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The Surreal Life of Tyla - Inside the dizzying, meteoric rise of a true African pop star.

The night before the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Tyla was unusually calm. The South African singer was about to give a surprise performance at the Prelude to the Olympics, held at the Fondation Louis Vuitton and attended by celebrities from Zendaya to LeBron James.I was asked to do the event by Pharrell [Williams, Louis Vuitton Men's creative director], so it was insane-an instant 'Yes, she says. Sometimes I'm nervous, like I'm really nervous. But this time, Tyla looked forward to the show the entire day.

Wellness - Amazing Grace - Actress Toks Olagundoye was making people laugh on TV while managing intense treatments for breast cancer.

My work makes me really happy, says Toks Olagundoye, an acting veteran who plays Olivia Finch on the Paramount+ reboot of Frasier. That's one reason she stuck with the hit show's first season despite a shock diagnosis: During the course of preparing for and filming the series, as well as Paramount+'s Fatal Attraction, she underwent chemotherapy and six surgeries to treat breast cancer. Feeling healthy ahead of Frasier's Season 2 launch on September 19, she talks to ELLE about her healing story.

Shanghai Rising - An international fashion presence and an appreciation for the city's own talent are powering a renaissance in China's largest city.

A year ago, Louis Vuitton wrapped the giant warehouse space housing Fotografiska Shanghai in electric blue. The occasion? "Nóng Hó, Shanghai" (Shanghainese for "Hello, Shanghai"), a four-week cultural festival of book clubs, architecture tours, and live music to promote the maison's City Guide Series. "Everything was built in 48 hours, whereas in London that would've taken weeks," says Shem Jacobs, a recent transplant to Shanghai and Fotografiska's director of partnerships, Asia. "The efficiency here is really amazing."

QUARTET ISLAND

Mendelssohn on Mull celebrates chamber music away from urban pressures.

WELL, WELL, WELL

Eating—and not-in the epicenter of hype diets.

FIX YOU

The self-help positivity of Coldplay.

THE CHIT-CHATBOT

Is talking with a machine a conversation?

THE WORKER REVOLT

Harris and Walz try to stop blue-collar Americans from drifting to Trump.

ILLUMINATIONS

Suzanne Jackson captures the transformative power of light.

RAT PACK

The classic rodent studies that foretold a nightmarish human future.

THE TALK OF THE TOWN

At the 1940 Republican National Convention, in Philadelphia, an uneasy affair marked by bomb scares, a British espionage scandal, and the imminence of global conflict, ten names were placed in nomination.

NEWARK STATE OF MIND

Mayor Ras Baraka's reasonable radicalism.

ROYAL TREATMENT

The unrivalled omnipresence of Queen Elizabeth IL.

DOOM SCROLLING

Social media and the teen-suicide crisis.

FOUND: What It Really Means to Have Dense Breasts

A new FDA rule says women must be told if their breasts are considered dense a factor that raises breast cancer risk. What you need to know

Kerry Mellin

Home: Hidden Hills, CA/Age: 66 Occupation: Founder of EaZyHold

RESET YOUR BRAIN & BODY IN 30 Days Flat!

Personalized, sustainable and virtually free. Changes to the popular Whole30 protocol make it easier than ever to lose weight and get healthy for life!

PROVEN WAYS TO LIVE LONGER & HEALTHIER

Feel your absolute best for years to come with these simple strategies

10 BRILLIANT USES FOR STALE BEER

Clever ways the beverage can save the day

After 25 foster homes, this little boy found his forever family!

At just 9 years old, Luke (formerly known as Remington) had been in more than two dozen foster homes. Finding a family seemed impossible. But then Cassie and Bradley Kissinger decided to make his dreams finally come true

Natural relief from acid reflux

While a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)—the most common type of acid reflux medication-can help with heartburn, a new study found a link between the drugs and an increased risk of migraine. But soothing heartburn doesn't have to be a headache. These natural remedies provide relief without side effects

Be heart-smart with fall fun

It's no secret that women with healthy hearts live longer. In fact, experts estimate avoiding heart disease extends longevity by up to 16 years. But keeping your heart disease-free also makes those extra years more enjoyable. French findings reveal that a healthy ticker optimizes blood flow to protect against depression, muscle weakness and fatigue. And outsmarting heart disease doesn't have to be hard. These strategies are easy and enjoyable!

She gifts hope to women battling cancer!

When Cathy Angel faced her darkest hours battling breast cancer during a painful divorce, she found solace through thoughtful cards and gifts from loved ones. Once in remission, she decided to pay that love forward and offer the same comfort to others who could use an angel of their own!

will you STAY FOR DINNER?

Many cherished Christmas memories are made around the table. Set the scene with one of these fresh takes on festive tablescapes.

all through the HOUSE

Every December, a couple relish their family traditions-and celebrate the magical season with decorations and gifts inspired by their home's setting.

CRAFTED WITH CARE

When it comes to holiday decorating, this California homeowner opts for heartfelt embellishments over fancy flash. Every vignette adds seasonal spirit without distracting from her home's function.

SELF-CARE, SOUL FOOD & Bouncing Back with Hallmark actress, author and TV host ALISON SWEENEY

Beloved for her breakout role as Sami Brady on the daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives, Alison Sweeney became so popular at just age 16 that she brought home four Soap Opera Digest Awards and a Fan-Voted Daytime Emmy.

I CREATED A JOYFUL 'NEW NORMAL' AS MY SON'S CAREGIVER

As the mother and caretaker of a 24-year-old son with autism, Anne Couldridge feels a tug on her heart as she watches her friends' adult kids fly the nest to pursue their dreams. But Anne's unique life has taught her there are so many beautiful moments worth celebrating

IS 'SPAVING' The New Saving?

Spending more to save more—is it worth it? How to know if a deal is too good to be true

CHARM with chalk paint!

This trendy paint technique adds style and function to your home-for pennies!