Too many, bro? Broaching the subject of men’s lapel messaging at the Oscars
All the talk on red carpet night was of leading guys such as Adrien Brody and Leonardo DiCaprio flashing the bling
We asked experts about the most responsible ways to use AI tools – here’s what they said
Use AI as a brainstorming partner and organizer, but don’t outsource your judgment
The best cordless vacuum cleaners in the UK for a spotless home – tested
Stick vacuums are a convenient alternative to corded designs, but which model wins for overall cleaning prowess? Our expert reveals all
‘I have more to say’: Jane Fonda questions why Barbra Streisand fronted Oscars tribute to Robert Redford
Fonda, who was in four films with Redford, playfully asked why the singer was chosen to give the in memoriam speech for the late actor
Don’t upstage your friends! 19 modern etiquette mistakes – and how to avoid them
In a world teeming with social media and smart devices, there are many ways to upset people, whether you’re checking your watch notifications or sending a voice note without a text to explain the subject. Here’s how to navigate it all
Don’t Be Prey review – invigorating tale of swimming entrepreneur aiming to avoid being shark food
Mark Sowerby battles bad feelings by tackling brutal channel crossings – the Oceans Seven – around the world
Cherry on the top: Jessie Buckley pulled off a stunning double Oscar win for herself … and Chanel
The best actress winner was a red carpet triumph in her blood red and rose pink gown, the colours bringing an emotional warmth and a singularity that stood out among the familiar choices of black or gold
The world needs more compliments. Just try not to be weird about it
I’m inspired by Barbara from Stroud, who went viral for her way with a kind word. What we don’t need is the corporate nonsense from the likes of M&S and ‘chief compliments officer’ Gillian Anderson, writes Emma Beddington
Readers reply: which are more like life, novels or films?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions considers what’s ‘realistic’ in what we read v what we watch …
Put your phone down and focus: the four best ways to watch movies
An expert shares advice for tuning out distractions when screening films at home – plus our favorite movie snacks
From Björk’s swan dress to Céline’s back-to-front tux: the most iconic Oscar red carpet looks
Ridiculed, ‘memed’ and consigned to worst-dressed lists, seven standout Oscar outfits from over the years
AI toys for young children must be more tightly regulated, say researchers
University of Cambridge study finds AI-powered toys can misread emotions and respond inappropriately to children
Hollywood’s idea of beauty once meant polished and slim, not altered and gaunt. This new look is unsettling
When movie stars are no longer people we aspire to look like, does it spell the end of Hollywood’s cultural power?
Surely if you rule the manosphere, you can be your own boss? These influencers aren’t even that
Content creators claim they’ve escaped the 9 to 5, yet as Louis Theroux’s new show reveals, they are mere serfs to algorithms and audiences, says freelance journalist Elle Hunt
Readers reply: What if Shakespeare was dropped in modern-day London?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders the hypothetical reactions of eminent historical personages to today’s Trafalgar Square