Kim Kardashian West Says She’s Reusing Old Baby Furniture for Chicago’s Nursery

Kim Kardashian West announced the arrival of her daughter, Chicago West several weeks back, and while we’ve yet to see a pic of the little babe, we *do* know what’s in her nursery, thanks to an interview the mother of three just gave to Architectural Digest.

The reality star/beauty mogul revealed that rather than spending a fortune on all new baby gear, she’s repurposing some of her old goods, saying, “I’m pretty much using the same crib and everything that I had for our other kids. We have a [Nursery Works] Vetro lucite crib ($4,500) and we have a [Jean] Royère bed in there, and a really fluffy cream rug. We had a changing table made.”

As for the rest of the furniture, West, 37, explained, “I have a glider with an ottoman for feeding; With the first baby, I had a rocking chair, and I just love a glider so much more — you can move easier.”

While she didn’t give a specific theme or color for the room, considering that the family’s entire home is done up in “light colors and woods and soft and natural colors,” it’s a safe bet that the new babe’s quarters would follow suit.

Still, the light color palette isn’t without its perils with a four-year-old, a two-year-old, and a newborn, on-hand — as the KUWTK star shares, North got purple nail polish “All over her little kid’s vanity, all over her toys, and all over the walls,” all in the space of five minutes.

“Oh, my God. I run around the house with towels,” she told the outlet. “You do have to just take a deep breath and say, ‘Okay, it’s going to happen. We decided to have lighter colors.’ Our last house that we just moved out of was all grays, which was a good test, because we knew we were going to move into a lighter house. We have a great playroom, and that’s where all the markers and the paints and the colors are and I really overdo it in the playroom so that by the time they’re done there they have no desire to take a pen on a nice piece of furniture.”

And even if the little ones DO stray into another room with their art supplies, she’s got it covered. “Everything in the house is Axel Vervoordt furniture, and he uses these linen fabrics that we can easily clean.”

They’re also baby-proof, thanks to their rounded edges — smart thinking, Kim!

What do you think about the Wests’ baby picks? Tell us @BritandCo!

(Photos via Nursery Works + Charley Gallay)

The whole *kitchening* thing you do just got a stylish revamp. Joining her Beautiful cookwarescollection is the Drew Barrymore-backed Hero Pan ($69) – designed to do it all, while dressing your stovetop up with flair. The beauty is in the details with this one, and it’s here to save your best one-pot dinners and larger-than-life pasta dishes.

The non-stick ceramic pan is a true overachiever – serving as your go-to for *10* different cooking functions. With the Hero, you can boil, strain, sautée, simmer, pan-fry, sear, braise, steam, stir fry, and of course… serve. Clean-up time is massively expedited, thanks to this appliances’ expertly constructed non-stick lining that’s free of toxic forever-chemicals like PTFE, PFOA, and PFOS.

Though it fits a reasonably large 4-quart capacity, the pan boasts a clever lightweight build to make movin’ around the kitchen – think pouring, straining, serving, and cleaning – a total breeze. The pan also comes prepared with a stainless steel steamer basket if you’re in for tender-soft veggies in minutes.

It’d be a *crime* not to mention that the Hero Pan, like the rest of the Beautiful collection, is undoubtedly beautiful. Available for purchase in four matte hues, from dark Black Sesame, darling Cornflower Blue, to carefree Sage Green, and a stark White Icing, this kitchen pick matches any interior lovingly.

We’ll grab at any opportunity to simplify the cooking process even just a bit, and firmly believe you should, too. You can get your hands on Drew’s versatile Hero Pan exclusively at Walmart, alongside air fryers, slow cookers, and portable blenders.

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Fans of Fourth Wing are on pins and needles because Rebecca Yarros just announced she's finished writing the third book in the Empyrean series! It's us, we're fans — along with over half of BookTok.

We can't believe we're getting closer to reading more about Violet Sorrengail's journey, but we know you have a ton of burning questions about the release date for Book No. 3.

We may not have all the answers, but we've done a little digging to share as much as we can because who doesn't want to know what Rebecca Yarros has been up to?

I'm new to the Empyrean series. Are "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame" really worth reading?

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I'm not going to lie to you. The editorial team, including myself, are extremely biased about Fourth Wingand Iron Flame. From my perspective, I think these are great books for anyone who had the pleasure of growing up during the great Harry Potter era and moved on to watchingGame of Thrones and House of Dragons.

Did she announce the name of book no. 3?

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YES! Book No. 3 is titled Oynx Storm.

Knowing what we do about the manifestation of Violet's powers, I think this could hint she's going to play an even larger role in the series. According to a fan theory shared on TikTok(via Empyrean Riders), it's believed that Violet and Xaden Riorson are actually gods. Stay with me here.

Empyrean Riders noted that Violet's last name means heavenly and that she's able to control time thanks to her connection to the young dragon Andarna (I love her so much!). That sounds pretty god-like to me.

And when asked which two Taylor Swift songs describe Onyx Storm, Rebecca Yarros chose "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" from The Tortured Poets Department and "So It Goes..." from Reputation. "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" is one of Taylor's most powerful songs and definitely translates the idea that Violet's powers are going to be stronger than ever, while "So It Goes..." is equal parts suspense and seduction, and is TOTALLY about "all the pieces fall right into place" to get together with the right person.

There's so much more to unpack so I suggest grabbing a yummy snack while you fall down the rabbit hole. All I'm sure of is that Onyx Storm is going to leave our emotions in shambles just like Fourth Wing and Iron Flame did.

When did Rebecca Yarros announce she's done writing book no. 3 in the series?

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On June 17, Rebecca Yarros shared this image of her laptop to indicate she'd finished the third book in the Empyrean series.

She wrote, "(Pic from one of the very many locations in which this book was written)," towards the end of the caption before adding a few relevant hashtags to it.

When will Onxy Storm be available for purchase?

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Rebecca Yarros exclusively told Good Morning America that fans can expect the book to hit shelves January 21, 2025! That gives us a little over six months to prepare our emotions for what's sure to be a storm of a book.

She said, "There will be politics, new adventures, old enemies and of course, dragons." There's no way she could forget the dragons because I'd willingly riot over them. They deserve to have their stories told forever.

As luck would have it, Cosmopolitan received an exciting first look at what's to come in Onyx Storm. The excerpt begins with Violet realizing the Venin have found their way into Basgiath War College and are wreaking havoc. Alongside Rhiannon, Sawyer, and Ridoc, she races to stop the Venin from releasing Jack Barlowe from his prison cell.

However, Violet's shocked when she discovered one of the "dark wielders" has a long silver braid that closely resembles her own. Before she can fully react, the woman disappears. According to Screen Rant, there are possible theories about why Violet saw her and what this means for her growing power.

Towards the end of the excerpt, Violet discovers the Venin want to capture her too. Also, Xaden makes his long-awaited appearance and it's clear their playful banter in the face of danger hasn't changed. That he hasn't fully changed into the Venin Violet's used to seeing.

I officially can't wait to read the rest of the book in January!

Has Rebecca Yarros revealed the cover for Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm

Yes!

TODAY received an exclusive look at the cover for Onyx Storm and it doesn't disappoint! Unlike its predecessors, it appears Rebecca Yarros is hinting that darker events will take place.

Fans of the Empyrean series aren't the only ones who are excited to see what fate has in store for our favorite characters though. In a statement to TODAY, Rebecca revealed how elated she is to be working on the series again. "It's amazing to be back with these characters again. She also said, ""I can't wait for readers to see what Violet, Xaden, and the rest of the quadrant have in store for them in Onyx Storm!"

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When we think of air pollution, we tend to think of the air outside our homes, but rarely consider the air quality we live with every day behind closed doors. Air pollution continues to be an area of grave concern. The World Health Organization notes that 9 out of 10 people breathe highly polluted air and estimates 7 million people die every year due to outdoor and indoor air pollution. While climate change activists are spreading the word on how we can help improve outdoor air, the people at Molekule want to improve the air inside with the Molekule Air Purifier and new Air Mini Purifier.

Traditional air purifiers use HEPA filters which could allow some pollutants to escape, grow, or re-release into the air. Molekule uses PECO filters, a new technology that is said to destroy the pollutants entirely. This tech could be particularly beneficial for people who suffer from allergies. The Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America notes that not only do more than 50 million people experience allergies each year but that allergies are the 6th leading cause of chronic illness in the US. Although there is no cure for allergies, thanks to this tech, long-time allergy sufferers, like six-time Dancing with the Stars winner Derek Hough, can finally breathe a little easier.

“I honestly would rather have the flu than an allergy attack when I'm on stage,” said the Emmy Award-winning star who has struggled with allergies his entire life but never considered part of the problem could be in his own home.“My brain didn't even go to ‘Oh, there's bad air quality in my house, or in my bedroom,’” Hough said. "I have pets, and I live in California and we have a lot of wildfires, unfortunately, and a lot of that air gets trapped inside our homes — my home. So as I was learning about it I was like, 'Well, this sounds like a great product not only just to capture these particles but to actually destroy them.' "

When Hough first tried the Molekule, he noticed an almost instantaneous difference in the air. “I usually wake up with puffy eyes and runny nose and just a bad start to the day all around. When I put the Molekule in there, I immediately woke up feeling fresh, feeling great, and I was honestly just like, "Wait...this is an awesome product; this is fantastic!”

Hough added it gives him peace of mind to know that he’s coming home to a safe haven for him to recharge and refuel and isn’t just sitting in allergens.

During performances when Hough would have an allergic attack, he would sneeze a lot, have a runny nose and “essentially be dancing blind.” Now that Molekule has released its new Air Mini, he can carry that peace of mind on-the-go. "I can put it on the tour bus, or I can put it in the dance studio, or I can take it with me on the road."

Jaya Rao, COO of Molekule, states that the "Air Mini enables us to reach even more people with the latest innovations in home air purification...Now with Air Mini, even more consumers can reap the benefits of our PECO technology, as it destroys indoor air pollutants and provides truly clean air."

Air pollution can affect more than just your coordination. It can cause a variety of illnesses and affect your lungs and cardiovascular health. If you’re seeking an alternative to traditional humidifiers and air filters, try the Air Mini for half the price of the full-size Molekule.

(Photos via Ryan McDowell, Molekule)

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Kate Winslet is THE Hollywood actress to me. Not only has she starred in box office smashes like Titanic and Avatar: Way of Water, but she's proven her acting chops in breakout indie flicks and provided mothers and daughters everywhere with eternal Christmas movie nights thanks to The Holiday. But the actress' consistently viral kindness, her dedication to embracing her natural beauty, and her sophistication don't mean she always feels confident. Kate Winslet just spilled on the one movie from her career that had her "sh—ing" herself, and I just had to dive in.

Here's what Kate Winslet had to say about her scariest movie experience ever.

  • Kate Winslet made a name for herself with Titanic, Sense & Sensibility, and The Holiday.
  • However those movies aren't the film she wants fans to ask about!
  • The actress spills on the movies she's proud of, and the one job that had her "sh—ing myself."

Talking to Vanity Fair for her newest film Lee, Kate Winslet revealed one project she wishes fans asked about more is Iris. The 2001 film stars Kate as a young Iris Murdoch against Judi Dench's older counterpart. And for Kate, nothing was more terrifying than working with such a wonderful actress.

"People don’t really ask me about Iris. It’s such a delicate film," she says. "It was the first thing I had done after having my daughter. Going to work with a baby, I’m playing Iris Murdoch, looking to Judi Dench’s older Iris Murdoch — I was sh—ting myself."

Considering how nervous I get when I meet my heroes, I can only imagine what it was like to meet Dame Judi Dench. Talk about a dream! Another film Kate loves is Revolutionary Road, and not just because she got to reunite with Leonardo DiCaprio.

"The thing that people say is, 'You got to work with Leo again.' Then they go off on the whole Leo tangent, which I totally understand," she says of the film, which follows an ambitious couple who find themselves trapped in the reality of 1950s suburbia. "But Revolutionary Road — f—king hell, it just knocked us all sideways. Unbelievably difficult material. I was very proud of that film and what Leo and I were able to create as Frank and April. It was so brutal."

The process for getting Lee into the world sounds equally brutal, considering Kate started working on it over a decade ago. As producer, Kate tells Vanity Fair she doesn't mind the fact she's done more for the film than if she only had an acting credit. "That has felt very necessary for this film. But it’s also just really important to me," she says. "It’s important to me that people know that it’s out there and might feel compelled to go and see it."

Because it turns out, commercial success or stardom on its own doesn't actually help your movie get made! "It doesn’t matter who you are," she says. "No one’s going to go, 'Oh, I’ll just back that pony because she was in Titanic.' It doesn’t happen that way, and I never expected that. That’s really important to say."

"I've gotten older and I’ve learned more and felt more confident in myself about whether or not I could actually do it," she adds. "It’s not something I would’ve done had I not felt so passionately about the subject, and Lee was just—she wouldn’t let me go."

Let us know your favorite Kate Winslet movies in the comments, and since we've officially entered cozy season, check out Why The Holiday Movie Ending Is The Most Important Scene while you're at it!

Marvel movies are known for their heroes and their hopeful outlook on the world. But in 2025, we're getting a brand new team: the Thunderbolts. This team is made up of antiheroes and former villains, and it's sure to be the wackiest and strangest, as well as one of the most memorable, superhero movies we've seen in recent years.

Keep reading for the latest news on Thunderbolts* before it hits theaters in 2025.

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Thunderbolts* comes out this May, and the cast just showed off some brand new footage at the D23 convention — and thanks to the new 'Celebrating 85 Years' spot, we have the first look too!

We get a look at Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, John Walker, and Ghost. Plus, Yelena Belova, of course. This heartbreaking detail about Yelena's new look connects Florence Pugh's Yelena to Scarlett Johansson's Natashaand I'm WEEPING.

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And at D23 Brazil, we got a brand new look at my new favorite team. "There’s something in this film, in terms of superpowers and superheroes, that shows that our superpowers lie in how ‘broken’ we are," David Harbour said at the event. "As if our superpowers came from our relationships.”

What is the plot of Thunderbolts?

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Thunderbolts* Plot

Consider Thunderbolts* to be The Avengers' edgy younger sibling. The movie follows Yelena Belova (who we know off the bat is a "depressed assassin" thanks to a Marvel Studios press release). She's joined by Bucky Barnes, The Red Guardian, and John Walker. Based on a leak, it looks like we'll see this group of misfits team up against Valentina Allegra de Fontaine after she sends them on a deadly mission.

Thunderbolts* Release Date

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Thunderbolts* Release Date

Thunderbolts* hits theaters May 2, 2025.

Who's on the Thunderbolts team?

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Thunderbolts* Cast

Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Geraldine Viswanathan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Sebastian Stan, and David Harbour.

This is a huge cast, and Viswanathan just revealed how crazy the first day of filming was. “My first day didn’t feel real," she tells Vanity Fair. "I felt this extra pressure of, ‘Know your lines, babe. You can’t really play around like you usually do.’"

Historically, sci-fi fans haven't been kind to actresses in their favorite projects (remember when Star Wars fans bullied Kelly Marie Tran off social media?). But Viswanathan is already thinking ahead. “If it’s overwhelming, I’ll log off. But I like discourse around pop culture,” she says. “[Thunderbolts*] felt a little bit edgier and fresher, more existential and dark.”

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The rest of the cast also enjoyed working together. “Everyone is going to f—kin’ love me! It’s really, really, really fun to be with a group of actors that you have a good time with," Wyatt Russell says at Comic Con (via Variety), while David Harbour adds, “Florence Pugh [is] just electric to work with. There’s warmth and humor, but there’s also a lot of pathos.”

“This is why we can't stop laughing together, because we genuinely just had such a wonderful time with each other and we've loved working with one another," Pugh tells People. “I feel like this is something that we've never seen before from Marvel...it's a very open and honest and truthful idea. And I'm just really excited for people to watch it.”

Are you excited for this brand new chapter in the MCU? I really feel like Thunderbolts* will usher in a whole new generation of fans and I, for one, CANNOT WAIT! Let us know your thoughts on Facebook.

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