Table of contents for October 23, 2023 in Life & Style Weekly

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…

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…

While many musicians might object to being called a pop star, Ed Sheeran is “100 percent” on board with the label. “I love it,” he told Gayle King in a new CBS interview. “I don’t think it’s a dirty word. When I grew up, Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears were the stuff that I listened to regularly…. And I feel like people lie when they say they don’t like [pop music].” But when it comes to his own latest release, Autumn Variations, Ed isn’t concerned about whether the album gets the public’s seal of approval. “You just have to be like, ‘I don’t care what people think,’” he said of resisting music industry pressure to put out No. 1 song after No. 1 song. “You have to have moments of…just…

Clue #1 She has no issue owning her green witch vibes. “If you want to call me a witch because I love astrology, I love crystals, I pray, I believe in the power of nature, then go ahead,” the skincare founder has shared. Clue #2 In 2020, this beauty created her charity, the Luz Alliance Fund, “to help the most vulnerable families in Brazil during the pandemic,” she said. Today, it’s focused on conservation. Clue #3 The name of her upcoming cookbook? Nourish. “Great food is something I am passionate about, and it is vital for living a healthy lifestyle,” she’s noted.…

Living in the Moment “I’m literally having the best time with the coolest dude,” DWTS pro Daniella Karagach said of her partner, Jason Mraz. Lion Tamer Gina Kirschenheiter and boyfriend Travis Mullen threw a circus party on The Real Housewives of Orange County. “Welcome to the freak show,” she declared. Nose in a Book Eva Mendes’ fave Dr. Seuss title? Oh, the Places You’ll Go! “Hope [my daughters Esmeralda, 9, and Amada, 7] love [it] as much as I do,” she wrote. PROUD MAMA of the week Made With Love “Best moments of my life are [with] this little lady!” Giada De Laurentiis gushed of her sous-chef, 15-year-old Jade, on National Daughter’s Day. BABY NEWS of the week Gym, Tan, Ultrasound Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and his wife, Lauren, are…

Find the 10 things that make these two pictures different! MADE YA LOOK! 1. Color of Charity’s dress changed. 2. Extra pink sign. 3. Dotun’s jacket sleeve made longer. 4. Empire State Building logo enlarged. 5. Straps added to Charity’s sandal. 6. “202” sign gone. 7. Nike logo erased from Dotun’s sneaker. 8. Charity’s earring made bigger. 9. Pink flowers added to display. 10. Color of Billy’s shoes changed.…

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”…

Anya Taylor-Joy From checkmate to soulmate! The Queen’s Gambit actress wed musician Malcolm McRae at Venice’s Palazzo Pisani Moretta over the Sept. 30 weekend. Grade: A+ Justin Theroux Meeting the parents! He and his girlfriend, Gilded Age’s Nicole Brydon Bloom, grabbed dinner with her folks, mom Melanie Bloom and stepdad David McNulty, in NYC on Sept. 29. Grade: B Hugh Bonneville After 25 years of marriage, the Downton Abbey star is parting ways with wife Lulu Williams. “This was Hugh’s decision,” a source tells Life & Style. “She is devastated.” Grade: D−…

Cameron Diaz & Snoop Dogg There’s Something About Mary… Jane! The “Gin & Juice” rapper was a year ahead of the Bad Teacher star at LA’s Long Beach Polytechnic High School in the late 1980s, but they bonded over marijuana. “He was very tall and skinny,” Cameron, 51, has recalled. “Pretty sure I bought weed from him.” Meanwhile, Snoop, 52, remembers Cam as “fly and hip,” adding: “She ran with…my little cheerleading homegirls.” B.J. Novak & John Krasinski Prior to working together on The Office, B.J. and John were members of Newtown South High School’s class of 1997. But the actors, both 44, didn’t run in the same circles back in Massachusetts, according to the Vengeance director and star, who told Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen that while…

LIBRA Sept. 23 – Oct. 22 Looking back at how far you’ve come brings new life to old dreams, lighting up your ambitions. If you’re not sure which path to take, put off important decisions until more information arrives. SCORPIO Oct. 23 – Nov. 21 Your ability to focus on what you want means nobody can slow you down — and when it comes to love, feelings get intense. Buckle up, Scorpio! SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22 – Dec. 21 Now’s the time to set the ball rolling, Sagittarius. It will be your positive attitude, your networking skills and your determination that get goals moving in the right direction. CAPRICORN Dec. 22 – Jan. 19 Surprise connections bring out the feel-good vibe and taking the unexpected route could easily turn out to…

FAVE READ The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz “Basically, the book teaches you to always do your best and never make assumptions. It’s good.” TOP RESTAURANT Avra in NYC “The ambience is fantastic, plus I really like Greek food. I always order the branzino.” RECENT VACATION DESTINATION Turkey “I love the flavors of Istanbul and its vibrant culture, captivating history and breathtaking views.” SCRIPTED MUST-SEE White Lotus “I just binge-watched all of this show. The storytelling, the characters, the plot twists — I’m obsessed.” BEAUTY SECRET Wild Bae Balancing Bamboo Spray “It helps to keep my skin calm, clear and hydrated.” Model Ubah Hassan — who stars on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City, airing Sundays at 9 p.m. — shares her off-duty hot pursuits with Life & Style!…

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…

“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…

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky can’t seem to get their stories straight! When asked about his rocky marriage to the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, the 53-year-old real estate agent dropped a huge bombshell on Agent Dallas’ Red Mic podcast. “We’re not separated,” Mauricio revealed. The very next day, however, the Dancing With the Stars contestant changed his tune, insisting that he and Kyle, 54, are indeed separated. So, why all the confusion? “If you know Kyle, you know that she just wanted a juicy storyline to save her spot on the Bravo series,” a source says of the last remaining original cast member. “She knows what she’s doing.” And it appears to be working! Kyle’s marriage struggles with Mauricio are going to be at the center of Season…

It was some quality one-on-one time. During a late September-early October trip to Iceland, Chris Hemsworth and eldest child India, 11, hiked glaciers, went fly fishing, rode horses and drove an ATV tandem. “Started a [biker] gang with my daughter,” the actor, 40, captioned an Instagram picture of the latter activity. “Currently, we’re the only two members and that’s how we’ll keep it for now.” As for the rest of their family? Elsa Pataky, 47, and 10-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan were more than 5,000 miles away, enjoying their own holiday in Japan, complete with visits to Tokyo Skytree and Sensoji Temple. “Chris and Elsa are raising eyebrows for splitting the kids and vacationing apart,” an insider reveals to Life & Style. “He recently talked about stepping away from Hollywood…