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The Gilded Age, set in 1880s New York, to Claire Foy’s elegant postwar Duchess of Argyll in A Very British Scandal, or The Crown’s regal journey from the 1950s to the 1980s. There’s more to come, too. On 25 March Bridgerton returns to Netflix in all its Regency splendour, then in April the second Downton Abbey film will reunite us with the Crawley family amid art deco grandeur.The level of research that goes into recreating the looks of these eras is astonishing – The Gilded Age’s costume designer Kasia Walicka-Maimone recently said her team collated 5,000 image references, ensuring the nuances of each character’s social class were captured in the style of their bustle or corset.Period-drama influences are now apparent in fashion collections, too – after all, many designers, like the rest of us, have spent the past two years watching TV instead of taking research trips to far-flung climes.

A short cut looks especially good on grey hair, says Sam McKnight. “You need to consider the change in texture that happens when hair goes grey – it won’t necessarily hang the A short crop that incorporates longer pieces at the front combines the best of both worlds, with the face-sculpting structure of a short cut and the softness of longer tendrils that can be blow-dried with volume and slicked back, or swept loosely to the side. Annette Bening, Cynthia Nixon and Sharon Stone all have age-defying examples of the short/long crop.

Get the look: Emily wears a quilted jacket, £695, Marfa Stance; turtleneck, from a selection, Brora; leather belt, £125, Mackenzie and George; skirt, from a selection, Winser London; suede and calf hair boots, £275, Camilla ElphickFrom top left to bottom left: Leather belt, £95, Mackenzie & George (available in extended sizes), Woven, £48, Reiss; Leather leopard, £22, John Lewis. From top centre to bottom centre: Benedetta Bruzziches Rhinestone embellished, £235, Selfridges; Loewe Leather logo, £250, Net-a-Porter; Pearl buckle leather, £35, stories.com.

Sarah Chapman’s Skinesis Salon. She injects a liquid hyaluronic acid called Belotero Revive, which disperses under the skin to give it a mega moisture shot and leaves it feeling bouncy, glowing and plump.I know seeing these experts isn’t possible for many people suffering with sensitive skin, but the good news is there are now a new slew of online services like Get Harley and Skin & Me that offer virtual consultations with derm- trained medical professionals.And to finish on a high.

A former researcher has blasted Kirstie Allsopp over alleged “diva demands” on her ­property show and claims it cons viewers.

Chloe Kim has lost one of most prized possessions!

A record-high number of LGBTQI characters were seen in regular and recurring roles on US TV in 2021-2022, a new report from GLAAD has revealed.GLAAD’s Where We Are on TV report analysed primetime scripted series regulars and recurring characters on broadcast networks, cable networks and streaming services for the 2021-2022 TV season.“The growing state of LGBTQ representation on television is a signal that Hollywood is truly starting to recognize the power of telling LGBTQ stories that audiences around the world connect with,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement. GLAAD said that while there were series with multiple LGBTQI characters like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, All American, Legends of Tomorrow, Station 19, Grey’s Anatomy, Batwoman and Sex Education, there was no primetime broadcast series with majority LGBTQI characters.Stills from Pose (left) & Sex Education (right).GLAAD recorded 637 LGBTQ characters on these platforms. Streaming services led the list with 358 LGBTQ characters, which included 245 LGBTQ series regulars and 113 LGBTQ recurring characters. There were 141 LGBTQI characters on scripted broadcast primetime programming, including 92 regular and 49 recurring characters.

Ralf Rangnick has set Manchester United a challenge to reduce the number of shots they face on target and, in turn, their over-reliance on goalkeeper David de Gea.

Candace Bushnell is the creator of the Sex and the City column that existed in the New York Observe, which was soon turned into a book of essays of the same name. 

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Patrick Scharzenegger is enjoying a day out with his girlfriend!

< 1 min read Multiple episodes of the hit television series Friends have been removed or censored by Chinese streaming services due to LGBTQ+ characters and storylines.

3 min read With fears of a full-on Russian invasion of Ukraine growing every day, Oksana Solonska from KyivPride speaks with Matt Fistonich about what it’s like being LGBTQ+ in Ukraine, what effects a Russian takeover could have, and how Kiwis can help queer Ukrainians amid this geopolitical crisis.

Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell have sold their New York City penthouse apartment for $8.5 million, the Wall Street Journal reported.The singer, 79, and his better half, 62, finally made the sale after less than a year on the market, but not without taking a major loss.The couple originally purchased the apartment in 2015 for $15.5 million as a 'white box' apartment, meaning one with no furnishing of any kind. Sold! Paul McCartney and his wife Nancy Shevell have sold their New York City penthouse apartment for $8.5 million, the Wall Street Journal reported Sacrifice:The singer, 79, and his better half, 62, finally made the sale after less than a year on the market, but not without taking a major lossThe apartment was first listed by the celebrity couple last June at $12 million.

Ellen Pompeo was out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz with her son on Saturday.The 52-year-old mother-of-three was dressed casually as she sat outside a store front and blew bubbles with her and husband Chris Ivery's son Eli, five.The Grey's Anatomy star wore a black beanie over her blonde hair and sported grey sweatpants. Day out:Ellen Pompeo was out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz with her son on SaturdayThe actress wore a long-sleeved black crewneck top that said 'knock out' on it in white lettering.

Scout Willis looked typically stylish as she was spotted arriving at her Los Angeles home on Saturday.The singer-guitarist, 30, showed off her trendy sense of style in a tan cardigan vest and black bell bottoms and was seen giving her musician boyfriend of four years, Jake Miller, a big smooch.Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's 30-year-old middle child paired her retro look with black Dr. Martens boots.

Erika Jayne stepped out in Los Angeles on Saturday looking sporty in black joggers and a black sweatshirt.The 50-year-old Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star wore her platinum blonde tresses straight and sleek.She made her way to a local studio in oversize black sunglasses, going makeup-free underneath the accessory. Casual:Erika Jayne stepped out in Los Angeles on Saturday looking sporty in black joggers and a black sweatshirtErika was spotted carrying a Louis Vuitton suitcase and a black quilted Chanel tote.The reality TV personality wore black Kappa socks and bright yellow Nike sneakers.

Ashley Graham appeared on Instagram this weekend to share new life outtakes with her newborn twins Malachi and Roman.First the model, 34, used the photo-sharing app's Stories feature to post a video snippet of her pumping breastmilk with a machine.Ashley also shared a selfie as one of her sons rested on her shoulder, and then another clip of the two breastfeeding. Busy mom:Ashley Graham appeared on Instagram this weekend to share new life outtakes with her newborn twins Malachi and Roman The mom-of-three wrote over the breast pumping bit, 'Happy Saturday.'It was filmed from her chest down, showing the contraption attached to a black bra as two bottles filled with milk.

Khloe Kardashian was spotted this weekend enjoying a day out in the Los Angeles suburbs with her daughter True, three, niece Chicago, four, and nephew Psalm, two.The 37-year-old reality star shares True with her ex Tristan Thompson, who recently confessed to fathering a child with another woman while still with Khloe.Meanwhile little Chicago and Psalm's parents are Khloe's elder sister Kim and her estranged husband Kanye West, with whom she is locked in a storm of public drama. All together:Khloe Kardashian was spotted this weekend enjoying a day out in the Los Angeles suburbs with her daughter True, three, niece Chicago, four, and nephew Psalm, twoKhloe, who used to host a fitness show called Revenge Body, showcased her svelte frame in a fitted charcoal top and matching leggings.Sweeping her blonde hair up into a high bun, she sharpened her unmistakable features with makeup and added a splash of glitz with hoop earrings.

Minka Kelly opened up about nearly doing her first scene in the hit television show Euphoria naked in an interview with Vanity Fair.The actress, 41, joined the cast of the show for its second season as a character named Samantha.She was slated to get naked in her first onscreen appearance, but she said that quickly changed when she told the show's creatorSam Levinson that she didn't think it was necessary for the scene. Opening up:Minka Kelly opened up about nearly doing her first scene in the hit television show Euphoria naked in an interview with Vanity Fair (pictured 2018)'I said, "I’d love to do this scene, but I think we can keep my dress on,"' she explained.