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We Ranked the Best Books By Margaret Atwood, From 'The Handmaid's Tale' to 'Alias Grace'
The beloved, feminist author has many books worth reading, beyond her bestsellers set in Gilead.
By Andrea Park Published
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Bienvenue à 'The White Lotus!' Here's Everything We Know About the France-Set Season 4
We already know quite a few of the names who will be checking in.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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The Pervasive Myth of "Mom Guilt"
In an excerpt from her book 'Start With Yourself,' Emma Grede challenges one of the biggest falsehoods about motherhood.
By Emma Grede Published
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The 'Imperfect Women' Trio Are Hell-Bent on Making Women "the Center of Our Own Stories"
Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara on the complex friendships they brought to life in the Apple TV drama.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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Why Fans Think 'Temptation Island' Stars Shyanne and Jack May Have Rekindled Their (Chaotic) Relationship
They might be on better terms now than when they were on the Netflix reality show.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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The Adaptation of Emily Henry's 'Beach Read' Has Officially Found Its Gus and January
Here's everything we know about the highly anticipated rom-com.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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22 Shows to Watch If You Can't Get Enough of the Gritty, Messy Chaos of 'Euphoria'
This watchlist is loaded with high school drama, romance, and scandal.
By Andrea Park Last updated
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Is Tilly Norwood the Most Dangerous “Actress” in Hollywood?
Norwood’s rise is forcing the industry to confront who gets replaced and who gets protected. But how many fans does she really have?
By Laura Bradley Published
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Thinking 'Temptation Island' Would Be a Perfect Vacation? Here's Where Netflix Films the Reality Hit
You could definitely have a more romantic getaway compared to the couples on the show.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' Will Return for Season 2—With Some Major Changes
Here's what we know about the future of Prime Video's sexy spy series.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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Your Guide to the 'Temptation Island' Season 2 Cast, From the Shaky Couples to the Sexy Tempters
Netflix's chaotic, hit dating show is back to wreck—er, test more relationships.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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Mitski's "Your Best American Girl" Sparked an Indie-Rock Paradigm Shift
As the song celebrates its 10th anniversary, the director behind its music video reflects on why it still resonates.
By Sadie Bell Published
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Carley Fortune Is Already Making Our Hearts Race in This Exclusive First-Look at Her New Novel
Read a chapter from 'Our Perfect Storm' before it hits shelves on May 5.
By Carley Fortune Published
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Just Finished 'Trust Me: The False Prophet?' Here's Where the Subjects Are Now
The docuseries follows a FLDS leader who declared himself a prophet and took 20-plus women and children as his wives.
By Radhika Menon Published
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KATSEYE Fans Are Worried Manon's Hiatus May Become Permanent After Coachella
The girl group is facing a boycott as their listeners demand answers about the Swiss-Ghanaian member's absence.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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Will 'Summer House' Survive This?
There's a lot of uncertainty about how the Bravo hit can move forward amid the drama between Amanda, West, and Ciara.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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Emily Must've Accepted Gabriel's Invitation Because 'Emily in Paris' Season 6 Starts Filming in Greece(!) Soon
You can expect her to travel to Monaco, too.
By Olivia Truffaut-Wong Last updated
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Are Sydney and Xzavier From 'Temptation Island' Still Together After Becoming a Sweet Season 2 Surprise?
She came on the Netflix show with a cheating ex and ended up "genuinely" falling for a Tempter.
By Radhika Menon Published
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Fiction's Latest Obsession? Trad Wives—and Their Dark Undercurrents
Authors are taking inspiration from their feeds to give the domestic thriller an update.
By Hannah Malach Published
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Meet Taylor Ortega, the Breakout Star of 'Big Mistakes'—And Your New Favorite Funny Girl
Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott say the comedian is about to become a household name.
By Jessica Derschowitz Published
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The Cast of Dan Levy's 'Big Mistakes' Is Full of Rising Comedians and Sitcom Legends
The best Netflix show of 2026 so far follows a dysfunctional family pulled into organized crime.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
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'Nobody Wants This' Returns This Year—With Joanne and Noah Making Major Relationship Decisions
Here's what we know about the next installment of the hit Netflix rom-com.
By Radhika Menon Last updated
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Big News—Our Podcast "Nice Talk" Is Nominated for a Webby
Marie Claire's flagship podcast is up for a People’s Voice Webby Award. You know what to do.
By The Editors Published
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Lucy Halliday Is the Rebellious Spirit of 'The Testaments'
The Scottish actress plays Daisy in 'The Handmaid's Tale' sequel series—and is bound to inspire a whole new generation.
By Sadie Bell Published
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Dearest Readers, 'Bridgerton' Is Filming Season 5 With Its New Leads, Francesca and Michaela
Here's everything we know about the ton's first queer romance.
By Quinci LeGardye Last updated
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'The Testaments' Introduces a New Generation of Gilead Women. Meet the Stars of 'The Handmaid's Tale' Sequel
The Hulu series, based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, features an ensemble of talent on the rise.
By Jessica Derschowitz Published



