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May 1, 2026

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Interview by Beatrice Hazlehurst

Photographs by Davis Bates

Styling by Stephanie Sanchez

The Vanity Project

Life

Welcome To The Vanity Project

An exhaustive 17-part guide to our new, wildly transparent beauty era.

By Rachel Baker and Nolan Feeney
Booked And Busy

The Perfectionist

She’s the go-to face wizard for the stealthy and the wealthy. What’s her secret formula?

By Maggie Bullock
Looking Like A Million Bucks

Will Going Under the Knife Make You Richer?

A deep dive into intervention as investment.

By Rachel Sugar
Table Talk

The Plastic Surgeon Summit

Our editors spent more than 12 hours interviewing 22 of the most sought-after (and verbose) docs (and one tenacious injections guru) about the state of their industry.

By Bustle Editors
The Male Gauze

Do You Even (Brow) Lift, Bro?

Amid a craze for longevity, chin implants and body sculpting no longer seem strange to men.

By April Long
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We Can’t Stop Watching Barbie Ferreira

The Faces of Death and Mile End Kicks star dreamt of working in Hollywood since childhood. How’d she get there? By avoiding overexposure, ignoring the discourse, and keeping her inner fangirl close.

By Beatrice Hazlehurst

Daniel Radcliffe, Man Of The People

The former wizard now finds power in range — from an aching stage drama to a silly sitcom to Winnie the Pooh.

By Jessica Derschowitz
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Michelle Randolph Makes It Hot To Care This Much

The star of Landman and Scream 7 is big on manifestation — but overprepares like it’s her job.

By Grace Wehniainen
Entertainment

Sam Claflin’s Year Of Rest & Relaxation

After burnout and heartbreak, the actor took nine months off to reset — and learned how to stop people-pleasing, start healing, and show up for himself.

By Samantha Leach
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Tom Blyth Gets Loose

After a string of dark dramas, the British actor enters his rom-com era with the Netflix version of Emily Henry’s People We Meet On Vacation.

By Kerensa Cadenas
Olympics 2026

Perfectly In Sync

After a health scare and a seven-year hiatus, Olympian-sibling duo Alex and Maia Shibutani are returning to competitive skating. This time, they’re doing it for themselves.

By Naomi Elias
Entertainment

Why Not Coco Jones?

This year, the Bel-Air star released her debut album, got engaged, toured with her idols, and booked the Super Bowl. She’s not done trying to win you over.

By Clover Hope
Wigging Out

Meet The New Queens Of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

Before they enter the werk room, the Season 18 cast gave Bustle a peek at their major looks, humor, and larger-than-life personalities.

By Bustle Editors
Entertainment

Josh Hutcherson Is Madly In Love

With his I Love LA castmates (looking at you, Jordan Firstman), his girlfriend (of 13 years), and the work.

By Samantha Leach
Entertainment

Friends For Eternity

Miles Teller and Da’Vine Joy Randolph play unlikely besties in A24’s new romantic comedy. Off set, they’re still cracking each other up.

By Charlotte Owen
Entertainment

Brittany Snow Is Owning The Moment

After 30 years of playing the best friend, Snow now has a bonafide TV hit and a buzzy new show opposite Claire Danes. No wonder she’s never been happier.

By Naomi Elias
Entertainment

Lee Pace’s Naughty Streak

The actor swears he’s “extremely boring” and shrugs at being called “daddy” — but comes alive playing a villain.

By Kerensa Cadenas
Entertainment

Brooks Nader’s Naked Ambition

Ever since Love Thy Nader skyrocketed her public profile, women everywhere have found themselves unabashedly rooting for Nader and her utter unabashedness.

By Samantha Leach
Entertainment

Hailee Steinfeld Locks In

She’s back on the awards-season trail for Sinners and glowing with newlywed bliss: “I am stepping into the version that I’ve always dreamed of being.”

By Thessaly La Force
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Jake Lacy Won’t Flip A Table — But He’d Like You To Think He Could

The All Her Fault star on trading nice-guy roles for “rich douchebags,” the thrills of being a little bad, and pizza hangouts with his cast.

By Esther Zuckerman
Entertainment

Dave Franco, Actually Romantic

His character in Regretting You gets closer to his real-life self than anyone he’s played before: “I am a pretty sensitive, vulnerable, open guy.”

By James Grebey
Entertainment

One Nightstand With Colman Domingo

The Michael and Euphoria star shares his four favorite books, including the one he keeps by his bedside.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Elizabeth Banks

From Effie Trinket to her latest role in ‘The Miniature Wife,’ the actor reflects on the moments that defined her career — and the books that shaped her along the way.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Caitríona Balfe

The four books the Outlander actor can’t stop thinking about — and gifting to friends.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Viola Davis

The EGOT winner, who just co-authored a novel with James Patterson, reflects on the books that helped her understand herself and the world.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Daniel Radcliffe

The actor, back on Broadway in Every Brilliant Thing, reveals his four favorite books and how Harry Potter shaped his love for reading.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Felicity Jones

The two-time Oscar nominee reveals her favorite books and how she finds modern meaning in classic works.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Lisa Rinna

As she releases her new memoir, the reality star reveals her favorite books, and how The Traitors showed the “real” her.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Jennifer Garner

The actor shares the childhood classics that made her a reader — and the librarian who changed her life.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' with Elizabeth Olsen

The Eternity actor is off Instagram and embracing her reading era.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Haley Lu Richardson

The Ponies actor reflects on turning 30 on set and her new poetry collection that helped make sense of it all.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Allison Williams

The Regretting You star and erstwhile English major loves a literary classic.

By Samantha Leach
Books

'One Nightstand' With Penn Badgley

The Gossip Girl and You actor reflects on faith, family, and the books that shaped him along the way.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Lena Waithe

The multi-hyphenate opens up about her favorite books — and reveals her next big project.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Mindy Kaling

Romantic themes loom large in the actor’s favorite books — but in real life, she’s happy just where she is.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

‘One Nightstand’ With Lukas Gage

The actor, memoirist, and self-proclaimed liar prefers books with characters as chaotic as he is.

By Samantha Leach
Books

'One Nightstand' With Brittany Snow

Brittany Snow, star of The Hunting Wives and Hulu’s forthcoming Murdaugh: Death in the Family, shares four of her favorite books.

By Charlotte Owen

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Tom Blyth Gets Loose

The Hunger Games actor enters his rom-com era with the Netflix adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet On Vacation. He calls it the hardest thing he’s ever done.

by Kerensa Cadenas
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Daniel Radcliffe, Man Of The People

The former wizard now finds power in range — from an aching stage drama to a silly sitcom to Winnie the Pooh.

by Jessica Derschowitz
Your Month IRL

May 2026 Events Calendar, From Music Festivals To WNBA Games

May 2026 promises a slew of national and local events you won't want to miss.

By Megan LaCreta
Andy's On The Case

This ‘Runway’ Article Solves One Of The Big Mysteries In ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’

The movie’s fictional fashion magazine is online.

By Grace Wehniainen
We Are So Back

The Best ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Easter Egg Appears At The Very End

Did you catch it?

By Grace Wehniainen
Beauty

April's Best Beauty Launches Are Made For Spring Skin & Soft Glam

Featuring Sofie Pavitt's Skin Jelly moisturizer, Byredo's new eyeshadow palette, and more.

By Rachel Lapidos
Dating

The "Group Project Theory" Can Help You Make Smarter Dating Choices

Here, women share how the viral trend gave them a new perspective.

By Carolyn Steber
Beauty

Meet The Eco It Girls Leading The De-Influencing Beauty Movement

These eco-conscious creators are reshaping how we shop, use, and think about products.

By Emma Stout
Astrology

May 1's Full Flower Moon Is Less Intense For 2 Zodiac Signs

Get to the root of your feelings.

By Nina Kahn
Gird Your Loins

Meryl Streep Turned Down 'The Devil Wears Prada' At First

The Oscar winner asked for double her salary.

By Steffi Cao
TV & Movies

The 'Office Romance' Trailer Will Have You Swooning Over J.Lo & Brett Goldstein

Jenny from the *checks notes* executive boardroom.

By Steffi Cao
'Runway' Ready

10 'Devil Wears Prada'-Coded Items Worth Selling Your Soul For

A million girls (aka the Bustle staff) would kill for this... “stuff.”

By Alyssa Lapid