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TV
Netflix’s superhero series Jupiter’s Legacy is launching in May
The much-loved comic book series from Kick-Ass writer Mark Millar is coming to Netflix.
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- Charley Ross
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Celebrity
Angelina Jolie gets frank about how divorce has really affected her career
“That's really the truth of it...”
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- Hollie Richardson
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TV
The Handmaid’s Tale has inspired a surprising new baby name trend
Step aside, Game Of Thrones; there’s a new TV series inspiring baby names left, right and centre...
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Relationships
We’re adults now, so why do we still care what our parents think?
Stylist explores the perennial need for parental validation – and how to break free from it.
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- Anita Ghosh
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- Carly Lewis-Oduntan
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“I became a young carer as a teenager and this is how my life changed”
"Getting out of the house to go to school was like escapism – even though I couldn’t keep up with it."
Celebrity
Blue Ivy just won her first Grammy aged 9, and Twitter has a lot to say about it
“Beyoncé better make some room on that awards shelf of hers!”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Relationships
What Mother’s Day is like when you and your mum are not close
Today is Mother's Day, and it can feel inescapable at that this time of year especially if you and your mum aren't close.
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- Michele Theil
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Entertainment
17 fantastic films and TV shows about mother-daughter relationships
From Gilmore Girls to The Farewell.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Relationships
How to deal with criticism from your parents, no matter what your age
From our looks to our lifestyle choices, many of us face disheartening put-downs from our families throughout adulthood – but how should we react to it?
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- Charley Ross
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Women
Why so many more women are considering adoption during the pandemic
Meet the women who are taking steps to adopt and form their own families amid the chaos of coronavirus.
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- Natalie Gil
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Celebrity
Kate Hudson wants people with estranged parents to know they’re not alone
The actor has discussed her estrangement from her father, calling it “a 41-year-old issue”.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Hollie Richardson
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7 women share their very honest thoughts about being childfree
“People kept telling me I’d change my mind”
Family & Friends
Noticed friends breaking Covid rules? Here’s how to talk to them about it
Is it our responsibility to call out our friends?
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- Lauren Geall
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Life
How to navigate cultural expectations, according to an expert
Getting the balance right can be tricky
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- Clinique
Life
The 5 most common regrets of the dying – and what we can learn from them
Learn to live in the moment and care less about what other people think.
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- Bronnie Ware
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Mental Health
Selma Blair is here for us all with her honest words about crying at Christmas
It’s normal to feel shaky over the festive season – especially this year.
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- Anna Brech
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Relationships
“How my mum and dad's divorce shaped my experiences of love and failure”
If our parents choose to separate, it has an impact on how we approach things as adults. Here's how it's possible to make it into something positive.
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- Charlotte Moore
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Life
“My big, beautiful, Ghanaian-British Christmas: how my family celebrates”
Arnelle Paterson describes her childhood festive memories – a mix of Ghanaian and British traditions, from highlife music to watching the EastEnders special.
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- Arnelle Paterson
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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The awkward truth about watching TV sex scenes with your parents
And yes, the carnal action includes period dramas like Bridgerton.
Long Reads
15 people reveal what Christmas will look like in the age of Covid-19
“It will probably just be booze and board games, with a few Zoom calls.”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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