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Rules to Live By
Inspired by our popular
etiquette guide
: New rules for behaving in polite society.
celebrity
3/22/2024
Adrianne Lenker Wants You to Cherish Your Heartbreak
On her sixth solo album, the singer-songwriter embraces the good, the bad, and the richness in between.
By
Cat Zhang
More From 'Rules to Live By'
Mar. 4, 2024
Julio Torres Wants to Violate Your Dress Code
“Wear whatever you want to wear at all times,” says the director and star of
Problemista
.
By
Matthew Jacobs
Feb. 29, 2024
Sportscaster Monica McNutt Always Shows Up As Herself
“I was clear early on that my short hair, nail polish, lipstick — that’s how I’m going to show up and if it doesn’t work out, it’s not worth it.”
By
Amani Orr
Feb. 28, 2024
Jenny Slate Is Co-Parenting With Marcel the Shell
Speaking to the comedian about parenting, partying, and her new comedy special.
By
Katja Vujić
Feb. 23, 2024
Raven Ross Is Officially a Brooklyn Girl
The
Love Is Blind
star is building her Pilates empire in New York, but she’s still a southern girl at heart.
By
Katja Vujić
Feb. 16, 2024
Kali Reis Wants You to Come Correct
How the
True Detective
actress went from the boxing ring to co-starring with Jodie Foster.
By
Michel Ghanem
Feb. 14, 2024
Kourtney Kardashian Barker Is Leaving You on Read
The reality star and Lemme founder says her immovable boundary is not to respond to her texts (“I have 481 unread messages”).
By
Emily Leibert
Jan. 23, 2024
Billie Jean King Still Has a Lot to Say
At 80 years old, the tennis legend is still forging new eras in women’s sports.
By
Caira Conner
Jan. 19, 2024
Avantika Wore Uggs to Her High-School Graduation
The actress was her class valedictorian, but she has a lot of admiration for her ditzy
Mean Girls
character.
By
Katja Vujić
Jan. 1, 2024
Ariana Madix’s Dating Red Flags
There’s one move you definitely shouldn’t make when ordering cocktails in front of the bartender and
Vanderpump
star.
By
Alyssa Shelasky
Dec. 25, 2023
Nicole Richie’s No.1 Skin-Care Rule? Never Leave the House Without Lotion On
The actress shares her less-is-more approach to makeup and how she finally learned to love her natural hair.
By
Maya Allen
Dec. 21, 2023
Mandy Moore Is Always Prepared for Takeoff
The
Dr. Death
star tells the Cut about her airplane etiquette tips and more.
By
Katja Vujić
Dec. 20, 2023
Rap Sh!t
Star Aida Osman Is Blessed
“Something that my mom used to say all the time is that you need to make believers, not enemies, when you speak.”
By
Katja Vujić
Dec. 18, 2023
Saucy Santana on How to Be a Material Girl
The hitmaker and face of Thread Beauty says the key is maintaining stylish long nails and carrying a chic bag.
By
Maya Allen
Dec. 11, 2023
How an Art Curator Survives Basel
Curator Jenée-Daria Strand has a “Virgo list” for everything.
By
Bindu Bansinath
Dec. 7, 2023
You Can Keep Your Shoes on at Delaney Rowe’s House
The cringe connoisseur of TikTok is “the opposite of a germaphobe.”
By
Katja Vujić
Nov. 29, 2023
Don’t You Dare Eat Popcorn Next to Lesley Manville
She may play a rebel on
The Crown
, but in real life she’d prefer if people followed at least a few simple rules.
By
Louis Staples
Nov. 23, 2023
Jennifer Coolidge’s No. 1 Date Night Rule? A Big Tip.
The Golden Globes winner dropped a limited-edition lip kit with e.l.f. Cosmetics, and it’s far from your basic nude.
By
Maya Allen
Nov. 10, 2023
Matt Rogers Wants You to Have a Merry Little Orgasm This Christmas
The comedian’s new album, “Have You Heard of Christmas?,” is heavy on holiday lust.
By
Brooke LaMantia
Oct. 24, 2023
Christina Aguilera Will Never Have Sex to “Let’s Get It On”
And other (non-)rules for the bedroom from the pop diva turned sexual-wellness brand founder.
By
Alyssa Shelasky
Oct. 17, 2023
Give Fran Lebowitz an Aisle Seat
You never know when you’ll need to make a quick escape.
By
Matthew Jacobs
Oct. 6, 2023
Donna Kelce Doesn’t Give Dating Advice
“When it comes to love life, let me tell you right now, they’re not coming to me.”
By
Danya Issawi
Oct. 2, 2023
Don’t Ever Send Issa Rae an Edible Arrangement
“You might as well throw a tomato at me.”
By
Asia Milia Ware
Sept. 20, 2023
Don’t Ask Maggie Gyllenhaal to Buy Off the Registry
But she
will
gift you a lipstick from her purse.
By
Danielle Cohen
Sept. 18, 2023
Don’t Sit on Sai De Silva’s Bed
The
RHONY
star and podcast host likes to keep it clean in her house.
By
Boutayna Chokrane
Sept. 13, 2023
Sedona Prince Probably Won’t Read This Interview
The college-basketball star opens up about viral relationships and her fear of being dunked on by a robot.
By
Brooke LaMantia
Sept. 12, 2023
Feel Free to Vape Around Sasha Colby
“Hit your little vape, but keep the flower at home.”
By
Scarlett Newman
Sept. 12, 2023
We Can All Agree Angie Martinez’s Rap Era Was Iconic
The Voice of New York is
still
celebrating hip-hop’s 50th anniversary — with the many lessons and relationships she’s made along the way.
By
Faith Cummings
Sept. 8, 2023
You Can Never Be Overdressed to Watch Tennis
And other style tips from Morgan Riddle, the most-recognized tennis WAG in the game.
By
Brooke Marine
Aug. 30, 2023
Imagine Being Rihanna’s Muse
Supermodel Jazzelle Zanaughtti on her Fenty Beauty collaboration, anti-beauty standards, and etiquette rules.
By
Maya Allen
Aug. 23, 2023
MC Lyte Is Big on Giving People Their Flowers
The hip-hop legend behind
Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop
always makes sure to pay it forward.
By
Faith Cummings
Aug. 17, 2023
Havana Rose Liu Wants You to Cry in Public
The
Bottoms
star says there’s no shame in turning on the waterworks, no matter where you are.
By
Brooke LaMantia
Aug. 7, 2023
Usher’s No. 1 Dinner-Party Rule: No Potato Salad
Mr. Raymond’s etiquette guide includes never letting friends drink alone.
By
Asia Milia Ware
July 28, 2023
Simone Ashley Travels With a Suitcase Just for Skin Care
It’s one of her rules to live by.
By
Asia Milia Ware
July 18, 2023
Zoë Chao’s Virgo Is Showing
True to her astrological sign,
The Afterparty
actress wishes she had more rules to follow in her life.
By
Brooke LaMantia
July 13, 2023
Sarita Choudhury Loves Gifting a Negligee
The
And Just Like That …
actor on the joy of giving spicy gifts.
By
Danielle Cohen
July 10, 2023
Esther Perel’s Advice for Giving Advice (and Hosting Dinner Parties)
And other thoughts on intimacy from a bona fide intimacy expert.
By
Bindu Bansinath
June 23, 2023
Abby Elliott Tames
The Bear
The
Saturday Night Live
alum is back as the only put-together character on TV’s most chaotic show.
By
Danielle Cohen
May 30, 2023
No ‘Geniuses’ Allowed
Couple and collaborative artistic duo Rosie Hastings and Hannah Quinlan are always learning in their studio.
By
Katja Vujić
May 29, 2023
Sarah Goldberg Can’t Make It Tonight, She Has Lines to Learn
And other Canadian white lies the ‘Barry’ and ‘SisterS’ star admits to telling.
By
Michel Ghanem
May 25, 2023
Michaela Watkins Is “Honest to a Fault”
Unlike her
You Hurt My Feelings
character, the actress has a hard time telling little white lies.
By
Caitlin Quinlan
May 19, 2023
Richie Shazam’s No. 1 Rule When Posing: Give Options
Shazam released a book showcasing her best subject: herself.
By
Scarlett Newman
May 19, 2023
Onstage, Hayley Williams Follows No Rules
The Paramore front woman once aimed for the worst-dressed list; now, she embraces the fashion world.
By
Katja Vujić
Apr. 24, 2023
Lizzo: ‘I Am the Beauty Standard’
The artist partnered with Dove to push for legislation that limits young people’s exposure to toxic beauty content on social media.
By
Maya Allen
Apr. 19, 2023
Vanessa Hudgens Goes Where the Spirits Tell Her
Her intuition led her to Salem instead of Coachella this year.
By
Katja Vujić
Apr. 13, 2023
Ghost Stories Make the Best Icebreakers
Am I Being Unreasonable?
star Daisy May Cooper makes the case for paranormal small talk and self-deprecating humor.
By
Michel Ghanem
Apr. 10, 2023
Even Flo Milli Gets Starstruck Sometimes
The 23-year-old rapper taking the Coachella stage this month is all about connecting with other artists.
By
Katja Vujić