newsletter issue 256

All anyone can talk about today is Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show. For the performance, the Grammy-winning artist wore a T-shirt (from Zara!) with “Ocasio”—his mom’s last name—and “64”, the year she was born, emblazoned across the back. Lady Gaga joined him onstage in a custom bias-pleated Luar dress that nodded to Puerto Rico.

Clips from the Wuthering Heights press tour—specifically of Jacob Elordi splashing in a puddle, signing autographs while biting his tongue, using his hands as an umbrella over Margot Robbie’s head while looking deeply earnest—are all over my feed. I hate to admit it, but he really is the performative male final boss.

The Lunar New Year is just around the corner (February 17). And since it’s officially cool to be Chinese and a little woo woo right now, here’s some superstitions we follow: Finish all your cleaning before the 17th. Don’t sweep or throw out stuff on New Year’s Day—you might be discarding your good luck. Similarly, avoid washing your hair or getting a haircut. A whole fish on the dinner table is essential (it symbolises abundance), but don’t flip it—unless you want to flip your luck too. If you’re looking for tips on how to navigate the Year of the Horse, below is a handy guide for you among other stories you need to read from The Nod.