From the Group Chat: The “Heated Rivalry” Press Tour, Mr. Big’s Rumored Beef, and a “Wicked” Reunion

EDITOR’S NOTE

Happy Sunday. You know you’re in your 30s when buying a fabric shaver and de-pilling your ancient J.Crew wool coat genuinely makes your week…OK, month. That wasn’t the only game-changer I’ve discovered recently. There’s also been:

• If you’re determined to make this the year you finally get organized (same), avoid these four hacks, which pros say aren’t actually that helpful (I’ve totally fallen for the third). 

• After a lifelong struggle to make a white tee look effortlessly chic, I'm copying these eight outfit ideas ASAP. Particularly the layered one — exactly the kind of understated woman I want to be.

• Want to trick everyone into thinking you’re a Fashion Girl? This surprisingly neutral shade is about to become the new burgundy.

• In the event your social feeds don’t look like mine (read: plastered with dessert recipes), let me introduce you to the Two-Ingredient Yogurt Cheesecake that’s taking over Japan. Did I mention there’s no baking — and five minutes of prep?

— Melissa Goldberg / Senior Editor / Washington, DC

🥶 Sure, triangle scarves may be everywhere, but there’s a new contender for the “Winter It Accessory” crown. Mia Thermopolis would be so proud.

🪩 The ultra-rich are co-opting your favorite college pastime — though something tells us their drinks don't come in red Solo cups. 

📺 Even if you identify as a Comedy Person or a Drama Person, chances are, this is the TV genre you’re actually into — you just didn’t know it had a name. 

🇫🇷 Au revoir, barrel jeans. This is the denim style to add to your wardrobe to look French Girl chic.

🧴 When’s the last time you replaced your shampoo and conditioner? If you, like us, can’t remember, we regret to inform you they’ve likely expired. Yes, that’s apparently a thing. 

A question for the room: Is anyone not spending 99.9% of their waking hours thinking/talking/obsessing about Heated Rivalry? That’s what we thought. Weeks after “cottage” took on a whole new meaning, the fandemonium behind the little gay hockey show that could shows no sign of slowing down. If anything, it’s only getting louder. Super Bowl-level watch parties have taken over bars. #Hollanov fan edits that are hotter than the show have racked up millions of views (this is our personal fave). Bon Appétit even published an unofficial cookbook. And while the gloriously hot sex scenes most definitely have nothing to do with the collective meltdown, we’ll go out on a limb here and add: The devil works hard, but whoever’s managing Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie’s press tour works harder.

In just two months, Williams and Storrie have gone from virtually unknown to Hollywood’s Only Stars. In addition to the GQ photoshoot seen ‘round the internet (to quote a commenter, “I have absolutely nothing appropriate to say”), they’ve been interviewed by virtually every publication: Williams shared the one hairstyle he’ll never get on board with (Hudson, we thank you) and his 20-minute skincare routine, while Storrie opened up about his now viral childhood YouTube videos (you’re not prepared for his drunk people impression). They've done the talk show circuit, providing a master class on everything from tuna melts to hockey stretches (this clip will forever live rent free in our brains). And they’ve made the party rounds, where celebs have collectively lost all cool (Ayo, we would’ve been equally flustered). Nowhere was that truer than the Golden Globes, where they were undoubtedly the biggest winners of the night. Storrie ditched his signature curls, and Williams — accurately described as “made to wear a cummerbund” — left Gayle King and “hockey” fans everywhere blushing with this NSFW interview response. As for what’s next? Thankfully, season two — which Storrie revealed will begin filming sooner than you think. Score.

Move along, Peloton. It looks like Mr. Big may have beef with something — or, rather, someone — else from the Sex and the City universe. Last Thursday, Sarah Jessica Parker received one of the Golden Globes’ lifetime achievement awards. The following day, Chris Noth posted a gym photo on Instagram with the caption: “F&@k new years - LETS GO!!!!” Scary enthusiastic? Sure. But innocent enough — until someone commented, “You mean f*ck sjp & her award right?” Noth’s response? “Right.” Naturally, we couldn’t help but wonder: Was there a feud going on that nobody knew about? Was he salty about being edited out of the And Just Like That… season 1 finale amid sexual assault allegations (which Noth has denied)? Or were we, to borrow another line from the woman Big strung along for nearly a decade, making a “bigger than Big” deal about the whole thing? Apparently, yes. On Wednesday, Noth clarified that his “off the cuff slightly sarcastic” comment was “not worth all this discussion” and “a waste of time in a world where there are more important things to worry about.” Like whether or not he should have gone to Paris, yes?

Wicked fans, rejoicify —  Ariana Grande is teaming back up with one of your favorite Ozians in yet another beloved musical. No, it’s not Elphaba.

Queue up The Postal Service — the World’s Most Toxic Couple™ is back. Yes, we’re talking about the new season of Tell Me Lies, the Hulu drama that chronicles the exhaustingly on-and-off romance between Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White), and their exceptionally messy crew of friends. When season 3 picks up, it’s Baird College’s spring semester, Lucy and Stephen are (shockingly) back together again, and now they promise it’ll be different — a claim that’s proved wrong in what may be record time. Expect all the chaos you love to watch (or hate-watch), a few new faces (looking at you, Iris Apatow), another perfectly millennial-coded soundtrack, and, per Van Patten, an even “more tangled and intertwined” story. Honestly, we didn’t know that was possible.

Anthropologie Gauze Cotton Sherpa Floral Printed Throw Blanket

Caroline, senior commerce editor, here. When my boyfriend asked if I wanted anything specific for Chrismukkah, I had one answer: This Anthropologie blanket. (Also a Reformation cashmere sweater, but that’s beside the point.) As someone who works from home basically every day, I’m very particular about my creature comforts — and this throw delivers. One side is lightweight cotton gauze, the other is impossibly soft sherpa, so you get warm and cozy without overheating. But what really sold me? The selection of patterns, from butter yellow stripes to Scandi florals, that speak to my aesthetic, which I would describe as English cottage meets ’90s rom-com apartment. In other words, this will be my emotional support blanket for the foreseeable future.

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PSA: In winter, you're probably skipping this crucial skincare step.

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Unleash your competitive side with today’s games and puzzles. Choose from an anagram word search, digital jigsaw puzzle, or crossword (with a twist). Better yet: Try them all.