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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

After more than a year-long wait, Harlem is finally back. This season of the Prime Video comedy, from Girls Trip writer Tracy Oliver, picks back up with our beloved—and stylish—quartet of girlfriends shortly after the season 1 finale. Camille (Meagan Good) is finding her footing after sabotaging her career and derailing her ex Ian’s wedding.

Kendall Jenner spent Grammys night dressed up in Los Angeles, the same city where the ceremony was held. She also showed paparazzi how she does monochrome style in the winter. Jenner was photographed wearing a burgundy bodycon minidress with matching tights and black heels, a full Bottega Veneta look. She wore her hair down and

“This doesn’t happen to people like me often,” Harry Styles told Grammys audiences upon receiving tonight’s Album of the Year award. Analysts are still furiously debating what, precisely, the bedazzled young artist meant by this confounding statement, but regardless—Styles, and the rest of us, were shocked after the artist beat out Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Lizzo,

Miley Cyrus’ new music era may be off to a prosperous, worldwide chart-topping start with her single “Flowers,” but the musician wasn’t at tonight’s Grammys ceremony for a valid reason. This year, Cyrus isn’t up for any awards. Next year, that could very well change, given “Flowers” and Cyrus’ upcoming album Endless Summer Vacation are

I never imagined that I’d be shaking my ass to a song called “Church Girl.” But there I was, in my bedroom, shaking my ass to “Church Girl,” the seventh track on Beyoncé’s Grammy-nominated album, Renaissance. The song samples “Center of Thy Will” by African American gospel legends The Clark Sisters and begins with the

During an interview on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Kit Harington announced that he and wife Rose Leslie are expecting their second child together. Though they’ve already had a practice run, Harington said he is “terrified” of the upcoming addition to the family. Particularly because it will be a shock to their toddler. “He

On Friday, Spider-Man actress Zendaya shared her new look on Instagram, a very on trend warm blonde bob. The new haircut was revealed in her Instagram Story, blocking off the top of her face to tease the full reveal she will hopefully be sharing very soon. Her hair was cut just a few inches off

Shania Twain is currently promoting her new album Queen Of Me (which is out today), and recently showed up at a Republic Records event looking completely unrecognizable with long blonde hair. She looks incredible and truly so different: Phillip Faraone//Getty Images Kevin Mazur//Getty Images Shania will be presenting at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. She

Austin Butler spent three years away from his family shooting Elvis—and whenever he speaks publicly now, be it at the Golden Globes or elsewhere, you can still hear the King of Rock in his voice. In early February, Butler admitted he’s trying to change that and return to his pre-Elvis voice. Here, what happened to

After Coldplay’s Chris Martin consciously uncoupled back in 2014 with his partner of a decade Gwyneth Paltrow, his dating life became decidedly more private. Martin seems to have finally found lasting love with Dakota Johnson after previously being linked to actresses including Jennifer Lawrence and Annabelle Wallis. Although they’ve kept their relationship low-key, they celebrated

Vanessa Hudgens secretly took a big step in her relationship with MLB player Cole Tucker, TMZ reports. A source close to the couple told the outlet that the two are engaged, and Tucker proposed some time at the end of 2022. Neither Hudgens nor Tucker have publicly confirmed the news yet. The couple has been

Selena Gomez may have tried to personally shut down rumors that the Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart is her new boyfriend last month, but sources spoke to Us Weekly and Entertainment Tonight about the two’s ongoing relationship. A source still described their dynamic as romantic to Us Weekly. “Selena and Drew have an amazing connection,” the source

Kylie Jenner marked Aire Webster’s first birthday by sharing the most photos and videos she ever has of her baby boy. Jenner posted a Reel on Instagram, captioning it, “AIRE. my son, my moon, my stars. best year of my life with you. you complete us my angel. mommy loves you. happy 1st birthday. may

Jenna Ortega has released her first public statement following the death of Lisa Loring. The veteran actress starred as the first Wednesday Addams in the 1966 sitcom The Addams Family when she was only six. She passed away on January 28 at 64. On Tuesday, January 31, the Netflix star took to her Instagram Story

At the Wednesday funeral of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, Vice President Kamala Harris offered words of support for his family and the other mourners who showed up to pay their respects. “We are here to celebrate the life of Tyre Nichols,” Vice President Harris began. Addressing his parents, Rodney and RowVaughn Wells, she said: “We mourn

Beyoncé kicked off Black History Month with the announcement the world has been waiting months for: Her Renaissance World Tour is happening, this year. Bey unveiled the news with a simple Instagram post: “RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR 2023.” She did not immediately provide more information, but more is obviously coming. So, what is known so far

On HBO’s Insecure, which is nominated for eight Emmys in2020, fictional Issa’s love life is depicted in all its glory. However, the show’s real-life creator and star Issa Rae prefers to keep her own romances under-the-radar. That includes her now-marriage to Louis Diame. “I don’t want any input,” Rae explained to Vogue. “As a writer,

Annie Murphy made a name for herself as Alexis Rose in Schitt’s Creek, for which she was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Supporting Role at the 2021 Golden Globes. Viewers watched Murphy, as Alexis, date the hippie Mutt (Tim Rozon) and the sweet veterinarian, Ted (Dustin Milligan). In real life,

Fresh off wearing a red wrap blazer with a plunging neckline yesterday in London, Kate Middleton tried a cream bodycon dress today while visiting the University of Leeds. The Princess of Wales paired the belted Victoria Beckham piece with an Alexander McQueen emerald coat during the outdoor portions of her visit to Leeds. Kate is

Before she releases her new campaign on early childhood development advocacy, Kate Middleton stepped out in a monochromatic red ensemble for a pre-launch event. In an open letter released this past weekend, the Princess of Wales announced that her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood will spearhead the Shaping Us campaign, which intends to increase

The last few years have seen a lot of enormous changes in the British Royal Family, an entity known more for tradition than rapid growth. After the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled over the U.K. most of the 21st century, some people may be looking for some stability. If there’s any couple in

This weekend, star Keke Palmer celebrated her coming child with partner Darius Jackson with a “Once Upon A Baby” themed baby shower, and it looked like an absolute blast. The Nope star shared many Instagram Stories of her night, which included delicious food, dancing, and lots of friends and family celebrating with them. Palmer wore

On Friday, a clip of an interview with Katy Perry posted by 102.7 KIIS FM has her fans and Billie Eilish’s laughing. In the TikTok post, Perry talks about how she once passed on a chance to work with Elish and then lived to regret it. The moment came soon after Eilish’s 2016 debut single