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

Beyoncé wasn’t the only celebrity with a Grammys outfit change. Presenter Cardi B, after appearing in a mesmerizing blue cut-out Gaurav Gupta gown, switched into something even more dazzling for her appearance onstage. The rapper wore an archival Paco Rabanne chainmail column gown with a headpiece to give out the Grammy for Best Rap Album.

“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,

If anyone came to bring spring to the Grammys red carpet, it was Lizzo. The star, who’s nominated in several categories tonight, stepped out in a red flower-adorned hooded cape and orange top and skirt by Dolce & Gabbana. Significantly, she posed on the red carpet with her boyfriend Myke Wright, marking their first time

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

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

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

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

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

Minor spoilers for Freeridge ahead. Keyla Monterroso Mejia has quickly developed a reputation for playing, as she puts it, “intense” characters, making her one of comedy’s latest secret weapons. After beginning her career in short films, including as the charismatic lead of Ann Marie Pace’s “Growing Fangs,” Mejia landed her breakout role in the latest

For over a decade, Jazmine Sullivan’s hefty blues on love, in all its facets, has captured the bliss and pain of romance with so much depth that it can turn a skeptic of it into a believer. Her raspy croons are big, bold, and layered in authenticity, positioning Sullivan as one of this generation’s greatest

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

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

Nicolette Mason is creative strategist, writer, and a founding member of The Iranian Diaspora Collective, an organization formed in response to the overwhelming demand from Iranians in Iran to amplify their voices in the United States, Mason has made it her goal to encourage the world to listen to Iranian people in Iran who are

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

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

Angelia Jolie and Brad Pitt Before they split up, Angelina and Brad used this extravagant $55 million Long Island mansion as a vacation home. The private waterfront estate has 25 (yes, 25) bedrooms in the main house, two guest houses, a log cabin, and a beach cabana. It also has suits of armor, a private

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,

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,

Courtesy of the Sundance Institute After going remote for two years for COVID precautions, the Sundance Film Festival finally made its grand return in person this month. Yes, some films were still available for online viewing, but critics, film buffs, studio execs, directors, actors, and more gathered once again in Park City, Utah, for a

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

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’ one-year-old daughter, Malti Marie, made her event debut this afternoon to celebrate her father and his brothers receiving Hollywood Walk of Fame stars. Malti was photographed in her mother’s arms during the ceremony. The little fashionista was outfitted in a white headband and cream tweed set. Malti Marie and her

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

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 Saturday, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck spent time with their blended family, stepping out with Serafina Affleck, and Samuel Affleck, and Emme Muñiz. The little family unit were dressed stylishly in layered winter wear, J.Lo in a gray fur coat over a cropped white t-shirt with a pair of wide-legged denim jeans. She had

On social media, people are quick to be critical, and Selena Gomez was scrutinized by her fans after posting a TikTok in which she shared her makeup and skincare routine. In the video, the 30-year-old had a slight tremor while applying micellar water to a sponge, leading to many comments about her physicality. Gomez responded

This week, Cara Delevingne was seen in Los Angeles with her rumored girlfriend, musical artist Minke. They were noted as a couple after being photographed sharing a kiss in Portofino, Italy, while on vacation. Here’s what we know about Minke so far. Who is Cara Delevingne’s girlfriend Minke? The 31-year-old’s musician’s real name is Leah

On February 12, Rihanna will be performing live for he first time in years as the headliner of the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Glendale, Arizona. Fans are already at a fever pitch of excitement, but the musical artist is getting them even more hyped for her performance with a new teaser. In addition to