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Graziadaily
4 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Graziadaily
The Big Bush Revival - Here's Why Everyone's Obsessed With Pubic Hair
Over the years, your relationship with your pubes has no doubt evolved. You probably started your hair removal journey in your teens with an old razor nicked from your dad that you used to dry-shave your bikini line. Then you might have aged up to Veet's small wax strips, taking several minutes to muster the courage to yank off each section. Eventually, you upgraded to a salon, bravely progressing through the menu with each appointment. Our personal journey with our pubes is always changing and so too are the trends. In the last year, pubes have incited widespread discussion for both their excess and their absence. Earlier this year at the Grammys, Bianca Censori graced the red carpet with her husband Kanye West in a fur coat that she then dropped, revealing absolutely nothing underneath. Technically, she was wearing a thin sheer dress but calling it clothes is like calling clingfilm a blindfold. Noticeable was Bianca's lack of pubes; she had gone for a Hollywood wax, which involves removing the whole lot. The response to Censori's move was predominantly negative, with many people commenting that the juxtaposition of a fully clothed Kanye next to her made the whole thing feel weirdly controlling. The Hollywood was not exempt from the conversation – the lack of hair felt doll-like and infantilising. Her pubes were making a statement and people didn't like it. While hair removal can be traced all the way back to Cleopatra, who liked to remove all her body hair with sugar wax, modern depilation trends have tended to follow the popularisation of swimsuits. As bikinis got smaller the need for less and less hair followed. And in the '90s – when high-leg bikini briefs were the epitome of cool beachwear – the Brazilian wax (where just a small 'landing' strip or triangle on the mons pubis remains) rose in popularity, subsequently encouraged by Carrie Bradshaw getting one in Sex And The City (albeit accidentally and apparently horrified to be left with so little hair down there). Fast forward to today and – say what you will about Censori – the Hollywood is now the most popular wax option in most salons. Beauty bookings app Ruuby has seen a 13% uptick in Hollywood waxes compared to 2024. The Hollywood has notably – and unfortunately – found favour with another group. Many podcast bros have shared that they 'require' a woman to have hairless nether regions and this has been one of the driving factors behind a counter trend in pubes – the big bush. Trending last year on social media was 'full bush in a bikini'. What started with a viral Etsy review that encouraged people to embrace their natural hair developed into a rallying cry across TikTok and Instagram, urging users to resist societal pressure to remove hair and instead embrace the natural plumage of their pubage. And the bush made a splash in fashion too when Maison Margiela's models walked the catwalk wearing merkins for the brand's spring 2024 couture show, with Björk then modelling the look on the front cover of Scandinavian Vogue. A Hollywood may be popular but in Hollywood itself it seems a big bush is in fashion. For those rocking pubic hair, it's not in spite of the disgust of a certain type of man but because of it. There's something powerful and sexy about so proudly rejecting a beauty standard. And within this trend is a growing number of people who are customising their hairiness – women who shave their arms but have a bush like a forest. Or those with a monobrow and hairy pits who keep it bald between their legs. 'Young consumers are moving away from all-or-nothing grooming. Instead, it's about choosing where and how to groom,' says Artina Rianberg, product innovation specialist at vegan hair removal and bodycare brand Estrid. And it's not just what you have but how you get there. In 2024, laser hair removal became the UK's most searched-for non-surgical aesthetic treatment. At Strip (the 'hair removal experts') the team has seen its Hollywood laser treatment bookings jump by 18% in one year, with Brazilian treatments increasing by 23%. And it's not just women: male Brazilian laser treatments more than doubled over the past year. As for those not opting for permanent hair removal, modes of at-home maintenance are likewise evolving. Disposable razors have gone the same way as plastic straws as consumers opt for more sustainable brands and subscription services, such as FFS Beauty and Estrid. And many women are more aware of the 'pink tax'-the added cost of buying products marketed to women – so are making a play for 'manscaping' shavers. Much like our clothes or the hair on our head, our pubes are more than a fashion choice. Whether we realise it or not, they make a statement – they can signal the kind of person you are, the values you keep and even the kind of partner you don't want near your bush (or lack thereof). Flora Gill is a journalist who has written for GQ, Sunday Times, ST Style, ST Magazine, Telegraph, Radio Times, Grazia, Evening Standard and Air Mail. Follow her @floraegill
Toronto Star
4 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka dance at Centre Court and post about it on TikTok and Instagram
LONDON (AP) — Just in case anyone might have wondered whether there was any lingering animosity between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka after their French Open final, the two tennis stars offered proof that all is well by dancing together at Wimbledon on Friday and posting videos on social media. 'TikTok dances always had a way of bringing people together,' Sabalenka wrote on her Instagram feed below a clip of the duo showing off their moves on the Centre Court grass to the strains of the 1990 hit 'Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)' by C+C Music Factory.
Economic Times
5 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
'God is watching': TV actress Puja Banerjee after being accused of extortion amid house mortgage and scam claims
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma duped In a shocking turn of events, television couple Puja Banerjee and Kunal Verma — who recently opened up about being victims of a massive financial fraud — are now facing serious allegations themselves. Just when the duo had begun to share their side of a harrowing personal ordeal, they found themselves at the centre of another controversy. This time, Bengali film producer Shyam Sunder Dey and his wife Malabika have filed an FIR against the couple, accusing them of extortion, physical assault, and Banerjee, known for her work in popular Hindi and Bengali shows, broke her silence by penning an emotional note on Instagram. Without naming names, she acknowledged the storm they're currently weathering and mentioned 'going through the toughest time' of their lives. While thanking those who have stood by them, she also offered blessings to those believing the allegations and said, 'GOD IS WATCHING.'The accusations surfaced shortly after the couple had gone public with their own financial nightmare. In a recent video, Puja and Kunal revealed that they were victims of a large-scale scam that wiped out all their savings. Puja, who looked visibly shaken, shared that they will have to start from zero and that they lost all their savings in this fraud. The actress had also shared that they were duped by someone very close to them, on whom they placed their Banerjee had shared that they had mortgaged their home to recover funds lost in a financial scam, and now face the risk of losing it. In one of the vlogs, she showed that she visited the Icchapurti Hanuman temple with her son, praying for strength and stability. As he recited the Hanuman Chalisa, Puja's emotional plea was for her child to always have a roof above his head.
Pink Villa
8 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Here's How Katy Perry is Coping After Orlando Bloom Split
Katy Perry is keeping things light and joyful following her recent breakup from Orlando Bloom. The singer took to Instagram on Friday, June 27, to share a cheerful photo update from her Lifetimes Tour stop in Australia. In the post, Perry included pictures of herself enjoying time on Western Australia's Rottnest Island and wrote, 'Mood: Quokka,' referencing the friendly marsupials native to the area. Her latest update comes just days after US Weekly reported that Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom officially called off their engagement after nearly a decade. Despite the personal change, Perry's post seems to reflect a calm and playful state of mind. Inside Katy Perry's Instagram post featuring daughter Daisy In the Instagram carousel, Perry appeared relaxed and happy. She posed next to a quokka, cycled along scenic trails, and picked up a quokka-themed chocolate treat from a local grocery store. The highlight for fans, however, was a rare photo of her 4-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, whom she shares with Bloom. In the picture, Daisy is seen helping steer a boat during a yacht trip, dressed in a persimmon-colored cardigan and striped pants. Perry stayed behind the camera for that moment, but the shared image gave followers a sweet glimpse into her experience of motherhood post-split. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are co-parenting peacefully Although the couple has separated, their focus remains on their daughter. A second insider told US, 'They are still very much in touch and coparenting Daisy together. Orlando brought Daisy to meet Katy on tour before heading to the Bezos' wedding. It's not messy between them. They aren't making drastic changes for Daisy's sake.' Perry and Bloom have agreed to prioritize stability and consistency for their children. Bloom also shares son Flynn, 14, with his ex-wife Miranda Kerr. Perry has previously spoken about her relationship journey with Bloom. On the Call Her Daddy podcast in September 2024, she shared, 'We weren't really in it from day one. He was, in a way, because he had just done a time of celibacy, and he had set intentions. I was fresh out of a relationship, and I was just like, 'I can't do this anymore. I need to swim in a different pond.''
New York Post
8 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘The Comeback' is officially coming back to HBO for Season 3
Valerie Cherish is ready for her close-up… again! HBO gave fans the beloved sitcom 'The Comeback,' starring Lisa Kudrow, twenty years ago in 2005 and a second season nearly a decade later in 2014, and now, Season 3 is finally happening. In a clip posted to Instagram on Friday, Kudrow, 61, as Valerie, sits in an interview chair and announces her new show, with her signature line 'How's that?' before the producers make her do another take. 8 Lisa Kudrow announces Season 3 of 'The Comeback.' Max 8 'The Comeback' is set to return to HBO in 2026. Max In typical Valerie style, she walks away, with producers saying they are sure she'll come back. Off camera, Valerie quips, 'I know what I'm doing. I'm a grown-up now!' The streaming platform captioned their post: 'How's that?! The third and final season of #TheComeback premieres in 2026 on HBO Max.' 8 Promo for 'The Comeback' reboot. Max Fans flocked to the comments section to share their excitement, with one social media user writing, 'THIS IS THE MOST EXCITING NEWS I HAVE RECEIVED IN A VERY VERY LONG TIME!!!' A second viewer exclaimed, 'THIS IS THE BEST NEWS!!!!!! Ahhhh.' 'Valerie Cherish has found her way back to the current television landscape. Neither of us are surprised she did,' the show's creators, Michael Patrick King and Kudrow, said in a joint statement. 8 HBO announced Season 3 of 'The Comeback.' Max 'No matter what the industry throws at her, Valerie Cherish is a survivor. On the 20th Anniversary of her debut, Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow have brilliantly scripted her return to HBO, and we can't wait to see that,' Amy Gravitt, EVP of HBO & Max Comedy Programming, also shared. Meanwhile, earlier this month, Dan Bucatinsky, who played Billy Stanton, Valerie's publicist who struggled to control his anger, recently got candid on whether a reboot was possible. 'I would love it,' the actor, 59, exclusively told The Post at the 2025 Astra Awards. 'I would love it. It gets talked about all the time. So just know — I hope so.' 8 Lisa Kudrow in 'The Comeback.' HBO 'We talk about it all the time,' Bucatinksy continued. 'If there are talks happening, I can't answer, but we talk about it all the time and we all would love it.' The sitcom also featured Damian Young, Lance Barber, and Robert Bagnell. Robert Michael Morris, who played Kudrow's hairdresser Mickey Deane, passed away in 2017 at age 77. The 'Scandal' alum also reflected on a favorite memory of shooting 'The Comeback' with Kudrow. 8 Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish. HBO 'We worked together a lot over the years,' Bucatinsky explained. 'But certainly shooting 'The Comeback' was one of them. I think one of the scenes I loved the most with her, was going into her trailer in Season 2 when Billy has just had it and is quitting and throws his phone across the room.' 'That was a really iconic moment for a publicist who could never really keep his rage to himself,' he went on. 'We had a really good time doing that.' Kudrow was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2006 for Season 1 and again in 2015 for Season 2. 8 Lisa Kudrow as Valerie Cherish in 'The Comeback.' HBO King, 70, who created the satirical comedy that poked fun at reality television and the entertainment industry, has previously opened up about wanting to tell Valerie's story once more. 'There's always a meeting, every now and then, where we put ideas on the table,' he elaborated to Variety in honor of the 20th anniversary of the program earlier this month. 'It has to be a really intricate combination of things to get us both to the place where we think, 'Oh, God.' We laugh at anything.' King continued. 'Valerie could be funny anywhere. But the thing we're always looking for is, what would make an event worthy of Valerie coming back? So we're constantly meeting — 'Hey, what about this?'' 8 'The Comeback.' HBO Now is as good a time as ever, as Kudrow realized the show would resonate even deeper with those trying to make it on reality television. 'It's much more identifiable,' the 'Friends' star confessed. 'I've seen 'Housewives.' We have another point of reference for a woman and what she's willing to do. Every one of those Housewives, they know what they're doing; they're playing a role in order to get their brand out there, and it's a means to an end.'
