Hearst Layoffs, Selena Gomez Covers Perfect Magazine, & More!

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Hearst’s Mass Editorial Layoffs Hit Cosmopolitan, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, & More

Though rumors began swirling last week, it’s official: Hearst is the latest media brand hit with editorial layoffs. Today, the publishing company let staff go en masse at Cosmopolitan, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Esquire, Delish, Good Housekeeping, HGTV Magazine, Woman’s Day, and Bicycling, apparently owed to budget cuts. However, drama abounded throughout the process. According to a LinkedIn post by consultant Arthur Morelli, Hearst began layoffs by announcing affected employees would have exit meetings scheduled by 9:00 AM—only to share a delay in meeting invites by 9:35 AM, as well as premature employee bootings from various Slack channels. Eek! So far, Daisy Maldonado, Gretty Garcia, Cailey Lindberg, Sara Sheehan, Rosael Torres-Davis, Ryan Ilano, and Nishant Agarwal have parted ways with Hearst—but more announcements are anticipated by those affected this week. The disappointing moment continues 2024’s wave of media layoffs, which have included staff cuts at WWD, Footwear News, The Los Angeles Times, Marie Claire, Time, Bustle Digital Group, Goop, and more. Sending good thoughts to everyone impacted.

Cosmopolitan Winter 2024 (Courtesy)

Selena Gomez Covers The Perfect Magazine‘s Issue 7.5

It’s perfect! Selena Gomez is The Perfect Magazine‘s latest cover star, fronting the publication’s new Issue 7.5. Within the vintage-esque editorial, Gomez poses for photographer Morgan Maher in sharp leather separates, sporty sets, and romantic dresses by DKNY, Saint Laurent, Adidas, and more. The actress’ feature profile finds her in conversation with former The Fundamentals of Caring co-star Paul Rudd, where she discusses her unusual path to stardom. “I don’t think any kid would think it was normal to go through what I went through,” Gomez tells Rudd.  “It feels wonderful now to be 32, happy and healthy.”

Gomez’s Perfect issue is her latest editorial moment this month, following November covers for Elle and The Hollywood Reporter.

All images: Morgan Maher

Carine Roitfeld Strikes A Pose For Christopher Kane’s First Self Portrait Campaign

A muse moment! Carine Roitfeld is front and center for Self Portrait‘s first guest-designed Residency collection, launching with none other than Christopher Kane. For the new project, Kane took inspiration from his own Spring 2007 collection, releasing dresses and separates crafted from sultry lace, sleek satin, and sparkling crystal chainmail. Roitfeld steps into the role of model for the occasion, posing for photographer Larissa Hofmann in her Paris home in the collaboration’s complementary campaign. Enchanté! But that’s not all—the full campaign with a larger cast will be unveiled next week! The moment marks the first of future Residency collections, a project by Self Portrait creative director Han Chong that will find various artists designing capsule lines in the brand’s London HQ. Kane’s party-ready capsule is now available on US.Self-Portrait.com.

All images: Larissa Hofmann

Paloma Elsesser Takes On A “Serious Woman” Persona With Models.com!

Paloma Elsesser means business in her latest interview for Models.com! In a new video clip, the supermodel shares how modeling has always been her destiny—and there’s no doubt she was meant for the spotlight, as seen from her numerous covergirl moments. Even though she takes on the role of a “serious woman” in the clip, Paloma’s signature jokes and sense of humor still shine through. Check out her full interview, below!

Louis Vuitton Takes A Magic Carousel Ride For The Holidays

Louis Vuitton is embracing the holiday season with the help of an enchanted carousel, as seen in its new Holiday 2024 campaign. The brand’s fantastical ride takes its model guests on a journey across mountains, seas, and cities, nodding to Vuitton’s travel roots. Whimsically finishing with a fireworks show at Paris’ Place Vendôme, the campaign spotlights the French label’s latest array of handbags and luggage—plus gorgeous womenswear by Nicolas Gehsquiere and menswear by Pharrell Williams. The brand will also physically stage carousel activations in Paris, Macau, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Yokohama throughout the winter, bringing everyone a burst of holiday magic.

All images: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Lindsay Lohan & Lacey Chabert Reunite On Watch What Happens Live!

The Plastics are back! Lindsay Lohan and Lacy Chabert sat down for Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live last night, marking a rare Mean Girls reunion. In a Q&A segment from their fans, Lohan shared she’s on board for a potential Parent Trap reboot, while Chabert reminisces on her experience starring in All My Children in the ‘90s. Plus, both gushed about their new roles as mothers while still pursuing their acting careers. Aww! You can watch their full interview on YouTube—and keep an eye out for Chabert’s heartthrob Hot Frosty co-star Dustin Mulligan, who’s on deck as the night’s guest bartender!

Additional reporting by Madison Coombs.

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