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You worked hard enough this week. Let us plan your weekend…

Start your vocal warm-ups. Ariana Grande just released Petal — and despite the sweet and delicate name, she promises it’s “a little feral.” Case in point: the album’s title track, debuted during a concert earlier this week (as a commenter put it, “we can HEARR the female rage”), and what Ari called “one of my favorite songs I’ll ever write,” which may or may not be about an ex. Are we excited? As a wise woman once said, “yuh.”

If you’ve been searching for the perfect white tank top your whole life, you’ve probably been looking in the wrong place. Turns out, the best one comes from a section of the store you’d never think to check, and it costs less than $3. We’ll take 10.

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Peach season is here, hallelujah — and these tips from a Georgia farmer will ensure you never bring home a dud. If you see us using the “palm” rule at the grocery store, well, yes, you did.

Six years after being named “the undisputed queen of Hot Girl Comedy,” Mary Beth Barone finally has her own stand-up special. In Galaxy Brain — which she calls the “first Netflix special ever to be done completely in vocal fry” — the Overcompensating actress covers an impressive range: the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, her time as a blonde, JK Rowling, and the crotch-stifling conditions of a denim romper…as part of a simile about Project 2025. Consider us extremely seated.

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What do you get when you combine our favorite freezer staple with the best summer produce? An absurdly easy, one-pan dinner that’s ideal for a lazy summer weekend, and honestly, every night after.

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Choose your s’mores fighter: Which is the superior marshmallow shade?

Happy (almost) weekend. I’m in the thick of summer travel and I couldn’t be more thrilled — yes, even with the unbearable heat and humidity (I’ve never been so grateful for a piece of tech). Here’s what I’ll get up to this weekend:

Road-tripping to my family’s beach house in Connecticut. This new dog hammock has made long drives with my two golden retrievers infinitely better.
Living out my 14-year-old self’s dreams by seeing Hilary Duff in concert. To stay on theme, I’ll wear butterfly clips for the first time in two decades.
Rereading Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke after the author revealed on a podcast that she planted clues about that twist throughout the book — ones you’d only catch on a second read.
Making this light and refreshing salmon poke bowl. The ingredient list is minimal, the prep takes minutes, and, most importantly, it’s simple enough that even I can’t mess it up.

— Sarah Title / Senior Manager, Branded Content / Alexandria, VA

Weekend: The Best White Tank? Under $3 🤑