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Andrea Riseborough’s ‘grassroots’ Oscar campaign likely violated AMPAS’s rules

Andrea Riseborough’s ‘grassroots’ Oscar campaign likely violated AMPAS’s rules

People are still stuck on this year’s Oscar snubs, specifically in the Best Actress race. Viola Davis not getting nominated for The Woman King is a very big deal, and people are also pretty upset about Danielle Deadwyler’s snub for Till. Instead of placing the blame where it belongs – on Ana de Armas’s nomination for Blonde – there’s a huge focus on Andrea Riseborough’s surprise nomination for To Leslie. After the nominations were announced, the trade papers did some breakdowns of just what was happening behind the scenes in the final weeks of voting, with producer Mary McCormack using...

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Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 4-Month Low, but Do Homebuyers Even Notice—or Care?

Mortgage Rates Just Hit a 4-Month Low, but Do Homebuyers Even Notice—or Care?

Getty ImagesMortgage rates are down again this week, which means things are looking up for homebuyers. The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ticked down 2 basis points to 6.13%, according to Freddie Mac, continuing a pattern of rates seesawing lower since topping 7% in the fall. In fact, mortgage rates are at their lowest levels since mid-September 2022. Yet, while lower borrowing costs are a boon for homebuyers, few seem to be pouncing on this opportunity as they might have a year or two earlier. “As we move into the new year, housing market data continues to suggest...

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Queen Letizia wore a pink Carolina Herrera ensemble: dated, fug or lovely?

Queen Letizia wore a pink Carolina Herrera ensemble: dated, fug or lovely?

Here are photos of Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia on Wednesday, at one of their palaces. They were hosting a reception for diplomats and there seemed to be a dress code. It’s been a minute since I’ve covered Letizia’s style, so let’s get into it! Letizia wore this pink Carolina Herrera ensemble which… I’m not crazy about. I think Letizia’s style strength is that looks great in very modern silhouettes, in professional-looking separates, pencil skirts and leather jackets. Seeing her in a billowy full skirt and a pussy-bow blouse… it looks off-kilter to me. It looks so dated! I...

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2023’s Official Fashion Aesthetic is Here, and We Can’t Get Enough

2023’s Official Fashion Aesthetic is Here, and We Can’t Get Enough

In the long list of fashion aesthetics that have started trending over the past year, one has continued to reign supreme and proven that it’s here to stay. The edgy bikercore aesthetic has all but taken over our Instagram feeds and has a solid spot at the top of trend reports. To put it briefly: There’s never been a better time to break out your leather jacket. What exactly is bikercore, and how do you style it? We’re glad you asked. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about this spring’s bikercore trend.   View this post on Instagram A post...

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Queen Letizia looks regal in floor-length pink skirt as she greets Spain’s Diplomatic Corps

Queen Letizia looks regal in floor-length pink skirt as she greets Spain’s Diplomatic Corps

King Felipe IV and Queen Letizia of Spain looked elegant and composed as they greeted ambassadors from around the world to the annual reception of diplomats at the Royal Palace in Madrid today.

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