Life & Style Weekly October 23, 2023

Setting an example! Selena Gomez didn’t shy away from talking about her mental health battle in her AppleTV+ documentary, My Mind & Me. “I wanted there to be a conversation started,” said the Only Murders in the Building star, 31. “I wasn’t ashamed, and I wanted it to lead to something healing.” In 2016, Selena made the decision to cancel the remainder of her Revival Tour to seek treatment at a Tennessee facility as her struggles with anxiety and depression worsened. “I went through a really hard season,” the singer-actress confessed. “It was my highs and lows, and I didn’t know what to do, so I couldn’t control it. It was just a tormented feeling.” Four years later, Selena would reveal that she’d been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. “It was…

Tom Sandoval just couldn’t let Ariana Madix have her moment, could he? The day after she made her Dancing With the Stars debut, the Vanderpump Rules star, 40, announced his new podcast, Everybody Loves Tom. The timing wasn’t lost on fans, who claimed Tom was trying to steal his ex’s thunder and called him “calculated” and “a narcissist” on X (formerly Twitter). “Tom loves the attention,” says an insider. “He’s desperate for it, especially after watching Ariana blow up.” His infidelity — cheating on the 38-year-old for months with their close friend — reportedly led to Ariana banking more than $1 million in endorsement deals and paid appearances. “It’s like Tom is in competition with Ariana. He signed up for Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test and is rumored to be…

INTRODUCING KALLY GIANG, THE 2023 NAIL Icon. Kally, originally from Seattle, Washington, embarked on a transformative journey that led her to become a successful nail technician and salon owner. Seven years ago, Kally made a pivotal decision to relocate to Statesboro, Georgia, where she realized her dream of opening a nail salon. In hindsight, she considers it the best decision of her life. Her passion for nail design was sparked from a young age, nurtured by her love for experimenting with nail art. This creative inclination led her to explore different colors, designs, sparkles, and bling. Kally’s interest in nail art only grew, and she began doing her own nails and extending her talent to her sister’s nails. What truly ignited her passion was the positive reception and support she…

Taurie Lynn McPherson TAURIE MCPHERSON, A 19-YEAR-OLD NAIL ARTIST BASED in Edson, Alberta, Canada, draws inspiration from a passion for creativity and beauty. Her journey started with her mom’s nail polish collection and self-taught nail art experiments. Transitioning to gel polish, she ventured into nail design. Working at Urban Image Spa under Lise Pavich’s guidance, Taurie stays attuned to trends, currently seeing a surge in vibrant neon colors. Her style has evolved, embracing intricate art to showcase her potential while keeping a touch of classiness. Reveling in her work as a creative outlet, Taurie’s pride lies in her rapid progress despite being certified for just four months. Creating, whether in nail art or crafts, is her joyful indulgence, with aspirations to be a recognized nail artist in a decade, while…

NATURAL BEAUTIES Paris, Oct. 1 Because they’re worth it! Ambassadors ANDIE MACDOWELL, HELEN MIRREN and VIOLA DAVIS worked the L’Oréal Paris runway during the beauty brand’s Paris Fashion Week show. MICHELIN MEAL Sept. 21 KATE BOSWORTH and JUSTIN LONG enjoyed a “deliciously memorable” dinner at Eleven Madison Park. TAKING A GAMBLE Atlantic City, Sept. 30 Alright, alright, alright! JAY-Z and MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY tested their luck during Reform Alliance’s Casino Night event. PUMPKIN HEAD Oct. 1 To celebrate the first day of October, MEGAN THEE STALLION sported a jack-o’-lantern mask while sipping her morning coffee. JEEPERS PEEPERS Paris, Sept. 30 IRINA SHAYK brought the specs appeal to Vivienne Westwood’s latest fashion show. DREAM DUET Nashville, Sept. 29 “Pinch me!” OLIVIA RODRIGO said after getting to perform “If It Makes You Happy”…

“I RUN INTO THINGS ALL THE TIME. I PROBABLY HIT MY HEAD ONCE A DAY. THAT’S THE PART OF BEING TALL THAT PEOPLE DON’T TALK ABOUT.”—LEE PACE ON HIS 6-FOOT-5 STATURE “MY BIGGEST FEAR IS THE SAME AS MY BIGGEST HOPE: THAT I AM SEEN.”—ERYKAH BADU, WHO’S BEEN IN THE PUBLIC EYE FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES “I TURNED AROUND AND RYAN GOSLING WAS LOOKING AT ME, AND HIS EYES WERE SO BLUE THAT I JUST… FELL OVER. I DROWNED IN HIS EYES.”—NCUTI GATWA ON FILMING BARBIE WITH THE A-LIST ACTOR “WE’RE ALWAYS TWINNING, BUT YOU THINK WE PLANNED THIS AND WE DON’T. IT JUST HAPPENS…. WE’RE, LIKE, CONNECTED.”—SOFÍA VERGARA ON MATCHING OUTFITS WITH AMERICA’S GOT TALENT CO-STAR HEIDI KLUM “SHE IS THE WILDEST PERSON I KNOW WHO I WOULD ALSO…