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Nora Restaurant – London, UK
It’s TUESDAY and the world is once again on fire. Let’s all huddle together in a soothingly fabulous LOunge with flattering lighting, where the wait staff is gorgeous, nothing has any calories, and you can drink all day without getting a headache. Share the fantasy, darlings.
‘It’s the emotional IQ’: Unpacking the unique hotness of musicians
From Franz Liszt to Cameron Winter, male musicians have always occupied a special category of attractiveness, one that relies on something more atmospheric and difficult to pin down than just conventional good looks
Since the 1840s, when Hungarian composer Franz Liszt caused hysteria with his performances – women would fight over his gloves and locks of hair, wear his portrait on brooches, and faint in his presence – musicians have inspired admiration and devotion. Part of this comes from the ‘halo effect’ of talent, where competence, confidence and passion in a high-emotion activity, such as singing, playing the bass or even just the storytelling of music, spills over into perceived attractiveness.
If You Love ‘The Pitt’, These Are The 7 Best Thrilling Medical Dramas To Watch Next
We’ve sorted your next adrenaline fix.
As a society who insists on jam-packing social calendars and wearing the scars of burnout like a badge of honour, it would be natural to assume that what our nervous system seeks, is stabilising. Yet between the late-night work emails and Tik Tok doom scrolling, the antidote we’re actually all turning to is more… adrenaline?
More specifically, the kind of high-stakes stress that comes from a medical drama. It seems we can’t get enough of them – whether that’s as a distraction from the mundanity of our daily lives, or a reminder that, really, it could be worse. Perhaps it’s simply the doctor’s scrubs that do it for you.
Move Over Sweet Perfumes, These 7 Viral Pistachio Fragrances Are Trending For Spring
It’s the understated way to embrace gourmand scents.
As someone who naturally gravitates towards musky, masculine-leaning scents, gourmands are typically my least favourite types of fragrances. However, one rising note is making me something of a convert: pistachio.
Instead of skewing overtly sweet (and at times cloying), the nutty note reads creamy, buttery, and slightly salty, giving it a sophisticated edge over its classically sugary counterparts. It’s warm and inviting yet feels grown-up and elevated. It’s the olfactory equivalent of a cashmere layer, if you will, rather than that well-worn pullover you’ve had for ages. And as a true chameleon, pistachio blends effortlessly across the fragrance spectrum, leaning indulgent alongside rich vanillas and caramels, romantic when paired with bright florals, and more savoury with deep woods and spices.
All Roads Lead to These 24 Classic Roman Recipes
From cacio e pepe to crisp fried artichokes, these hallmarks of Rome’s cuisine bring a taste of the trattoria to your home.
Like many thousands of college students before me, I too studied abroad in Italy. Sometimes the most obvious choice is still the best one, and I am so glad I followed the well-trod road to Rome, the country’s capital and largest city. For all of its spectacularly overrun tourist quarters, Rome is simply much too big to be defined solely by the parade of visitors who have passed through it for millennia. There are dozens of humble hostarie (to use a common spelling in Rome for osterie) for every restaurant celebrated in English-language press where the waitstaff are the only ones who seem to be speaking Italian.
The Best Books for Book Clubs in 2026
Consider this your book club syllabus.
Book clubs seem to be more popular than ever, which is good news for bookworms and casual readers alike. But what are the best books for book clubs in 2026?
When it comes to picking your book club books, we’ve got you covered. We consulted with an array of authors, book influencers, publishing professionals, and of course, the Glamour staff, to come up with a list of books you might want to consider for your book club in 2026. These titles range from thriller to fantasy to speculative fiction, but they all have one thing in common: They’ll definitely spark a great conversation.
How Understanding Your Astrological ‘Midheaven Sign’ Could Help You Succeed At Work
It says so much.
When you look at your birth chart, you can see how the planets were arranged around the zodiac at the moment you were born. But it’s not just celestial bodies; your birth chart also shows several important points in the sky. One of them is your Midheaven sign. Like your Rising sign (learn more about this in the video above), this astrological detail says a lot about your path in life and personality.
Your Midheaven sign isn’t a physical object in the way a planet like Saturn or Mercury is. Also called your Medium Coeli or MC, it’s found at the cusp of your 10th House in your birth chart. Here’s what it might tell you about your ideal career path, strengths and other traits.
These Documentary Filmmakers Set Out to Make an Honest Film About BTS—and Got More Than They’d Hoped For
Director Bao Nguyen and coproducer Jane Cha Cutler talk to Vanity Fair about the making of their new documentary, BTS: The Return.
In one of the most highly anticipated comebacks in recent memory, global superstar group BTS has surged back into the spotlight after a nearly four-year hiatus. The K-pop boy band’s long-awaited return, following its members’ military service, has dominated news headlines—while its fans, known as ARMY, have once again set social media ablaze. The septet’s latest album, Arirang, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with lead single “Swim” topping the Billboard Hot 100 upon its release.
But BTS’s return to the pinnacle of pop wasn’t easy, as revealed in the new documentary BTS: The Return. Directed by Bao Nguyen (Be Water, The Greatest Night in Pop) and produced by This Machine, Hybe, and East Films, the 93-minute film follows members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook as they gather in a Los Angeles studio to work on their comeback album, Arirang. The result is a raw, intimate portrait of their creative process—and the doubts and pressures that come with global fame as they attempt to define the next chapter of their career.
Short on Time? These Spring Co-Ords Will Make Everyday Style Effortless
These are the best sets to shop now and wear everywhere—from work to weekends and even the beach
“Easy outfits” is almost always a top search term on Pinterest and Google—proof that, while fashion can be incredibly fun, most days we simply want to get out of the door looking great with minimal effort. Enter Spring co-ords: the secret to easy dressing.
The beauty of a matching set lies in the minimal thought required to style it, and recent seasons prove that co-ord sets now span far more than simple top and trouser combinations.
Chess Legend Magnus Carlsen Lost to Upstart Hans Niemann—Then All Hell Broke Loose
In an excerpt from his new book, Checkmate: Genius, Lies, Ambition, and the Biggest Scandal in Chess, author Ben Mezrich explores every angle of the match where Niemann improbably beat Carlsen, leading Carlsen to imply that Niemann had cheated—and inspiring one enterprising internet troll to speculate about the, ahem, unorthodox methods Niemann could have used to do so.
I Tried TikTok’s Viral Scandinavian Sleep Method for a Week—and I’ll Never Look Back
TikTok was right about this one.
If you’ve been scrolling through sleep hacks on TikTok, you’ve probably seen the Scandinavian sleep method trending.
A couple of years ago, a Scandinavian TikToker took to the social media platform to show how she combats duvet hogging with her partner – and the answer promises to help you have the best night’s sleep ever.
Cecilia Blomdahl shared a video of how she and her partner sleep – where, instead of just one duvet or cover on their double bed, the couple has one duvet each.
We Tasted 10 Jarred Pestos — the Best Came From a Surprising Place
Our favorite pesto is bright, savory, and versatile.
Nothing perks up a dish quite like pesto. Its uses go far beyond pasta: The vivid, basil-packed sauce is just as good swiped onto a caprese sandwich, drizzled over roasted potatoes, or swirled into whipped ricotta for an easy party dip. Homemade pesto is extremely simple to make, but there’s still a time and place for a quality store-bought version.
The Ultimate Wedding Beauty Timeline: Exactly What To Book (And When) For The Perfect Big Day
Month-by-month bridal beauty plan
When it comes to weddings, the question we get asked most as beauty editors is when to book in for all the treatments ahead of the big day. Planning a wedding is stressful and overwhelming as it is, without the worry of what comes first: the spray tan or the manicure?
And so to alleviate some of that unnecessary angst, consider this your go-to wedding beauty timeline. It tells you when to book your Botox, why you should consider a wedding nail trial and how much time should be dedicated to teeth whitening.
These Less-Crowded French Wine Regions Are Extraordinary With Storybook Scenery
Find world-class wines on France’s eastern border.
France’s most famous wine regions — Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne — are must-visits for any wine lover, but they’re not remotely the only wine regions worth visiting in France. The country is carpeted with grape vines, from the foothills of the Pyrenees to the chalky soils of Champagne, and some of the best places to visit aren’t necessarily the usual suspects. Particularly consider two that lie along the country’s eastern border: Alsace and Jura. Both are full of stunning scenery, great restaurants, and world-class wines.
Motherhood Made Me Confront My Deepest Fear: Myself
I was raised to expect danger everywhere. Teaching my children to embrace the world meant unlearning everything I knew.
As a child, I lived next door to a playground that I was never allowed to play in. I watched other kids run around in it after school through the window while I played librarian and scullery maid inside, alone. I tried a few times to make friends with the children in the house opposite, but I was never allowed to cross the fence to play with them either. In fairness to my parents, it was the notorious 1980s in New York City, and at night the playground hosted parties, leaving broken bottles and drug paraphernalia behind to be found in the morning. The house next door, where several women lived with many children but only one man who came and went, was, to put it diplomatically, not an ideal playdate spot. My parents and extended family were also World War II refugees who viewed the world as a dangerous place by default. The legacy of their war trauma compounded the genetic hardwiring for anxiety they had passed on to me.
Groom Outfit Ideas for a Perfectly Tailored Wedding
Groom outfit ideas can range from classic menswear pieces to bold, custom options. It’s important to find styles that fit the formality of your wedding, your body’s unique shape, and your personal style.
Over the past few decades, groom outfit ideas were often limited to traditional suiting options ranging from tuxedos to classic, tailored suits. However, menswear rules are fast changing—and many to-be-weds are pushing the boundaries when it comes to their wedding wardrobe. Dressing up in the perfect ensemble that fits their personality and style is now a major part of a groom’s wedding day checklist.
The Best Places to Buy Wallpaper, According to Interior Designers
If your walls could talk, they might reveal they’re desperate for some excitement. When it comes to furnishing a home, people generally focus on the basics first—a plush rug, a soft-yet-sturdy sofa, a set of cozy sheets—with good reason. But often, this means that by the time they finally divert their attention to styling out areas like a blank wall, decision fatigue has taken over; they may settle for a few hung photos and a quick lick of neutral paint. However, if you have a little time, a few panels of wallpaper can work wonders.
Kanye West Offers to Meet U.K. Jewish Community as Wireless Festival Backlash Grows
Kanye West has offered to meet members of the Jewish community in the U.K. following the furore over his headline booking at this year’s Wireless Festival, as sponsors continued to flee and politicians maintained their pressure on the government to bar his entry.
In a statement obtained by Variety, the rapper – who also goes by Ye – said he had been “following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly.” He said his “only goal is to come to London and present a show of change, bringing unity, peace, and love through my music,” and offered to meet community members in person “to listen,” adding: “I know words aren’t enough – I’ll have to show change through my actions. If you’re open, I’m here.”
Couple Sets Out to Cook 365 Recipes Together. After Their 259th, Her World Came ‘Crashing Down’
Laura and her husband set out to cook all 365 recipes in a cookbook, with the promise that he would take her anywhere in the world for dinner when they were done
In 2015, Laura’s then-boyfriend gifted her a copy of Kate McMillan’s Healthy Dish of the Day cookbook for Christmas.
Inside the front cover, he wrote a note to her, detailing how, for the next however many years it took, the couple would embark on a journey of cooking the recipe listed in the book under each date.
So, on March 4, the couple would cook the recipe listed under the entry for that day, and on July 13, the same thing. However, each recipe, he specified, could only be cooked on that specific day. So if the couple missed the Aug. 6 entry, or didn’t feel like cooking it that night, they would have to wait until the next year.
Lisa Kudrow Says ‘Nobody Cared About Me’ on Friends: ‘I Was Called ‘the Sixth Friend’
The actress won an Emmy Award for her role as Phoebe Buffay in the hit sitcom in 1998
Lisa Kudrow flew under the radar on Friends.
The actress — who recently premiered the third and final season of The Comeback — said “nobody cared about me” when she played Phoebe Buffay on Friends in an interview with the U.K. newspaper The Independent published on Saturday, April 4.
“Nobody cared about me,” Kudrow, 62, recalled. “There were certain parts of [my talent agency] that just referred to me as ‘the sixth Friend.’ ”
CBS reveals replacement for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
The “Late Show” franchise will end after more than three decades in May.
As The Late Show With Stephen Colbert nears its end, CBS is preparing for its successor.
On May 22, the day after Stephen Colbert says goodbye to the network after 11 years, Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen will take over the network’s 11:35 p.m. timeslot. The rountable talk show will be followed by another Allen-produced series, the comedy game show Funny You Should Ask, at 12:35 a.m.
“I created and launched Comics Unleashed 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love — make people laugh,” Allen shared in a statement. “I truly appreciate CBS’ confidence in me by picking up our two-hour comedy block of Comics Unleashed and Funny You Should Ask, because the world can never have enough laughter.”
What’s all the drama behind Robert Pattinson and Zendaya’s The Drama?
From the filmmaker’s personal life to his movie’s big twist, here’s why everyone’s talking about A24’s latest controversial release.
This article contains spoilers about The Drama.
A24’s latest is living up to its title.
The Drama stars Robert Pattinson and Zendaya as Charlie and Emma, a young couple whose lives and upcoming wedding are thrown into disarray when the latter drunkenly reveals a disturbing secret from her past. Goaded into making the revelation during an ill-advised game of “What’s the Worst Thing You’ve Ever Done?” with friends, the admission forces her fiancé to reconsider their entire relationship, begging questions like: How well do we really know those closest to us? And can love ever be truly unconditional?
With the movie now in theaters, Emma’s big secret is officially out in the open, and, as many who saw the movie in advance of its release have guessed, it’s already stirring controversy.
How to Deep Clean Your Vacuum for Better Suction and Performance
Keep your vacuum working at optimal efficiency with these expert care and cleaning tips.
If your current vacuum-cleaning routine consists of simply emptying the canister or changing the bag, then your vacuum might not be sucking up as much as it could. As dirt, debris, dust, and hair collect throughout your machine’s filters, canisters, head, brushes, and hoses, the vacuum becomes less able to produce the air flow required to deep clean your floors and fabrics.
This means you’re likely spending more time—and seeing fewer results—when using the machine. It also means there’s a build-up of dust and dirt that can overheat the motor, clog the mechanisms, stop the brush, and eventually cause long-term damage to the vacuum itself.
Give your machine a deep clean with these expert techniques to protect your vacuum—and keep your home cleaner.
What the Lower Rack in Your Dishwasher Is Actually For
Put the arguments to bed.
Truth be told: When you open the dishwasher door at the end of a cycle to find a few stubbornly dirty plates, more often than not, the issue isn’t your soap or the machine. It’s how everything was arranged. The lower rack, in particular, tends to become a catch-all for whatever doesn’t fit up top. But it’s actually designed with a specific purpose in mind, and using it correctly can make all the difference in how clean your dishes come out.
Here’s what the lower rack of your dishwasher is really for and how to use it in a way that maximizes both cleanliness and space.
9 Mistakes Travelers Commonly Make in the Maldives—and How to Avoid Them on Your Next Trip
Here’s what you need to know before heading to this idyllic collection of more than 1,000 islands.
The Republic of Maldives, a collection of more than 1,000 islands in the Indian Ocean, is known for clear turquoise waters, endless white beaches, and of course, luxurious overwater bungalows—the ideal (and often literal) jumping-off point for unrivaled snorkeling, swimming, and diving.
While there’s no single right way to experience the Maldives, there are several ways you might go wrong. So, whether you’re still in the planning stages or already lounging by your infinity pool in the Baa Atoll, here are nine mistakes to avoid in the Maldives.
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