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January 2026

The Vanity Project

Life

Welcome To The Vanity Project

An exhaustive 17-part guide to our new, wildly transparent beauty era.

By Rachel Baker and Nolan Feeney
Booked And Busy

The Perfectionist

She’s the go-to face wizard for the stealthy and the wealthy. What’s her secret formula?

By Maggie Bullock
Looking Like A Million Bucks

Will Going Under the Knife Make You Richer?

A deep dive into intervention as investment.

By Rachel Sugar
Table Talk

The Plastic Surgeon Summit

Our editors spent more than 12 hours interviewing 22 of the most sought-after (and verbose) docs (and one tenacious injections guru) about the state of their industry.

By Bustle Editors
The Male Gauze

Do You Even (Brow) Lift, Bro?

Amid a craze for longevity, chin implants and body sculpting no longer seem strange to men.

By April Long
Up Close

Tom Blyth Gets Loose

After a string of dark dramas, the British actor enters his rom-com era with the Netflix version of Emily Henry’s People We Meet On Vacation.

By Kerensa Cadenas
Olympics 2026

Perfectly In Sync

After a health scare and a seven-year hiatus, Olympian-sibling duo Alex and Maia Shibutani are returning to competitive skating. This time, they’re doing it for themselves.

By Naomi Elias
Entertainment

Why Not Coco Jones?

This year, the Bel-Air star released her debut album, got engaged, toured with her idols, and booked the Super Bowl. She’s not done trying to win you over.

By Clover Hope
Wigging Out

Meet The New Queens Of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’

Before they enter the werk room, the Season 18 cast gave Bustle a peek at their major looks, humor, and larger-than-life personalities.

By Bustle Editors
Entertainment

Josh Hutcherson Is Madly In Love

With his I Love LA castmates (looking at you, Jordan Firstman), his girlfriend (of 13 years), and the work.

By Samantha Leach
Entertainment

Friends For Eternity

Miles Teller and Da’Vine Joy Randolph play unlikely besties in A24’s new romantic comedy. Off set, they’re still cracking each other up.

By Charlotte Owen
Entertainment

Brittany Snow Is Owning The Moment

After 30 years of playing the best friend, Snow now has a bonafide TV hit and a buzzy new show opposite Claire Danes. No wonder she’s never been happier.

By Naomi Elias
Entertainment

Lee Pace’s Naughty Streak

The actor swears he’s “extremely boring” and shrugs at being called “daddy” — but comes alive playing a villain.

By Kerensa Cadenas
Entertainment

Brooks Nader’s Naked Ambition

Ever since Love Thy Nader skyrocketed her public profile, women everywhere have found themselves unabashedly rooting for Nader and her utter unabashedness.

By Samantha Leach
Entertainment

Hailee Steinfeld Locks In

She’s back on the awards-season trail for Sinners and glowing with newlywed bliss: “I am stepping into the version that I’ve always dreamed of being.”

By Thessaly La Force
Up Close

Jake Lacy Won’t Flip A Table — But He’d Like You To Think He Could

The All Her Fault star on trading nice-guy roles for “rich douchebags,” the thrills of being a little bad, and pizza hangouts with his cast.

By Esther Zuckerman
Entertainment

Dave Franco, Actually Romantic

His character in Regretting You gets closer to his real-life self than anyone he’s played before: “I am a pretty sensitive, vulnerable, open guy.”

By James Grebey
Up Close

Jeremy Irvine Is Bloody Brilliant

The Outlander: Blood of My Blood star is A+ talent, zero pretension: “Never let an actor tell you that their job’s hard. We’ve got tea and coffee on tap.”

By Hannah Orenstein
Entertainment

Caleb Hearon Is A People Person

Ahead of his debut HBO standup special, the comedian and podcaster says joy is available to us all — even when it feels like the world’s on fire.

By Nolan Feeney
Bustle Exclusive

Jay Ellis Has Stories To Tell

The Insecure and Running Point actor’s memoir — now in paperback — revisits a formative childhood relationship: that with his imaginary friend.

By Charlotte Owen
Up Close

Eva Victor’s Secret Is Out

The Sorry, Baby sensation on what it’s like to be the year’s biggest breakout.

By Samantha Leach
Books

'One Nightstand' With Lena Waithe

The multi-hyphenate opens up about her favorite books — and reveals her next big project.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Mindy Kaling

Romantic themes loom large in the actor’s favorite books — but in real life, she’s happy just where she is.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

‘One Nightstand’ With Lukas Gage

The actor, memoirist, and self-proclaimed liar prefers books with characters as chaotic as he is.

By Samantha Leach
Books

'One Nightstand' With Brittany Snow

Brittany Snow, star of The Hunting Wives and Hulu’s forthcoming Murdaugh: Death in the Family, shares four of her favorite books.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Jesse Williams

The Hotel Costiera actor on the lessons he’s learned from two very different literary giants: Toni Morrison and Ayn Rand.

By Samantha Leach
Books

'One Nightstand' With Judd Apatow

The Comedy Nerd author reflects on the books that shaped him into a better writer and, ultimately, led to Knocked Up.

By Samantha Leach
Books

'One Nightstand' With Jay Ellis

The actor reveals the five books that defined him, the imaginary friend who helped him through childhood, and why reading still grounds him today.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Issa Rae

The Insecure creator reveals the books that have reshaped how she thinks about honesty, legacy, and humor.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Japanese Breakfast

Musician and author Michelle Zauner loves books that might elicit an eye roll.

By Samantha Leach
Books

'One Nightstand' With Celine Song

Celine Song, director of Materialists and Past Lives, shares four of her favorite books with Bustle Editor-in-Chief Charlotte Owen.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Justine Lupe

The Succession and Nobody Wants This star shares her favorite books, including East of Eden by John Steinbeck.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Sarah Jessica Parker

In One Nightstand, celebrity readers and writers join us to discuss four of their favorite books, allowing us to learn about their tastes and lives in the process.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Tinx

The influencer and author shares her four favorite books, including one she fell in love with while studying English at Stanford and another that left her sobbing on her couch.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

‘One Nightstand’ With Bryce Dallas Howard

The actor and director’s favorite books deal with the challenges and joys of a creative life.

By Charlotte Owen
Books

'One Nightstand' With Chelsea Handler

The author and comedian shares her four favorite books and why she gravitates toward “meaty and juicy” reads.

By Samantha Leach
Books

One Nightstand with Ariana DeBose

The Oscar-winning actress shares the books that keep her awake at night — in a good way.

By Charlotte Owen

Entertainment

Hailee Steinfeld Locks In

She’s back on the awards-season trail for Sinners and glowing with newlywed bliss: “I am stepping into the version that I’ve always dreamed of being.”

by Thessaly La Force
LifeSponsored

Cancel Your Migraines

A destination of real stories, practical hacks, and the science behind every migraine moment.

By Allison Gore
Wellness

How Finding A Migraine Community Can Be Empowering

The power of being understood by people who truly get it.

By Erin Kelly
Wellness

How To Set Boundaries Around Migraines Without Feeling Guilty

Saying no, staying honest, and putting your health first.

By Erin Kelly
Wellness

4 Helpful Ways To Talk About Migraines To People Who Just Don’t Get It

When “it’s just a headache” doesn’t capture the reality of migraines.

By Erin Kelly
Wellness

Yes, Hormonal-Triggered Migraines Are Real — Here’s How To Get Ahead Of Them

Why your cycle matters more than you think.

By Daley Quinn
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Entertainment

Quinta Brunson Was Built For This

The Abbott Elementary star followed her gut to hit ratings and Emmys gold. Now she’s taking big swings in the rest of her life, too.

by Katie Heaney
Celebrity Style

Bella Hadid's Lace Romper Doubled As Lingerie In Her Saint Laurent Ad

She paired it with the revival of a Y2K-era it bag.

By Alyssa Lapid
Beauty

Club Kid Beauty Is Messy, Gritty, & Finally Back

Once a form of rebellion in ’90s nightlife, the intentionally bold makeup style is resurfacing on TikTok and beyond.

By Emma Stout
TV & Movies

Does The 'Emily In Paris' Season 5 Timeline Actually Make Sense?

Très intéressant.

By Stephanie Topacio Long
Celebrity Style

Sydney Sweeney Proved The 2010s Are Back In A Wintry Peplum

She added a little throwback flare to her January wardrobe.

By Megan LaCreta
Celebrity Style

Anne Hathaway’s Metallic Dress Was Party Ready In Shiseido’s New Ad

The look is perfect for her next viral dancing video.

By Jake Viswanath
Makeup

Blue Lip Gloss Is The Secret To A Cool, ’90s-Inspired Makeup Look

The TikTok-viral beauty hack puts color theory to good use.

By Emma Stout
TV & Movies

'Stranger Things' Secret Episode Theory Debunked By Netflix

Fans think the show sent a sneaky message in the finale.

By Grace Wehniainen
Entertainment

Rachel Zoe Is Exactly What 'The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills' Needs

The fashion icon and former stylist is proving to be a refreshing addition to the Bravo series.

By Jake Viswanath
Celebrity Style

8 Of The Best-Dressed Celebrities At Chanel's Coco Crush Party

Gracie Abrams, Lily Allen, and Dakota Fanning were accessorized to perfection.

By Angela Melero
Wellness

According To TikTok, 2026 Is The Year Of Casually Hosting Parties

“Just because” is a valid enough reason.

By Carolyn Steber