Bustle

Oct. 28, 2026

So You Want To Be A Reality TV Star

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So You Want To Be A Reality Star!

A meticulous guide to the unscripted life — featuring practical wisdom and career advice from iconic TV personalities and behind-the-scenes experts.

By Nolan Feeney
Game on

The New Rules Of Reality TV Casting

The days of sending in a tape and hoping for the best are long gone. Now, thanks to social media, scouting season never ends — here’s how to make it work for you.

By Amy Kaufman
Tell Me How You Feel

How To Be A Producer's Favorite (Even If You're An Introvert)

Four pros take us inside one of reality TV’s most sacred (and powerful) relationships.

By Caroline Framke
Bring It To The Runway

How Reality Stars Are Winning Over The Fashion World

The best way to turn your TV fame into something lasting? Get the fashion world on your side.

By Alyssa Lapid
Something About Her

Ariana Madix Asks: Was It Worth It?

Ariana Madix on living through the reality-TV wringer.

By Ariana Madix
Politics

The Fighter

In our explosive political environment, liberal Fox News panelist Jessica Tarlov believes civilized debate could save us all.

By Mattie Kahn
Entertainment

Tom Bateman’s Dream Life

The star of The Love Hypothesis adores Shakespeare and steamy romances in equal measure: “You’re not going to change the world with a rom-com, but you might change a person.”

By Henry Wong
Up Close

Jessica Williams’ Grounded Game

Three-time Emmy nominee and Shrinking star Jessica Williams knows the trick to surviving Hollywood: having a life.

By Kerensa Cadenas
Up Close

Jordyn Woods Has Plenty To Celebrate

With a wedding to plan and her lucky Knicks bag in the spotlight, the multihyphenate star is embracing reinvention: “I feel like my purpose is a lot bigger than even I am.”

By Stephanie McNeal
Entertainment

Charles Melton’s All-American Confidence

Her Private Hell and Beef star Charles Melton is bringing Brando vibes with a modern, experimental edge of his own to some of Hollywood’s shiniest projects.

By Jada Yuan
Entertainment

Life At 250% With Diego Boneta

The Mexican actor went all-in embodying Fidel Castro in the upcoming Killing Castro: “It’s when I’m scared that I know that it’s what I have to do.”

By Kevin LeBlanc
Entertainment

Nicholas Duvernay Doesn't Want You To Give Up On Love

The rising star plays the designated “hot guy” in Not Suitable For Work — but his character has feelings, too: “Hopefully, the guys watch this and go, ‘Wow, maybe I can open up to my homeboys.’”

By Gabrielle Bondi
Something About Her

Was It Worth It?

Ariana Madix on living through the reality-TV wringer.

By Ariana Madix

Bustle's Big Life Beauty Awards 2026

Bustle's 2026 Big Life Beauty Awards spotlight the best skin care, makeup, hair, body care, fragrance, and beauty tools for long days, nights out, travel, work, workouts, and everything in between.

By Bustle Editors
14-Hour Wear Energy

8 Beauty Holy Grails For Long Days & Even Longer Nights

Fake looking rested even if you’re running on fumes.

By Bustle Editors
Kiss-Proof & Chaos Ready

11 Hair & Makeup Heroes For Party-Girl Nights

Because reapplying eyeliner in a bar bathroom is not the vibe.

By Bustle Editors
Hot Girl Walk Tested

Outdoor-Proof Beauty Essentials For Sun, Sweat, & Everything In Between

Formulas that move with you — literally.

By Bustle Editors
Corpcore & Cute

The Workday Beauty Awards For Staying Polished Under Pressure

Office-ready staples built for busy days and even busier calendars.

By Bustle Editors
Mile High Maintenance

The Ultimate On-The-Go Beauty Edit

Products that keep up from takeoff to touchdown.

By Bustle Editors
Cancelled Plans Club

The Self-Care Beauty Guide For Nights At Home

Your lineup for doing absolutely nothing (and looking good doing it).

By Bustle Editors
Up Close

Leo Woodall F*cking Loves It

Whether he’s playing a rom-com love interest or a prestige leading man, the Tuner star and White Lotus alum runs on pure, unadulterated enthusiasm.

By Jack King
Books

'One Nightstand' with Sophia Bush

The actor and activist, who’s just released a new memoir, shares four books that have shaped her worldview, including works by Gloria Steinem and Cheryl Strayed.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' with Daisy Edgar-Jones

The Sense & Sensibility star’s favorite books are a celebration of finding your people, embracing your quirks, and embracing life’s smaller moments.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Kit Harington

The Tale of Two Cities star shares the books that have stayed with him, from Orwell’s warnings about propaganda to the Harry Potter series he turned to in early sobriety.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' with Nick Robinson

The Charlie Harper star’s four favorite books reflect the complicated and often messy ways we live today — from corporate culture and addiction to relationships and the American West.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' with Ethan Hawke

The actor, multihyphenate, and star of the FX comedy drama The Lowdown is passing his love for reading to his children.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' with Zoe Kazan

The actor and writer, who has just adapted East of Eden for Netflix, shares the five books that have made her laugh, helped her through difficult moments, and changed the way she views the world.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' with Hasan Minhaj

From ambition and jealousy to growing up and parenthood, Hasan Minhaj’s four favorite books are a window into the ideas and experiences that have shaped him.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Domhnall Gleeson

From Matilda to A Good Man Is Hard to Find, the actor shares the five books he can’t stop thinking about — and why his mother is his favorite recommender.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' with Carly Rae Jepsen

The singer-songwriter shares five books that have shaped her, from the poetry that sparked a new romance to the memoir that helped her make sense of sudden fame.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With D'Arcy Carden

The Five-Star Weekend actor has found a new way to read — and has Judy Greer to thank.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Emmy Rossum

The Furious star reflects on her Shameless years and the books that have shaped her — including the childhood classic she turns to again and again.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With John Leguizamo

Ahead of The Odyssey and the release of his first children’s book, the actor, playwright, and author discusses the novels and plays that have influenced his career and his parenting philosophy.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Ana Gatseyer

The Schmigadoon! star shares her favorite books and how, after a decades-long career in comedy, television, and theater, she’s savoring her first Tony nomination.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Lewis Pullman

The Remarkably Bright Creatures actor traces his love for reading to a tiny Venice bookstore and a book club born from a stolen novel.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Julia Louis-Dreyfus

When it was her turn to choose her book club’s next read, Julia Louis-Dreyfus chose a novel that left her “crying uncontrollably.”

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Colman Domingo

The Michael and Euphoria star shares his four favorite books, including the one he keeps by his bedside.

By Charlotte Owen

Up Close

Tom Blyth Gets Loose

The Hunger Games actor enters his rom-com era with the Netflix adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet On Vacation. He calls it the hardest thing he’s ever done.

by Kerensa Cadenas
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Life

Carrie On

Candace Bushnell Was There First

As Gen Z rediscovers Sex and the City, its creator reflects on dating, getting older, and watching her world come back in style — with a twist.

By Hannah Orenstein
Goodbye To Sad Swiping

6 Little Things That Make Dating Apps Feel Less Bleak

From random FaceTimes to Serena Kerrigan's "3P" theory.

By Sarah Ellis
IG Official

I Now Pronounce Your New Instagram Handle

For some brides, saying “I do” means saying goodbye to a longtime username.

By Megan LaCreta
Circling Back On This

She’s My Best Friend. I Have No Idea What She Does For Work.

I know her Club Penguin username from elementary school, but can’t explain her 9 to 5.

By Morgan Sullivan
Decor

4 Little Things That Inject More Personality Into Your Home

Your space could use fewer trends and more things with a backstory.

By Kelsey Mulvey

Up Close

Daniel Radcliffe, Man Of The People

The former wizard now finds power in range — from an aching stage drama to a silly sitcom to Winnie the Pooh.

by Jessica Derschowitz
Boo!

The Case For Doing A Couples Costume With Your Situationship

Lean into the bit.

By Sophie Fishman
Mr. Wrong

OK Fine, I Love Jennifer Lawrence’s Questionable Shipping Opinions

We don’t agree — she’s Team Gale and Team Jeremiah — but her fandom hot takes are delightfully uninhibited.

By Grace Wehniainen
Drop Dead Gorgeous

15 Lazy But Genius Halloween Costumes That Only Require Makeup

Elizabeth Holmes, Dolly Parton, and Olivia Rodrigo are actually hiding in your beauty bag.

By Emma Stout
One And The Same

Selena Gomez & Demi Lovato’s Reunion Is Making Me Tear Up

The Disney Channel BFFs have a new Rare Beauty collab and have recreated their iconic movie poster.

By Jake Viswanath
Entertainment

3 OG 'Hunger Games' Stars Will Return For The New Movie

Jennifer Lawrence confirmed that she, Josh Hutcherson, and Woody Harrelson are reprising their roles.

By Jake Viswanath
Theater

How Duncan Sheik’s Final Musical Is Carrying His Legacy Forward

Director Rob Ashford and star Sophia Anne Caruso reflect on bringing the artist’s final project, Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen, to the stage after his death.

By Glenn Rowley
Fast Follow

SNL’s Grace Reiter Wants To Bring Back Weird TikTok

The comedian talks Saturday Night Live, chaotic voice memos, and Venmo etiquette.

By Samantha Leal
The Surgery Games

Jennifer Lawrence Reveals She Got The Breast Lift She Long Wanted

The actor gave an update on her plastic surgery journey while opening up about her new hair-care line.

By Jake Viswanath
Why Wait For December?

Microdosing Sequins Is The Easiest Way To Pregame The Holiday Season

It girls like Leighton Meester are making a case for adding a little sparkle to your everyday ‘fits.

By Alyssa Lapid
Beauty

11 Hair Experts Taking Beauty To New Heights

Meet the pros of Bustle's 2026 Beauty Icon Awards, from Zendaya's hairstylist to the internet's favorite trichologist.

By Emma Stout