OMG, Taylor Swift Is *Reportedly* Engaged

CELEBRITIES

OMG, Taylor Swift Is *Reportedly* Engaged

That's right, no more Starbuck's lovers for Tay. Fans have been speculating for a while now that the singer might be engaged to her boyfriend of more than five years, Joe Alwyn. Today, sources confirmed as much to Life & Style, although Swift and Alwyn have yet to confirm the rumor. In other Taylor-related news, Jake Gyllenhaal finally broke his silence on the 10-minute version of “All Too Well.” Still no word on the scarf’s whereabouts, though. Read More

HAIR

Barbie Ponytails, “Slut Strands,” & Other Y2K Hairstyles That Dominated NYFW

Tendrils, known affectionately as “slut strands,” were the official hairdo of the Olympics and NYFW alike — several designers outfitted their models with a take on the Y2K-inspired look. The Bustle editors also saw lots of Ariana Grande-level ponies, a resurgence of the “hair flick,” and accessories galore — from gems to clips to big bows. Read More

BOOKS

How A Viral Mystery Took Over BookTok

If there’s one thing the internet loves, it’s sleuthing (for better or worse). Back in December, 25 prominent BookTokers received curious packages in the mail, each containing a self-published fantasy novel called A Broken Blade, written by an anonymous author, along with a wax-sealed, personalized letter, and a cipher — one of five total “hints.” In the weeks that followed, unmasking the author was all book lovers on TikTok could talk about. Read More

ASTROLOGICALLY SPEAKING

Hilary Banks From Fresh Prince Has Big Leo Energy

In light of the show’s recent remake, we’re looking back at one of our favorites from the original. And from the iconic outfits, to the hair, to the zippy one-liners, there’s simply no mistaking what Ms. Banks’ sign is. Read More

CELEBRITIES

Kat Dennings Isn’t Living Life By Milestones

As her Dollface character hits her 30th birthday, Dennings recalls her own: “I felt that pressure to have it ‘together,’” the actor says. “What does that even mean anymore? Nothing. It's like we all have this pressure put on us by some ethereal force about things you have to do or have done by a certain age, and it's just made up.” Here, the actor talks about balancing friendships, writing, and “manifesting” her relationship with fiancé Andrew W.K. Read More

ASTROLOGY

Here’s Your Daily Horoscope

Change is in the air. Read More