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Paris Hilton Shares the Y2K Looks She'd Bring Back (and the One to Leave Behind)
If anyone knows which Y2K trends deserve another moment, it’s Paris Hilton.
The longtime style icon has been shaping beauty and fashion since the aughts, so it’s only fitting she’s the face of NYX Professional Makeup’s latest If You NYX You Know campaign.
Inspired by Los Angeles, California hot spot, Mel’s Diner, the campaign serves up a playful dose of nostalgia while giving a nod to Hilton’s The Simple Life days, channeling her time working at Sonic alongside Nicole Richie.
While reflecting on the past, Hilton tells ET which looks she’d happily wear again, and the one she’d rather leave behind.
“I had so much fun with fashion during that era, and I love that so many of those looks have become iconic now, but I think I would leave Ed Hardy in the archives,” she says.
Still, some throwback staples are eternal.
“Pink, sparkle, glossy lips, and a really cute matching set will always be a part of my style. I’ve always loved fashion and beauty that feel feminine, fun, and confident.”
Of course, maintaining Hilton’s signature glam regimen begins with products she knows have staying power.
“My secret is starting with the right long-wear formulas. I love using a liner or stain first, so the color really stays in place, and then adding gloss on top for that glam finish. The Lip Lingerie Lip Liner Stain and Lip I.V. Hydrating Gloss Stain are amazing because they give you color that lasts, but still feels comfortable and hydrating, so you can have dinner, take photos and not worry about constantly touching up,” she shares.
“I lock everything in with The Face Glue Setting Spray. I’m constantly running around as a mom, CEO, DJ and entrepreneur, so I need my makeup to last and still look flawless,” Hilton adds.
The reality star’s cosmetic case also includes a mix of longtime favorites and newer additions.
“I love pairing Butter Gloss in Crème Brûlée with Slim Lip Pencil in Nude Pink. It gives that perfect soft nude-pink lip that works for day or night. Since pink is my favorite color, I’m also obsessed with Buttermelt Blush in Butta Together. It’s such a gorgeous baby pink and gives the skin that fresh, glowy look.”
While Hilton draws inspiration from her early days in the spotlight, her wardrobe has evolved with her.
“I wear those trends in a more modern, polished way. It’s still very Paris, just more elevated as a mom, CEO and sliving.”
Welcoming son Phoenix, 3, and daughter London, 2, with husband Carter Reum, has also shifted her approach to self-care.
“I’m much more intentional about taking care of myself. I try to stay hydrated, eat things that make me feel good, and make wellness part of my routine whenever I can, whether that’s skincare, red light therapy, or just getting quiet time with my babies. My schedule is very full, so for me it’s about consistency, not perfection.”
Parenthood has changed her outlook on beauty, too.
“Beauty has always been such a fun way for me to express myself, but becoming a mom has made me feel confident in a whole new way. My babies are my world, and they remind me every day what really matters. I still love getting glam, but now confidence feels deeper. It’s about feeling happy, grounded, strong, and comfortable in who you are.”
Those are exactly the lessons she hopes to pass on to her children.
“I want to teach them that beauty starts with being kind, confident, and true to yourself. Of course, I’ll also teach them the classics: always take care of your skin, wear sunscreen, drink water, never sleep in your makeup, and have fun with beauty. Makeup should be playful and creative. It should make you feel like the best version of yourself.”
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Upgrade your PC with $43 off the ASUS Tuf Gaming 1000W Gold power supply
SAVE $43: As of July 14, get the ASUS Tuf Gaming 1000W Gold power supply for $151.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $194.99. That’s a discount of 22%.
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Thinking about building your own gaming PC? You’re going to need a power supply to bring it all together. It can be pricey right now to gather all the components needed for your own custom build, but that’s all the more reason to go ahead and buy when you find some of them on sale. We’ve found one right now that you can pick up for a planned build or use as an upgrade for one you’ve already got.
As of July 14, get the ASUS Tuf Gaming 1000W Gold power supply for $151.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $194.99. That’s $43 off and a discount of 22%.
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This 1000W power supply is a great pick for your build, with a protective PCB coating to help guard against moisture, dust, and high temperatures when you’ve got it installed. It also uses dual ball fan bearings for a long-lasting build that you can count on twice as long as alternative sleeve-bearing options. For the uninitiated, it converts electricity from the wall into the type of low-voltage power your motherboard, GPU, CPU, drives, and fans use.
This one in particular has high enough wattage and voltage to power your high-end GPU and CPU, replace one that just isn’t making the grade, or to install and leave extra capacity for any future upgrades you may be planning. It’s also a great pick if you want more than enough power for an everyday work or casual PC.
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It’s a good time to go ahead and buy at this price, even if you aren’t planning to enter the PC-building race with the high component and RAM prices happening right now.
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Samsung users report bizarre Galaxy S26 Ultra defect
Samsung’s innovative new display technology might be causing problems on its latest flagship phone.
As originally reported by Korean news outlet Newsway (via Phone Arena), some Samsung Galaxy S26 users online have reported a reddish tint taking over their phone’s displays. The S26 Ultra launched earlier this year to very positive reviews (including our own). If the reports are true, that means the defect started popping up within a few months.
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Mashable reached out to Samsung’s mobile representatives for comment, and we will update this story if we receive more information. In a statement to Newsway, the company said it is “currently examining the matter internally to confirm the cause.”
While nobody knows the true cause or scale of this phenomenon, many online sleuths are pointing to the new Privacy Display hardware feature as a possible culprit.
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This new feature, which only exists on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, darkens the screen for people who are standing nearby and viewing the screen from an angle, protecting users’ privacy. Given the nature of Privacy Display and the fact that this issue only seems to plague S26 Ultra devices at the moment, it makes sense that the feature is currently the betting favorite for the cause of this alleged problem.
The Galaxy S26 Ultra review unit tested by Mashable hasn’t developed this issue.
Fun sidenote: As a person with partially color-deficient eyes, I literally can’t see the problem. I guess it’s a good thing I don’t own an S26 Ultra.
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Olive Gardens legendary Never-Ending Pasta Pass is here: How to secure yours
GET UNLIMITED PASTA: Starting Thursday, July 16 at 2 p.m. ET, Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Pass goes on sale for $100. Passes unlock unlimited pasta at Olive Garden for 13 weeks. The sale window closes once all passes are claimed.
We hope you’re hungry. After six long years of waiting, the Never-Ending Pasta Pass has returned alongside the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl.
Olive Garden is once again offering customers 13 weeks of unlimited pasta for a $100 flat fee. Only 10,000 passes will be available, and they’re expected to sell out quickly, as they did in previous years. So, here’s how you can ensure you’re one of the customers who gets to enjoy towers of pasta in the coming weeks.
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The Never-Ending Pasta Pass goes on sale precisely at 2 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 16 at PastaPass.com. It costs $100, plus tax, and unlocks unlimited dine-in pasta meals, with a choice of homemade sauces and protein topping, as well as unlimited soup, salad, and glorious signature breadsticks. The Pasta Pass lasts from Aug. 24, 2026 through Nov. 22, 2026 and cannot be shared. The never-ending pasta is yours and yours alone to enjoy.
The Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is available starting Aug. 31, so Pasta Pass holders get a week of unlimited pasta before the general population. If you don’t secure the Pasta Pass before it sells out, you can still enjoy the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl promotion starting at $14.99 per person.
Set your calendar alerts now for 2 p.m. ET on Thursday if you want to be among the lucky pass holders this season. My stomach is growling already.
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