Taylor Swift has only just released her new album, The Life of a Showgirl, and in less than a fortnight there have been endless conversations about her shift back to pop, as well as her adoption of a burlesque-adjacent aesthetic. While fans are still deciphering the lyrics in some of the new songs, Taylor has already announced that a brand new project is on the way.

During an appearance on Good Morning America on Monday 13th October, Taylor confirmed that fans will get a sneak peak of her life on the road during The Eras Tour in a brand new six-part docu-series. The popstar is releasing not one but two shows, The End of an Era docuseries and the Eras Tour Final Show, both of which will be available to watch on Disney Plus from 12th December 2025.

The teaser trailer for The End of an Era docu-series includes behind the scenes clips from the record-breaking world tour, following Taylor as she prepares for the live shows, spends time with her fiance Travis Kelce, and rehearses her dance routines. The clip includes narration from Taylor, as she says: "People like to talk about phenomenons. Almost as if it was pieces falling into place. As if it just happened. The Eras Tour wasn't went all the pieces fell into place. In this tour is just when every single one of us who had done so much work, pushing, inch by inch tube where we all clicked together. We have broken every single record you can break with this tour. The only thing left is to close the book. I will not be able to get to sleep. I can come down."

Taylor Swift The End of an Era trailer

In a statement, Taylor added (via Daily Mail): "It was the End of an Era and we knew it. We wanted to remember every moment leading up to the culmination of the most important and intense chapter of our lives, so we allowed filmmakers to capture this tour and all the stories woven throughout it as it wound down."

Excited? Bookmark your diaries.

The End of an Era docu-series and the Eras Tour Final Show will be available to stream on Disney Plus from 12 December 2025.

In 2009, the highly publicised trial of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito became international news and continues to spur headlines almost twenty years later. The pair were convicted of the 2007 murder of Mereditch Kercher in Puglia, Italy, but were acquitted four years later. However, a lengthy battle of retrials and appeals continued until the former couple was finally exonerated in 2015.

While the case has been well-documented and has inspired several documentaries focusing on the sensationalised media coverage, conviction and acquittal of Amanda Knox, a dramatised series is now set to be released on Disney+. The Hulu Original Limited series will follow her story, and has both Amanda Knox and Monica Lewinsky at the helm.

Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming series, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox.

Where can I watch The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox?

The Hulu Original Limited series will be streaming exclusively on Disney+. It's being hailed as a 'riveting' and 'dramatised' look at the trial of Amanda Knox and her boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, following the harrowing murder of 21-year-old British student Meredith Kercher.

When will the Amanda Knox series be released on Disney+?

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is an eight part series, and the first two episodes will be available to stream on Disney+ from Wednesday 20th August 2025. The remaining six episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays, wrapping on 17th September.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox Cast

Produced by Amanda Knox and Monica Lewinsky, the show stars Grace Van Patten and Giuseppe Domenico. Take a look at the cast list below:

• Grace Van Patten as Amanda Knox
• Sharon Horgan as Edda Malas
• John Hoogenakker as Curt Knox
• Giuseppe Domenico as Raffaele Sollecito
• Francesco Acquaroli as Giuliano Mignini
• Roberta Mattei as Monica Napoleoni

What is plot of The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox?

The show follows the trial of Amanda Knox in 2009, focusing on the media spectacle surrounding the trial and her conviction for the murder of roommate, Meredith Kercher. It also depicts her long legal battle to have the conviction overturned, and the subsequent retrials and appeals before the case was finally closed in 2015. The official plot summary from Disney+ reads: "The TV show is inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, and her 15-year odyssey to set herself free. Each episode unpacks pivotal moments — the investigation, forensic interpretations, the court of public-opinion waging on in headlines — to ultimately reveal how an innocent student ultimately reclaimed her life."

Is there a trailer for The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox?

Yes - the first trailer was released in July, and offers an insight into what viewers can expect when the series lands on Disney+ later this month. Take a look below:

I'm fortunate enough to live by myself, which means that if I want to watch nothing but Grey's Anatomy reruns, I absolutely can. I'm only ever a few clicks away from The Departed (again) and my go-to horror films are on a constant viewing loop.

But as a creature of comfort, it also means I'm notoriously picky when it comes to watching new things. The benefit of living with housemates or a significant other is that they usually have something to say if you're hogging the TV with vintage Made In Chelsea every night. So this year, I made a conscious effort to break out of my telly rut - and it has led to some pretty excellent finds. Thanks to early nudges from industry insiders, I make a note of what's coming up and pick out the best bits.

So, what's making the cut in November? This month Netflix is releasing the hotly-anticipated musical crime drama Emilia Pérez starring Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, but if you need a bit of fluffy, light and festive entertainment, try The Merry Gentlemen. Prime Video is finally giving us the TV reboot of the 90s cult classic, Cruel Intentions, and Sahra Mani's unflinching documentary Bread & Roses is landing on Apple TV+.

Take a look at my 7 picks from Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV+ this November.

Shows coming to Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV+ in November

Emilia Pérez, Netflix

What to expect: This bold, punchy musical crime drama premiered at Cannes earlier this year and won two awards - so it's safe to say it's expected to be one of Netflix's biggest additions of 2024. Starring Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón and Selena Gomez, it tells the story of lawyer Rita (Saldaña) who is recruited by cartel leader Emilia (Karla Sofía Gascón) to help her fake her own death.

Starring: Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez

Release date: 13th November 2024, Netflix

Cruel Intentions, Prime Video

What to expect: Whether you were here for the OG film or it's your first foray into the world of Cruel Intentions, it's time for the TV show based on the cult 90s classic. It might be a reboot, but it's set in a social media-free world (very 20th century), and follows two step-siblings in Washington DC who attempt to seduce the Vice President's daughter. Starring Zac Burgess, Khobe Clarke, Sarah Catherine Hook and Savannah Lee Smith, it's hoping to grab Gen Z's attention as much as it did millennials back in 1999.

Starring: Zac Burgess, Khobe Clarke, Sarah Catherine Hook, Savannah Lee Smith, Sean Patrick Thomas

Release date: 21st November 2024, Prime Video

The Merry Gentlemen, Netflix

What to expect: If you're looking for some frivolous fun with a sprinkle of topless noughties heartthrobs, then The Merry Gentlemen is for you. A struggling bar recruits locals - including Chad Michael Murray himself - to put on a male strip show and get the punters in. Think Magic Mike in Santa hats.

Starring: Chad Michael Murray, Britt Robertson

Release date: 20th November 2024, Netflix

Joy, Netflix

What to expect: Joy tells the story of how the world's first 'test-tube baby' came to be in 1978. It follows nurse and embryologist Jean Purdy (Thomasin McKenzie), scientist Robert Edwards (James Norton) and surgeon Patrick Steptoe (Bill Nighy) as they pioneer groundbreaking IVF treatment against a backdrop of opposition from both the church and the medical community.

Starring: Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy

Release date: 22nd November 2024, Netflix

Beatles '64, Disney+

What to expect: This is one for Beatles fans. It documents John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr's first trip to the USA in February 1964, and includes previously unseen footage of the musicians and their fans at the exact moment they reached stratospheric fame. Martin Scorsese produces and David Tedeschi directs.

Release date: 29th November 2024, Disney+

Blitz, Apple TV+

What to expect: Saoirse Ronan stars as Rita in Steve McQueen's war drama, Blitz. It follows the story of a mother who sends her 9 year-old son George (Elliott Heffernan) to the country during World War II - but when he attempts to make his way back to her, she finds herself frantically looking for her lost boy.

Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Paul Weller, Elliott Heffernan, Kathy Burke, Stephen Graham

Release date: 22nd November, Apple TV+

Bread & Roses, Apple TV+

What to expect: This unflinching documentary follows three women in Afghanistan as they navigate life under Taliban rule. The film illustrates the challenges they face day-to-day following the fall of Kabul in 2021, and while it depicts a brutal reality for Afghan women, there's an undercurrent of hope that change will come.

Starring: Directed by Sahra Mani, and produced by Malala Yousafza, Jennifer Lawrence, Justine Ciarrocchi and Farhad Khosravi

Release date: 22nd November 2024, Apple TV+

Disney Princesses at dinner, buffets overspilling with oysters and lobster towers, immersive performances in the lobby and a full menu of rejuvenating spa treatments - the ultimate five-star Disneyland Hotel has arrived, and it’s just across the English Channel.

Why Go

The iconic hotel, situated in the heart of the Disneyland Paris resort, has created a royal residence and everyone’s invited. Tiny guests, who want to feel like mini Princesses, can descend the lobby stairs in puffy gowns with Disney’s most recognisable ones. Couples looking for fine dining, complete with exclusively-made Champagne and beautifully crafted desserts, can marvel at the menu at La Table de Lumière. And post-ride peace-seekers, who long to relax after a day of darting around the parks, can unwind at the Crystal Pool & Health Club.

There’s something undeniably magical about Disneyland Paris, but there’s no ignoring the regally-infused luxury at the newly re-opened hotel. And you don’t need to be seven years old or a die-hard Disney fan to enjoy it. Whether you’re looking for a family stay that the little ones will remember forever or you’re an adult who wants a splash of nostalgic magic with a five-star twist, there are no age restrictions when it comes to feeling like royalty here.

The Vibe

After almost three years of renovations, the Disneyland Hotel has opened its doors once again - and what luxurious doors they are. The hotel, which has been accommodating guests since 1992, has had a complete royal ‘reimagining'. From the moment you walk into the lobby, you’ll be met with Disney decadence - there’s a six metre chandelier dripping with 12,000 glass stars and beads, housing its own sparkling impression of the Disney Castle. Further down, you'll see a bifurcated staircase lined with gold bannisters that regularly sees the footfall of Aurora, Belle and Cinderella themselves (much to the smaller guests’ glee). And if you're really into the musical magic of Disney, you may find that the check-in staff serenades you with a rendition of A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes. 

As for the location, you're the closest you could possibly be to the park action. In fact, the Disneyland Hotel guests are already at the turnstiles once they leave the lobby, and from inside the hotel direct views of the Disney Castle can be found in various spots, including the restaurants and a handful of suites.

For a unique experience exclusive to hotel guests, little ones who want to live out the full Prince or Princess fairytale can book an appointment at the in-house costume shop, My Royal Dream. Older guests might prefer to book a massage at the Clarins Spa, or sink into the jacuzzi at the Crystal Pool & Health Club.

The Rooms

Throughout the Disneyland Hotel, the attention to detail is remarkable - but it’s in one of the 487 bedrooms that you’ll really notice it. In the Deluxe Rooms, you’ll find everything you'd usually expect from a five-star hotel: deliciously fluffy bathrobes and towels, an enormous (and blissfully comfy) double bed, and a well stocked coffee treasure chest. Naturally. What you’ll also find in these rooms are some undeniably impressive Disney touches. There’s a glittering fibre optic canopy which changes colour at the touch of the bedside button, the carpet is laced with subtle motif nods to Snow White, Aladdin and Peter Pan, and the mirror actually doubles up as a TV. Really. Oh, and there’s a pillow menu.

If you’re feeling flush the opulent (and pricer) Signature Suites are tucked away on the private third and fourth floors, and they are the epitome of extravagance. As well as access to a private park lift and private lounges, you’ll find Princess Aurora’s colour-changing dress in the Sleeping Beauty suite, and its Frozen neighbour boasts a suit of armour mannequin. Fancy.

The Food and Drink

Whether you want casual or fine dining, there’s something spellbinding on every menu. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast at the Royal Banquet restaurant, complete with the usual combination of yoghurts, fruit and flakey croissants. However, it’s the elevated additions that will grab your attention; think sweet waffles aptly embossed with crowns, a selection of quality PDO and AOP cheeses, dry-aged Charolais beef roses and bread embellished with a chocolate fleur de lys.

By dinnertime, the Royal Banquet restaurant has become a playground for Disney characters as well as diners. Don’t be surprised if Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Pluto - all dressed in their regal attire - come flouncing in while you’re tucking into your Princess Tiana-shaped petit four. During the evening sitting, the mouth-watering cheese table (complete with cider and blackberry chocolate confits) is a good place to start, followed by a tasting plate of sweet stuffed mini peppers, chicken paté en croute and juicy sun-dried tomatoes. For the main event, head to the unmissable lobster tower (enveloped by freshly shucked oysters, king prawns and crab claws, no less), or take your pick from the selection of roasted meats for your mains.

If you really want to take things up a notch, book a reservation at La Table de Lumière. With sparkling chandeliers, gold grid mirrors and a bell jar rose on every table, it’s impossible not to feel like Belle herself. This fine dining offering - with a three-course royal menu of langoustines, succulent roast Montbéliard beef and fluffy vanilla bavarois - is an experience in itself, and is not to be missed. 

Head to the Fleur de Lys bar just a few steps away for a signature cocktail or a glass of the Disneyland Hotel’s exclusive Maison Pierre Mignon champagne. Royally good (hiccup).

Additional Information

Those travelling from the UK can catch the Eurostar from London St Pancras Station and be at Gare du Nord, Paris in just over two hours. From there, guests can take a short train or taxi ride directly to the Disneyland resort. The Disneyland Hotel offers guests free Wi-Fi, and those staying at the hotel have quick and direct access to both the Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios parks.

How To Book

For more information about booking a stay at the Disneyland Hotel, visit www.disneylandparis.com or call 03448 008 898 for deals and packages. 

Echo, a new Marvel miniseries that focuses on the story of Maya Lopez, dropped on Disney+ this week and critics are calling the show a triumph - not only for its engaging backstory and fearless anti-hero, but also its ability to navigate challenging themes and give representation to marginalised communities in the Marvel Multiverse. Adam Barnhardt of ComicBook.com is calling it 'one of the best things Marvel Studios has created in the past few years'. 

Disability representation is nothing new within the Marvel universe and its characters; Daredevil (played by Charlie Cox) was blinded by a radioactive substance, and Professor X of the X-Men franchise uses a wheelchair. Eternals also featured the MCU's first deaf superhero, Lauren Ridloff. Echo is the first story to focus on a deaf indigenous American lead character - Maya Lopez, who is played by Alaqua Cox. 

This is what you need to know about Echo, the new Marvel instalment that's receiving high praise from critics, plus everything you need to know about the show's plot, cast and where you can watch it. 

The response to Echo on Disney+

Critics have praised Echo for its ability to address both the character's disability and indigenous background authentically. As Ethan Anderton at Slashfilm explained: "It’s the links between Maya’s evolution as a character and her Choctaw ancestors that contain the richest story elements." While Dan Fienberg at The Hollywood Reporter said: "The effort it puts into making the character’s deafness, Indigenous heritage and prosthetic limb integral is impressive and entertaining at once."

The production team collaborated with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, an indigenous American territory, to accurately reflect and represent the realities and cultural nuances. Echo's writer and director Sydney Freeland said (via Q) she wanted to focus on Echo's story 'because there's so little Native American representation, you kind of hear about every character [who's Native American],' before adding: "The response from the Choctaw Nation has been overwhelmingly positive".

Freeland said of working with a deaf actor portraying a deaf character, that while she found the experience initially 'terrifying' it was ultimately 'exhilarating'. She explained to Cinema Blend during a recent press conference: "I think for myself, it was terrifying initially and then exhilarating to find out how do we portray this? How do we go about with a lead character that doesn't speak, you know? And, I think the more we got into it, the more excited we got."

There were additional considerations made to include the deaf community when filming. Freeland explained that while many TV shows use close-ups, Echo's shots were reframed to be more inclusive by also showing characters' hands for the use of American Sign Language (ASL). "ASL was something that was extremely important to everybody there and having the deaf perspective and experience represented," Freeland explained. 

"I'm also not deaf. So, one of the things we all did, is we [our department] took ASL classes. For myself, it was important that I just had some basic language where I could talk to her and look her in the eye and say ‘that was nice, again’ or ‘more emotional’ - just some basic words for her."

As well as championing inclusivity, Echo has also been praised as signifying a new direction for the Marvel franchise, with Chase Hutchinson at Collinder explaining: "What’s fascinating is that Echo, while slow to start, is one of the more intriguing entries in the MCU in quite some time and could represent a potential new direction for Marvel." Dais Johnson at Inverse.com praised its nostalgic feel, writing: "Echo is the antidote to Marvel malaise. The series brings the franchise into a new future by calling back to a brutal, neck-snapping era of TV that makes Echo feel like it’s lifted straight from the early 2000s."

What is Echo's power in Marvel?

Echo tells the story of Maya Lopez, the adopted daughter of the Kingpin and a supporting character to Daredevil. After causing havoc in New York City, Maya (also known as Echo) travels back to her hometown of Tamaha, Oklahoma. In the comics, Echo's power is the ability to copy anyone's fighting style, from Captain America to the Black Widow. But show writer Sydney Freeland decided to switch this up for the films, telling Variety: "Her power in the comic books is that she can copy anything, any movement, any whatever. It’s kind of lame." 

In the Disney+ show, Maya draws from the abilities of her ancestors in the Choctaw Tribe in order be become a supremely skilled fighter. She also draws upon her late mother's ability to heal others. Cassondra Feltus of Black Girl Nerds comments that the beauty of Echo's story is that her disabilities are a source of strength, writing of the show: "Alaqua Cox delivers another beautifully nuanced performance as Maya Lopez, a culturally rich, badass villain whose perceived disabilities are her superpowers."

Who stars in Echo?

Alaqua Fox stars as Maya Lopez, the central character in Echo. We were first introduced to the actor in Hawkeye, which marked the screen debut of Alaqua Cox. Echo is her second role ever. Alaqua said of the role (via Variety): "Maya is a mix of both a villain and an antihero; I’d like to be able to do different kinds of roles. I have been asked to be in a few, but most of them are always the bad guy roles, and I don’t want to be the bad guy all the time."

She also praised the production team for their approach to accommodating her needs due to her disability, explaining: "They were able to hire deaf people behind the camera who helped me out. I had an ASL consultant who was deaf on set, and he helped me with the translation of English into ASL of my lines. I told [Marvel] that I would like to be able to have one-on-one conversations with them, instead of going through an interpreter. And they actually made it happen."

Is there a trailer for Echo?

Yes, you can watch the trailer for Echo from Marvel Studios below.

How can I watch Echo?

All episodes of Echo are available to stream on Hulu and Disney+ now. 

Our Women Who Win interview series celebrates strong and inspirational female trailblazers, shaping the future for us all, and Catherine Powell is one of them. 

She has often been one of the few women leaders in the room and hasn’t been afraid to take on challenges. President of Disneyland Paris, she is now the Global Head of Hosting at Airbnb, having successfully steered the travel company through one of its most challenging crisis during the pandemic.

Penny Goldstone sat down with Catherine to discuss taking risks, owning your voice and finding the perfect balance while working from home.

How did you get where you are now?

I was raised in the UK and Hong Kong so travel, curiosity and an appreciation for global cultures shaped my path. After working across the Middle East, Europe and the U.K. with BBC Worldwide, I arrived at the Walt Disney Company, where I spent 15 years in a number of roles, most recently leading a 120,000 cast members who created magical memories for park visitors at Disneyland, Disney World and Disneyland Paris. After 15 years at Disney, I was drawn to Airbnb’s mission to create connection and belonging among people all over the world.

I joined Airbnb in January 2020 to run the company’s Experiences business - in- person activities that immerse guests in a host’s unique world, like making pasta with an Italian nonna in her home kitchen. Two months later, the pandemic shut down the world and we suspended those activities. Our Experience Hosts were suddenly without a way to earn income and I wondered if my job would even exist. We decided to hold listening sessions for our Hosts, and they made it clear they wanted to continue to connect with guests virtually. Within 14 working days, we began offering Online Experiences, like meditating with a Buddhist monk, over Zoom.

It was a difficult time for the entire travel industry, and we decided the best way for Airbnb to navigate the future was to go back to the company’s roots and focus on Hosts and great hosting. We created the role of Global Head of Hosting to oversee our entire global Host community, including both Stays and Experiences. I was honoured and excited when Brian asked me to step into the role. In the three years since, I’ve worked consistently on strengthening our relationship with existing Hosts, helping our Hosts adapt to the post-pandemic travel landscape and growing our Host community.

Have you ever faced any challenges being one of the few women bosses in the industry? And do you have any wisdom to impart for women facing similar journeys?

Get comfortable with vulnerability. Every professional move I’ve made has been a leap into something new and challenging.

I went from managing one line of business to managing eight when I became Disney’s Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand and most of my team knew a great deal more about their businesses than I did. When I became President of Disneyland Paris, I had never managed a theme park before. And when I joined Airbnb I had no background in technology.

Each time, I had to be willing to listen, acknowledge when I needed to learn and ask for help. Women, in particular, often feel we need to have an answer for everything to be taken seriously. The opposite is true. Being comfortable with vulnerability is a superpower. It takes courage to admit you need to learn. It takes courage to pursue something risky. I’ve found this courage has given me the confidence to try new things in my career.

I have often been one the few women leaders in the room. I encourage women at every level to recognize themselves as a leader. Own it. Embrace it. You can make important changes happen by voicing your unique, valuable perspective in professional conversations. Remind yourself you’re qualified, and people want your opinion. That is why you are in the room in the first place!

What does a typical day look like for you?

I get up at 7:00 a.m. and push our dog Ozzy, a huge half Pyrenees - half Saint Bernard, off the bed (I know! A terrible habit now unbreakable!). Even though I work from home, I put on professional clothes, which helps me distinguish between the time I’m “at work” and when I’m not.

I start the day with hot water with lemon. At 8:00 a.m. my husband brings me coffee. I am not a breakfast person but my favourite brunch or lunch is avocado toast, which I only really discovered while living in Australia.

I usually work remotely from my home in California or from an Airbnb listing if I am travelling and most of my day is spent in virtual meetings. Depending on the day, I may focus on our business in Europe or Latin America, review product priorities, or meet with the team at Airbnb.org, our independent non-profit. I still hold virtual listening sessions with Hosts every week to gather suggestions and feedback and when I travel, I meet with Hosts for in-person sessions. I try to use my walking treadmill throughout the day to stay active. I was an early adopter of the treadmill desk and now most of my team are on one - we get very competitive on the step count! If possible, I will squeeze in a few breaks to step outside and say hello to Ozzy (and my husband).

After a full day, around 7:00 p.m., I eat dinner with my husband. He learned to cook during the pandemic which is great as I have no time to cook in the week. The only downside is his repertoire is pretty limited - but I’m not allowed to complain! After dinner, I catch up on emails or I may have calls with our team in Asia before signing off from work for the night.

In your tenure you've navigated the pandemic and achieved the highest number of listings Airbnb has ever had. How did you make that happen?

My team and I relentlessly focus on our 4+ million Hosts. We’ve created a number of channels to increase our partnership and communication, including a Host Advisory Board, and supporting local Host clubs on Facebook. We hold Host workshops once or twice a week, listening to their requests, suggestions and concerns. We don’t just listen - we put that feedback into action. It informs our company priorities, product development and policies. Happy Hosts make happy guests. When both groups feel safe, supported and satisfied, the entire Airbnb community benefits.

I recently became a first-time Airbnb Host. We booted out our eldest son and listed our guesthouse on Airbnb. (Not to worry. My son is 27 and already had a place to live.) Becoming a Host immediately deepened my appreciation for the effort our Hosts put in to offer great hospitality and my understanding of Host concerns about managing guest expectations and reviews. For example, I send messages to guests so they understand the drive to our home is a steep, windy road and 20 minutes from the nearest coffee, but the stunning views of the valley in the evening are well worth it!

My husband is my co-host and we’re having fun welcoming guests and introducing them to the Santa Monica mountains. And I’m proud to say we have received incredible reviews!

What are your next goals for Airbnb? Are there any challenges you face (e.g. the cost of living crisis)?

We want hosting on Airbnb to be as popular and easy as staying on Airbnb. We have simplified the process of becoming a Host and added new support. In November, we introduced Airbnb Setup, a simplified sign up process that includes a mentorship program that pairs new Hosts with experienced Superhosts. New Hosts receive free one-to-one guidance during signup all the way through to their first reservation.

In the current cost of living crisis, we also want to raise awareness about hosting as a path to meaningful income. Airbnb’s founding story goes back to the Great Recession in 2008, when our founders rented out three airbeds in their San Francisco apartment to cover their rent. Airbnb is helping Hosts pay their bills, with the typical host in the UK earning over £6,000 last year - approximately two months of pay for the median UK household. Women are a vibrant part of our Host community - nearly two-thirds of our Hosts in the UK are women. I’d love to see more women turn to hosting. It offers flexibility many women seek.

Another way we’re helping our Hosts address rising costs is through our energy- efficiency programs. We launched our first programmes in the UK and France last year and we’re expanding to other countries this year. These programmes help Hosts understand how to make their homes more energy efficient, thus save money on their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

What trends can we look out for in the next couple of years?

The pandemic made all of us realise the importance of connecting with our family and friends. We believe travel on Airbnb is helping people meet that need. Globally, family travel on our platform is up 60 percent in 2022 compared to before the pandemic in 2019 - and in the UK, it’s up over 50 percent.

Guests have become more flexible with when and where they were travelling, in part, thanks to remote work. Since the start of the pandemic, more than 10,000 cities and towns received their first Airbnb booking. To inspire guests and help them to discover new destinations, we introduced Airbnb Categories last year. Rather than look for a specific (often familiar) location and date, you can search based on what inspires you - like homes with amazing pools or near national parks. One Category dear to my heart is Adapted, which features 1,000+ homes adapted for wheelchair access, with verified step-free paths into the home, bedroom and bathroom. I also love our Historic Homes category which features around 45,000 heritage properties like castles and manors throughout Europe.

How do you unwind from work? Is it tricky to get that work/life balance right?

There are seasons in life where a true work-life balance is difficult to achieve. We make choices to suit specific times in our lives and it can feel like you’re sacrificing your career or your personal life. When my children were young, I chose to work part-time. I did worry about missing out at work but felt it was important to be with my kids at that age. Whatever you decide - try not to second-guess yourself. Be confident in your choices and make the most of them.

In this chapter of my life, I love living on the top of a mountain, relaxing with incredible sunsets in the evening and enjoying the flexibility of remote work. Airbnb has a flexible work policy, allowing me to work remotely and visit my parents in the U.K. or my son at college without having to take “time off” to do so.

To unwind, I take very hot yoga or barre classes, hike in California’s Santa Monica mountains with my husband and dog and watch a good television program. (I spent much of my early career persuading other people to buy television shows.) One of my favourite recent shows was Slow Horses.

Lily James has been hitting the headlines recently, whether it's for her stellar Pam & Tommy performance, or her stylish looks.

The Cinderella actor attended the star-studded annual Met Gala 2022 on 2 May, which was held at New York's The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

This year's theme followed In America: An Anthology of Fashion, which saw her don a see-through beaded Versace dress.

While the 33-year-old impressed with her elegant ensemble, it was her beauty look which has also sparked a lot of attention.

In preparation for the star-studded event Lily underwent a skincare treatment with professional Joanna Czech to achieve glowing skin ahead of the event.

It turns out she wasn't the only one to turn to skincare expert Joanna, as Amber Valletta, Adwoa Aboah, Kourtney Kardashian and Cynthia Erivo all visited her for a treatment ahead of the gala.

Once her skin was prepped Lily turned to British beauty mogul, Charlotte Tilbury, to perfect her make-up, and this is where it gets interesting, because we too can create Lily's red carpet look with ease.

Charlotte broke down the full products list with everything she used on Lily ahead of the Met Gala, which was her second time attending the glamorous event.

To prep the skin, Charlotte applied her Magic Serum Crystal Elixir, followed by the iconic, and bestselling, Magic Cream. For extra hydration Charlotte Tilbury's new Collagen Superfusion Facial Oil was layered on top, followed by Magic Lip Oil to hydrate Lily's lips.

Charlotte went on to provide the base coverage for Lily, which included the signature Hollywood Flawless Filter, blended with the Beautiful Skin Foundation, which is new.

With cameras flashing on the red carpet, Charlotte tried to reduce extra shine, yet still keeping Lily's skin looking dewy, and dusted the Airbrush Flawless Finish Powder onto her skin to set the look.

To enhance Lily's face, Charlotte used Hollywood Contour Wand in Light/Medium shade, the Nudegasm Face Palette and Beauty Light Wand in Pillow Talk Medium for extra highlight.

Lily opted for an ice-blue eye make-up look to co-ordinate with her dress. To create this metallic eyeshadow, Charlotte applied the Eye Colour Magic Liner Duo in Super Blue, followed by Pillow Talk Multi-Glow in Romance Light to brighten, and highlight the eye, while also creating the two-tone effect. To accentuate the eyes even more, Charlotte swept a touch of Feline Flick eyeliner in Panther, and bestseller Pillow Talk Push Up Lashes! mascara. 

When it came to the lips Charlotte kept it super simple using the Lip Cheat in Pillow Talk, and Matte Revolution Lipstick in Pillow Talk, which is the most iconic lip duo famed at the beauty brand.

Everyone loves a Disney collection, no matter their age. That's why Cath Kidston's Bambi collection and Hunter's Mary Poppins drop sold out fairly quickly. And don't get me started on the Primark Beauty & The Beast coin purse.

Now high-street fave Zara have gotten in on the action by launching a line of Disney and Pixar t-shirts and sweatshirts and they are so so chic.

My personal favourites are a distressed grey Lumière t-shirt, a Cinderalla shoe one with 'expectation' written under it, and an oversized Bambi sweatshirt.

There are even a few festive options in there in case you're still not sorted for Christmas jumper day, like a Pluto skating one and a red drawstring hoodie with Mickey dressed in winter gear.

Shop now: ©DISNEY’S MICKEY MOUSE HOODIE for £25.99 from ZARA

Shop now: ©DISNEY’S BAMBI SWEATSHIRT for £25.99 from ZARA

Shop now: DISNEY© CINDERELLA PRINCESS T-SHIRT for £15.99 from ZARA

Shop now: DISNEY/PIXAR© TOY STORY T-SHIRT for £15.00 from ZARA

As with most novelty tops, it's all about how you style them, and so to make sure you still look on point, pair them with corduroy culottes, jeans or a sequin skirt to keep it hi-lo.

Top tip: go one size up as that almost always makes things look more expensive.

Here’s what Belle, Elsa and Jasmine have in common

While we were busy watching Princess Jasmine, Belle, Cinderella and Ariel nab their Prince Charming, Frozen’s Elsa rule an icy kingdom and Alice climb out of that rabbit hole, we missed one important fact.

All our favourite heroines predominantly wear blue: Alice’s powder blue day dress, Elsa’s embellished cape, Jasmine’s turquoise harem pants and crop top… and it turns out there’s a very specific reason behind it.

Speaking to Allure, Leatrice Eiseman of the Pantone Colour Institute says it’s all about empowering females, ‘You’re adding a bit of power to the character by giving her the blue.’

‘It's a very subtle way of saying, ‘“Yeah, but young women, young girls, can be empowered, too”,’ she adds.

And now she mentions it, we totally see it. Belle’s work dress leads her to new adventures beyond her small village, Jasmine’s outfit helps her escape her gilded cage, and Cinderella’s gown transforms her life for the better.

That should put paid to the whole ‘blue is for boys and pink is for girls’ debate!

But there’s another reason Disney princesses - and other film characters - wear blue: it’s a positive colour, because it reminds us of the sky.

Beatrice says, ’It’s dependable. It's reliable. It might cloud up, but we know it’s there.’

Like what he's done before, what he's got coming up and, *cough*, if he's single...

Since the Beauty & The Beast trailer dropped last week we've been humming the theme tune and revisiting the lyrics of our favourite tunes (any excuse, eh?).

Now, while the brand new live-action film isn't out until March next year, there's already huge buzz around the film, owing mostly to the all-star cast which includes Emma Watson as Belle and Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens as Beast.

But there's one other cast addition that we're a little bit excited about...

Gaston will be played by Welsh actor Luke Evans, who's acting CV reads like a checklist of blockbuster movies, sell-out plays and successful TV shows aplenty, with former colleagues including Jason Statham, Olivia Wilde and Tom Hiddleston.

Here's 7 things you should probably know about Luke Evans if you don't already...

1. He's from Wales...

Luke grew up in South Wales, where he lived until winning a scholarship to prestigious drama school, the London Studio Centre. We're suckers for a Welsh accent over here.

At the moment he lives in East London.

2. He's tread the boards in the past...

You might remember Lukey from Immortals, Clash of the Titans, Dracula, The Three Musketeers and the most recent installment of The Hobbit. Or, if you're a theatre buff you might have seen him in the flesh as he spent most of his early career on the stage, appearing in Rent, Miss Saigon and Piaf.

3. So, he's going to be Gaston...

If you haven't watched the original film since you were actually a child, we'll catch you up: Gaston is the super stacked anti-hero who's obsessed with Belle. For a modern day reference, imagine the kind of guy who's addicted to protein shakes and thinks shouting stuff at women on the street is flattering - that's Gaston. 4. He's got another *really* exciting role coming up, too...

Aside from Beauty and the Beast, Evans landed a coveted role playing Scott, husband of Emily Blunt's character, in the upcoming blockbuster The Girl On The Train, a film adaptation of the novel. The film is set for release in 2016 and it's already being hailed as the next Gone Girl.

Go Luke.

5. Is he single?

Unconfirmed. But he's rumoured to be in a relationship with Spanish model Jon Kortajarena. *Cries*...

6. He's up for a laugh...

Take his appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show for instance, in which he has a sing-off with Hugh Jackman.

Fit, talented and doesn't take himself too seriously. What more could you want? 7. He can work multiple hair situations with finesse...

Exhibit A. Long hair

Exhibit B. Short

Exhibit 3. Moustache

Luke Evans, we'll be keeping an eye on you.

The famous London department store switched on its Christmas lights with a spectacular firework display

With just eight weeks to go until Christmas, the festive season kicked off in style last night as Harrods switched on its Christmas lights.

The famous Knightsbridge departmant store lit up its pretty light display in front of hundreds of shoppers down below and marked the occasion with a spectacular firework display.

The fairy tale-themed display lit up the night sky with its 11,000 bulbs, twinkling shop window hedges and two large Christmas trees either side of the main entrance to the store.

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Earlier in the day, Harrods decorated its windows with its Disney Princess-inspired dresses as designed by the likes of Versace, Valentino and Oscar de la Renta. The gowns include a gown for Sleeping Beauty created by Elie Saab, a Marchesa look for The Little Mermaid's Ariel and a sexed up Cinderella courtesy of Versace.

Head on down to Knightsbridge and visit Harrods to take a look!

WATCH: Take a sneak peek below at our video clip of Harrods' Disney Princess dresses...

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