For Hollywood’s A-list, Iván Pol’s treatment bed is the place where skincare dreams come true.

His famed Beauty Sandwich facial leaves stars looking snatched — what Pol describes as “a defined jawline, a tight lower face [and] plump cheeks.” They also feel healed and grounded, thanks to a calming playlist and radiofrequency technology. “People are carrying a bunch of other weight,” he tells Us. “[I sandwich] these energies together to snatch not only your face, but your spirit. That’s what the celebrities become addicted to — the way they feel.”

While results appear effortless without any downtime or redness, there’s meticulous choreography behind the method. “It’s three different [layers], that’s why it’s a sandwich,” Pol explains. He spent more than a decade as a makeup artist, and one pivotal moment came while working with Jennifer Lopez, whose flawless skin left a lasting impression. When he asked her secret, she credited facials — and he remembers thinking, “That’s it. I’m going to create the best red carpet pre-glam facial.”

Fast-forward to this year’s Oscars week, when Pol officially unveiled his new Lunchtime Lift. “The signature Beauty Sandwich was more modeled [after] getting Botox and fillers,” he says. “Now I can completely diffuse the look of the jowl.” The added ingredient? Erchonia, a low-level laser therapy that fights inflammation and rejuvenates the skin. Used with his other noninvasive radiofrequency tools, including the Pellevé wand and a bipolar RF device with infrared, the multilayer technique helps shrink tissue and reposition muscles to achieve the V-shaped, heartlike contour he’s known for.

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To Dr. Ellie Byun, an L.A.-based licensed acupuncturist of 17 years, beauty comes from within. “I’ve helped patients heal from the inside out using acupuncture, cupping and customized herbal medicine,” says Byun, whose impressive clientele includes Miranda Kerr, Brooks Nader, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Elsa Hosk and more, in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. Eventually, she […]

Pol’s trained with the best, spending 10 years with Dr. Martin Zaiac at Greater Miami Skin and Laser Center. For the past five years, he’s shared clients with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond, whose natural-looking facelifts he admires. “I want to learn from people who have the most knowledge,” he says. (Pol sees clients at Dr. Diamond’s practice and in Miami.)

Topical skincare completes the ritual. Pol uses his favorite products from Chanel’s science-backed Sublimage line — which targets cellular aging and promotes a radiant, firm, and hydrated glow — as part of his pre-red-carpet treatments, along with the brand’s Le Lift Sérum. He finishes with a spritz of Amuse Bouche from his own Beauty Sandwich skincare line to “plump everything and snatch pores.”

In just 45 minutes, Pol can transform you. “I reposition where [the weight] resides — it’s like a redesign,” he notes. The effects are instant, but “the real result will come in a month,” as collagen, elastin and muscle synthesis kick in. Pol isn’t offering an antiaging session — it’s a one-of-a-kind skin-longevity treatment that leaves faces enhanced.

Pol’s Ways to Glow

FOR A TEMPORARY LIFT

After moisturizing, use Chanel’s N°1 de Chanel Massage Accessory along the jawline, gliding upward along the face’s natural heart-shaped contours in a gentle motion. The expert says its “ripple tier” targets areas with more adhesions for enhanced sculpting.

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“As we age, our skin naturally sheds — why accelerate it? Focus on strengthening and boosting functionality instead,” he says. Chanel’s Sublimage L’Huile-En-Gel De Démaquillage fits the bill: Its gel-to-oil formula gently removes impurities.

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“My Beauty Sandwich SS02 Snatching Sauce does everything,” Pol says. Warm it between your fingers and massage it into the skin (or lips!) to re-energize facial fat for a plump look. “Think of it as a fatty serum — richer than your usual cream and nourishing.”

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YES, YOU CAN USE YOGURT

“I swear by organic, whole-fat yogurt as a cleanser,” Pol says. “It has lactic acid and is rich in fat,” he notes, which is why he uses it as a mild exfoliating cleanser or natural peel.

Head to Pol’s Instagram to see some of the stars he’s worked with, including Gracie Abrams, Penélope Cruz and Teyana Taylor.

Meghan Markle has responded after her former Suits love interest Patrick J. Adams spoke about her on a recent podcast.

After Adams, 44, shared that he never received any of Duchess of Sussex’s famous As Ever jam while appearing on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat,” podcast on Tuesday, March 31, Meghan responded two days later.

Posting via the comments section of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” Instagram account, Meghan, 44,  said she was rectifying Adam’s lack of jam situation immediately.

“Jams en route for you @patrickjadams & @sleepinthegardn,” Meghan wrote, tagging the actor and his wife, Troian Bellisario.

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Meghan also sent well wishes to other members of Adams’ family via the rare public comment.

“Hugs to those beautiful babies. Send my love to your mom ❤️,” Meghan added, referencing Adam and Bellisario’s three daughters, Aurora, 7, Elliot, 4, and Imogen, 2 months, as well as the actor’s mother.

During the podcast episode, Adam disclosed that he “did not get a jam” when Meghan’s brand, As Ever, was launched despite starring alongside her for years on the legal drama.

“I didn’t get anything,” he joked. “I don’t have enough followers, I don’t think.”

Podcast host Amanda Hirsch admitted that she had been one of the recipients of Meghan’s jam but explained she hadn’t tasted it yet as she’s preserving it in the box.

“You’re treating it like a champagne?” Adams asked. “It’s gonna go bad,” he added. “How long do preserves last? It’s going to go bad.”

Adams played Mike Ross in Suits from 2011 to 2018. His character struck up a romance with colleague Rachel Zane, portrayed by Meghan.

They both left Suits after the show’s seventh season and Meghan quit acting to join the British Royal Family full time. Meghan and her husband Prince Harry married in 2018 and announced they were stepping back from royal duties in January 2020. (The couple also share two children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4.)

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Meghan Markle still has nothing but love for her former Suits costars. “We are not really in touch. She leads a very different life now for obvious and important reasons,” Patrick J. Adams replied to a fan asking about his and Markle’s relationship via Reddit on Sunday, October 6. “[But] upon hearing about the [Suits […]

During Tuesday’s podcast, Adams also explained why he’s been protective over his former costar amid her romance with Harry.

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“What she’s gone through is insane,” he said. Adams also referenced his Instagram bio — which reads, “The other guy from that show that you’re watching on that app because that girl married that prince.”

“I’ve got to change that,” Adams said. “It’s the sort of thing that wherever Meghan is, if she’s ever read that, she’s going, ‘Patrick, give me a break’.”

Adams added, “I got a lot of eye rolls — that was a constant with Meghan.”

Last week, I started off the Flavor Swap review series with Madison Beer and her Sweet Southern Heat BBQ Cheetos. While I was less than impressed with the results, I had high hopes for the Ruffles potato chips. Potato chips have been used as a vehicle for all sorts of eclectic flavors over the years, and Cool Ranch is one of the most popular Doritos flavors out there. Could combining the two possibly create a flavor variation that was anything but delicious? That’s what I set out to discover.  

Inside The Flavor Swap Series

The Flavor Swap is a 2026 collaboration between PepsiCo Foods and Gen-Z influencers in order to create limited-edition snack mashups. While Madison Beer put Lay’s Sweet Southern Heat BBQ seasoning on Cheetos Crunchy and iShowSpeed put Ruffles Cheddar & Sour Cream seasoning on Doritos, Dude Perfect’s made a mashup of Doritos Cool Ranch and Ruffles, putting the iconic tangy, herby seasoning of Cool Ranch Doritos on the thick, ridged texture of a Ruffles potato chip.

The chips were first released on the TikTok shop in February 2026 before hitting nationwide grocery store chains like Safeway, Walmart, and Kroger in March 2026. Eager fans have also been scoring them on Amazon, although the price is much higher than you’ll find in an average grocery store.

Dude Perfect Scores Major Points With This Mashup

Instead of breaking down the nutrition facts – they’re basically just potato chips with added seasoning, after all – let’s get straight to the review! The good news is that the Ruffles potato chip texture is spot-on. If you were the kind of kid consuming these chips at backyard barbecues and holiday parties, then you won’t be disappointed. They weren’t greasy. They weren’t flimsy. They had the same kind of structure that you would expect from a Ruffles chip, with textures and ridges that make it great for dipping. To focus on the Flavor Swap aspect of this taste test, I decided not to use any dip for these chips, but the option is there! 

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As for the taste itself, I would have told you that these were Sour Cream and Onion potato chips if I had been blindfolded. The Cool Ranch aspect just tastes right on a Dorito, and I’m not sure if the potato chip was the right vehicle for this flavor. I actually think Cool Ranch Cheetos would have been a better way to go, since there would have been a bit more of that classic Cheeto-powder dust (hopefully).

Madison Beer vs. Dude Perfect: Who Made The Better Chip Mashup?

In my last celebrity food taste test, I was disappointed with Madison Beer’s Sweet Heat BBQ Cheetos because I was expecting a little bit of that classic Cheetos cheese flavor with the addition of a sweet BBQ. Unfortunately, as I stated in my review, there was little to no cheese dust on these. The sweet BBQ flavor came through, but the heat did not. Overall, they were a big pass for me. 

Looking at the two flavor combinations side by side, I’m going to give the win to the Cool Ranch potato chips. If you can only go to the store and grab one snack, then the potato chips will most certainly have more mass appeal while the subtle Cool Ranch tang will have everyone asking, “What flavor IS that?” People who love Cheetos and the delicious, sticky Cheetos dust will be disappointed by the lack of it and may be put off by the sweet BBQ flavor, which, to me, still reads as a little too sweet. 

Who Is Dude Perfect?

If you’ve never heard of Dude Perfect before, you may be about to become a fan! They’re a comedy group that boasts over 60 million subscribers on YouTube. The group consists of Tyler Toner, Coby & Cory Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, and Cody Jones. The five best friends were roommates at Texas A&M University.

They’re best known for “Go Big” stunts, such as trick shots, comedic sketches poking fun at gym and driving stereotypes, competitive stunts with a “Wheel Unfortunate” penalty, and hilarious attempts to break bizarre Guinness World Records.

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The good news is that this isn’t the end of the taste test. Next up, we have Doritos, which are usually a crowd-pleasing favorite. I’ve yet to come across a Dorito flavor I didn’t like, so I have high hopes to try this Flavor Swap variety.

Spencer Pratt has become a strong contender in the race to become the mayor of Los Angeles.

According to a new poll released by the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs on Friday, April 3, Spencer, 42, has jumped to second place in the survey of preferred candidates.

Incumbent mayor Karen Bass currently holds the most support from potential voters at 25 per cent while the reality TV star is right behind her at 11 per cent support.

Per the poll, city council member Nithya Raman is currently in third position, with 9 per cent support.

Meanwhile, 40 per cent voters are still undecided before the June 2 primary.

Us Weekly has reached out to Spencer for comment.

Spencer announced his political candidacy in January, one year after  he and his wife Heidi Montag lost their family’s home in the Palisades fires that devastated California.

“The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling, it’s fundamentally broken,” Pratt, 42, said at the “They Let Us Burn” public demonstration on January 7, via the New York Post. “It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favors with while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash. Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action.”

Pratt continued, “That’s why I am running for mayor. And let me be clear, this just isn’t a campaign, this is a mission, and we’re gonna expose the system.”

While Pratt has a substantial number of backers according to the new poll, not everyone supports his bid to become mayor.

In February, his sister Stephanie Pratt, 39, urged Los Angeles residents not to vote for him despite applauding his advocacy effort following the deadly 2026 wildfires.

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Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles and its Department of Water and Power (LADWP) following the destruction of their home in the Palisades wildfire. Spencer, 41, and Heidi, 38, were among nearly two dozen plaintiffs – which also included Spencer’s mother Janet Pratt – in the lawsuit […]

“Spencer has done great work for the palisades. But LA does not need another unqualified and inexperienced mayor,” Stephanie wrote via X on February 14.

“A vote for him is a vote for stupidity,” Stephanie continued.

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In follow-up posts, Stephanie explained why she wouldn’t be voting for her brother to become the new L.A. mayor.

“He’s just trying to stay famous and sell his memoir don’t be fooled,” she wrote. “In an ideal world the palisades would have their own mayor and police department. I would love [for] him to be mayor of [the] Palisades but not LA with 4 million people. I’d be impressed if a republican could turn LA democrats tbh.”

She added, “At least hire someone with work experience who wasn’t in a cult. I’m WORRIED about LA. I have no problem with Spencer playing government but our city needs help.”

Summer House’s Amanda Batula has been spotted as she faces backlash from her romance with West Wilson – and it appears her ex Kyle Cooke is supporting her through the drama.

In new photos published by Page Six, Batula, 34, was snapped reuniting with Cooke, 43, on Friday, April 4.

During the outing, the pair chatted on the street while walking their dogs. At one point, Cooke hugged Batula.

Batula and her Summer House costar Wilson, 31, confirmed their romance earlier this week after speculation increasingly swirled about the nature of their relationship.

 “We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” read an Instagram statement on Tuesday, March 31. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we needed a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

Batula and Wilson continued to address how their relationship changed.

“We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected,” they continued. “Our connection grew out of a genuine, longstanding friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

Both Batula and Wilson have come under fire for the relationship, as Wilson previously dated Batula’s best friend and Summer House costar, Ciara Miller, in 2023.

Cooke broke his silence on his ex’s burgeoning romance with Wilson on Wednesday, April 1.

“I’m good. I appreciate people checking in. I’m actually really worried about Amanda, if I’m being honest,” Cooke told street journalist Adam Glyn in a TikTok video.

Cooke added that he had spoken to Batula, who gave him “a heads-up” about making a statement on her relationship with Wilson.

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“I talked to her last night, and I understand people have all sorts of opinions, and I’m not justifying any behavior, but, like, from what I’m seeing, she’s getting cyberbullied,” he said.

Cooke and Batula announced in January that they had separated after four years of marriage.

“After much reflection, we have mutually and amicably decided to part ways as a couple,” the pair said in a joint statement at the time. “We share this with a heavy heart and kindly ask for your grace and support while we focus on our personal growth and healing.”

Of all the major crime procedurals, Criminal Minds is considered one of the darkest, thanks to its focus on serial killers and their often twisted psyches. But that is also the reason why this show has been around for so long, with its 19th season airing this year and its renewal for a 20th season already confirmed. Serial killers can be heinously creative, which means Criminal Minds still has so much inspiration to draw from and ideas to churn out. Really, the series could go on forever. Apart from pushing the bandwidth of morbid creativity, the show has a legacy that survived a rebranding, one that bodes well for its future.

‘Criminal Minds’ Finds Horror Realism In Even the Most Absurd Ideas

Criminal Minds dug into the niche of serial killers and gave it a psychological twist that makes every episode feel new, even if some of the basics are recycled. We’ve seen countless iterations of sexual sadists, yet by analyzing behavior, each episode feels fresh with different M.O.’s that can be traced back to the perpetrator’s childhood. Other times, there are antagonists whom we can’t help but sympathize with, or ones that chill us to our core, like children who turn out to be sociopaths. As social customs and technology evolve, the show’s capacity for creativity does too, leading to a hauntingly never-ending supply of ways to terrify.

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However, the true marker of success in Criminal Minds’ approach to episodes is that the show manages to root out horror realism in every idea. Of course, some are as simple as the awful sentiment of children being stolen from their families and tortured for years, or the terror of just being in the wrong place at the wrong time. But even in the most seemingly outrageous ideas, like an underground social media for serial killers or a Norman Bates-styled hallucination or the psychosis of bugs crawling under one’s skin, the show maintains a grounded semblance of horror, as if these things could really happen. They feed on very real concepts of the dark web and mental health, then push it for entertainment value while never losing sight of why it’s so chilling. The formula works, and as long as Criminal Minds sticks to it, the show can continue to churn out grisly episodes while still provoking the same addictive response.

‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’ Has Proved the Show’s Ability to Adapt

What really cements Criminal Minds’ longevity is its proven ability to survive and thrive after a rebranding. In 2020, the original show was canceled after Season 15, but only two years later, it returned in full force as Criminal Minds: Evolution. As the subtitle suggests, the show evolved from a crime procedural to something akin to a psychological thriller, where longer overarching storylines are prioritized over episodic ones. However, that doesn’t mean the show has forgotten its roots, as the cases explored during these three seasons are still creepily realistic in the most unexpected ways, even when it dips into bureaucratic conspiracies and schools for budding psychopaths.

Even though the episodic cases aren’t the foundation of the series anymore, it’s actually beneficial for the show. Opting for these longer storylines forces Criminal Minds to be more mindful about the occasional standalone case inserted into the season, while allowing the team to pace their creativity and offer killers that are more twisted than ever. Since the rebranding, we’ve gotten acid chambers, misogynistic zookeepers, and (shudder) spiders, all proving that Criminal Minds still has a deft handle on what makes them stand out in the world of crime.

Over the years, the show has adapted and pivoted to remain relevant, finding unique ways to inject a bit of terror into our lives while exercising its creative muscles. Serial killers will always hold space in the public imagination, and as long as that’s the case, Criminal Minds does too.