Samuel Maude
Content Strategy Manager, Social and Video
Samuel is the Content Strategy Manager at Hearst. Prior to this role, he was an Associate Editor and the Assistant to ELLE’s Editor-in-Chief, Nina Garcia. Raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Samuel attended Northwestern University and currently resides in New York City. He is probably humming a tune at his desk right now.
All of Taylor Swift’s Sneaky The Life of a Showgirl Easter Eggs
She really is a mastermind.
The Best New Songs We Heard in July 2025
There’s More to FLETCHER Than Chaos
The star challenges her own fans on her new, introspective album Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me?
How Little Shop of Horrors Changed Elizabeth Gillies’s Life
The Victorious and Dynasty star discusses coming home to her theatrical roots.
Le Royal Monceau — Raffles Paris Is a Haute Couture Hot Spot
The Best New Songs We Heard in June 2025
Which of these are song of the summer contenders?
Charlotte Lawrence Wants You to Hear the Song She Wrote About You
Her new autobiographical album, Somewhere, is out today.
A Track-By-Track Breakdown of Lorde’s Album Virgin
Two superfans (who also happen to be ELLE editors) dive into the artist’s long-anticipated new work.
In Defense of Lorde’s Solar Power
The artist’s most divisive album is perhaps her most profound.
Does Andrea Bocelli Know the Secret Formula for Keeping Classical Music Alive?
Bocelli’s recent A Weekend in Napa event featured music, wine, and a multigenerational audience.
22 Summer Tours That Are Totally Worth Leaving the House For
Ticketmaster, we meet again.
Where Nonbinary Fashion Goes From Here
In recent collections, some designers found ways to celebrate gender fluidity.
The Hottest Invite at the Tonys? Baccarat and Dewar’s Ultra-Exclusive Speakeasy
The two brands teamed up to hold space for presenters, nominees, and distinguished guests like Cynthia Erivo, Sadie Sink, and more.
Andrea Bocelli Is Heading to Napa Valley
The legendary Italian tenor is inviting fans to a once-in-a-lifetime winery experience, featuring unforgettable performances and exquisite culinary delights.
Daniella Pierson Wants to Empower the Next Generation of Female Entrepreneurs
With her new venture Chasm, The Newsette founder is bringing women founders a community—and cash.
Tony Awards Predictions 2025: Who Will Win and Who Should Win
ELLE’s theater super fan gives his predictions for the ceremony, airing on CBS June 8.
The Best New Songs We Heard in May 2025
Yes, we have new Miley in the mix, but there are dozens of other great new tracks too.
Does Miley Cyrus’s Something Beautiful Live Up to Its Name? Two ELLE Editors Discuss
“I do think this album is probably what Miley Cyrus has always wanted to make.”
Kelsea Ballerini Stages a Special Acoustic Performance for ELLE’s Women in Music Issue
The dinner, co-hosted by Fendi, unfolded at New York hotspot Chez Margaux.
On an Off Day, Doechii Is Likely Scrolling Through BookTok
The rapper stars in a new campaign for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge with her friend and frequent collaborator, Coconut the alligator.
Benito Skinner Spun His Instagram Following Into Television Gold
How the creator and brains behind Overcompensating harnessed his personal experience to make a hit show, with a little help from Charli xcx.
The Magnetism of Taylor Zakhar Perez
The versatile talent talks about Red, White & Royal Blue, The Kissing Booth 2, and his upcoming projects.
Bulgari Brings High Art and High Jewelry to Taormina
The brand debuted its Polychroma collection in the coastal Italian town, with Blackpink’s Lisa and Priyanka Chopra Jonas among the notable attendees.
Wally Baram Is the Breakout Star of Your Next Favorite Comedy
The up-and-comer makes her acting debut in Benito Skinner’s show, Overcompensating, on Prime Video.
This Los Angeles Hotel Is Both Tranquil and Trendy
From rooftop bars to star-studded concerts, Pendry West Hollywood has it all.
The Creatives Shaping Culture in 2025
Our definitive list of the must-know performing artists making their mark this year.
How Rebecca Black Turned Viral Infamy Into Queer Liberation
The “Friday” singer opens up about her new album, her upcoming stint on Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour, and her queer identity.
The Best New Songs We Heard in April 2025
The Cast of Stranger Things: The First Shadow Is Fighting Demogorgons on Broadway
Prior to their opening night, the five stars come together to discuss this prologue to the hit Netflix series.
A Streaming Guide to Conclave
The political thriller examines the selection of the next pope, with Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini in the superstar cast.
If Coachella Is the Influencer Olympics, YouTube’s Creators Are Getting the Gold
Drag Race Star and YouTube Creator Trixie Mattel Paints Coachella Pink with Her Disco DJ Set
The celebrated drag queen exclusively discusses her DoLaB set.
