‘I’ve opened ASOS’s advent calendar and you won't believe the goodies inside'

Marta Balaga Finnish series creators are ready to laugh – also at themselves. “While cultures vary, a fish-out-of-water experience is universal,” says writer Beata Harju, behind “Lay Low and Don’t Be Fabulous” about a woman who just can’t let go of her ex.

Now that October is officially in full swing, the beauty advent calendar launches are coming in thick and fast, with Charlotte Tilbury’s Charlotte’s Lucky Chest of Beauty Secrets, £160 here, the Elemis Ultimate Beauty Advent Calendar, £189 here, and the John Lewis Beauty Advent Calendar 2023, £195 here, all hitting the shelves this week. The latest brand to launch its beauty Christmas countdown is Jo Malone, with the London Gingerbread Land Christmas Collection 2023, £350 here, making its way onto the website earlier this week.

With the Rugby World Cup now well and truly in full swing, Scotland fans will no doubt be on the edge of their seats as the Scottish national team takes to the pitch on Saturday to take on Ireland. The team, which is headed up by coach Gregor Townsend sadly suffered an early blow at the start of the competition when they lost their Pool B opener in Marseille to South Africa, but despite the initial setback, the Scots came back stronger to beat both Tonga and Romania.

We know it might seem a bit early to start thinking about Christmas, but if you want to get your hands on one of the most coveted beauty advent calendars around, you’re going to want to start preparing now. Each year around this time beauty brands start releasing their advent calendars, and most of them sell out almost immediately.That’s most definitely the case when it comes to Charlotte Tilbury, who’s advent calendar has become the stuff of legends and is one of the most coveted makeup advent calendars around.The lauded Christmas countdown is back for another year and on sale now – here's what you can expect from the 2023 goodie box.

Stephen Gerard Kelly and Garry Keane’s documentary In The Shadow of Beirut has been submitted as Ireland‘s entry for the 2024 Oscar International Feature Film race.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. You know the holidays are coming when Charlotte Tilbury launches her annual holiday campaign, which always features bold-faced names and the brand’s newest products. This year, the beauty guru’s campaign stars Elton John, and models Kate Moss and Jourdan Dunn, plus Rina Sawayama, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, as well as her nieces Sofia Schwarzkopf-Tilbury and Bella Broekman-Tilbury to celebrate her favorite time of the year.

Coronavirus cases are on the rise again, sparking fears that another tough winter may be heading our way.

Anything trendy is bound to come back in style if you wait long enough and, for baby names, that apparently take a century.

With Christmas just around the corner (well, nearly), it's time to start thinking about gifting. At the very least, it's time to start thinking about items you want to add to your own list. If you always have a designer fragrance on your wish list – or if you know a loved one will always ask for one – now is a good time to pick up or decide on a bottle.

If you fancy treating yourself to a beauty advent calendar this year, we've been scouring the shops to find out which ones are really worth your money. And we think this one from Boots is seriously impressive. Boots is selling over 50 different advent calendars, but 24 Days of Premium Beauty Treats is the retailer's first ever 'premium' beauty advent calendar.

I'm a perfume girl, so it's taken me a little while to get on board with the body spray hype. If, like me, you were a teen growing up in the early noughties, you'll have vivid memories of pungent mists like So...? and Impulse – no hate, but they do take me back to the school locker room – however, I've been reliably informed by social media that sprays these days are much more sophisticated.The cost of living crisis also means that those who previously wore expensive designer perfumes are looking for ways to get the long-lasting luxury smell for less.This is where Sol de Janeiro enters the chat.The Brazilian brand owns the body mist market with its range of designer-inspired smells, which have been compared to scents from YSL, Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Kayali.

Amazon customers are heaping praise on a £4 lip liner which gives the illusion of 'fuller' more voluminous lips without the need for a needle or injections. The £4 lip pencil acts as a 2-in-1 liner and filler, and promises to give long-lasting colour that 'lasts all day'.

It may still be September, but that hasn't stopped John Lewis from upping the Christmas game by unveiling its lavish Beauty Advent Calendar for 2023.

Nearly two months after Angus Cloud’s death, the late actor’s loved ones are opening up about the final days leading up to his devastating loss, and his “deep troubles” battling addiction.

Royal christenings have for years been enormous events and cause for celebration among keen fans.The ceremonies have been held in various locations, such as in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace or in the Chapel Royal of St James's Palace. One location that has only seen two christenings of living members of the Royal Family holds many special memories.The setting in question is St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, where both Princess Eugenie and Princess Charlotte were christened.The stunning church may look familiar as it is where the Royal Family gather almost every year for the annual Christmas Day service before heading back to Sandringham House for lunch.

The leader of the Scottish Lib Dems has said Humza Yousaf will be the last nationalist First Minister north of the border.

Beauty lovers are flocking to buy a £38 beauty box that contains £127-worth of premium makeup and anti-ageing skincare from high-end brands like Charlotte Tilbury, Too Faced, Glow Recipe and The Outset. The box, which has been hailed 'excellent value for money' by those who have bought it, contains eight products - all of which are expensive, cult brands which have been bestsellers in 2023.

If you’re a fan of Charlotte Tilbury’s makeup then today is your lucky day, because for a limited time only you can save yourself 20% on two of the brand’s skin perfecting beauty products. Charlotte’s Flawless Looking Skin Kit, £61.60 here (was £77), is currently reduced on the Charlotte Tilbury website, saving you £15.40 on two of its must-have base makeup favourites.

following the tragic death of their son’s nanny, Yadira Calito.The couple broke their silence about the incident during an interview with Entertainment Tonight on Thursday.“It’s been tough for [McPhee],” Foster, 73, said. “Yeah, it’s been tough.

Jamie Webster has released his new single ‘Fickle Fran’, a collaboration with his hero and fellow political troubadour Billy Bragg. Check it out below along with our interview with Webster.The single is the second to preview Webster’s third album ’10 For The People’, to be released on February 2 ahead of a massive homecoming show at Liverpool’s 40,000-capacity Sefton Park on July 12.‘Fickle Fran’ comes after Webster joined environmental TV presenter Chris Packham last weekend (September 9) in inducting Bragg into The Music Walk Of Fame in Camden.“If I’m going to model myself on anyone in the industry, Billy is perfect,” Webster told NME. “He’s had a 40-year career from speaking his mind, doing it for the people.