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The Story Behind Elizabeth Banks’s New Movie “Skincare”
A heated rivalry. Stalking. A plan to commit murder. This is the intriguing plot of Elizabeth Bank’s latest film “Skincare.” The thriller portrays Banks as LA-based aesthetician-to-the-stars Hope Goodwin who is about to launch her own skin-care line. But a rival facialist, Angel Vergara (played by Luis Gerardo Méndez), opens a skin-care boutique right across from Goodwin’s store causing her to suspect someone is out to get her — and destroy her business. If this feels like deja vu, you wouldn’t be entirely wrong in thinking so. The film loosely resembles a real life crime involving famed aesthetician Dawn DaLuise. Keep reading to learn more about the fascinating story behind…
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Shop Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Red Lipstick
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. On Aug. 19, 2024, representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered a speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago that has gotten everyone talking. While the crowd chanted “A-O-C,” the New York congresswoman spoke about the situation in Gaza, her thoughts on former President Trump, and also offered a heartfelt endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris, calling her a “woman who fights every single day to lift working people out from under the boots of greed.” Since then,…
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32 Easy Halloween Makeup Ideas For 2024
Halloween brings out two types of people: the ones who dedicate time to create and present outrageous costumes, and the ones who throw on some cat whiskers and call it a day. Some people have their Halloween costume planned months in advance (including a Pinterest board of Halloween makeup ideas), but for others, a last-minute, no-fuss look is all they need to get in the spirit. This Halloween, why not let your makeup do the talking, and your costume can be as simple as you want. Putting together both a costume and makeup takes more energy than you might think, which is why we’re fans of keeping things simple with…
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Shop the Best Hill House Home Dresses and Sets
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Even four years on from its viral takeover of the internet, Hill House Home’s famous Nap Dress still reigns supreme as one of summer’s most quintessential styles. The comfy frock first earned its status as a wardrobe staple during the pandemic, when the dress — beloved for its lived-in silhouette and universal ‘fit — was lauded for the way that it could make anyone look pulled together and polished in an instant (even if they were…
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20 artists named in first artist announcement for Bluesfest Byron Bay’s final curtain in 2025, with plenty more to come – Backseat Mafia
Bluesfest Byron Bay have dropped the first artist announcement for their 36th, and final, iteration. With a heritage that goes back to 1990, the festival promises to be a celebration of everything that Bluesfest has stood for over the past 35 plus years – music, community, and unforgettable experiences. To that end, the first artist announcement has tapped into a mix of both Australian and international acts covering everything from blues to soul to funk, rock and country. and is certainly heading towards the promise that it will be an unforgettable experience. Artists named include Crowded House Vance Joy • Ocean Alley • Tones and IGary Clark Jr • Rag’n’Bone…
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Dolce Glow Contour Self-Tanning Sculpt + Glow Review
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. As a beauty and commerce editor who’s seen it all, it takes something truly special to grab my attention. Enter the Dolce Glow Contour Self-Tanning Sculpt + Glow ($28). I first spotted it in a Hailey Bieber makeup tutorial, where she raved about its dual benefits: it’s a contouring wand (think Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Contour Wand) with a twist — it doubles as a self-tanner that sculpts your cheekbones. Genius, right? I had to try it…
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Burr Oak stun with emotionally poignant and surprisingly heavy ‘Annabelle’ – Backseat Mafia
There’s a moment, about two-and-a-half minutes into the title track from Burr Oak‘s new EP, where everything drops out except a nervous, agitated guitar line—then, chaos and an almighty musical roar, coupled with a lurch into half-time for added effect. It’s a most unexpected twist, the entire song hinging around this extreme dynamic shift, and the payoff is nothing short of extraordinary. That moment is an early highlight on the EP itself, a tightly-wound concept-driven stunner from the Chicago quartet led by Savanna Dickhut, written as a scathing response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June of 2022. So say the band of their new single: “‘She had…
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Blur + Repair Cream Review
PS Photography | Anvita ReddyPS Photography | Anvita Reddy While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. From dark spots to acne, I always turn to Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare to fix my skin concerns. Because of my breakouts and sensitive skin, I have textured skin, which is difficult to hide with makeup. You can strategically use products that can help reduce the appearance of pores, bumps, and fine lines temporarily, but those can be drying or even pore-clogging for my skin. That’s why…
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Bloodstock Open Air Festival – Catton Hall, Walton-On-Trent 10.08.2024 – Backseat Mafia
As Saturday dawned, I made my way to Catton Hall in time to catch a nice early slice of caustic Black Metal by way of the impressive Deitus. From the moment they unleashed their brand of raw and uncompromising Black Metal to the moment they signed off they were unrelenting, aggressive and vehement. The vocals from A.G were spat out with corrosive aggression, each word delivered with intense and fervent blasphemy, while the guitars and drums blended together to generate a soundtrack on which any underworld diplomat would be proud to sign their name to. The set was over in an all too short forty minutes but with highlights such as…
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McFly – The Piece Hall, Halifax. 18.08.24 – Backseat Mafia
21 years into their career, McFly don’t show any signs of slowing down. For a Sunday night in Halifax, this was as high energy as it gets, with a hit-packed 90 minutes of pure joy. Those years of experience haven’t gone to waste, and they have clearly paid attention to their audience. From support act – the excellent Noahfinnce, who bounced unstoppably around the stage and cast a caustic eye at JK Rowling for her stance on trans issues – to the pre-show playlist, not a detail is missed. In the 20 minutes before McFly explode on to the stage, the crowd is engaged in a mass singalong, belting out…
