When Elliot Page disclosed he was trans late last year in a moving Instagram post, he swiftly became the most recognizable trans masculine person on the planet—and in a particularly harrowing political moment for trans people in the United States too. In the months since Page’s initial post, more than 30 state legislatures have proposed
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Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here), love books. Perhaps one of their favorite
With a bit of stealth and a lot of raw charisma, Jay Bang lays down one verse after another in her new single “On Sight,” bringing us ever closer with every heavy breath she draws. Even with a strong linguist like Oz the Hitmaker in the studio, it’s clear from the jump who’s really in
Despite that whole swearing to tell the truth business. By Bess Levin April 27, 2021 When you hear about Donald Trump’s multitudinous legal woes these days, it’s typically in the context of the criminal probe being led by Manhattan district attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. Of course, that‘s with good reason—in the case of Vance, the
By Victoria Ahearn The Canadian Press Posted April 27, 2021 4:55 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ TORONTO — Netflix has chosen Toronto as the spot for its previously announced Canadian corporate office. A publicist for the California-based streaming giant tells The Canadian Press the company
A Republican state senator from Alaska named Lora Reinbold has been indefinitely banned from Alaska Airlines after refusing to follow the company’s mask mandate and being a huge jerk in the process. Last week, Reinbold was attempting to board a flight with her mask pulled down under her nose, according to video posted to Twitter.
Master criminal Rédoine Faïd loved the movies, and his greatest crimes were laced with tributes: to Point Break, Heat, and Reservoir Dogs. When he landed in a maximum-security prison, cinema provided inspiration once again. By Adam Leith Gollner April 27, 2021 Illustration by Nicole Rifkin Through the bars of his prison window Rédoine Faïd can
The Falcon and The Winter Soldier actor answers the question at the heart of the recent Marvel series, and addresses the real life murder of George Floyd in his hometown. By Anthony Breznican April 27, 2021 Who has the right to carry the shield? That’s the core of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier as
The Manhattan District Attorney is trying to flip Allen Weisselberg. An unearthed deposition suggests he knows the Trump Organization has broken the law. By Bess Levin April 26, 2021 As you’ve probably heard by now, at present Donald Trump is drowning in criminal investigations and is possibly legally screwed. Aside from the whopping 29 lawsuits
When all is said and done, what will be said about you? This is a question that has long stuck in the minds of all human beings since the dawn of our existence — only in passing on will your story be fully told, and the core of this concept, unfortunately, revolves around you not
By Staff The Associated Press Posted April 26, 2021 3:44 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The Oscars television audience on American network ABC plunged to 9.85 million viewers, less than half of the Academy Awards‘ previous low and continuing the startling trend of viewer tune
The launching of “Sue Wong Designer Estates” granted Hollywood and all of LA a joyous pageant of sparkle and glamour and an endless celebration of life. With more stars than in the sky, Ms. Wong single handedly not only re-opened the gateway to social events and celebrity extravaganzas, but ended the feeling of desperation, isolation
It’s been a week and a half since Meghan Markle and Prince Harry gave their bombshell-filled interview to Oprah about their experiences as working royal family members. While the royal family has publicly been terse about their thoughts on the claims the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made, People devoted its cover story to how
Join AEW Superstar Paul Wight for a virtual meet and greet on FanRoom Live on Sunday May 2nd, 2021 at 4 PM ET. Paul Donald Wight II (AKA “Big Show”) is an American actor, professional wrestler, and professional wrestling commentator. He is signed to All Elite Wrestling as an in-ring performer as well as a
Chloe Zhao’s history-making Oscars sweep, winning best director and best picture, is being met with a muted response in her country of birth, and even censorship. Zhao’s “Nomadland” is the second film directed by a woman to win a best picture Oscar. She is the first woman of colour and second woman ever to win the
Chloé Zhao just made history by being the first Asian woman, the first woman of color, and only the second woman ever to take home the award for Best Director at the Academy Awards. Bringing us Nomadland, Zhao is a breathtaking director and it’s beautiful seeing her get the recognition that she deserves. Nomadland, which
The lead acting awards closed the ceremony, upending tradition and freaking out Twitter. By Anthony Breznican April 26, 2021 As far as climaxes go, it was definitely in the anti category. The Academy Awards did not end with the traditional best picture prize, with producers choosing to make lead actress and actor the final awards
Hollywood has always been in the business of entertainment, but racial stereotypes and lack of diversity continue to plague the industry. In the 1950s and ‘60s, revered A-Listers like Marlon Brando (The Teahouse of the August Moon) and Mickey Rooney (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) played Asian caricatures. Actors would modify their appearance with slanted eyes, buck
When your son talks about his parents having sex during his acceptance speech for Best Supporting Actor. By Danielle Cohen April 25, 2021 Daniel Kaluuya’s mother, Damalie Namusoke, reacts to his acceptance speech for Supporting Actor.Courtesy of ABC Less than an hour into the first Oscars since the pandemic hit, it became clear that everything
Spielberg’s remake of Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim’s Oscar-winning musical is set to hit theaters on December 10, 2021. By Chris Murphy April 25, 2021 Though the 2021 Oscars ceremony is still underway, it’s already given a sneak peak at a potential Oscar contender for next season. The first teaser trailer for Steven Spielberg’s
The Oscars ceremony is going to look different this year, and not just because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Academy Awards will be handed out in a new venue: the open, airy Union Station, located in downtown Los Angeles. There will still be some show elements from the Oscars’ usual home — the Dolby
Soft power — the use of culture to influence the other side by burrowing into an adversary’s society and psyche — can be very effective. The U.S. has been extremely effective at subtlely convincing oppressed peoples to want what looks like benevolent American and Western things, thereby undermining the desire for domestic material. This, it
A guide for how to tune into Hollywood’s biggest night. By Chris Murphy April 25, 2021 This Sunday’s Oscar ceremony will certainly look like nothing we’ve ever seen before, so you’ll probably want to hop on a livestream and watch the festivities unfold. Unlike some of its predecessors, this award show is trying its best
Few celebrities are as good at Twitter as Mark Hamill. The erstwhile Luke Skywalker is a delightful presence on the cursed bird site, where he shares Star Wars memes, dunks on conservatives, and playfully trolls his own fandom. The man is a delight and a national treasure. Hamill also offers us a window into the
Michelle Zauner gives us the soundtrack to her life with a collection of songs that inspired her new memoir Crying in H Mart. By Will Schube April 23, 2021 Illustration by Simon Abranowicz “Is it bad that it’s…bad?,” Michelle Zauner asks me with a laugh as we walk through a collection of songs that helped
As we approach Hollywood’s golden night, it’s only natural to look back on Academy Awards of yore—the winners, the upsets, and, most important, the fashion. Who could forget Grace Kelly’s enviable turn in a mint-green Edith Head dress at the 1955 Oscars, when she won best actress for The Country Girl; or Elizabeth Taylor in
If Trump is the ship, Hannity is the barnacle that won’t let go—geographically or philosophically. By Caleb Ecarma April 23, 2021 Sean Hannity has officially joined the long legacy of right-wing royalty resettling their fortunes along the coast of Palm Beach, Florida. Naturally, the Fox News host’s new $5.3 million property sits less than three
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and almost a year after police brutality protests erupted across the country, it is increasingly challenging to make sense of where America goes from here. Rolling up her sleeves to bring brilliant minds together, all in search of an answer, is renowned journalist and documentarian Soledad O’Brien. This spring,
Passing on a legacy is not always simple — especially when that legacy is Captain America‘s star-spangled shield, and especially when that shield is passing from a blond relic of the 1940s to a modern day Black hero. Canadian director Kari Skogland says that evolution in heroism was at the heart of her approach to
This week, a truly terrible decision came down from the Supreme Court in the case of Jones v. Mississippi, which affects a court’s ability to sentence a minor to life without parole. Previously, the court had ruled that mandatory sentences of life without parole for a minor were a violation of the 8th Amendment (being