Today, Jonas took a minute to write a super-sweet tribute on Instagram to Chopra to make the one-year anniversary since their first date (which, no, wasn’t the 2017 Met Gala—although that was the first time they were spotted together publicly). It features a picture of the two of them wearing one of their coordinated Cannes looks, with Jonas dipping Chopra romantically in front of a balcony.
“One year ago today I went to go see Beauty and the Beast at the Hollywood bowl with a group of friends. One of those friends was the woman that would become my best friend, my confidant, my muse, my beautiful wife. I am so grateful for our journey together so far. You make me smile every day and you inspire me to be the best version of myself. I am honored to be your husband. I love you. ❤️ @priyankachopra,” Jonas wrote.
An hour after he posted it, Chopra seems to have noticed his tag: “The most amazing thing that ever happened to me is you. I love you babs.. ?,” she replied.
Yep, it’s pretty adorable—but what about these two isn’t?
It looks like Meghan Markle and Prince Harry won’t be spending Valentine’s Day together this year. No worries, though: It’s just a work obligation keeping these two apart. Kensington Palace announced Monday morning (January 28) that Prince Harry has an engagement on February 14 at Exercise Clockwork, which is “the traditional name of the annual winter exercise, based in one of the world’s most demanding environments 200 miles inside the Arctic Circle, which has trained over 16,000 Royal Marines and Royal Navy sailors and airmen since 1969.”
Prince Harry, if you forget, is the Captain General of the Royal Marines and will spend his time at Exercise Clockwork meeting military personnel on the base, checking out the group’s severe weather equipment, and talking to a few aircrew members and engineers.
I understand that duty calls, but exercising in the frigid cold sounds horrible—especially when you know you could be kicking it with Meghan Markle, eating roast chicken and talking about old episodes of Suits.
Of course, the couple will have more opportunities to celebrate their love. The one-year anniversary of their royal wedding is just around the corner; plus, their first child is due around late April or early May. “Their Royal Highnesses have appreciated all of the support they have received from people around the world since their wedding in May and are delighted to be able to share this happy news with the public,” Kensington Palace tweeted in October 2018 to announce the couple’s baby news.
Not being with each other on special occasions is something Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have experienced in the past. Remember last November, when they couldn’t spend their engagement anniversary together because Prince Harry was on a solo trip to Zambia? When you’re the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, it’s just part of the job.
The movies nominated for this year’s Oscars run the gamut in terms of style, genre, and racial diversity. Unfortunately, though, a few of those films have some controversies attached. In fact, so much of what’s happened around the 2019 Oscars has been shrouded in scandal—including the debate about who should host.
It’s unclear if these issues will affect how the Academy members vote, but viewers certainly shouldn’t ignore them. Below, we’ve broken down each of the pressing, real-life stories to come out in light of the 2019 Academy Awards. Of course, we’ll update as more information surfaces, but this list should help you decide what to watch—and who to root for come Oscar night.
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Shortly after Kevin Hart was announced as the host of this year’s Oscars, people unearthed homophobic tweets he posted between 2009 and 2011. As a result, he backed out of the gig. “I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year’s Oscars,” Hart announced on Twitter in December. “This is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past.” Though Hart issued several more apologies—most notably on The Ellen DeGeneres Show—the Oscars ultimately decided to move forward with no host for this year’s ceremony.
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Nominated for: Best Picture, Best Actor (Viggo Mortensen), Best Supporting Actor (Mahershala Ali), Best Original Screenplay, Best Film Editing
This comedy-drama, based on true events, follows queer, black classical musician Dr. Don Shirley (Mahershala Ali) and his Italian-American driver (Viggo Mortensen) as they traverse through the 1960s Jim Crow South. The film has enjoyed critical acclaim and success at both the Golden Globes and Critics’ Choice Awards despite its mounting controversies. In December, Shirley’s family came forward and said Green Book was a “a symphony of lies”—a claim its director, Peter Farrelly, defended by telling Vanity Fair, “I believe in this movie. I think it can change people’s hearts and minds, incrementally.”
Farrelly’s own behavior came under fire when The Cut unearthed a 1998 Newsweek article that outlined how he used to “trick” people into looking at his penis. “I was an idiot,” Farrelly said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. “I did this decades ago, and I thought I was being funny, and the truth is I’m embarrassed, and it makes me cringe now. I’m deeply sorry.”
Also at the center of controversy is Green Book‘s co-writer Nick Vallelonga, whose anti-Muslim tweets from November 2015 resurfaced after the film started picking up steam. We won’t republish the tweets here, but Vallelonga did issue an apology, saying, “I want to apologize. I spent my life trying to bring this story of overcoming differences and finding common ground to the screen, and I am incredibly sorry to everyone associated with Green Book. I especially deeply apologize to the brilliant and kind Mahershala Ali, and all members of the Muslim faith, for the hurt I have caused.”
Viggo Mortensen, who earned a Best Actor nomination for his performance, caught heat for saying the n-word while promoting the film. “For instance, no one says n— anymore,” Mortensen said, in reference to the prevalence of racism in the 1960s. He issued an apology about the incident to The Hollywood Reporter. “In making the point that many people casually used the n-word at the time in which the movie’s story takes place, in 1962, I used the full word. Although my intention was to speak strongly against racism, I have no right to even imagine the hurt that is caused by hearing that word in any context, especially from a white man. I do not use the word in private or in public. I am very sorry that I did use the full word last night, and will not utter it again,” he said.
Demi Lovato is living in the moment this year—that’s why she isn’t doing the 10-Year Challenge currently going viral on all your social media feeds.
Don’t know what the 10-Year Challenge is? Lucky you! It’s basically a side-by-side photo game where people are sharing one image of themselves from 2009 and another from 2019. The goal, seemingly, is to show how hot you’ve become over the last decade. The power of the “glow-up,” and all that jazz.
Except Lovato isn’t buying into it. “Sorry, I’d love to post a #10YearChallenge pic, but I’m too busy living in the moment,” the singer posted alongside the emoji of a girl holding her hand out. It’s literally the definition of “Sorry Not Sorry,” which you should stream right now as you’re reading this.
Check out her post for yourself, below:
Her fans, naturally, are living for this. “Thank you, you really always have the right words,” one of them tweeted. “Yaass Queen,” posted another.
This isn’t shade to people who’ve completed the 10-Year Challenge, of course. Some are doing it for more personal reasons, I like to employ a “you do you” mentality when it comes to social media. But Lovato’s message is a good reminder that loving who you are right now is the most important thing.
It’s been a trying few months for Demi, who suffered from a reported overdose over the summer and quickly entered recovery. “I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction,” she posted in August about the incident. “What I’ve learned is that this illness is not something that disappears or fades with time. It is something I must continue to overcome and have not done yet.” She made her return to Instagram on Election Day in November 2018 and has posted a steady stream of updates since then.
Selena Gomez low-key returned to Instagram last week when she appeared in Taylor Swift’s most recent post. However, the “Hands to Myself” singer published the first message to her account since September on Monday, January 14, outlining the “challenges” she faced last year.
“It’s been awhile since you have heard from me, but I wanted to wish everyone a happy new year and to thank you for your love and support,” Gomez posted alongside two photos of herself. “Last year was definitely a year of self-reflection, challenges and growth. It’s always those challenges which show you who you are and what you are capable of overcoming. Trust me, it’s not easy, but I am proud of the person I am becoming and look forward to the year ahead. Love you all.”
Take a look at the post for yourself, below:
Gomez was quite transparent about the obstacles she encountered in 2018. In late September, she announced she was taking a “social media break.” “As much as I am grateful for the voice that social media gives each of us, I am equally grateful to be able to step back and live my life present to the moment I have been given,” she posted on September 24. “Kindness and encouragement only for a bit! Just remember- negative comments can hurt anybody’s feelings.”
Then, in October, news broke that Gomez was allegedly seeking treatment following an “emotional breakdown” she had at the hospital about low white blood cell count. This reason was never confirmed by Gomez’s team, nor was the treatment itself. “She has had a tough few weeks and the panic attack in the hospital was the tipping point,” a source told People in October. “She realized she needed to seek additional help for her ongoing emotional issues. She’s surrounded by close family and has a lot of support. She’s doing better now and is seeking treatment on the East Coast.”
Regardless of what happened, it appears Gomez is in a great place now, and that’s what matters.
It seems like every time you open Instagram, a beauty brand is launching a new palette, lipstick, or contour kit. While it certainly keeps getting ready fun, the sheer volume of products dropping on the regular makes it impossible to try everything—or even know where to start. That’s where our beauty team comes in. Luckily for you (and us), it’s our job to sort through the piles (and piles) of makeup that cross our desks each month to narrow down the best new makeup launches that are worth adding to your collection. Check in all month as we add our favorites from January to the list.
