It’s happening, people: Meghan Markle is in labor. Buckingham Palace confirmed the news on Monday, May 6. “The Duchess went into labour in the early hours of this morning. The Duke of Sussex was by Her Royal Highnesses’ side. An announcement will be made soon,” the palace wrote in a statement.
In October, news broke that Markle and Prince Harry were expecting their first child, and a few months later we learned her expected due date was in late April/early May. The speculation about when Markle would give birth has been wild, especially these last few weeks, so Buckingham Palace released a rare statement saying it would announce when she was in labor. It appears the palace stayed true to its word.
This story is breaking and developing. Come back here for all your Meghan Markle updates.
Royal baby watchers flew into a tizzy on Friday, when, according to the UK’s Express, an ambulance was spotted near Frogmore Cottage. That just so happens to be the new home Markle shares with her husband, Prince Harry.
Given that the Duchess of Sussex’s due date is reportedly at the end of April or beginning of May—and, well, it happened to be April 26—the timing seemed pretty perfect for it to be a sign that Baby Sussex was finally on his or her way.
Unfortunately, it turned out to be a false alarm: South Central Ambulance Service, which serves Windsor, told People later on Friday that the mystery ambulance was just a driver training vehicle. The magazine also notes that Markle probably won’t be going anywhere in an emergency vehicle unless there’s, well, an emergency, nor would there be one slated to be on standby.
“South Central Ambulance Service will continue to care for all patients in Windsor in the usual way,” the organization said in a statement to People. “It is not possible to comment on the general movement of ambulances around the Windsor area and patient confidentiality must be respected at all times. Furthermore, we do not comment on operational matters relating to members of the Royal Household.”
Of course, we probably won’t know right away if the royal baby has been born: Prince Harry and Markle have already said that they will be keeping the birth details private, so we won’t be getting a Kate Middleton-style hospital photo shoot after the baby arrives. In fact, we’re not even sure where the duchess will be giving birth. “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very grateful for the goodwill they have received from people throughout the United Kingdom and around the world as they prepare to welcome their baby,” a statement from Buckingham Palace read. “Their Royal Highnesses have taken a personal decision to keep the plans around the arrival of their baby private. The Duke and Duchess look forward to sharing the exciting news with everyone once they have had an opportunity to celebrate privately as a new family.”
All in all, we’re just hoping Markle has a safe and happy labor—we can’t wait to meet little Baby Sussex.
Even though the three-day Labor Day weekend marks the ever-so-sad end of summer, at the very least we get a few days to enjoy sunshine, warm weather, last trips to the beach—and perhaps even get out of town for a little vacation. As we mourn wearing our favorite summer dresses for the final time (and shop those Labor Day sales in anticipation of the season to come), we should also enjoy our final hurrah in the sun—something that plenty of celebrities did extremely well over the long holiday weekend.
From lounging on a beach to binging Netflix, scroll through to see how celebrities kissed the summer goodbye:
Reese Witherspoon took a vacay with her little king:
“King of vacation over here! ?? #LaborDayWeekend.”
Yara Shahidi hung out on a boat.
“✨Breezy”
Nicole Kidman rode the Telluride wave:
“Thank you #TellurideFilmFestival for a great weekend of films, conversation and fun. Thank you for including #Destroyer and #BoyErased in the line-up.”
Mindy Kaling binged on Netflix and ate some ice cream:
“Ok just finished @setitupnetflix and @Asekar95 and I have a LOT of thoughts and feelings! Watch our stories for our review. Have you watched it? Are you obsessed like we are? Also — thank you @Netflix for allowing us the ability to binge on rom-coms and popcorn in full day light. #LaborDayWeekend.”
When your ice cream matches your outfit…. ?? Happy #LaborDay everyone! ?
Zendaya celebrated her 22nd birthday (happy birthday!) in London.
“Keeping this energy as I enter my 22nd year of life.”
Millie Bobby Brown chilled on a lake:
“holidazeeee.”
Emily Ratajkowski went on a beachy Segway ride:
“Uh oh.”
Olivia Wilde went to the fair.
“You must be this tall. ?”
Karlie Kloss celebrated fellow top model Kaia Gerber’s birthday.
“Birthday girl ? Love you @kaiagerber”
Paris Hilton made memories at Burning Man:
“#BurningManMemories ???”
Lea Michele was in her happy place:
“Happy place ☀️”
Serena Williams got some sweet Off-White kicks for baby Olympia—after beating her sister at the U.S. Open.
“Thank you ❤️@virgilabloh @nike @off____white”
Laverne Cox showed us how to twirl:
“Dancing is still my favorite form of exercise. Song Youngblood by 5 seconds of Summer… #TransIsBeautiful.”
Crazy Rich Asians is certifiably the movie of the summer. Since its opening in mid-August, the film has won both critical and fan acclaim thanks to its highly obsess-able plot line, incredible fashion, and its casting (it was the first cast to feature actors who were all of Asian descent since 1993’s Joy Luck Club). And it’s making a boatload of money to boot: The movie raked in more than $26 million over its opening weekend and has held the No. 1 box office spot in the U.S. ever since—and now, it’s set to make box office history again.
The movie’s expected to make up to an additional $30 million by the end of the Labor Day weekend, which means it will be the best performing movie over the holiday in more than a decade. The only other film to make $30 million over Labor Day holiday was 2007’s Halloween, according to Business Insider,.
But that’s not all. According to Forbes, the movie has already surpassed other major romantic comedy winners including 2015’s Trainwreck, 2016’s Bad Moms, and 2017’s Girls Trip—meaning it’s now one of the biggest romantic comedies in recent film history. All it needs to do now is surpass 2002’s My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which made $283 million.
To date, Crazy Rich Asians has grossed more than $111 million at the domestic box office—and you can bet there’s a sequel or two coming our way. According to Rolling Stone, Warner Bros. has already obtained the rights to author Kevin Kwan’s follow-up novels China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems. Director Jon M. Chu will return to helm the production of China Rich Girlfriends, though there’s no official word yet on casting or a release date. But at least this way you still have plenty of time to read all the books—and obsess over the wardrobes of incredible couture—first.
While discounts on Black Friday and Memorial Day get a ton of hype, Labor Day beauty sales aren’t something to sleep on. This year, the best deals on makeup, skin care, and hair are coming, with perks like free face masks, deep site-wide discounts, and more at the ready. So it’s time to grab your wallet and start scrolling—these Labor Day beauty sales are perfect for getting your routine in check after the summer season. Stay tuned as we add more throughout the weekend.
bareMinerals: The more you shop, the more you save with bareMinerals come LDW: From August 30 to September 3, you’ll receive $30 off $100 spent and $20 off $75.
Boscia: Stock up on the brand’s purifying products and get 20 percent off your entire purchase with code WLABORDAY between September 3 and September 10.
Ceramiracle: This K-beauty brand is offering a free tube of its First Light The Reboot Mask with any purchase by using the code LABORDAY2018 from September 1 to September 3.
DHC: Snag a bottle of the beloved DHC Cleansing Oil—which works just as well as a makeup remover, too—from August 30 to September 4 at a discounted price of just $28.
Josie Maran Cosmetics: The unofficial argan oil queen is hosting a 15 percent off sale from now through September 3 with the code save15.
June Jacobs: Purchase $100 worth of these delightfully scented spa-level products and you’ll receive a free Citrus Balm, Loofah Sponge, and a quilted cosmetics case. Plus, it’s time to stock up on serums—they’re all 20 percent off for LDW—and you’ll grab free shipping too.
Kérastase: These salon-grade hair products are favored by stylists everywhere. This weekend, the more you spend, the more you’ll get: For $85, you’ll snag free shipping and three samples; $100, free shipping and five samples; $125, free shipping and two travel-sized products perfect for your next trip.
KKW Beauty: Stock up on your favorite KKW buys with an impressive 25 percent off that’s already applied on site—no code needed—from August 31 through September 3. Note that the sale doesn’t include the brand-new Ultralight Beams.
KKW Fragrance: From August 30 through September 3, you can score 25 percent off Crystal Gardenia, Crystal Gardenia Citrus, and KKW Body—no promo needed. The sale does exclude Kimoji Perfume, though.
Kylie Cosmetics: If you’ve never gotten your hands on a Kylie Lip Kit, now’s your chance. You can buy one kit and get a second one free between Saturday, September 1 through Monday, September 3.
LaTweez: Made with diamond dust technology, these shelfie-ready tweezers with a massive 15,000-person waiting list are all available for 30 percent off during the entirety of LDW by using the code laborday2018 at checkout.
Lavido: From August 31 to September 2, you’ll receive 20 percent off site-wide on this natural brand’s skincare buys.
Lime Crime: Receive 40 percent off site-wide—including new Velvetines Lip Liners—along with their other richly pigmented lipsticks, shadows, and powders. No code required.
Moda Brush: These vegan brushes are a great addition to any kit, thanks to the variety of colors and finishes. Select Moda kits and brushes are on sale for 20 percent off starting August 31 until September 3.
Mustela: With products for mom, dad, and baby, this gentle skin care line is offering 30 percent off its entire range from August 30 to September 4 with the code LABORDAY at checkout.
NCLA Beauty: Stock up on nail wraps, cuticle oil, and polish from August 31 through September 3—you’ll receive 20 percent off everything, no code necessary.
non gender specific: Make sure to browse this new 100 percent natural and vegan skin care brand designed for all genders and skin types. By using the code laborday2018 at checkout, you’ll receive 30 percent off of everything.
Palladio Beauty: From September 1 until September 3, enter LABORDAY at checkout to score the brand’s affordable makeup buys, like rainbow-hued palettes, for 30 percent off along with free shipping.
Peter Thomas Roth: PTR is offering its best-selling favorites in pint-sized packages for as low as $2.50 for Labor Day weekend.
Phyto: Refresh your hair care routine for the impending fall season by using the code LABORDAY30 between September 1 and September 3 to snag 30 percent off your entire purchase.
PUR: Get in some serious face time with this sale: All foundations, concealers, powders, and primers are two for $35. Enter LABORDAY18 at checkout to reap the complexion benefits.
Rebels Refinery: The men’s grooming line is offering 20 percent off plus a free lip balm when you enter the code Labor at checkout.
Renee Rouleau: Get 15 percent off the entire collection of skin care, including cult-favorites like the Anti-Cyst Lotion, from August 24 to September 2, along with free shipping, when you spend $100.
Sephora: Sephora is having its Beauty Insider Appreciation Event sale from now through September 3. The deals vary based on your level in its loyalty program: 20 percent off for Rouge members, 15 percent off for VIBs, and 10 percent off for Insiders (which is free to sign up for). We’ve got the full scoop—plus the products worth adding to cart—right here.
Ulta Beauty: Starting September 2, Ulta is kicking off its famed 21 Days of Beauty sale, which will feature different deals on products for every day of the sale. We don’t know what will be up for grabs just yet, but we’ll be sure to update you once we do.
Vichy: Buy one product and get another 40 percent off when you purchase the Parisian skin care buys on Amazon from September 2 to September 22.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have the most wonderful social media relationship—and, we’re pretty sure, real-life relationship too. (Reynolds has, after all, called being Lively’s husband the “best gig”.) As it turns out, their partnership holds fast even during critical moments—like, say, when Lively was in labor and needing to head straight for the hospital.
In a tweet that is also not-so-subtly a promo for Lively’s upcoming movie, A Simple Favor, Reynolds threw in a little factoid guaranteed to get headlines: “You can tell me. We’re married. You once drove me to the hospital when you were giving birth. So… what the fuck happened to Emily?” (Emphasis ours.)
After Ryan’s response, Lively chimed back in: “Oh darling, of all the secrets I’m keeping from you, this should be the LEAST of your concerns… trust me.”
This isn’t the first time Lively/her team have harnessed her social media to promo A Simple Favor. At the beginning of May, she wiped her Instagram clean, replacing her bio with “What Happened to Emily?…”. For those of us who follow Lively’s self-styled outfits, this was an egregious blow, but she luckily had it back up and running in no time.
Nor is it the first instance of a little social media back-and-forth for her and hubby Reynolds. The two are experts at trolling each other, like that one time when Reynolds wished Lively a happy birthday with a picture of the two of them—but cropped her out of it. Now that one of their daughters is in on the tradition, too, we’re just ready for the next installment.
.jpg)
