the opinion that you simply can’t reinterpret the classic Chanel suit. It’s as perfect a design as fashion ever produced and every single attempt to do something different with it winds up being a lesser version. The proportions are odd, but what we really hate is the trim.
Penélope Cruz
We hate the split cuffs on the sleeves, but the rest of this works pretty well for her, even if the trim is way too heavy.
[Photo Credit: Jerome Domine/Abaca Press/INSTARimages]
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Paris Fashion Week Front Row: Hailee Steinfeld at the Tamara Ralph Couture Fashion Show
Jul. 8th, 2025 08:15 pmprojectrungay_feed
Here’s something to consider: Say you got invited to sit in the front row at an honest-to-Coco couture show in Paris. Now, let’s say the house tells you you need to wear this in order to sit in the front row:
Our question is this: do you physically assault the person who suggested you wear this or not? Girl, we love to sit front row too, but some frocks are not worth the price of admission.
Style Credits:
Tamara Ralph Metallic Lace Gown Embellished with Sequins, Crystals and Silk Velvet Bows from the Fall 2024 Couture Collection
[Photo Credit: Julien Reynaud/Abaca Press/INSTARimages, tamararalph.com]
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SUPERMAN Los Angeles Premiere Red Carpet Rundown
Jul. 8th, 2025 07:30 pmprojectrungay_feed
We gave you all a chance to vote on Rachel Brosnahan’s gown at the Los Angeles premiere of Superman, but now it’s time to round up the rest of the film’s massive cast and rate their outfits. Put your judgin’ pants on.
Angela Sarafyan
Oof. Everything about this, from the pink satin to the platform pumps, looks dated and terrible.
Anthony Carrigan
While we can’t claim to love the design, we appreciate the weirdness of it and how well it suits him and works in this setting.
Beck Bennett
Looks pretty good, although we think the current trend toward ’90s style long suit jackets with slightly cropped suit pants makes for some odd proportions.
Christopher McDonald
Cute. We might have rec’d kicks and a t-shirt in a beige or off-white.
David Corenswet in Ralph Lauren
It’s a great classic look, but something we’ve noticed is that his ties are not well-tied.
Edi Gathegi
It’s not a bad look, but the satin scarf looks messy. Best to ditch it.
Isabela Merced in Yanina Couture
The dress is tacky and unflattering and that bob does nothing good for her.
Mikaela Hoover
It’s okay. The embellishments look a little heavy and craftsy.
Nathan Fillion
We suppose a green suit was inevitable. It looks pretty good (the fit’s slightly off) and we like the choice of shirt and tie, which are both a little unexpected. The boots absolutely do not go with it.
Nicholas Hoult in Saint Laurent
Never looked hotter. Love the pants.
Sara Sampaio
This is gorgeous. You so rarely see a well-deployed bicep cuff these days.
Skyler Gisondo
Can’t argue with any of that.
Wendell Pierce
We get why he’d want to go with this color scheme, but we don’t think the shirt coordinates well with the suit color and the jacket is too tight on him.
[Photo Credit: Stewart Cook/Warner Bros. via Getty Images]
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Paris Fashion Week: Giambattista Valli Fall 2025 Couture Collection
Jul. 8th, 2025 06:45 pmprojectrungay_feed
[Photo Credit: Courtesy of Giambattista Valli]
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2025 Dorian TV Awards WINNERS Announced!
Jul. 8th, 2025 06:00 pmprojectrungay_feed
Darlings, as proud voting members of GALECA, the LGBTQ Film and Television critics organization, we’re pleased to present the winners of the 2025 Dorian Television Awards. As always, when you agree with a pick, you’re welcome; when you don’t, it’s some other queer’s fault.
BEST TV DRAMA
Andor (Disney+)
The Last of Us (HBO)
Severance (Apple TV+)
The White Lotus (HBO)
The Pitt (Max)
BEST TV COMEDY
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
The Rehearsal (HBO)
Somebody Somewhere (HBO)
The Studio (Apple TV+)
Hacks (Max)
BEST LGBTQ TV SHOW
Agatha All Along (Disney+)
Heartstopper (Netflix)
Overcompensating (Amazon Prime Video)
Somebody Somewhere (HBO)
Hacks (Max)
BEST TV MOVIE OR MINISERIES
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (Peacock)
Dying for Sex (FX on Hulu)
The Penguin (HBO)
Rebel Ridge (Netflix)
Adolescence (Netflix)
BEST WRITTEN TV SHOW
Andor (Disney+)
The Pitt (Max)
Severance (Apple TV+)
The White Lotus (HBO)
Hacks (Max)
BEST UNSUNG TV SHOW
English Teacher (FX on Hulu)
Evil (Paramount+)
Fantasmas (HBO)
Mid-Century Modern (Hulu)
Overcompensating (Amazon Prime Video)
BEST NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE TV SHOW
Elite (Netflix)
My Brilliant Friend (HBO)
One Hundred Years of Solitude (Netflix)
Pachinko (Apple TV+)
Threesome (ViaPlay)
Squid Game (Netflix)
BEST LGBTQ NON-ENGLISH LANGUAGE TV SHOW
Becoming Karl Lagerfeld (Hulu)
The Boyfriend (Netflix)
The Secret of the River (Netflix)
Threesome (Viaplay)
When No One Sees Us (Max)
Elite (Netflix)
BEST TV PERFORMANCE—DRAMA
Colin Farrell, The Penguin (HBO)
Stephen Graham, Adolescence (Netflix)
Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix)
Diego Luna, Andor (Disney+)
Cristin Milioti, The Penguin (HBO)
Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us (HBO)
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us (HBO)
Adam Scott, Severance (Apple TV+)
Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex (FX on Hulu)
Noah Wyle, The Pitt (Max)
BEST SUPPORTING TV PERFORMANCE—DRAMA
Carrie Coon, The White Lotus (HBO)
Owen Cooper, Adolescence (Netflix)
Taylor Dearden, The Pitt (Max)
Erin Doherty, Adolescence (Netflix)
Walton Goggins, The White Lotus (HBO)
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt (Max)
Genevieve O’Reilly, Andor (Disney+)
Parker Posey, The White Lotus (HBO)
Jenny Slate, Dying for Sex (FX on Hulu)
Tramell Tillman, Severance (Apple TV+)
BEST TV PERFORMANCE—COMEDY
Uzo Aduba, The Residence (Netflix)
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear (FX on Hulu)
Bridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere (HBO)
Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal (HBO)
Kathryn Hahn, Agatha All Along (Disney+)
Natasha Lyonne, Poker Face (Peacock)
Seth Rogen, The Studio (Apple TV+)
Benito Skinner, Overcompensating (Amazon Prime Video)
Jean Smart, Hacks (Max)
BEST SUPPORTING TV PERFORMANCE—COMEDY
Ike Barinholtz, The Studio (Apple TV+)
Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons (Netflix)
Kathryn Hahn, The Studio (Apple TV+)
Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere (HBO)
Holmes, Overcompensating (Amazon Prime Video)
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Linda Lavin, Mid-Century Modern (Hulu)
Catherine O’Hara, The Studio (Apple TV+)
Meg Stalter, Hacks (Max)
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks (Max)
BEST TV MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
Beyoncé, “Cowboy Carter” medley, Beyoncé Bowl (Ravens vs. Texans Halftime Show) (Netflix)
Doechii, “Catfish” / “Denial Is a River,” 67th Annual Grammy Awards (CBS)
Kathryn Hahn, Patti LuPone, Ali Ahn, Sasheer Zamata, “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road,” Agatha All Along (Disney+)
Kendrick Lamar, “Squabble Up,” “Humble,” etc., Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show (Fox)
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, “Oz Medley” (“The Wizard of Oz,” “The Wiz,” “Wicked”), 97th Academy Awards (ABC)
BEST TV DOCUMENTARY OR DOCUMENTARY SERIES
Deaf President Now! (Apple TV+)
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (Max)
The Rehearsal (HBO)
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night (Peacock)
Pee Wee as Himself (HBO)
BEST LGBTQ TV DOCUMENTARY OR DOCUMENTARY SERIES
Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution (PBS)
Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara (Hulu)
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution (Netflix)
Queer Planet (Peacock)
Pee Wee as Himself (HBO)
BEST CURRENT AFFAIRS SHOW
The Daily Show (Comedy Central)
Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney (Netflix)
Hot Ones (YouTube)
Late Night with Seth Meyers (NBC)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
BEST GENRE TV SHOW
Agatha All Along (Disney+)
Black Mirror (Netflix)
The Last of Us (HBO)
Severance (Apple TV+)
Andor (Disney+)
BEST ANIMATED SHOW
Big Mouth (Netflix)
Bob’s Burgers (Fox)
The Simpsons (Fox)
Star Trek: Lower Decks (Paramount+)
Harley Quinn (Max)
MOST VISUALLY STRIKING TV SHOW
Adolescence (Netflix)
Agatha All Along (Disney+)
Andor (Disney+)
The White Lotus (HBO)
Severance (Apple TV+)
BEST REALITY SHOW
The Amazing Race (CBS)
The Great British Baking Show (Netflix)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
Top Chef (Bravo)
The Traitors (Peacock)
CAMPIEST TV SHOW
Doctor Odyssey (ABC)
Mid-Century Modern (Hulu)
Overcompensating (Amazon Prime)
RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
The Traitors (Peacock)
WILDE WIT AWARD
Quinta Brunson
Alan Cumming
Hannah Einbinder
Nathan Fielder
Cole Escola
GALECA TV ICON AWARD
Gillian Anderson
Angela Bassett
Alan Cumming
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Jean Smart
GALECA LGBTQIA+ TV TRAILBLAZER AWARD
Jonathan Bailey
Greg Berlanti
Bella Ramsey
Mike White
Ncuti Gatwa
[Photo Credit: Courtesy of HBO, Courtesy of Apple TV+, Courtesy of Netflix, Courtesy of Peacock, Courtesy of Max]
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Rachel Brosnahan in Ralph Lauren at the SUPERMAN Los Angeles Premiere: IN or OUT?
Jul. 8th, 2025 05:15 pmprojectrungay_feed
The Superman promo train keeps chugging along, with most of the cast turning it out for the Los Angeles premiere last night. Before we get to running down all of their looks, we figured we’d give one Miss Lois Lane the spotlight and put her dress up to a vote, since you kittens have not been enjoying her style efforts of late.
This is the third time she’s worn purple on this promo tour, which is sort of unofficially Lois Lane’s signature color. She tends to be pictured in purple suits and skirts more often than any other color, and in recent decades, the comics have made a point of noting that she has a violet eye color. So we’re taking this as a very subtle form of theme or character-based dressing and we approve, if only because there’s nothing obvious or costumey about it. But of course, none of that matters as much as the question of whether this gown is fabulous enough. She has a preference for slinky gowns with cutouts and her tastes tend to run a little tacky. This is gorgeously glam on her and the fit is impressive, but the open sides and back look a little… not chic, we’ll say. We also can’t say we love the pony tail here. Basically, her preferences tend to land on baddie most of the time and we don’t quite think that works for this kind of promotion. Ultimately, however, the call is yours. Let’s hear it.
Rachel Brosnahan’s Sexy Lois:
IN or OUT?
Style Credits:
Custom Ralph Lauren Purple Dress with Cutout Detailing
Styled by Alexandra Mandelkorn
[Photo Credit: Stewart Cook/Warner Bros. via Getty Images, Jeffrey Mayer/MediaPunch/INSTARimages, Jeffrey Mayer/MediaPunch/INSTARimages]
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Eric Bana stars as a special agent for the National Parks Service whose murder investigation sends him on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
A character-driven mystery-thriller that follows Kyle Turner (played by Bana), a special agent for the National Parks Service who works to enforce human law in nature’s vast wilderness. The investigation of a brutal death sends Turner on a collision course with the dark secrets within the park, and in his own past.
Cast & Character Descriptions:
– Eric Bana as Kyle Turner, A special agent for the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch (ISB) who works to enforce human law in nature’s vast territories.
– Sam Neill as Paul Souter. Souter has been the chief park ranger in Yosemite for half his life. He’s a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend to Turner. He’s comfortable in all facets of his job, whether it’s dealing with crime inside the park or with the bureaucracy around it.
-Lily Santiago as Naya Vasquez. An ambitious young, former Los Angeles cop, Vasquez is the newest addition to Yosemite’s ranger squad. She came to the park to find a new life with her 4-year-old son, Gael. Despite being a little green when it comes to a landscape like Yosemite, her strong will, astute investigative skills, and big-city homicide techniques become useful tools in a murder that is distinctly human.
– Rosemary DeWitt as Jill Bodwin. Jill is Turner’s ex-wife, a former teacher and park counselor, who remarried a few years after their divorce. Despite the fracturing of their marriage, Jill and Turner maintain a strong bond, held together by events from their past.
– Wilson Bethel as Shane Maguire. A former army ranger, Maguire now uses his skills as the park’s Wildlife Management Officer. Maguire’s a loner, preferring to live by himself in the wilderness where it’s easier to follow his own rules.
– William Smillie as Bruce Milch. A veteran park ranger with a dislike for most people, and a chip on his shoulder. He’s worked in Yosemite National Park for more years than he’d like and he’s skilled and capable when he wants to – but holds a lingering resentment towards Turner as his superior.
Executive Producers: Mark L. Smith, Elle Smith, Eric Bana, John Wells and Erin Jontow via John Wells Productions; Todd Black and Tony Shaw for Escape Artists Entertainment, Steve Lee Jones for Bee Holder Productions; Cliff Roberts for Syndicate Entertainment
Showrunners: Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith
Premiere Date: Thursday, July 17
[Photo Credit: Courtesy of Netflix – Video Credit: Netflix/YouTube]
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JW Anderson Resort 2026 Collection
Jul. 8th, 2025 04:00 pmprojectrungay_feed
[Photo Credit: Courtesy of JW Anderson]
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Paris Fashion Week Front Row: Dua Lipa at the Schiaparelli Fashion Show
Jul. 8th, 2025 03:10 pmprojectrungay_feed
Dua Lipa came to the Schiaparelli couture show in Paris to serve up some Big Fashion, meaning the kind of dress that requires core strength, posture, and bearing. A dress that’ll leave you sore the next day.
That thing looks like it weighs 200 pounds. A dress like this tends to impress us more than dazzle us. Sure, it’s certainly eye-catching. We have no doubt it pulled all focus to itself as she walked those steps. And we’re always up for a witty take on a keyhole cutout. But ultimately – and we’re about to ruin this one for you – she looks like she’s wearing ten thousand press-on nails.
Style Credits:
– Schiaparelli Dress with Keyhole Cutout Detailing from the Spring 2024 Couture Collection
Styled by Lorenzo Posocco | Hair by Peter Lux | Makeup by Katie Jane Hughes | Nails by Michelle Humphrey
[Photo Credit: Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/Abaca Press/INSTARimages, Aurore Marechal/Abaca Press/INSTARimages, schiaparelli.com/]
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Allegations of counterfeit Cg 20 banknotes
Jul. 8th, 2025 03:47 pmrepeatingislands_feed
The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has sent out announcements trying to assuage the population about rumors of counterfeit Caribbean guilder (Cg 20) banknotes, explaining that these notes are extremely difficult to replicate. [That is one beautifully designed banknote!] The Curaçao Chronicle shared the press release today:
The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) is aware of recent claims regarding the possible circulation of counterfeit Caribbean guilder banknotes – specifically the Cg 20. At this stage, neither the CBCS nor the police have received any of the banknotes in question. As such, we have not had the opportunity to examine any of these notes and therefore cannot confirm whether they are indeed counterfeit.
We wish to reassure the public that the Caribbean guilder banknotes issued by the CBCS incorporate state-of-the-art security features that are extremely difficult to replicate. These features ensure the highest levels of protection against counterfeiting.
While the probability of counterfeit Caribbean guilder banknotes successfully entering circulation is low, we encourage members of the public to remain vigilant and to familiarize themselves with the security features of the Caribbean guilder banknotes. Furthermore, if you suspect that you have received a counterfeit note, please report it immediately to the police or the CBCS.
For more information on how to identify genuine banknotes, please visit https://www.caribbean guilder.com/banknotes-security-features or download the My Caribbean Guilder app.
Source: https://www.curacaochronicle.com/post/main/allegations-of-counterfeit-cg-20-banknotes/
Photo above from https://www.robertsworldmoney.com/search?type=caribbean-guilder*&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=caribbean-guilder*
Film— “Julia’s Dance: A Bomba Flamenco Bedtime Tale”
Jul. 8th, 2025 02:36 pmrepeatingislands_feed
Inspired by Raquel M. Ortiz’s book When Julia Danced Bomba (Arte Publico Press, 2019), director Christopher Santiago presents the short film Julia’s Dance: A Bomba Flamenco Bedtime Tale. Presented by Tally Two Pictures, in association with Contempo Ballet, Julia’s Dance will be screened at the Cleveland Latino International Film Festival and the San Diego Short Film Festival on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Description: Julia, a rambunctious little girl, goes to bed one night after reading her favorite bedtime story, When Julia Danced Bomba. On this night, we venture into Julia’s dream and are treated to the magical musical fantasies of one imaginative little girl.
Puerto Rican filmmaker, author, and educator Raquel M. Ortiz explains, “Julia’s Dance: A Bomba Flamenco Bedtime Tale is my first short film project and am grateful that director Christopher Santiago and I shared the same vision in capturing the magic of bomba and flamenco. It was wonderful to compose an original score with Latin Grammy nominee William Cepeda, and feature original choreography by Jose Costas, former principal dancer of Ballet Hispanico.”
Co-starring Roman Broussard and Lucy Cellar
Featuring Arleen Hurtado and Emma Manzanares
Original Music by William Cepeda
Choreography by Jose Costas
Makeup and Costumes by Vanessa Cuellar
Hair Stylist Tina Pershing
Director of Photography Michael Tang
Edited by Christopher Santiago
Translator Gualesca Rodriguez
Executive Producers Raquel M. Ortiz and Christopher Santiago
Co-Producers Ugo Carlos, Jose Costas, and Brooke Gothrick
Written, Produced, and Directed by Christopher Santiago
See trailer and read about director, Christopher Santiago, at https://filmfreeway.com/JuliasDanceABombaFlamencoBedtimeTale
For more about Raquel M. Ortiz, see https://drraquelmortiz.com/about-me/
Catherine, Princess of Wales Welcomes the Macrons to the UK
Jul. 8th, 2025 02:20 pmprojectrungay_feed
President of France Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrived in London today for a state visit and Bill and Cathy were on hand to greet them. The princess got a little bit of ooh-la-la action going on in her style choices for the occasion.
This is going to sound like a very backhanded compliment because that’s exactly what it is: this design does a wonderful job of combining French chicness with upper class British stuffiness. While you can’t really go wrong in a Dior Bar jacket while greeting the French president, the color is insipid and unflattering on her. The hat is a nice change of pace from the usual Treacy fascinators and it feels like an attempt to Frenchify her look a little. We absolutely loathe the skirt, if we’re being honest. Flimsy and floaty, it doesn’t marry well with the jacket and it winds up looking cheap next to it. In semi-related news, the future king of the United Kingdom should not be doing his official duties in a beat-up old pair of dress shoes.
Style Credits:
– Christian Dior 30 Montaigne Rose Des Vents Pink Bar Jacket
– Christian Dior Rose D’Occasion Tulle Skirt
– Jess Collett Milliner Hat
– Mulberry ‘Bayswater’ Clutch
– Gianvito Rossi Suede Pumps
[Photo Credit: Justin Tallis/PA Images/INSTARimages, PA Images/INSTARimages, Cover Images]
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T LOunge for July 8th 2025
Jul. 8th, 2025 01:22 pmprojectrungay_feed
Samna Restaurant – Marbella, Spain
Shall we be swanky today, darlings? Let’s. It’s TUESDAY and it’s a thousand degrees outside. Best to stay in an elegant LOunge all day, sipping colorful things and not sweating.
The Best Stunts of All Time, Over Nearly 100 Years of the Oscars
A year-by-year “what if” filling in a century-long gap of Academy Awards recognition for noteworthy stunt artistry and design in Hollywood movies.
Any list of Hollywood’s most memorable stunt work is bound to be idiosyncratic. Do you prefer a jaw-dropping action set piece with the star visibly and unmistakably at risk (as with the silent comedians and, more recently, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jackie Chan and Tom Cruise); a feat by a nameless stunt double whose fate you’re not emotionally invested in (presumably with the Wilhelm scream sounding his demise); or the choreography of battalions of humans in league with horses, trains, cars or planes (in which case Plutarch deserves a posthumous credit as stunt coordinator on Spartacus)?
Even the definition of a “stunt” is hard to pin down. For precision driving, flying, fighting and falling, the very word seems to trivialize the skill set. After all, “stunt” has also been Hollywood parlance for a cheesy publicity ploy or exploitation tie-in. Now, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has formalized a plan for its stunt design Oscar category, which will first be presented at the 100th honors in 2028.
Scarlett Johansson Surpasses Two Men to Earn the Title of Highest-Grossing Lead Actor
The box office has a new apex predator in Scarlett Johansson. Thanks to the success of Jurassic World: Rebirth, the star is now the highest-grossing lead actor in Hollywood (meaning that, over the course of her career, movies in which she is a lead character or part of the main ensemble have earned more than in anyone else’s career, not that she herself has been paid more than anyone else; she’s still extremely rich though).
Before this past holiday weekend, ScarJo was in third place behind her Avengers costars Robert Downey Jr. and Samuel L. Jackson, according to Entertainment Weekly, but the box-office haul of her new dino pic has catapulted her stat above their lifetime grosses to $14.8 billion…and climbing. Assuming the movie continues to perform well, she could be the first person to cross the $15 billion mark.
Anne Hathaway will play a ‘Lady Gaga-Taylor Swift’ popstar in Mother Mary, starring opposite Michaela Coel
The star duo will reportedly play a “lesbian power couple”.
Anne Hathaway’s next role sees her play a popstar who finds a dark side in upcoming film Mother Mary, who she will star in with I May Destroy You’s Michaela Coel.
Coel will play a fashion designer and a long-time friend of Hathaway’s character, who helped construct her public persona. The movie feels like an authentic story told partially through the music, even featuring songs by Swift’s producer of choice Jack Antonoff and Charli XCX.
From vintage icons to new classics—these 16 scents will stand the test of time, according to our Marie Claire Fragrance Awards judges
Icons, which have stood the test of time
As the beauty industry’s fastest-growing category, perfume is big business. Scent has always been a key pillar of our programming at Marie Claire UK, and so it was only right to launch our very first Fragrance Awards. But while we’re committed to platforming the newest innovations and disruptors, we know that scent is intrinsically linked to memory, and many of us have re-purchased and loved the same classic icons for years. As such, we decided to celebrate the very best of this category. Scroll on for the winners…
Love Gourmands—or Can’t get Enough of Florals? These are *the* Very Best Perfumes from Each Fragrance Family
From punchy citruses to sensual ouds
There’s no end of choice when it comes to fragrance these days. From fresh, green fougères to sexy, amber-y musks, you can find something for even the most discerning and picky of noses out there. But with so much choice comes indecision—with no end of classic houses and niche perfumeries, it can be hard to know what scent to invest in. Luckily, the judges of the very first Marie Claire Fragrance Awards have just made that a lot easier… Ahead, the winners of the “fragrance families” category.
I’ve Been Wearing an ŌURA Ring for a Year – and It’s Been a Total Gamechanger for My Health and Fitness
Wearable tech has never looked (or felt) so good.
The wearable tech market is booming right now. We’re all low-key obsessed with our stats, and good luck finding a friend who isn’t wearing a tracking watch/Whoop device/insert eye-wateringly expensive tech jewellery brand here.
And the ultimate It wearable over the past year has to be the ŌURA ring. Once the preserve of celebrities (Gwyneth, Jen An, Kim K and Prince Harry have all been seen sporting the bands), the brand finally launched in the UK last year and, spoiler alert, I’ve been a devotee ever since.
Unlike more traditional fitness watches, the beauty of the ŌURA is that you can’t see the stats until you log in to the app on your phone, which not only stops you getting distracted by notifications every five seconds, but it also means you don’t have to choose between your watch and your tech.
“Wow, This Is So Gay”: An Oral History of But I’m a Cheerleader
Natasha Lyonne, Clea Duvall, director Jamie Babbit, and dozens more remember making the seminal queer rom-com, 25 years after its release.
Natasha Lyonne was not a cheerleader. Director Jamie Babbit knew that much. She wasn’t at all who Babbit had pictured when she’d come up with the idea for her first feature, a razor-sharp satire about a high school cheerleader who is abruptly shipped off to a “homosexual rehabilitation facility.” Trapped in what is possibly the campiest conversion camp of all time, the cheerleader naturally finds love—not just with the facility’s brooding bad girl, but also with the person facing her in the mirror.
Lyonne wasn’t blond, bubbly, or all-American. But something about the 19-year-old piqued Babbit’s interest. So did the rest of the film’s cast, which reads like a who’s who of future stars: Clea DuVall! Melanie Lynskey! Michelle Williams! Julie Delpy! Babbit and her team balanced all that fresh-faced talent with cult favorites like an out-of-drag RuPaul Charles, Harold and Maude’s Bud Cort, and John Waters favorite Mink Stole.
11 Summertime Books to Read When You’re Not Feeling Very Sunny
Once the seasonal malaise hits, these novels will help you unwind.
Sometimes, making it through the long days of summer can seem like living inside a Lana Del Rey song, especially when the malaise sets in. You know what we’re talking about: that muggy lethargy and shimmering haze that not even an Aperol spritz can fix. One minute, you’re trying on a new sundress and the next you’ve melted into a puddle, incapable of moving, let alone linking up with friends or, let’s be real, cracking open your blackout blinds.
Because we’ve all been there, we rounded up some great summertime reads that have a grasp on what it’s like to feel ennui on even sunny days, and can at least help you relax. From books about messy long weekends away to mysteries against vacation backdrops to sad girl classics that never get old, here’s what’s worth reading when you’re stuck in a summer bummer mood.
Is Coffee the Next Anti-Aging Elixir? This New Research Says Yes
Turns out, your morning brew may outperform pills in protecting against age-related decline.
The study examined the relationship between coffee consumption and the risk of frailty among adults aged 55 and older in the Netherlands. Researchers assessed current and midlife (ages 40 – 65) coffee intake and found that those who drank more than four cups a day were less likely to become frail as they aged, says Ehsan Ali, MD, an internal medicine physician fellowship-trained in geriatric care and founder of Beverly Hills Concierge Doctor.
Even those who drank two to four cups daily over a seven-year period saw significant benefits, Ali notes. “In simple terms, according to the study, the more coffee people drink (within reason), the lower their chances of developing frailty in later life.”
The Lavish Wedding of Consuelo Vanderbilt That Inspired The Gilded Age
At the end of The Gilded Age’s latest episode, a deal is struck between the Duke of Buckingham and George Russell. The English aristocrat will receive an enormous sum to marry Gladys, the daughter of the railroad titan. In turn, Gladys will achieve a towering social rank. An upset Gladys confronts him about their arranged marriage, which was largely driven by the Duke’s need to preserve his massive estate and his lifestyle. “I hope that when you come to know me better, you’ll agree that what I’m trying to preserve is worth preserving,” he says. Gladys accepts her fate, and a wedding is planned.
The Gilded Age plotline of Gladys and the Duke echoes the real-life story of Consuelo Vanderbilt and the Duke of Marlborough, where the Duke received $100,000 yearly (around $3.2 million today) as well as $2.5 million in railroad stock (today, that would be around $81 million). In turn, Vanderbilt became the first American woman to hold the title of Duchess in history. Despite all the orchestration, the marriage was a failed one.
Timothée Chalamet appears to have shaved his head for ‘Dune: Messiah,’ and fans are freaking out
Timothée Chalamet might be test-driving a new look.
The actor, 29, joined girlfriend Kylie Jenner in St. Tropez Monday, where the makeup mogul has been partying with sister Kendall and friends for the past few days.
And while the reality stars have been having a blast and making a splash with their fashion, Chalamet stole the show with his choice of accessories: a Nike baseball cap secured with a green bandana knotted beneath his chin, babushka-style.
The Curious Animals of Amsterdam’s Art Zoo
A new museum in a 17th-century canal house brings together fantastical taxidermy and natural history objects in an eclectic and eccentric mix.
Situated in a 17th-century mansion in the city’s canal district, the museum brings together natural history and contemporary taxidermy created by two Dutch artists who call themselves Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren.
Krook, the museum’s director, said the T. rex wasn’t her only logistical problem. She also had to figure out how to get a giant gorilla, made of 78 yards of denim, through the building’s long and narrow front doors. […]
The T. rex and the denim gorilla are just two of more than 200 extraordinary objects now on show at the Art Zoo. The museum was created by Ferry van Tongeren and Jaap Sinke, a Haarlem, Netherlands-based artistic duo behind Darwin, Sinke & van Tongeren.
“Sex and the City Is Owned by the Fans”: Sarita Choudhury on Men, Makeup, and Menopause
Samantha Jones may not be around in And Just Like That…, the frothy Sex and the City reboot now in its third season on HBO Max, but the character who most captures her ineffable joie de vivre would be Seema Patel, the charismatic real estate broker with a love for animal prints and a low tolerance for obnoxious men. For Sarita Choudhury, who plays Seema with a pitch-perfect balance of poise and sexy sophistication, joining the cast of a beloved, big-budget TV show counts as a slightly unexpected mid-career resurgence. After debuting opposite Denzel Washington in Mira Nair’s 1991 drama Mississippi Masala, Choudhury found herself steering clear of all things traditionally Hollywood and sprinting towards the worlds of independent and arthouse film. There, she wracked up credits as a Pakistani country-western singer in Wild West (1992) and a lesbian mother in Fresh Kill (1994). But work wasn’t always as steady as it is now. “I was the one never working when everyone was working,” she told her friend and Jessica Jones co-star Carrie-Anne Moss last month. “Somehow it makes sense to me that I’m the one working now.” And while Choudhury might not share Seema’s taste for Birkin bags, she does take some satisfaction watching herself stomp around Manhattan in sky-high stilettos.
Lena Dunham and Megan Stalter on love, ageing and being ‘Too Much’
As their new romcom Too Much hits Netflix, the show’s creator and star sit down to talk lovebombing, TikTok and the search for romantic salvation. ‘Girls was about sex – this is about love’
Lena Dunham offers me a simple explanation: Girls was about sex, but her new Netflix series, Too Much, concerns love. In 2012, Dunham was a 26-year-old New Yorker who wrote, directed, and starred in the pilot of Girls, a generation-defining show that ran for six seasons and taught women to avoid dating men if they can help it. Dunham’s character Hannah even famously quipped in that first episode, “I think I may be the voice of my generation. Or at least a voice of a generation.”
Since then, Dunham has been involved with hit TV shows (Industry) and films (Catherine Called Birdy), as well as a few controversies that threatened to eclipse her artistic achievements. Yet, throughout moments where it seemed like she may become the enemy of her generation – or an enemy of a generation – Girls has remained a show that everyone, especially Gen Z, keeps binging. Where Too Much fits into that is that Dunham, who’s now 39, has moved on from Girls but her writing has maintained the keen, observational humour and introspection that may or may not come from her own life.
How to Store Parsley So It Stays Fresh for Longer
Plus, how to freeze this favorite herb for even longer storage.
Parsley is a delicate, tender herb with a shorter lifespan than other herbs. However, there is a proper way to store parsley so it lasts longer and maintains its fresh, earthy flavor. At the grocery store, parsley is often sold in bundles in the open refrigerator case, where the herbs are regularly misted. You might also find it in sealed plastic bags or clamshell packages. When you bring parsley home, its storage requirements are slightly different. Follow this guide on storing the herb, with expert input from a food scientist and chef-instructors.
The Benefits of Iced Tea—and How Much to Drink to Get Them
How this favorite refresher brings hydration and more.
When the mercury rises and the sun is blazing, nothing satisfies like a frosty drink. You might slake your thirst with a cold brew, a lemonade, or an Arnold Palmer—or you could embrace the health benefits of iced tea, scoring multiple wins with one sip. We caught up with tea and nutrition experts to learn about the advantages of this classic quaff and whether the tea’s temperature impacts its positive effects.
11 Potato Salad Recipes—From Cookout Classics to Bold New Twists
These recipes will steal the show at any cookout, potluck, or picnic.
Potato salad is a classic side dish that pairs well with a variety of mains—from grilled meats and poultry to hearty deli sandwiches. It’s a staple at summer cookouts, barbecues, and picnics, but it’s delicious enough to enjoy year-round. With countless variations featuring ingredients like mustard, mayonnaise, fresh herbs, and bacon bits, there’s a potato salad for every palate. To inspire your next potato salad, we’ve rounded up a collection of our favorite potato salad recipes, each offering a unique, flavorful twist in addition to the traditional classics we all know and love.
These Are the Best Islands in the World—and No. 1 Has Postcard-worthy Blue and White Villages
This year’s top islands, as voted in our “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025, span 18 countries, from the Mediterranean to the South Pacific.
Travel + Leisure readers’ favorite islands for 2025 represent many continents, cultures, and climates—including colorful reefs, tropical beaches with sea-weathered rocks, temperate forests, and scrubby, sun-baked mountains. But no madaltter where the islands are located, you can count on at least one shared asset from them all: There is a unique and compelling connection to the water.
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Finished Refunct over the weekend and genuinely cannot rec too highly
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rydra_wongEspecially while it's at 75% off in the sale, making it 62p:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/406150/Refunct/
For anyone who might want to sample some easy platforming with a very very low entry threshold.
Chill and rather lovely environment (okay, probably depends on you liking brutalist architecture, but still -- there's a day-night cycle! there's sunshine! the water is gorgeous! the music is gentle!) with no time pressure and no penalties for failing a jump hundreds of times (except that, at worst, you fall in the water and have to swim about and haul yourself out again).
N.B. Most reviews describe this as a half-hour game, and there are achievements for speedrunning it in under 8 minutes or under 4 minutes.
It took me over five hours of playtime to beat it, which should be indicative of the co-ordination and skill levels I'm working with here. And yet it did not at any point feel stressful or humiliating for me. It felt like a pleasant, relaxing environment in which to fail repeatedly and experiment.
It started at a level low enough that I could manage it, and then had a really satisfying difficulty curve. If I was stalling on the next objective, I could still run and parkour round the environment purely for fun (and sometimes ended up working out how to pick off the optional achievements in the process).
Towards the very end, I started to think that the last jumps might just flat-out exceed the limits of what I am currently capable of, and it felt like if that did happen, I would still be able to walk away pretty happily having already got way more than 62p's worth of enjoyment out of it.
Will absolutely be playing it again.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/406150/Refunct/
For anyone who might want to sample some easy platforming with a very very low entry threshold.
Chill and rather lovely environment (okay, probably depends on you liking brutalist architecture, but still -- there's a day-night cycle! there's sunshine! the water is gorgeous! the music is gentle!) with no time pressure and no penalties for failing a jump hundreds of times (except that, at worst, you fall in the water and have to swim about and haul yourself out again).
N.B. Most reviews describe this as a half-hour game, and there are achievements for speedrunning it in under 8 minutes or under 4 minutes.
It took me over five hours of playtime to beat it, which should be indicative of the co-ordination and skill levels I'm working with here. And yet it did not at any point feel stressful or humiliating for me. It felt like a pleasant, relaxing environment in which to fail repeatedly and experiment.
It started at a level low enough that I could manage it, and then had a really satisfying difficulty curve. If I was stalling on the next objective, I could still run and parkour round the environment purely for fun (and sometimes ended up working out how to pick off the optional achievements in the process).
Towards the very end, I started to think that the last jumps might just flat-out exceed the limits of what I am currently capable of, and it felt like if that did happen, I would still be able to walk away pretty happily having already got way more than 62p's worth of enjoyment out of it.
Will absolutely be playing it again.
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[Many thanks to Peter Jordens for bringing this item and related links to our attention.] Jennifer Hough (The Irish Times) writes, “When Hurricane Irma devastated the region in 2017, it paved the way for the Antigua-based administration to make good on its intent to turn Barbuda into a millionaires’ playground.”
A lone paddleboarder glides across calm aquamarine water as “yachties” steer a tiny dinghy towards the shoreline’s pristine sands. It’s a picture-perfect Caribbean vista – but behind the idyllic scene lies a troubling reality. Barbuda, a tiny low-lying island 23km long and 12km wide, is in the grip of a modern-day version of a gold rush.
The treasure in question is its unspoilt, almost empty beaches and crystal-clear waters. The rush to exploit it is devastating: bulldozed sand dunes and dredged wetlands, private communities constructed on top of turtle-nesting beaches – a precarious ecosystem and culture under threat as luxury developments are constructed for the ultra-wealthy.
“They want the whole waterfront area,” says John Mussington, chairman of the island’s local government, the Barbuda Council, gesturing down the beach towards one of the most high-profile developments, part-owned by Robert De Niro. “Everything will be fenced off because the properties will be owned by the millionaires so they can enjoy their private lifestyle. That means they don’t want to see people like me.”
De Niro’s $250 million development is just one of a number of projects under construction on Barbuda, the smaller, more remote, island of a former British colony, Antigua and Barbuda. In an interview with the New York Times in January, De Niro and his partners said their project would respect the island’s ecosystem and protect it from hurricanes.
Katy Horne, Paradise Found’s managing director, said the design and construction adhered to Miami-Dade hurricane building code standards. She said the one-storey buildings would be set back from the flood plain and that dunes, mangroves and other vegetation would protect against winds and water surges.
De Niro and his business partner, Australian billionaire James Packer, are building on the site of the abandoned K Club resort, where Princess Diana once famously holidayed, naming it Paradise Found when they first set their sights on it.
Mussington smiles wryly at that. “Imagine a millionaire coming to find what they think is their paradise. We have been stewards over this island for years. Now that you’re realising what we have done to create this paradise, you’re coming back in the form of what you call luxury tourism and real estate speculation, to use up the resources, exhaust it, and just discard us again? We have to say no to that. It is colonisation 2.0.”
Barbudans are the descendants of enslaved Africans, who, after emancipation in 1834, were left to live on the island, primarily because it was wild and scrubby and seen as unsuitable for much else. Since then Barbudans have communally governed the island, a practice that was codified in national law in 2007. The system of customary land tenure is the reason Barbuda has remained an unspoilt Caribbean island, where people practise hunting, fishing, living from the land and, importantly, are not dependent on tourism for economic survival.
Now, all of this is under threat under the guise of “sustainable” tourism. [. . .]
When Hurricane Irma, a devastating category-five storm, hit the region in 2017, it provided a pathway for prime minister Gaston Browne’s administration to make good on its long-signalled intent to turn the island into a millionaires’ playground.
As Barbudans endured a forced evacuation from their island, the government overturned their customary land rights and moved heavy machinery on to the island, not to rebuild for locals but to carve out space in a pristine forest for a new airport runway.
Frustratingly for locals, this same government leads climate change advocacy on the international stage and is a prominent member of Small Island Developing States (Sids), which the Irish Government funds to assist small island nations to overcome climate issues. [. . .]
Jackie Frank, an elected member of the Barbuda Council, says Barbudans are a proud people who simply want to retain control of their island’s destiny. “All Barbudans are land defenders,” the soft-spoken retired teacher says. Being a land defender took Frank and Mussington to the highest court in the region in 2023. Their case began as a legal challenge to the airport construction, which took place without consultation, and ended up as an appeal in the UK’s Privy Council in London, the highest court for Antigua and Barbuda. Ironically, this colonial-era institution provided the justice their domestic courts had denied.
“What the privy court ruling means,” says Frank, “is that whether it’s me or Mussi or whoever, can stand up and say, I don’t agree with that. I want to see the documents. I want the information … We have the right just to complain, to have a voice. That’s what was confirmed [by the Privy Council].” [. . .]
For full article, see https://www.irishtimes.com/world/americas/2025/07/06/colonisation-20-inhabitants-of-unspoilt-caribbean-island-barbuda-push-back-against-robert-de-niro-linked-development
By the same author:
Barbuda: A case study in disaster capitalism and resistance
Jennifer Hough, Irish Centre for Human Rights, April 2, 2025
https://ichrgalway.org/2025/04/02/barbuda-a-case-study-in-disaster-capitalism-and-resistance
Of related interest:
Disaster Capitalism Comes to Barbuda
William Bruno, Current Affairs, June 16, 2025
https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/disaster-capitalism-comes-to-barbuda
The Ultimate Chopped Green Salad – Light, Flavorful, and Simple
Jul. 8th, 2025 06:00 amtheenglishkitchen_feed
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I really love salads and pride myself on being able to put together a salad using just about any ingredients. There is something really refreshing and delicious about a freshly made salad, the lettuce and vegetables all crisp and bathed in a delicious vinaigrette dressing.
I learned how to make salads from my mother. Mom was not a person who enjoyed company in the kitchen, helping out. She preferred to just get on with things herself, but she did not mind if we watched from a distance.
I was a watcher and loved watching her prepare her salads. She never really used a recipe for any of it, but went about the chore methodically and deliberately, taking great care with every aspect of the process, beginning with the dressing, early in the afternoon.
She would measure a quantity of vinegar into a bowl and then dice some onion, adding it to the vinegar along with salt and pepper, and perhaps a pinch of sugar. This would sit and macerate for several hours before she added anything else.
Near to supper time, she would prepare and dice her vegetables, usually cucumber, radishes and celery, often tomatoes. These would go into the bowl along with the torn lettuce. She would then add a quantity of salad oil and everything would be tossed together. These salads were always very delicious.
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The recipe I am sharing with you today is for a simple chopped green salad. Everything that goes into it is green. Lettuce, parsley, chives, cucumber, peas, olives, etc. All green, but in varying shades of green that complement each other perfectly both in flavor and in texture.
You get the crisp crunch of the lettuce and celery, which goes beautifully with the bold aromatic flavor and texture of the flat leaf parsley. Curly parsley would not work here. Contrast that with thin, almost melon-like, slices of crisp cucumber and the sweetness of baby peas. Buttery green olives add yet another flavor note. The zest of spring onions and chives complete and compliment all of the other ingredients perfectly.
The dressing is the king here. A tangy herbed vinaigrette with simple flavors. It draws everything together in unison and helps to highlight all of the other flavors of the salad in a beautifully delicious way.
Altogether, this is one very tasty salad! Perfect as a light lunch or as a dinner side. Enjoy!
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WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE MY CHOPPED GREEN SALAD
with a
WHITE BALSAMIC DRESSING
Simple to find, easy to use, common ingredients, put together in the most delicious way!
For the Salad:
- 1 heart of romaine lettuce, washed, and chopped
- a handful of washed and dried flat leaf parsley leaves
- 1 spring onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 stalk of celery, coarsely chopped, along with some leaves if possible
- a 3-inch piece of English Cucumber, washed, unpeeled
- a handful of frozen petit pois, thawed and drained
- 1 TBS chopped chives
- about 8 oil-cured pitted green olives, sliced
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup (60ml) of good quality olive oil
- 2 TBS good quality White Balsamic Vinegar
- pinch sugar
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried dill weed
- 1 TBS chopped fresh chives
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I like to use the heart of the romaine lettuce because it is more compact and cuts into nice squares. You could of course use any lettuce you enjoy. Iceberg would be nice also. If I was in the U.K. I would use Baby Gem lettuce. It was always my favorite. It is small and compact and has a nice almost bitter flavor that works very well in a salad.
English Cucumber is best because the skins are easily digestible and add color to the salad.
Spring onions are called Scallions or Green Onions in North America. You can use both the white and the green parts of the onion.
Fresh chives are best as is fresh flat leaf parsley. I love the flavor of the parsley in this salad. Just leave the leaves whole, but do discard the stems.
You can de-string the celery if you wish. I usually do because the strings can get caught in the teeth. Do this before chopping. Grab the strings at the end of the stalk and hold between the blade of a knife and your index finger. Pull gently down and they will separate from the stalk very easily.
Use a good quality Balsamic vinegar, the best that you can afford. It really does make a difference in taste. White because of the color. If you are not bothered about that, you can use a good red balsamic. The white just looks nicer against the greens of the salad.
Castelvetrano Olives are lovely. That is what I recommend. They have a beautiful flavor and color.
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HOW TO MAKE MY CHOPPED GREEN SALAD
This is a very simple salad to make. So easy a child could make it!
- First prepare all of your vegetables. You will want to cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove all of the seeds from the cucumber and then slice it into very thin half moons.
- Prepare two chilled salad plates as follows: Place on the bottom of each plate, half of the chopped lettuce along with half of the parsley leaves.
- Top with the chopped celery, then the chopped spring onions.
- Scatter the peas over top along with the sliced cucumber
- Sprinkle each with half of the sliced olives and then finally sprinkle with half of the chives.
- Place all of the dressing ingredients in a glass jar and shake well to combine.
- Drizzle the emulsified dressing over each salad in equal portions. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
I always wash all of my fresh vegetables before using them. Lettuce, cucumbers, green onions etc. I like to keep the skin on the cucumber for color, but I do remove the seed and discard.
Chop your lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Pieces that will fit easily onto a fork and into the mouth without needing to cut into smaller pieces.
Chilling your salad plates makes a huge difference. You might not think such a simple thing would, but it really does show an attention to detail and the vegetables stay chilled longer.
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KITCHEN NOTES
You can double or triple the vinaigrette dressing and keep it in a jar in the refrigerator, ready to dress a salad any time.
You can adapt the type of lettuce used. In the U.K. I was very partial to Baby Gem Lettuce, which is not available here in Canada. Just bear in mind that any lettuce will wilt in the dressing so don't dress it until just before you go to serve it.
A chilled plate makes any salad taste better! It also shows that you have a great attention to detail!
Always use the best and freshest ingredients that you can afford.
Wash all of your salad leaves and herbs before making the salad. This gets rid of any sand or dirt, insects, etc. A Salad Spinner always makes short work of drying them off when you are done. This is the one that I use. I like it so much that I bought one for my sister to use.
Alternately, you can pat them dry with paper kitchen toweling.
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A FEW MORE SALADS THAT YOU MIGHT ENJOY
I love salads and could eat at least one every day, no matter the time of year. Here are a few more favorite salads that I enjoy! Hopefully you will too!
CHICKEN TACO SALAD - This is a flavor-packed meal that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. Crisp romaine lettuce is topped with seasoned chicken strips, crunchy veggies, shredded cheddar, and crushed baked tortilla chips—all brought together with a creamy, smoky chipotle-lime dressing that’s low in fat but high in wow. Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring. It can be bold, colorful and downright crave-worthy! This salad is endlessly adaptable and perfect for lunch or a light dinner!
BACON & EGG SALAD - Crispy baby gem lettuce (or romaine) topped with smoky roasted bacon, sweet blistered cherry tomatoes, crunchy golden brown croutons, and perfectly soft boiled eggs. topped with a zesty Parmesan-Lemon dressing that is creamy, tangy, and delicious. Light, yet filling and packed with protein and crunch, this makes the perfect lunch or supper! When you are looking for a salad that doesn't feel like a compromise, this one delivers. You CAN have your bacon and eat it too!
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Yield: two servings
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Chopped Green Salad
Prep time: 20 MinTotal time: 20 Min
A delicious chopped salad with a lovely white balsamic dressing. This makes a fabulous light lunch or side!
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 heart of romaine lettuce, washed, and chopped
- a handful of washed and dried flat leaf parsley leaves
- 1 spring onion, coarsely chopped
- 1 stalk of celery, coarsely chopped, along with some leaves if possible
- a 3-inch piece of English Cucumber, washed, unpeeled
- a handful of frozen petit pois, thawed and drained
- 1 TBS chopped chives
- about 8 oil-cured pitted green olives, sliced
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup (60ml) of good quality olive oil
- 2 TBS good quality White Balsamic Vinegar
- pinch sugar
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried dill weed
- 1 TBS chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- First prepare all of your vegetables. You will want to cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, remove all of the seeds from the cucumber and then slice it into very thin half moons.
- Prepare two chilled salad plates as follows: Place on the bottom of each plate, half of the chopped lettuce along with half of the parsley leaves.
- Top with the chopped celery, then the chopped spring onions.
- Scatter the peas over top along with the sliced cucumber
- Sprinkle each with half of the sliced olives and then finally sprinkle with half of the chives.
- Place all of the dressing ingredients in a glass jar and shake well to combine.
- Drizzle the emulsified dressing over each salad in equal portions. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Squid Game: The Official Podcast - S3E6: Humans Are...
Jul. 7th, 2025 08:59 pmangry_asian_man_feedPlay one last time.
Squid Game is back! The third and final season of the worldwide phenomenon has dropped, and I'm pleased to share that I'm back as host of Squid Game: The Official Podcast, from Netflix and Mash-Up Americans. Join me and co-host Kiera Please as we suit up and break down every shocking twist and betrayal, and the choices that will determine who, if anyone, makes it out alive. Alongside creators, cultural critics, and viral internet voices, we'll provide our own theories for how the season ends, and what Squid Game ultimately reveals about power, sacrifice, and the systems that shape us.
Spoiler alert! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 6 before listening on.
The Game ends here. In the gripping series finale, "Humans Are..." Kiera and I sit with the full emotional weight of the series' conclusion -- unpacking Player 456's remarkable final act of defiance, the Front Man's quiet reckoning, and the question at the heart of the show: what does it mean to be human in an inhumane world? We revisit lingering fan theories, reflect on the characters we’ll never forget, and explore a final twist that raises even more questions than it answers.
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Squid Game is back! The third and final season of the worldwide phenomenon has dropped, and I'm pleased to share that I'm back as host of Squid Game: The Official Podcast, from Netflix and Mash-Up Americans. Join me and co-host Kiera Please as we suit up and break down every shocking twist and betrayal, and the choices that will determine who, if anyone, makes it out alive. Alongside creators, cultural critics, and viral internet voices, we'll provide our own theories for how the season ends, and what Squid Game ultimately reveals about power, sacrifice, and the systems that shape us.
Spoiler alert! Make sure you watch Squid Game Season 3 Episode 6 before listening on.
The Game ends here. In the gripping series finale, "Humans Are..." Kiera and I sit with the full emotional weight of the series' conclusion -- unpacking Player 456's remarkable final act of defiance, the Front Man's quiet reckoning, and the question at the heart of the show: what does it mean to be human in an inhumane world? We revisit lingering fan theories, reflect on the characters we’ll never forget, and explore a final twist that raises even more questions than it answers.
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work contract renewed
Jul. 8th, 2025 11:53 amtielanWell, I have employment to March next year. Which is interesting, because usually it would be until January - ie. "6 months". That said, they will be getting 6 months out of me because of the vacation. So...
Anyway, continued employment (shy of colossally screwing up) is assured. Huzzah.
Anyway, continued employment (shy of colossally screwing up) is assured. Huzzah.
TOO MUCH Star Meg Stalter Rules on Both Sides of the Pond in Iconic GLAMOUR Cover Shoots
Jul. 7th, 2025 09:30 pmprojectrungay_feed
GLAMOUR revealed their latest digital covers featuring HACKS breakout star Meg Stalter whose highly anticipated new series, TOO MUCH, premieres on Netflix later this week. In the series, she plays a 30-something who moves from NYC to London following a life-altering breakup. As showcased in her dual covers, Meg is the queen of whichever country she inhabits.
Stalter sat down with reporter Lindy Segal to discuss working with the show’s creator Lena Dunham, her thoughts on on-screen nudity (or lack thereof), and how she found a sense of belonging on stage in her hometown.
On the types of roles she tends to play: “I’m always playing someone who’s not talented but thinks she’s very talented,” she says.
On finding her love of performance early on: “I always was desperate to be on the stage,” she says. “We had these poetry contests where you would pick a poem and perform it, and it would be the highlight of my year.”
On her sexuality coming into focus: “When I started dating in a real way, I quickly realized, Okay, I’m into women,” she says. “It feels more like I can connect with them in a different way that’s more natural to me.”
On her Too Much character, Jessica: “It’s about a person who was with someone that thought she was too much in a bad way, and then she finds someone that thinks she’s too much in a good way,” Stalter says. Above all, though, “She actually finds a lot of love for herself. I think it’s romantic in that way.”
On being in control of what she did, or did not, wear on screen: “I personally didn’t feel the need to go fully topless,” she says. “It all made sense to me without [nudity], and I never felt any pressure that it was needed.” She says she understands that some people feel it’s empowering to do nude scenes but insists that, for her, “I kind of feel like it’s empowering not to.”
On feeling prepared to handle online trolls, having started her career on social media: “I’ve already had such bad things said about me that I guess I didn’t have any questions about people’s opinions about me, or my body, or anything like that.”
On taking up painting in her limited spare time: “The other day I said to my girlfriend, ‘What do you have to do to get one of these in a museum?’ I was serious,” she says.
On always believing she would make it one day: “I kind of always knew it would happen some time; I don’t know why,” she says. “I think you have to be a little delusional to really believe that’s going to happen.”
Photographer: Luke Gilford
Stylist: Kat Typaldos
Hair: Clayton Hawkins
Makeup: Alexandra French
Manicure: Marisa Carmichael
[Photo Credit: Luke Gilford for Glamour Magazine]
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