Plus, our picks for the most iconic on-screen moms 🌷
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|  | Mother’s Day is Sunday, so don’t forget to call your mom. This weekend’s premieres are the perfect post-brunch and bouquet lineup: Vince Vaughn in his sweet era, stripper school shenanigans, and royal rom-com magic. Plus, our picks for the most iconic on-screen moms! | | Quick links: | |
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| | TropeTrove: What to Read Based on Your Favorite On-Screen Morally Grey Romances |
| | For everyone who’s ever fallen for a red flag or a tortured soul with a dark past, these book recs match the mood of your favorite messy, magnetic TV couples. Stock up on these morally grey romances with ThriftBooks, where you know you’re getting unbeatable discounts and free U. S. shipping on all orders over $15! |  | | The Secret History | | by Donna Tartt | What to read if you love Tell Me Lies:
Obsession, betrayal, and emotionally messy intellectuals—this dark academia staple is perfect if you can’t get enough of Lucy and Stephen’s toxic manipulation. |  |
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|  | | Wuthering Heights | | by Emily Brontë | What to read if you love Twilight:
Cathy and Heathcliff walked so Edward and Bella could run. Stephenie Meyer was so inspired, she made it a key book in Eclipse. | | |
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|  | | The Highwayman | | by Kerrigan Byrne | What to read if you love Peaky Blinders:
Scarred hero, dangerous past, and a fierce love worth bleeding for. If Tommy Shelby makes your heart race, meet Dorian Blackwell. | | |
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|  | | The Vibe: Fulfill your lakefront fantasy
The Location: Irving, TX
Luxury Accommodations:
Positioned on the bank of Lake Carolyn sits Omni Las Colinas, a gorgeous lakeside retreat. The 421 spacious rooms blend old-fashioned Southern charm with sophisticated modern taste. Guests will appreciate the oak furnishings, marble vanity bathrooms, lighted make-up mirrors, and sweeping city or lake views. After breaking a sweat at the fitness center, crack open your newest book in a private poolside cabana.
Instaworthy Activities:
Just outside of Dallas, Irving is less than two miles from entertainment venues such as Toyota Music Factory and the Irving Arts Center, making for the perfect night out. While you’re in town, be sure to grab a picture in front of the Mustangs of Las Colinas, the breathtakingly realistic sculpture. In the greater Dallas area, you can catch a Rangers game at Globe Life Field, take kids to the Dallas Zoo, or indulge in the history of President John F. Kennedy’s life and death at The Sixth Floor Museum.
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| |  | | | Nonnas | | In this heartwarming comedy starring Vince Vaughn—along with a who’s who of great actresses—a grieving son opens an authentic Italian restaurant run by a team of stereotypical grandmothers. Now streaming on Netflix. | | More details |
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| | | Summer of 69 | | Jillian Bell directs and stars in this raunchy coming-of-age comedy about a repressed late bloomer—Chloe Fineman in peak form—who enrolls in stripper school to pursue her longtime crush. Streaming on Hulu. | | More details |
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| | | The Royals | | It’s a big day for forced proximity/workplace romance fans. A charming prince and self-made girl boss get caught in a whirlwind of romance and ambition in Netflix’s new rom-com series. Now streaming. | | More details |
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| | | Juliet & Romeo | | Rebel Wilson, Jason Isaacs, and Rupert Everett take on Shakespeare’s classic tale of star-crossed lovers with a modern (and musical) twist? Now playing in theaters. | | More details |
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| | | Long Way Home | | Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman once again embark on a cross-continental motorcycle trek in the latest season of this documentary series. Streaming on Apple TV+. | | More details |
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| | |  | | Echo Valley | | In Echo Valley, Kate (Julianne Moore), a mother dealing with personal tragedy, is confronted with a new crisis when her troubled daughter Claire (Sydney Sweeney) arrives at her doorstep covered in someone else’s blood, so she helps cover up the murder. The thriller releases June 13 on Apple TV+. | | View trailer |
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