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The only person Simone Biles has to compete against is herself. The gymnast—who took home gold in the individual all-around, team all-around, vault, and floor at the 2016 Olympic games—is the most decorated American gymnast, and she keeps raising the bar (pun intended) on what's possible during these competitions. During the U.S. Gymnastics Championships this weekend, Biles made history when she became the first woman to ever hit a triple double, meaning a double back flip with three twists, on floor during a competition. She attempted the move during her floor routine at the championships on Friday and had an uneasy landing when she had to put both hands on the ground to steady herself. But she went for it again on Sunday and stuck the landing: According to the New York Times , Biles has called the triple double "the hardest move in the world." As the Times reports: " The triple double is a skill that, until this point, had been done onl...

I t's no surprise that the rise of the humble podcast continues apace. With an increasingly diverse range of subjects being covered by professionals and amateurs alike, whether super-slick shows by polished radio presenters or celebrity show extensions or obscure labours of love by fan-girls, whatever you're interested in, there's a podcast for you.   Barely a day goes by in the Vogue office without a conversation that starts with, "Oh my god, have you heard that podcast..." So, from gripping investigations into grisly crimes and eye-opening political insights to feminist debate and shows that are so funny you'll laugh out loud on the bus, Vogue recommends the best podcasts 2019 available for download. Vogue's guide to the best podcasts 2019 Best crime podcasts Room 20 In a nursing home in San Diego, a patient known only as Six-Six Garage lies in a vegetative state after a near-fatal car accident, with police labelling him onl...

  G eneral global physical requirements for women in 2019: Be thinner, have longer legs, have a small waist, but have a big, pert bottom, with absolutely no stretch marks on it. Have a thigh gap while supporting this big bottom. Have big but eternally pert breasts, thin upper arms, and a defined collarbone. Have no lines on your face, but do not have a fat face. You must be very angular, but eternally youthful. You must have large eyes, a small nose, and big pouty lips, whatever your heritage. Whatever skin colour you naturally are, it’s the wrong one, and must be immediately remedied with a tanning or bleaching cream. Have no hair anywhere other than on your head. Maintain immaculate nails, you dirty tramp. Please do not have saggy knees, they are so disgusting on women. Do not be weak and allow your body to give in to gravity. Be lithe, but never muscular. Have no imperfections anywhere on your person. Cellulite is foul and, although all women on earth have it, yo...

W ith a few notable exceptions (read: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood ), film releases in August tend to be Hollywood blockbusters rather than future classics – which makes it the perfect season to catch up on the best summer films ever made. Of course, there are all-time favourites, like Audrey Hepburn's cinematic debut in Roman Holiday and Marilyn Monroe's turn as a Prohibition-era ukulele player in Some Like It Hot . Just as good for whiling away a summer's day, however, are cult hits, from Ruth Gordon's timeless performance in Harold and Maude to Elle Fanning's role as a Prada-clad 11-year-old who takes up residence in the Chateau Marmont in Somewhere . Read on for Vogue 's guide to the best summer films to watch now – featuring plenty of holiday wardrobe inspiration.   Harold & Maude (1971) As dark as a dark comedy can be, Harold & Maude follows a blossoming romance between the ludicrously morbid teenager Harold Chasen (Bud Cort) ...