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
The ‘Jim Carrey is a clone’ theory is absurd. Of course people believe it
Conspiracy claims have erupted over the star’s appearance. These days, I can’t blame people for endless skepticism
$700 Erewhon hauls, 21-hour shifts: celebrity assistants go public with their grueling, fabulous work
Staff for the rich and famous are influencerizing their day-to-day lives, giving followers access to luxury while creating financial safety nets for themselves
The best LED face masks in the UK, tested: 11 light therapy devices that are worth the hype
They claim to fix fine lines, blemishes and redness – but which stand up to scrutiny? We asked dermatologists and put them to the test to find out
Gen Z flocks to Chinese medicine as trust in US health system plummets: ‘It’s so personalized to being human’
As Americans embrace ‘alternative’ remedies, people online joke that they’re ‘Chinamaxxing’ their wellness routines
Rise of the veavage: how one look came to rule the red carpet
Forget cleavage. A deep V plunging to the waist is the current style – as seen on Gwyneth Paltrow and many others this year. Why is it suddenly so popular?
‘You know when you’ve hit it – it’s a transformation’: Ruth E Carter on building the bold world of Sinners
The two-time Oscar winner on dressing Michael B Jordan’s twin antiheroes, her start with Spike Lee and crafting the period detail of Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending epic
Readers reply: what would happen to the world if computer said yes?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions asks whether we could cope with a world where computer gave up saying no …
The secret life of a waitress: my nine nightmare diners – from flirts to complainers
Are influencers really the biggest problem facing waiting staff? Not compared with the customer who demanded I pick up her dog’s poo ...
I wanted an oven with a knob. Instead I got a world of pain
My new oven has a touchscreen – and demanded to be connected to my broadband. Now it won’t give me a moment’s peace
‘People feel like they’re in on the joke’: the new wave of pseudo-biopics
It’s not about John Bishop, Anna Wintour or Bill Clinton, but … Screen stories about pop stars, actors, sporting heroes or politicians bend fact by steering close to the deeds, or misdeeds, of real celebrities. What’s behind their rise?
The stranger secret: how to talk to anyone – and why you should
Forget fear of public speaking. A lot of people now shy away completely from speaking to anyone in public. But if we learn to do this it’s enriching, for ourselves and society
The best massage guns in the UK to relieve sore, tired muscles
Add percussive therapy to your post-workout routine with our expert picks, including mini and deep-tissue models. Plus, a brand new frontrunner now in top spot
Are dating apps giving people the ick?
The past year has been turbulent for Tinder and Bumble. Fortunately, it turns out the real world has its charms
The Baftas’ biggest drama is the red carpet fashion battle
A fabulously fashionable entrance in an eye-catching designer outfit can add star-wattage to a fledgling career, and earn A-listers a tidy paycheck. So who performed best this year?