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With the sun shining and everyone from Harry Styles to Pink playing massive outdoor concerts, summer has well and truly arrived. This can only mean one thing – the Official Song of the Summer 2023 race has begun, and following last year's curveball victory from Kate Bush's Running Up That Hill, it's all to play for.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It’s hard to think of a brand, or a sartorial trend in general, that has had a bigger comeback than the Birkenstock — first with their signature Arizona Slide Sandal (or “jesus sandals”), and more recently with their Boston Clog, which has become so popular in the decades since its 1979 launch, that select styles now go for nearly double their retail price on the aftermarket.

with their retro charm and sunny aura. And these silhouettes—short length, statement sleeves—add a freshness and a sense of freedom to any .It's official: These floral dresses are the new summer staple, and Natalie Portman is on board.

, set to Taylor Swift's «August,» and it's going to be an interesting summer for Belly. The YA series, based on Jenny Han's bestselling novels of the same name, follows Belly (Lola Tung) and the Fisher brothers, Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), as they spend summers together at Cousins Beach. And while a love triangle brews between the trio, the season 1 finale saw Belly and Conrad sharing a kiss.The season 2 teaser opens with Belly being sprinkled with water by Conrad as they're both committed to being together.

As temperatures across parts of Scotland are set to soar this weekend, many of us might be looking for way to keep that bit cooler - especially at night.

With summer finally upon us, many people will be thinking about revamping their wardrobe and getting their hands on some new clothes to wear during the warmer weather.

Demi Lovato has released the rock version of her hit song “Cool for the Summer” – Just Jared Jr Kate Middleton‘s parents have sold their party business – Celebitchy Some fans are upset with Taylor Swift – DListed Bella Thorne has announced some exciting news! – Just Jared Jr

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, I just wanna stay in that lavender haze. Of course, the singer was talking about the , but I'm speaking more literally about my obsession with purple blush. The unexpected shade is the spring and summer beauty trend bringing a melted popsicle-style flush to my cheeks, eyes, and lips. From lilac and orchid to grape and plum, there is a flattering purple blush out there for every skin tone—even my chalky mug.

, based on Jenny Han's bestselling novels, has an official premiere date on Prime Video, with the first three episodes dropping Friday, July 14, the streaming service announced Friday. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly until the season finale on Aug. 18.The upcoming season returns Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Rain Spencer, David Iacono, Rachel Blanchard and Jackie Chung, and introduces Elsie Fisher and Kyra Sedgwick, who are both joining the ensemble in recurring roles. All eight episode titles were also unveiled as part of the season 2 announcement.

Coronation Street actress Barbara Young has died peacefully aged 92 surrounded by loved ones.

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with tend to work best for my skin type and needs; they offer a sheer layer of coverage with hydrating ingredients and blendable formulas (with the added bonus of sun protection depending on the product). I gravitate towards this category of makeup because I'm a beauty minimalist—with the exception of my wedding day, every day is a  day for me. Skin tints have been dominating the market as of late, and I've made my way through a handful of formulas—from to —that all serve their own purpose.

JoJo Siwa's "gay awakening" started with Demi Lovato's 2015 hit 'Cool for the Summer' - when she was 12. The former 'Dance Moms' star - who recently broke up again with her on-off girlfriend Kylie Prew - has revealed she started to discover she was a lesbian when she heard the song about same-sex experimentation. She said on TikTok: “I really, really liked it and listened to it all the time.

It may be 2022 but most of the UK was transported back to 1985 this summer, as Kate Bush’s record-breaking hit Running Up That Hill has been named the UK’s Official Song of the Summer 2022, the can reveal today.

Savannah Guthrie is a doting mom to two young children and they will always be her priority.MORE: Al Roker and wife Deborah Roberts in disbelief over son Nick: 'How did this happen?'The Today star has spent a lot of time at home with her kids Vale and Charles over the summer vacation while they have been off school.The news anchor has been making sure their days have been filled with fun memories, but as with all good things, the summer break came to an end over the weekend.VIDEO: Inside Savannah Guthrie's family life away from the spotlightWaving goodbye to the summer in a bittersweet Instagram post, Savannah shared some sweet photos of her children playing outside in the garden while eating smores.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares heartfelt message to Savannah Guthrie as they embrace in sweet photoMORE: Savannah Guthrie wows in stylish swimsuit photo with a twist during evening by the pool"Goodbye sweet summer," she wrote alongside the pictures.It is thought that Savannah will be back to business on Today when her children return to school, having spent a lot of time off the show over the holidays so that she could be there for her kids.A post shared by Savannah Guthrie (@savannahguthrie)Savannah Guthrie marked the end of an era as she waved goodbye to the summer holidaysSavannah's fun-filled itinerary with her children during their school break included spending the day at a waterpark - complete with giant slides and a huge pool, and going on a trip to the Dutchess Country Fair, which involved going on countless rides and eating candy floss.MORE: Today's Craig Melvin talks friendship with Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker - exclusiveMORE: Inside Savannah Guthrie's home life with her children and husbandIt also included a lot of time

Mike Wass “Sunroof” is capping off the summer as a No. 1 song on radio’s Top 40 format. The pop song that could started out as a rough voice memo from newcomer Nicky Youre, sent to equally green producer Dazy, and went on to become ubiquitous after catching fire on TikTok. From there, “Sunroof” cracked the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 (it’s currently at No. 6 and climbing) and, this week, leads Top 40 radio ahead of two Harry Styles songs. “We didn’t really have anything going for us at the time,” Youre, 23, says. “Dazy had taken two years off and I hadn’t dropped anything for over a year.” The Orange County singer-songwriter, who had only released one song prior, started sending the producer voice memos and eventually conjured the “Sunroof” hook while fighting off a throat infection. “I was sick the day I wrote it, I just wanted to feel happy and good.”

Get the scoop on Kyra Sedgwick‘s role in season two of Amazon’s The Summer I Turned Pretty – Just Jared Jr Nicole Brown Simpson‘s sister slams Chris Rock‘s “distasteful” joke – DListed This couple is making a very rare public appearance – Egotastic Here’s everything coming to Peacock in September – Just Jared Jr

Elsie Fisher and Kyra Sedgwick are set to join season 2 of Fisher made the announcement Wednesday on Instagram when she shared a video that shows her opening the door to a trailer marked «Skye.» The person recording the video knocks on the door and Fisher opens it. After busting a move, Fisher directs the camera in another direction, which then shows Sedgwick sitting on a couch, playing with her hair and, more importantly, holding author Jenny Han's book,, the sequel to .Fisher captioned the post, "#TheSummerITurnedPretty.

This summer truly was as it was on the charts.

Hoda Kotb is one of Today's much-loved hosts and has a mass of fans around the United States.MORE: Today's Hoda Kotb's difficult career goodbye revealedThe TV star loves her job and enjoys working alongside her co-stars, but over the summer she has made the decision to spend more time at home.Taking time off work has resulted in Hoda being able to be with her two young daughters, Haley and Hope, who she shares with ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.VIDEO: A look at Hoda Kotb's family lifeThe star has cut back her hours for the summer to spend time at her home in New York State, close to the beach.MORE: Hoda Kotb surprises Jenna Bush Hager with worrying confession about her eyesightMORE: Hoda Kotb reveals exciting new venture away from Today ShowHowever, it is likely that when the summer draws to an end, Hoda will be back to her regular work schedule alongside Savannah Guthrie - who has also taken a lot of time off over the summer to be with her young children, Vale and Charles.Hoda worships every second she has with her children, having recently opened up about the realities of being an older mom. Hoda Kotb is taking time off Today to spend quality time with her childrenIn an interview with People, the NBC star explained: "They're [Haley and Hope] going to have each other forever, and that's what really fills me to the top.

With summer coming to an end, Spotify has revealed the most streamed songs from the past three months!

Frank Rizzo Get thee to Arden — or at least to the Arden depicted in the glorious, delightful and big-hearted musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” created as part of the Public Theater’s Public Works program and now playing at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park. (The run ends Sept. 11, but here’s hoping it will find future life.) This Arden, as envisioned in Shaina Taub and Laurie Woolery’s just-the-essentials, 95-minute adaptation, is a place of refuge, generosity, joy, growth and forgiveness — but most of all, of transformational love. After all, it ends with a quadruple wedding ceremony. It’s also a well-populated place, featuring two alternating casts of 80. The diverse, all-ages ensemble comes from all five of New York City’s boroughs and even includes athletes from the Bronx Wrestling Federation, an inspired addition to the Bard’s grappling scene.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been making a lot of noise this off-season. The Lakers started off the summer in hot pursuit of all-star point guard and 1x NBA champion Kyrie Irving as well as giving LeBron James a two-year contract extension. But how do you go from attempting to bring in Kyrie Irving to trading for Patrick Beverley? Beverley is a good player for what he brings to a team.

The summer is getting a very “Late Late Show” send-off.

Robin Roberts may be one of the figureheads of morning news thanks to Good Morning America, but she needs a break now and then just like everybody else.MORE: Robin Roberts looks unrecognizable with long hair - but it's not what you think!The ABC star revealed just that with the help of her usual morning thoughts and prayers segment accompanied by her glam squad.VIDEO: Robin Roberts shares cancer update concerning partner AmberShe and her team delivered their message and prayer as they do each morning before Robin takes to the air, with her pressing a buzzer in homage to "Sweet Amber" like always.Robin then said: "Glam fam, you ready for a little vacation?" panning over to her team in their holiday looks as they expressed their excitement.MORE: George Stephanopoulos' sweet words to GMA co-star Robin Roberts"We are ready. So we are not going to be with you for a few mornings," she added, before singing the part: "In other words, see you in September.""Good morning! Before we see you in September #GlamFam and I are sharing a bit of #WednesdayWisdom with you #cmon," she captioned her video.A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin announced she'll be off from GMA for a few daysMany of her fans reacted with their best wishes, with one writing: "Thank you.

Kelly Clarkson has spent the summer with her ex-husband and their kids in Montana. The 40-year-old pop star has River, eight, and Remington, six, with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, and Kelly has explained the benefits of spending time at her ranch in Montana. Kelly - who was married to Brandon between 2013 and 2021 - shared: "It’s obviously been a rough couple years so it was really important to me to, like, shut down for a minute.

Putting their family first! After finalizing her divorce, Kelly Clarkson offered a glimpse at her coparenting approach with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

British veteran comedy actress Josephine Tewson, who found her biggest success in her sixties starring in one of the 1990s’ biggest TV sitcoms, has died aged 91.

on this summer's .On August 18, managed to seamlessly combine at least three popular styles into one simple look for 818 Tequila at Soho House in Malibu. To start, Bieber combined the and trends with her tailored LBD, which she paired with sheer thigh-high stockings for a nod to the lingerie aesthetic. To pull everything together, Bieber accessorized her ensemble with chunky platform loafers, a black handbag, skinny shades, and simple gold hoops. Her hair was slicked back into a tight bun, which only added to the look's overall “CEO goes to the club” vibe. Hailey Bieber is seen on August 18, 2022.Hailey Bieber is an accomplished businesswoman, after all.

The Last Of The Summer Wine actress Josephine Tewson has died at the aged 91.The star of British television sitcoms including Keeping Up Appearances sadly passed away on Thursday, 16 August at Denville Hall, a care home in London for those in the entertainment industry, the Independent reports. A statement from her agent Jean Diamond of Diamond Management reads: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Josephine Tewson. “Josephine passed away peacefully last night at Denville Hall at the Age of 91.” The London-born actress attended grammar school before enrolling at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (Rada), from which she graduated in 1952.

Minions: The Rise of Gru. But which streaming platforms will serve you best this summer? And how few of them can you get away with subscribing to? Allow me to break down the best they have to offer. The top option seems like a no-brainer: over the past century, Disney has evolved from a film studio into the key corporate influencer of childhood (and beyond, it seems, as adults’ thirst for Disney-branded superhero entertainment shows no sign of abating).

cancer can start almost anywhere in your body. Although you might not be able to modify your risk in some cases, a healthy diet has been proven to be a potent way to reduce the likelihood of the condition. Express.

Personal Finance Expert, Dan Whittaker, has released five savings hacks to help Brits save nearly £600 this summer, which they can put towards expensive Autumn bills. As we’re still in the midst of the cost-of-living crisis, it can be important to save money where we can - particularly ahead of the colder months when energy bills naturally soar.