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Sheryl Crow has one mission: "Be more like Dolly Parton"
Sheryl Crow makes one thing very clear on her new album: She'll always be there to “ Pick You Up .” It's a sentiment the legendary singer-songwriter has shown throughout her career through her tender Americana-inspired music and philanthropy . Especially in recent years, as she's become an ardent supporter of female musicians who've followed in her footsteps, from Olivia Rodrigo to Maren Morris .
Carly Rae Jepsen is feeling it all—and flourishing
If you ever wanted to know who is on your favorite singer's playlist, or what albums inspired the latest “it girl” the most, tune in for Marie Claire 's resident music franchise Listen Up . In this interview series, we ask musicians about their listening habits and the specific records that informed their taste—and inherently their journey as an artist.
Tessa Bailey has published 65 books—her latest is like nothing she's ever written
Readers often look to Tessa Bailey 's romance novels because of their heart and relatability. Her books bring on the charm (plus ample spice !), but her love stories always feel grounded and resonant with working-class protagonists undergoing periods of transition. Since 2013, Bailey has published 65 books—ranging from hit sports-romance titles like the Big Shots franchise to rom-coms like the Hot and Hammered series—and sold over 4 million copies.
Spooky season is nearly here—get ready with Jeneva Rose's horror debut
Author Jeneva Rose has been dubbed the "Queen of Twists" by her mystery-thriller contemporary Colleen Hoover and readers alike. After building a devout following on #BookTok , her debut novel The Perfect Marriage propelled her to success, selling over 1 million copies in just three years after its 2020 publication. It's since sold 1 million more, and she's published a sequel The Perfect Divorce , in addition to several other genre-defying page-turners.
'Industry' is filming its fifth and final season—here's everything we know
After four seasons , can the average Industry fan say they understand shorts and investments? Maybe. But can they say without a doubt that they know good TV ? Well, yes! In season 4, which aired in early 2026, the HBO hit introduced more frenemy and professional drama between Yas (Marisa Abela) and Harper ( Myha'la )—that not even one night out doing all the things Lorde sings about could make up for!—a leveled-up corporate girl wardrobe , and surprising twists.
Author Malavika Kannan Is Being Hailed As a Voice of Gen Z. These Coming-of-Age Novels Shaped Her
A split image of author malavika kannan posing while leaning against a chair and wearing a black tube top opposite the cover of her novel unprecedented times. When you're looking to get lost in a book, sometimes you need your reading material to match your mood. With Marie Claire's series "Buy the Book," we do the heavy lifting for you. We're offering curated, highly specific recommendations for whatever you're looking for—whether you're in your feels or hooked on a subgenre trending on #BookTok.
Malavika Kannan set out to write "a good Gen Z novel." These books inspired it
When you're looking to get lost in a book, sometimes you need your reading material to match your mood. With Marie Claire 's series " Buy the Book ," we do the heavy lifting for you. We're offering curated, highly specific recommendations for whatever you're looking for—whether you're in your feels or hooked on a subgenre trending on #BookTok.
Ravyn Lenae Wants to Be Limitless
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Few defy genre like Ravyn Lenae. She made us a playlist about her greatest inspirations
If you ever wanted to know who is on your favorite singer's playlist, or what albums inspired the latest “it girl” the most, tune in for Marie Claire 's resident music franchise Listen Up . In this interview series, we ask musicians about their listening habits and the specific records that informed their taste—and inherently their journey as an artist. Ravyn Lenae experienced the biggest year of her career in 2025, thanks to her song “Love Me Not” going viral.
To write 'Retro,' Jessica Goldstein retreated into books about the past
When you're looking to get lost in a book, sometimes you need your reading material to match your mood. With Marie Claire 's series " Buy the Book ," we do the heavy lifting for you. We're offering curated, highly specific recommendations for whatever you're looking for—whether you're in your feels or hooked on a subgenre trending on #BookTok. In this author-curated rendition, Jessica Goldstein —pop culture journalist, humorist, and author of Retro —shares the books that inspired her debut novel.
What It's Really Like to Be an Intimacy Coordinator on a Campy Erotic Thriller
Like many of Araki’s other films (Nowhere, The Doom Generation), I Want Your Sex is a campy, erotic romp, but as a departure from his many '90s indies, this is his first feature to employ intimacy coordinators. For it, he tapped Yehuda Duenyas, whom he met on the set of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and first worked with on American Gigolo. The founders of CINTIMA at their 2025 FLICKER Film Festival (from left): Jimanekia Eborn, Yehuda Duenyas, and Jaclyn Chantel.
This Mediterranean Island Is Paradise for the Wellness- and Arts-Obsessed
A balcony from villa le blanc hotel overlooking the mediterranean sea in menorca. If you’re eager to plan a trip to the Mediterranean, you may be inclined to go island hopping in Greece, explore the cliffside towns on the Amalfi Coast, or soak up the sun along the French Riviera. But if you’re looking to travel to something of a hidden gem, I would suggest you make your way to Menorca.
Why you need to go to Menorca, the relaxed, artistic little sister of the Balearic Islands
If you're eager to plan a trip to the Mediterranean , you may be inclined to go island hopping in Greece , explore the cliffside towns on the Amalfi Coast , or soak up the sun along the French Riviera . But if you're looking to travel to something of a hidden gem, I would suggest you make your way to Menorca. If you want to stamp your passport somewhere that's as much of a wellness retreat as an arts haven, Menorca is the ultimate Mediterranean destination.
Tefi Pessoa Went From an Annual Salary of $21,000 to $200,000 After Her First Audition
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Future "Nice Talk" is re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from the archive this week. This conversation with Tefi Pessoa originally aired in July 2024, when she was weeks away from debuting the Prime Video talk show Influenced and still very much in the middle of what would turn out to be a massive year.
Rosebud Baker's reading list is full of female characters who don't have it together
Sadie Bell When you're looking to get lost in a book, sometimes you need your reading material to match your mood. With Marie Claire 's series " Buy the Book ," we do the heavy lifting for you. We're offering curated, highly specific recommendations for whatever you're looking for—whether you're in your feels or hooked on a subgenre trending on #BookTok.
How 'The Invite' Designed the Perfect Apartment for Everything to Go Wrong
Olivia wilde as angela and seth rogen as joe standing behind her as she sits on a couch and cheers in a still from the invite. This story contains minor spoilers about The Invite. The Invite, this summer's buzzy comedy that takes a casual dinner party and spins it into a swinging, relationship nightmare, is stacked with A-listers (Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton).
King Princess Claims Her Theater Kid Crown
King princess poses with heavy eye makeup and wearing a yellow and red top with a chain necklace. During her senior year of high school, King Princess, alongside her best friend, staged a “sexually explicit” production of Cabaret. She began as the director but was quickly demoted to musical director after being “way too harsh.” “I was running that shit like the Navy,” the singer/actor tells me backstage at The Public Theatre in downtown New York.
Will 'The White Lotus' Season 4 Actually Film During Cannes Film Festival? Here's What to Know
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. In April 2025, TV viewers waved goodbye to The White Lotus's Thailand-vacationing ensemble, as the season 3 finale ended with shocking choices and heartbreaking deaths.
Microsoft Cares About Your Privacy Anna Konkle suggests you read these hilariously dark books to cope with the darkest times
Sadie Bell When you're looking to get lost in a book, sometimes you need your reading material to match your mood. With Marie Claire' s series " Buy the Book ," we do the heavy lifting for you. We're offering curated, highly specific recommendations for whatever you're looking for—whether you're in your feels or hooked on a subgenre trending on #BookTok.
Lindsey Normington Is Rewriting the Script on Sex Work
Rico nasty as kc and lindsey normington as rose sitting on a leather couch with a dog while making onlyfans content in margo's got money troubles. When Lindsey Normington began stripping 10 years ago to support her acting and filmmaking career, she was obsessed with finding on-screen portrayals of sex work she related to. There weren’t many.
Sex Workers on Screen Were Once Only Sensationalized. Lindsey Normington Is Helping Change That
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Apple TV When Lindsey Normington began stripping 10 years ago to support her acting and filmmaking career, she was obsessed with finding on-screen portrayals of sex work she related to. There weren’t many.
Mitski's "Your Best American Girl" Sparked an Indie-Rock Paradigm Shift
Mitski stands holding a bass guitar in a gold dress on the set of her music video your best american girl. When Mitski dropped “Your Best American Girl” as the lead single off her fourth album, Puberty 2, she described it at the time as one of her most personal songs to date. Lyrically, the musician (born to a Japanese mother and an American father) explores letting go of “an all-American boy” because they were simply too different to be together.
10 Years Ago, Mitski's "Your Best American Girl" Sparked an Indie-Rock Paradigm Shift
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Ashley Connor Some songs move you. When Mitski released “Your Best American Girl” in 2016, it was the rarefied kind of track that rattles you to your core and makes your heart swell. It also felt like an indie rock paradigm shift.
'The Testaments' star Lucy Halliday reveals the best piece of advice Elisabeth Moss gave her
Sadie Bell Lucy Halliday was a devout Margaret Atwood fan well before she landed the lead role in The Testaments , Hulu's sequel to The Handmaid's Tale series. The 22-year-old grew up reading titles like The Penelopiad (which she devoured amid an obsession with mythology ); and remembers fondly the day her friend brought a copy of The Testaments to school in 2019. “The moment this job came up, I was so enthralled by it,” Halliday tells Marie Claire over Zoom in early April.
'The Testaments' Star Lucy Halliday Reveals the "Best Piece of Advice" Elisabeth Moss Gave Her
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Photography: Phill Taylor / Styling: Anna Hughes-Chamberlain / Hair Stylist: Miguel Martin Perez / Make-Up Artist: Lisa Laudat / Photography Assistants: Alisa Lysenko and Harvey Fischer George Lucy Halliday was a devout Margaret Atwood fan well before she landed the lead role in The Testaments, Hulu’s sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale series.
The Best Books Set at Sea, According to Emma Straub
Author Emma Straub has become almost synonymous with New York. Many of her bestsellers, from Modern Lovers to All Adults Here to This Time Tomorrow, treat the Big Apple or Hudson Valley less as settings and more as living, breathing main characters. Off the page, she’s just as entrenched in the city, owning one of Brooklyn’s most beloved independent bookstores, Books Are Magic. But her new novel, American Fantasy, trades city streets for the high seas.
Emma Straub Trades N.Y.C. for the High Seas in Her New Novel 'American Fantasy'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Alpha Smoot / Penguin Random House When you're looking to get lost in a book, sometimes you need your reading material to match your mood. With Marie Claire's series "Buy the Book," we do the heavy lifting for you. We're offering curated, highly specific recommendations for whatever you're looking for—whether you're in your feels or hooked on a subgenre trending on #BookTok.
Wolf Alice's Ellie Rowsell Is the Coolest in Indie Rock. Even Harry Styles Agrees
Ellie Rowsell of Wolf Alice reflects on her journey as an artist and the importance of embracing the present in a recent interview with Marie Claire. Rowsell discusses her collaboration with Harry Styles on his recent dance-pop tracks and shares her admiration for artists like Kings of Leon, Patrick Wolf, and Karen O.
Inside Our Evening With the 'Imperfect Women' Cast
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Apple TV Based on the title alone, it's clear that Apple TV's new murder-mystery series Imperfect Women is an examination of the impossible expectations placed on women. But the drama, adapted from Araminta Hall's novel of the same name, is also about perspective.
33 beach reads to devour while soaking up the sun this spring break
Sadie Bell When you're headed to the beach over spring break, your beach bag always has the essentials: sunscreen and sunglasses to protect you from the rays, a cute swimsuit to look stylish lying out and in the waves, and a good book . When relaxing in the sun, sometimes there's nothing better than poring through a great page-turner . While you could bring any number of books with you on vacation, "the beach read" tends to mean a novel that's easy to get lost in as you soak up the sun.
The Oscars Was Full of Surprises—But These Moments Were Unforgettable
Sadie Bell Considering its number of record-breaking moments and long-awaited wins, the 2026 Oscars will go down in film history. Last night, the 98th annual Academy Awards arrived to cap off a long and exciting awards season .
33 Beach Reads to Devour While Soaking Up the Sun This Spring Break
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. When you're headed to the beach over spring break, your beach bag always has the essentials: sunscreen and sunglasses to protect you from the rays, a cute swimsuit to look stylish lying out and in the waves, and a good book. When relaxing in the sun, sometimes there's nothing better than poring through a great page-turner.
Tanya Bush shares what books about food keep her well fed
Sadie Bell When you're looking to get lost in a book, sometimes you need your reading material to match your mood. With Marie Claire' s series " Buy the Book ," we do the heavy lifting for you. We're offering curated, highly specific recommendations for whatever you're looking for—whether you're in your feels or hooked on a subgenre trending on #BookTok.
Tanya Bush Has a Hunger For Good Food Writing
A split image of author and baker tanya bush wearing overalls and sitting on the floor next to the cover of her memoir and cook book will this make you happy . When you're looking to get lost in a book, sometimes you need your reading material to match your mood. With Marie Claire's series "Buy the Book," we do the heavy lifting for you. We're offering curated, highly specific recommendations for whatever you're looking for—whether you're in your feels or hooked on a subgenre trending on #BookTok.
'Industry' season 5 is confirmed and will be the show's last—here's what we know
Sadie Bell After four seasons , can the average Industry fan say they understand shorts and investments? Maybe. But can they say without a doubt that they know good TV ? Well, yes! In season 4, which aired in early 2026, the HBO hit introduced more frenemy and professional drama between Yas (Marisa Abela) and Harper ( Myha'la )—that not even one night out doing all the things Lorde sings about could make up for!—a leveled-up corporate girl wardrobe , and surprising twists.
'Industry' Season 5 Is Confirmed and Will Be the Show's Last-Here's What We Know
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Simon Ridgway/HBO After four seasons, can the average Industry fan say they understand shorts and investments? Maybe. But can they say without a doubt that they know good TV?
Hilary Duff Is Ready to Soundtrack Your Next Era
Hilary duff wears a black long sleeve top as she lies on the ground in black shorts and thigh high socks on the cover of her album luck or something with the image treated with marie claire's listen up logo.
Hilary Duff Has Made Her Long-Awaited Return to Music, So We Asked Her What She’s Been Listening To
Hilary Duff releases her sixth studio album, "luck... or something," marking her return to music after a decade-long break. Duff collaborated with her husband, music producer Matthew Koma, to create her most confessional work to date, with lead single "Mature" earning over 5 million streams in its first week of release. Duff plans to embark on her first tour in 18 years, titled "the lucky me tour," later this year, showcasing her eclectic music taste ranging from '80s classics to current pop hits.
Isabella and Her BDSM Ribbons Are What Hold "Wuthering Heights" Together
Margot robbie as cathy with a corseted braid in her hair from the back looking at alison oliver as isabella waring a pink gown with bows in wuthering heights. Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) lifts Catherine (Margot Robbie) by pulling on the ties of her corset in "Wuthering Heights." (Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) The feminine accessories aren’t just pretty to look at; they are a deliberate tie-in to Fennell’s interpretation of the source material.
Isabella and Her BDSM Ribbons Are What Hold "Wuthering Heights" Together
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Emerald Fennell has repeatedly described “Wuthering Heights” not as a direct adaptation of Emily Brontë's gothic classic, but as her 14-year-old self’s interpretation of it.
Thank you, mommy: Kiernan Shipka answers all of our questions about her 'Industry' character's big reveal
Sadie Bell This story contains spoilers about Industry season 4, episode 6, "Dear Henry." Midway through season 4 of Industry , Kiernan Shipka sent the internet ablaze when her character, Haley, pulls a psycho-sexual Uno reverse on Marisa Abela 's Yasmin in the confines of an elevator. With one impeccable, snarky “Thank you, Mommy,” she launched countless GIFs and inspired even more viewers to tune into the HBO hit.
Kiernan Shipka Is Wielding All the Power on 'Industry'
21 hours ago The horror thriller “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,” the sequel to 2025’s 28 Years Later, is new on digital streaming this week. Find out when and where you can watch the movie at home. The original movie in the series, 28 Days Later, was released in 2002 and directed by Danny Boyle and written by …
Vaccination systems under pressure: what the UK COVID-19 Inquiry teaches us about preparedness
Urgent action is required to close gaps in routine programme delivery and strengthen pandemic preparedness. Synthesising pandemic learning from the United Kingdom (UK) COVID-19 Inquiry demonstrates that the potential of vaccine innovation to save lives will be undermined without robust and adaptable routine delivery strategies.
'The Moment' Is Charli XCX's Pop Machine Reckoning
The Moment, a mockumentary starring Charli xcx, serves as an anti-capitalist critique of the music industry's tendency to turn female artists into sellable brands. The film explores the consequences of female artists being exploited by the industry to become mere products, rather than respected for their artistry. Charli xcx's The Moment delves into the dangers of losing oneself in the pursuit of maintaining a cultural moment and the importance of reclaiming ownership over one's art.
The Cost of Ambition Is Always on Media Mogul Amy Dubois Barnett's Mind
Even as she became a media mogul, former Ebony editor-in-chief Amy DuBois Barnett knew fiction would never stop calling to her. Nearly three decades after DuBois Barnett earned an MFA in creative writing at Columbia and quickly ascended in media after graduation—in a matter of years, she went from the lifestyle editor at Essence to becoming the first African-American woman to lead a major magazine as Teen People’s editor-in-chief—she’s released her debut novel.
Author Amy Dubois Barnett ascended in the golden era of magazines. She knows ambition can come at a cost
When you're looking to get lost in a book, sometimes you need your reading material to match your mood. With Marie Claire's series "Buy the Book," we do the heavy lifting for you.
The Risky, Wild Fun of Launching a Literary Publication
Forever magazine founders nat ruiz and anika jade levy pose on a new york city park bench wearing black peacoats and white socks with mary janes or a long black skirt. The Cost of Starting Your Own Business talks to founders to get an honest look at what it really takes to create a company. Not just the financial, but the personal and emotional costs, too. Like many people during the pandemic, writers Anika Jade Levy and Madeline Cash were craving community.
From 'Marty Supreme' to 'Bugonia,' Jennifer Venditti Is Casting More Than 2025’s Best Movies
Generate Key Takeaways When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Peter Ash / A24 Josh Safdie, the indie auteur who helmed A24 hits like Good Time and Uncut Gems alongside his brother Benny, is known for painting portraits of New York’s underbelly by casting both professionals and non-actors from the niche communities depicted on screen. His solo directorial debut, Marty Supreme, is no different.
In 'GIRLS,' Girlhood Is Forever
Marie Claire US and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Hannibal Books / Juergen Teller / Fumiko Imano / Tina Barney / Sofia Coppola For many, “girlhood” isn’t a finite period.
The 29 Best Thrillers of 2025 Include Sexy Spy Dramas, Twisty Whodunnits, and Crime Dramas Full of Political Intrigue
Marie Claire US and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability are subject to change. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Focus Features We hope you like movies that keep you on the edge of your seat, because in 2025, there were many of them.
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