Dez Duron tasted stardom on The Voice a decade ago, but it’s his role in Broadway’s surprise hit Maybe Happy Ending that’s set to anoint him. Plus: Lightweight, hydrating and with UV protection, these eight SPF moisturizers will simplify your routine.

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Meet Dez Duron, Successor to Sinatra, Tormé and Bublé

In October of last year, Maybe Happy Ending was a blip in a Broadway season packed with Hollywood stars and giant spectacles. Seven months later, it has become the surprise hit of the year, receiving 10 Tony nominations, including Best Musical, which it just might win. There are plenty of reasons for its success, but from where we’re standing, the secret ingredient is Dez Duron.

The 35-year-old plays Gil Brentley, a Frank Sinatra type. But Duron doesn’t just play a jazz singer on Broadway — he’s the crooner this generation’s been waiting for, the obvious successor to Sinatra, Mel Tormé and Michael Bublé.

For the latest installment of our Who’s Next series, we spoke with Duron about tasting stardom on The Voice a decade ago, his tense audition for Maybe Happy Ending, his original music and what he wrote in his journal after New York Times theater critic Jesse Green attended a performance.

CATCH UP ON OUR WHO'S NEXT SERIES

The Best SPF Moisturizers Pull Double Duty

As the weather warms up, it’s a smart move to switch to a lightweight moisturizer. But it’s even better if said moisturizer has SPF for added protection during those sneaky moments of sun exposure (like briefly walking about or taking a Zoom call on the patio). That kind of daily exposure adds up and can lead to skin damage or early signs of aging, so using one pulls double-duty with hydration and built-in UV defense. And while not a full-on replacement for dedicated sunscreen, they are a fantastic way to moisturize and help protect your skin on low-key summer days.

So, why bother with an SPF moisturizer? Because they hydrate your skin, soften fine lines and lock-in moisture while providing sun protection for coffee runs, commutes or light afternoon walks. Here are eight hydrating and protecting formulas to add to your warm-weather grooming arsenal.

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Take It From a Woman: We Don’t Care About Your Muscle Definition

BY LOGAN MAHAN

Every day, I am reminded of how opposing women’s and men’s ideas of male attractiveness are, especially as it relates to the male physique.

This debate resurfaced yesterday, as I was served a few posts on X surrounding a discussion over U.K. singer Olly Murs’ recent fitness transformation. The discourse was spawned from a poll posted on the social media platform by William Costello, who, according to his bio, is a doctoral researcher at The University of Texas at Austin. Along with a before-and-after photo of Murs at the gym, Costello posed a question to both men and women: Does Murs look better before or after his transformation? According to the poll results, of the 4,920 votes, it was split down the middle. Most women found Murs more attractive before his fitness transformation, while 42% of men said after.

Costello’s initial post, though, isn’t what spurred the larger discourse. Rather, another X account posted a screenshot of the results side by side the photo of Murs, writing, “why are women lying about this? like what’s the actual cause?” Spoiler alert: We're not lying.