Christina Izzo

If you’re looking for the best things to do in NYC this week, or even for today, there are tons of fun options, including Halloween festivities, a concert of pianists, the final days of an art exhibit in Tribeca and more, plus awesome free events all over the city. For more ideas, scroll down to see this week's best things to do in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in New York Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

We can obviously make a case for visiting ol’ New York at any time of year, and while the summer is a fantastic time to make the most of the High Line, walks around Central Park, and kerbside dining in Downtown, it can also be pretty darn sweltering. That’s why having a glistening pool at your hotel can offer travelers some much-needed respite, and we’ve taken the time to try out the very best ones, from hidden spots in Manhattan to sweeping, resort-style rooftops in Brooklyn.  New York’s best hotels with swimming pools, at a glance: 🌆 Best overall skyline views: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge 🌞 Best year-round rooftop: Gansevoort Meatpacking District 🧖‍♀️ Best for a spa vacation: The Mandarin Oriental, New York 🏝️ Best for a resort vibe: The William Vale 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🛌 Check out the best Airbnbs in New York

Looking for the best things to do in NYC this weekend? Whether you’re the group planner searching for more things to do in NYC today or you have no plans yet, here are some ideas to add to your list for this weekend: including a You Can See Everything-themed Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes look-alike contest, a really big pastry pot luck in Greenpoint and more. and more, plus free events around town. All you have to do is scroll down to plan your weekend! And plan ahead for a great month with our round-up of the best things to do in October.  RECOMMENDED: Full list of the best things to do in NYCRECOMMENDED: The best New York attractions Stay in the Loop: Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest in New York City news, culture and dining. 

There’s nowhere quite like New York, but when you’ve only got a handful of days to museum-hop, shop, dine and sightsee all there is to behold, you’re going to need somewhere pretty darn good to rest your weary head.  Luckily for you, Time Out has scoured the twinkling streets of N.Y.C. to find the very best places to stay, from swish resorts in Brooklyn with rooftop pools to landmark hotels in Manhattan which have stood the test of time. So, without further ado, below is our freshly updated list for fall 2026, tried and tested by our brilliant writers. Updated October 2026: This list obviously includes the sparkling and iconic Plaza Hotel, however, it has just been announced that the landmark property will be closing for a major restoration project from January 2027 for the next four years.  New York’s very best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: The Fifth Avenue Hotel 👛 Best budget: The FiDi Hotel 🌃 Best view: The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad 👙 Best pool: The William Vale 🤩 Most iconic: The Hotel Chelsea ➡️ Discover our ultimate guide to the best budget hotels in New York How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, feat

Sure, there are cool places to stay all over New York, but it won’t shock you to learn that as the edgier, cooler younger sibling to the Big Apple’s heartland of Manhattan, Brooklyn knows a thing or two about a stylish hotel.  With so many of the best places in the whole of N.Y.C. peppered throughout this borough, it was our duty to compile a list of our favorites. New for fall 2026 are reviews of Hotel Indigo Williamsburg and Arlo Williamsburg, but scroll on for the complete roundup. Brooklyn’s coolest hotels at a glance: 🤩 Most iconic: The William Vale 👛 Best budget: Pod Brooklyn 🌃 Best view: Wythe Hotel 👙 Best pool: Arlo Williamsburg ➡️ Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🛌 Check out the best Airbnbs in New York

New Yorkers love a good book almost as much as we love the shops we buy them in. From rom-coms to sitcoms to literary works themselves, the concept of an NYC indie bookshop has been romanticized as an experience—because it actually is, well, really friggen romantic. Whether you're killing time before dinner, wandering around the streets aimlessly or are looking for a book as a gift (to yourself or someone else), popping into a specialty bookshop is a favorite activity. Plus, we all know Amazon’s recommendations have got nothing on a face-to-face chat with a professional bookseller.  Here's a list of our favorite shops—listed alphabetically, of course. RECOMMENDED: The best bookstore cafés in NYC

Contrary to its moniker, Oktoberfest—the annual autumnal celebration anchored in Munich, Germany, with satellite festivities all over the globe—kicks off in September. Lucky for you, New York City hosts some of the best boozy, musical sausage fests in the world. This year’s events include weeks-long waterside parties, brewery bashes and even lobster-fueled feasts—all with plenty of German (and local!) beer to start your fall eating and drinking plans off right. Here's where to keep the party going all season long. Próst!

Get ready to use our NYC events in August calendar as your guide for ending the summer with a bang. This month is the last to take advantage of New York beaches and pools before they close for swimming in September. There are many more things to do outside this month, like enjoying incredible rooftops, going to the botanical garden and dining at night markets. Plus, there's lots of fun to be had at the US Open Tennis Championships. This is the last full month of summer—make it count! RECOMMENDED: Full NYC events calendar

Last updated April 13, 2026: Pickleball is back in Central Park, outdoor movie season is finally here, and Veselka is again turning out pierogi 24/7. Make the most of the spring season both indoors and out as city's iconic museums, big attractions and favorite restaurants host the coolest exhibits, shows and menus right now.  How we choose the best things to do in NYC: Time Out editors traverse New York City from end to end looking for the coolest things to do, the most delicious places to eat and the most impressive shows to see. We then pick the very best items to make it to this list each month.  From its art museums (The Met and MoMA) to its attractions (Broadway theaters and sunrises from the Empire State Building), we are certain that New York City is the best city in the world. Its dining and drinking scenes are still unbeatable with unrivaled bars, restaurants and creative culinary inventions. Every day, we’re discovering something new and wonderful about our city, whether it’s one of the best parks, incredible views, cool hotels, must-see art or quirky museums—and we’re highlighting the best of the best right here. Quick picks: The best things to do in NYC at a glance Central Park: The world's most famous green space, stop by to enjoy some peace and quiet. (Free entry) The Metropolitan Museum of Art: This massive museum spans 5,000 years of art history to get lost in. ($30/adult)  The High Line: This innovative reclaimed space turned railroad tracks into a cool urba

You don’t have to go all the way to Arthur Ashe Stadium to catch the action of the 2026 US Open, which runs from August 23 to September 13. Skip the tickets and head to one of the city’s watch parties instead, where you’ll find everything from a recreation of the iconic player tunnel for photo opps to your chance to try the US Open’s viral Honey Deuce cocktail.  All summer long, NYC’s best sports bars have been holding it down with huge screens and drink specials. As the season of sports is winding down, you can head back to your favorite watering hole to catch a few more games, or try one of these activations and US Open-themed watch parties. Whether you’re catching a match on a 30-foot outdoor screen or putting your own spin on a game of Red Ball tennis, these bars, restaurants and rooftop watch parties are more than the next-best thing to Arthur Ashe Stadium: they’re destinations themselves.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the U.S. Open in NYC

NYC's public swimming pools are an oasis for heat-weary New Yorkers every summer, whether they take a dip in the cool waters or just lounge poolside. We certainly have our pick of options as there are more than 60 public swimming pools scattered around New York’s five boroughs. Here's our comprehensive list of the squeaky clean—and totally free—swimming pools in NYC. RECOMMENDED: The best hotel and rooftop pools in NYC Since we don't condone sneaking a flask past the locker room, we've suggested some post-sunbathing spots to rehydrate with frozen cocktails while munching on some tasty bar food and snacks. Want to make a splash above ground level? Several of the best hotels in NYC have rooftop pools that allow non-hotel guests to enjoy the facilities (for a price, of course).

Get ready for another summer of fun in the sun! Each summer, New York City beaches open for swimming and sunbathing starting Memorial Day weekend. A visit to one—if not all—of the best beaches NYC has to offer is needed when temperatures become hot and sticky. Whether you’re planning weekend getaways, a camping trip, a stay at an oceanfront Airbnb or just looking for ways to cool off or with friends, these beaches in New York are a quick subway, ferry or bus trip away. If you have a car and want to venture further out, we’ve also included off-the-beaten-track sandy shores that are less than two hours away, and you can check out NYC's hidden beaches here. But first, some answers: RECOMMENDED: Full guide to things to do outside in NYC What is the best beach in NYC? That depends on what makes a beach worth visiting. Want pristine sand and fewer crowds? The best beach is Fort Tilden Beach. If you like a more iconic beach experience with some crowds, the best beach for you is Rockaway Beach. Or for a classic Americana experience with a Boardwalk and amusement park, Coney Island is your spot. What are the best non-crowded beaches in NYC? Fort Tilden is still less crowded than other beaches in NYC.

What’s more elegantly spooky than a classic horror film accompanied by a live orchestral score? On Saturday, October 24, the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra will set the stage for a spine-tingling Halloween with two performances of the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera at Plymouth Church, at 7pm and 9:30pm, respectively. Featuring the historic Peabody Memorial Organ—an instrument comprising 4,718 pipes—the orchestra’s live score along with the historic gothic architecture of the space will amp up the immersively eerie atmosphere. “This fusion of film and music will create an atmosphere that’s both haunting and electrifying, setting the perfect tone for the season,” said Maestro Phil Nuzzo, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra. Guests are welcome to further embrace the Halloween spirit by attending in costume! Tickets cost $40.

Few names signal old-school New York glamour quite like the Waldorf Astoria: The historic hotel has been Park Avenue staple since 1931 (after moving from its original Fifth Avenue location, which was demolished to make way for the Empire State Building) and has welcomed such starry guests as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and Cole Porter (all of whom had permanent suites) as well as Queen Elizabeth II and every U.S. president since Herbert Hoover. Arguably, the hotel’s most famous lore is Track 61, a secret underground railway platform linked to Grand Central Terminal, famously used by Franklin D. Roosevelt to get into the property away from prying eyes. With those decades of history, lead architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon had quite the task in front of them, renovating a beloved landmark and bringing the venue into modern 21st-century luxury while respectfully retaining its Gilded Age grandeur. And after eight long years and a $2 billion refurbishment, the gang managed to do just that: like the wealthy grand dames floating down the avenue with their expensive but tasteful cosmetic procedures, the old girl is looking good.  What are the rooms like at the Waldorf Astoria New York? One of the biggest changes made to the property is the number and size of the guest rooms: The original Waldorf boasted an astonishing 1,400 rooms, a hefty quantity that has been shaved down to just 375 suites for its new iteration. There’s also 375 priva

With its easy access from the states (it’s a quick three-hour flight down from Miami) and heavy commercialization and tourism infrastructure, Aruba has become a go-to Caribbean destination for American travelers. Because of that, the island surely isn’t hurting for hotels, with a two-mile strip of high-rise resorts (Hiltons, Hyatts and what have you) joining beach bars, bustling night clubs and more along the popular Palm Beach on Aruba’s northwest coast. But if you want some modern island luxury set slightly away from the tropical hullabaloo, the JOIA Aruba by Iberostar—which opened on Eagle Beach in January 2025—is a stunning, stand-out option for your next vacation.  Occupying the top tier of the Iberostar brand, JOIA caters to adult travelers and celebratory couples looking for privacy and sophistication, as opposed to the mid-tier Iberostar Selection properties, which accommodate mostly families and more relaxed couples. (Unlike its JOIA brethren, however, the Aruba location is not officially adults-only; however, during our multi-night stay, we only came across a few children on the property, and there are specific spaces set aside just for adults, including a designated adult-only infinity pool.) What are the rooms like at JOIA Aruba by Iberostar?  Adding to the overall high-end vibe, the JOIA Aruba by Iberostar is an all-suite resort, with 240 spacious accommodations ranging from 592 feet (the entry-level King Suite) to 1,313 square feet (the massive Royal Suite). I s

Displaying a 25-story-tall video installation on the side of THE MART, ART on THE MART is the largest permanent digital art projection in the world, with programming that changes seasonally. ART on THE MART's array of 34 digital projectors show the creations after dusk every evening. Running for 30 minutes on Thursdays through Saturdays, it’s best viewed from the section of the Chicago Riverwalk between Wells Street and Franklin Street.

Right across the East River in the heart of Williamsburg, with unobstructed waterside views of the Manhattan skyline, the stretch of Wythe Avenue between North 9th and 12th Streets has become a kind of hub of hip Brooklyn hotels: There’s the William Vale, a luxury property capped off with its stylish Westlight rooftop; the Hoxton, with its former-factory origins giving off industrial cool; and, finally, the Arlo Williamsburg, a trendy lodging known for its colorful pool deck and eclectic spirit. The latter took over the former Williamsburg Hotel space back in 2023 and in the years since has grown into a reliably stylish and lively option in a neighborhood buzzing with them. Walking through that red-brick facade, passing beneath that marquee lighting, guests will find a cool and comfortable stay that balances an inviting warmth with the youthful energy of the buzzy area. What are the rooms like at the Arlo Williamsburg? Okay, we won’t lie to you: The guest rooms—of which there are 147 across eight stories—are quite small, a byproduct of the nabe’s tall-not-sprawl nature. (The smallest option, the City View Queen, maxes out at 220 square feet.) But the Arlo makes the most of that diminutive size, with floor-to-ceiling windows, private Juliette balconies, marble-and-brass bathrooms (some even equipped with freestanding, deep-soaking tubs) and large, plush beds with crisp, high-quality bedding and tufted leather headboards. Robe and slipper lovers will sadly be without those terr

Hugging the rugged, rocky coastline of Mallorca’s Colònia de Sant Jordi village, the Iberostar Selection Es Trenc hotel rises high above the resort town, offering unobstructed views of the nearby famous Es Trenc beach and the transparent turquoise waters surrounding the property.  Opened in April 2025, the 11-floor property underwent an extensive multimillion-dollar transformation, replacing the old THB Sur Mallorca with a five-star, sustainability-focused luxury hotel that marks the Iberostar brand’s 16th property in its native Mallorca. And if it’s a chic and tranquil Mediterranean stay you’re after, this is the beachfront resort for you.  What are the rooms like at Iberostar Selection Es Trenc?  First and foremost, yes, every single one of the 198 bedrooms and suites are decked out with expansive, floor-to-ceiling windows and private, furnished balconies overlooking that stunning seaside. But the breezy, modern lodgings are just as lovely inside as they are out, echoing the hotel’s marine setting with relaxing shades of sand and sage throughout, as well as stone surfaces and bleached wood that give the space a fresh, minimalist feel.  Thoughtful touches abound in each guestroom, including beach bags, yoga mats, hair tools (straighteners, hair dyers) and clothes steamers to use at your leisure. And if you opt for one of the higher-tier rooms, you can also personalize your sleep with a complimentary pillow menu, should you want to upgrade to a cloud-like feather, moldable me

Some tourists come to New York for the food, some for the fashion, others for the nightlife. But if your NYC trip itinerary is littered with planned visits to the Great White Way, the LUMA Hotel Times Square is the boutique hotel for your Broadway-loving heart. Conveniently located in midtown near Times Square and Bryant Park, it’s just a ticket stub’s throw from the glittering playhouses of the city’s Theater District and that love for the stage is felt throughout the property and its amenities.  The LUMA has its own “Broadway Concierge” on hand: Guests can book a 30-minute consultation with theater aficionado Laura Heywood, who will curate the personalized show selection and offer expert guidance to the world of plays and musicals. The specialty package also includes a three-course pre-theater dinner at AperiBar by Charlie Palmer—the “Italianesque” restaurant and cocktail bar located right off the lobby, which occasionally hosts its own live programming like drag bingo—as well as a 20-percent ticket discount for Roundabout Theatre Company, home to popular productions like The Rocky Horror Show, Fallen Angels, and upcoming works like The Imaginary Invalid.  But even if you don’t know your Frankenfurter from your Fanny Price, the LUMA Hotel is a solid midtown option for any Manhattan visitor: The 130-room lodging has all of the usual creature comforts you want, with rooms thoughtfully appointed with floor-to-ceiling windows, calmingly neutral color schemes and plush Frette li

Rooftop Cinema Club, the open-air theater perched atop The Emily Hotel, is back for another season. Guests can catch showings of hand-picked classics, cult films and recent releases while also enjoying sweeping views of the skyline and craft beverages.  Running from May through early November, this season is packed with fresh programming, from curated film collections to immersive themed events like a Singles Night featuring a 90-minute mixer followed by a screening of There’s Something About Mary. 

Here at Time Out, we love a name that throws you off. Whatever you think Swingers is going to be, we promise you that’s not it. This Swingers club is of the crazy golf kind (get it?). If you’re no more enlightened, crazy golf is a British term for mini-golf with a little more edge—think wild routes, obstacles, windmills and more. Swingers opened its first club in London, and is now a hit in D.C.  Swingers NoMad is located beneath the Virgin Hotel at 29th Street and Broadway. But it’s not just the golf that will make you say, ‘Oh yeah!’—the venue serves authentic cocktails, premium spirits, beers and wine, as well as a whole array of street food. Choose from Tacos by Fonda’s punchy Mexican, and Emmy Squared Pizza which includes there famous Detroit-style pizza, burgers and exclusive menu items. Either show up and see where the night takes you or choose from one of Swingers’ crazy golf packages, from the humble two-person golf-and-drinks for $55 a person to the premium for $116, including crazy golf, drinks, street food, dessert, your own table and your own tee off time. General admission is $28 a person for nine rounds!

Inspired by the bathing traditions of ancient Greece, Rome and Ottoman civilizations, AIRE Ancient Baths first debuted in New York back in 2012, one of the first businesses to jump-start the city's obsession with all things wellness. Back in the day, public bathhouses were large, extravagant places where people would lounge in various water pools to clean themselves and cure their ailments. This Spanish import elegantly brings that traditional wellness experience to New York with the first overseas location of its luxury bathhouse minichain. (Along with this Tribeca flagship, there's also a sister spot on the Upper East Side.) The basement level of the gigantic three-story space houses the spacious, open room of baths, which consist of hot, cold, saltwater and multijet pools alongside steam and hot-stone rooms where you can lounge. Enjoy serene, candlelit thermal baths, massages, and signature treatments; right now, a thorough, two-hour Ancient Relaxing Massage 45' costs $225 per person. 

In the case of some NYC landmarks, you have to take their golden-age greatness for granted. Not so with the Village Vanguard, a West Village jazz club that's hosted countless legendary gigs, documented on albums by giants such as Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane and Bill Evans. To this day, the Vanguard retains every bit of its cachet.  After 90 years, this basement club’s stage still hosts the crème de la crème of mainstream jazz talent. Plenty of history has been made here—John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Bill Evans have grooved in this hallowed hall—and the 16-piece Vanguard Jazz Orchestra has been the Monday-night regular since 1966. Thanks to the venue's strict no cell phone policy, seeing a show here feels like stepping back and time. It's just you and the music. 

The first floor of this respected thrift shop is devoted to jewelry cases, vintage furniture, and such curios as an old cash register and used sewing machine (both in working order). Head to the clean basement room to scour the racks for coats, skirts and jeans, with general apparel priced between $30 and $50 and vintage numbers from $150 to $800; or plop down on a cushioned bench to try on the shoes, organized on red bookshelves. The well-edited stock is in impeccable condition and sourced solely by donation—Cure donates all its proceeds to the Diabetes Research Institute. Check back twice a year for the shop’s whatever-you-can-fit-in-this-bag-that-costs-just-$15 sales.  

Harry Styles’s Madison Square Garden residency is heading into its final stretch—and naturally, there’s a dress-up occasion involved. After nearly two months of turning Midtown into Harry’s House, the singer has just five NYC shows left, including two Halloween-weekend concerts billed as “Harryween” on October 30 and 31. The 30-date “Together, Together” residency, which began on August 26, wraps on Halloween. And the celebrations are spilling beyond the Garden: Spotify has announced a separate Harryween dance party on October 31, curated by Styles in collaboration with Despacio. That gives fans another way to celebrate, even without a concert ticket—although Harry himself won’t be attending the party. Heading to MSG for one last dance? Planning your Harryween outfit? Here’s what to know about the remaining shows, costume rules and Halloween festivities.   When is Harry Styles playing at Madison Square Garden?  Styles’s 30-show residency runs from August 26 through October 31, 2026. As of Friday, October 23, five concerts remain: Friday, October 23 Saturday, October 24 Wednesday, October 28 Friday, October 30: Harryween Saturday, October 31: Harryween and the residency’s final night What is Harryween at Madison Square Garden? Halloween gets the Harry treatment on October 30 and 31, when the final two concerts of Styles’s NYC residency are officially billed as “Together, Together. Harryween.” Both shows are listed for 8 pm, with doors opening at 7 pm. Specific Halloween se

Your fall movie schedule just got a bit more heated: Yes, Heated Rivalry—the hit hockey romance series that brought Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, a pretty great parody musical and an "All the Things She Said" cultural renaissance into our lives—will be jumping off its usual streaming platforms of HBO Max and Crave for a limited-engagement theatrical release nationwide beginning next month. From November 6 through November 30, theatergoers can "reheat" the acclaimed series across three batched screenings, each consisting of two episodes: You'll be able to watch episodes one and two ("Rookies" and "Olympians") together, followed by episodes three and four ("Hunter" and "Rose") as a paired session, and episodes five and six ("I'll Believe in Anything" and "The Cottage") rounding things out as a tearful twofer. Tickets are priced under $10 for each screening ($9.99 to be exact, before tax), and the engagement will roll out across 650 movie theaters nationwide, including at chains like Regal, AMC, and Cinemark. (For our friends up north, the series will also hit the big screen in its native Canada via Cineplex movie theaters.) Participating locations will offer themed cocktails during the theater run, including the fittingly titled "Summer in Montreal" and "Russians Don't Blush."  RECOMMENDED: The 100 most romantic films of all time (updated for 2026) Photograph: Courtesy HBO MaxFrançois Arnaud and Robbie G.K. in "Heated Rivalry" “Heated Rivalry is a global phenomenon creat

I’d spent most of September—hell, most of 2026—in airports. LGA, LHR, VIE, BCN, FLR—you name the hub, I was probably buying an overpriced Smartwater somewhere inside. So when the sweet folks over at Vrbo invited me to come hide out in one of their coolest vacation rentals for a few days and turn off NYC and the rest of the world, I jumped at the chance. But this wasn’t just any property: This was the Palmer House, a 1950 Ann Arbor residence designed by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. (That means a lot of gorgeous geometry and zero TVs.) And this wasn’t just any stay: The trip was an IRL tryout of Vrbo’s Unpack ‘27, the company’s annual global report with Expedia and Hotels.com that highlights both the shifts in traveler behavior and the destinations set to dominate itineraries in the year ahead.  RECOMMENDED: I stayed at one of Vrbo’s top vacation rentals of the year—here’s what it was like I would be tackling two of the report’s top 2027 trends in one go: “Hobby Hubs” (think destinations made for group crafting weekends, photography retreats, antiquing escapes, etcetera) and “Heartland Hideouts” (smaller, landlocked spots known for their vibrant culture and charm). And after weeks of travel overstimulation and busy work, I was very much looking forward to stepping back in time when things like Microsoft Teams, Slack Channels and Instagram Stories didn’t exist. I was also keen to use the getaway as an excuse to tap back into my long-dormant scrapbooking hobby, to

Happy days: Lindsay Lohan has graced us with a teaser for a new Netflix rom-com she's working on.  Over on Netflix's official Instagram, the Mean Girls icon posted a photo of her holding up the script for Return To You, a new romantic comedy set in—how utterly fitting—the late 2000s. Lohan’s recent career comeback (a "Lohanaissance," if you will) has been not only welcome but also very successful: The 40-year-old actress has led several other Netflix films, including 2022's Falling for Christmas, 2024's Our Little Secret and Irish Wish, not to mention last year's much-anticipated sequel Freakier Friday. So it goes without saying that we're excited for this one! Here's everything we know so far about Lindsay Lohan's new rom-com Return to You.    RECOMMENDED: The Glee reboot could actually be happening View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix US (@netflix)   What is Return to You on Netflix about? The movie, which Lohan is producing, is set in 2008 and follows a powerful but lonely attorney who mistakenly receives a very emotional DVD from a dying woman addressed to her husband. Guided only by the clues on the disc, the lawyer sets out to find the woman’s spouse.  Who is in the cast of Return to You on Netflix?  Along with leading lady Lindsay, Henry Golding (Crazy Rich Asians, Last Christmas, The Gentlemen) stars as Ben, Lohan’s character’s love interest. The cast also includes such famous faces as Saturday Night Live's Ego Nwodim, actor-comedian

Back in ye olden times (a.k.a. the late 1990s), American youths used to race home from school, turn on the television and settle in to hang out with Carson Daly for an hour of Total Request Live, MTV's generation-defining music-video countdown show that ran for 18 seasons and helped make global superstars out of Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, Eminem, Blink-182, Christina Aguilera, NSYNC and the like. But while most kiddos were forced to watch those musical icons from home, young New Yorkers were able to experience it IRL, flooding the streets outside of MTV's Times Square studio every weekday to scream and shout their love directly at AJ McLean (or insert your chosen Backstreet-er here). And today in NYC, that throwback thrill is coming back for one day only.  RECOMMENDED: The 40 best pop songs that’ll have you singing at the top of your lungs Rumor has it that a nostalgia-inducing TRL reunion is being filmed in front of a live audience today, October 1, from 2pm to 6pm at MTV Studios in Times Square (located at 1515 Broadway inside One Astor Plaza). The special will celebrate the legacy of the iconic MTV show with surprise celebrity guests, live musical performances, original TRL VJs (along with Daly, Hilarie Burton, La La Anthony, Dave Holmes, Vanessa Lachey, Damien Fahey and Quddus all helmed the mic over the years) and plenty of throwback TRL energy. Photograph: Frank Micelotta / Getty ImagesCarson Daly and Britney Spears on set at Total Request Live And members

Your new Traitors and Faithfuls have officially arrived. Peacock just announced the next castle full of duplicitous players joining season 6 of The Traitors, and it's packed with reality-show alumni, medal-winning sports stars and serious A-listers, including one Tony-winning theater icon. Here's everything you need to know about The Traitors season 6 and who's joining the backstabbing fun this season.  RECOMMENDED: The first hosts of ‘Saturday Night Live’ season 52 have been revealed, and they include a Knicks superstar Who are the contestants in The Traitors season 6? Photograph: Courtesy PeacockThe cast of 'The Traitors' season 6 Below, find the full list of players who will be joining sixth edition of The Traitors US:  Bianca Del Rio (RuPaul’s Drag Race) Boman Martinez-Reid (Content Creator known for his reality tv parodies) Bronwyn Newport (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City) Casey Wilson (Actress) Chloe Kim (Olympic Snowboarder) Cody Simpson (Singer) Craig Conover (Southern Charm) Cynthia Bailey (The Real Housewives of Atlanta) Dominic Monaghan (Actor) Emira D’Spain (Next Gen NYC) Gizelle Bryant (The Real Housewives of Potomac) Iain Stirling (Comedian / Love Island) Jag Bains (Big Brother, Amazing Race) JaNa Craig (Love Island USA) Joey Graziadei (The Bachelor) Johnny Sibilly (Actor) Kristin Chenoweth (Actress / Singer) Michele Fitzgerald (Survivor / The Challenge) Q Burdette (Survivor) Rachel Robinson (The Challenge) Rashad Jennings (NFL Star) Taylor Hale (Big Br

Baba Yaga is stepping out of your nightmares and onto your screen. AMC+ just released fresh intel and an official trailer for its newest thriller series, Yaga, which is drumming up all sorts of buzz for its starry Canadian cast—including Heated Rivalry hottie Hudson Williams, Schitt's Creek fan favorite Noah Reid and The Matrix legend Carrie-Anne Moss—and its folklore-rooted premise.  As we get closer to spooky season, here's everything you need to know about Yaga, including that aforementioned teaser, cast details, release info and more.  RECOMMENDED: Watch: The trailer for the ‘Friday the 13th’ prequel just dropped—and it’s seriously freaky What is the story of Yaga? Based on the 2019 stage play by showrunner and writer Kat Sandler, Yaga follows Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator who arrives in a small coastal town to investigate the disappearance of Henry Park (Hudson Williams), a young heir to a powerful local fishery. Rapp quickly finds himself at odds with Carson (Letterkenny alum Clark Backo), an apprehensive local detective; Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss), a charismatic university professor with a taste for younger men; and a labyrinth of enigmatic suspects, secret lives, and ancient magic.  What is Yaga based on?  Both Sandler's TV series and stage play were inspired by the traditional Slavic folklore legend of Baba Yaga, a witchy, forest-dwelling female who traditionally manifests either as a frightening and ferocious villain who cooks and eats lost travelers,

Be careful what you wish for! The Diplomat season 3 ended with Vice President Grace Penn (Allison Janey, who just scored an Emmy win on Monday night for her role) assuming the presidency following the sudden death of President William Rayburn (Michael McKean), thrusting Ambassador Kate Wyler into a role she never wanted. And in the forthcoming fourth season of the Netflix political thriller, even more is at stake.  Here's everything to know about The Diplomat season 4, including a look at the brand-new trailer.  RECOMMENDED: The teaser for ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’ final season is out and it unveils a new key character What is the plot of The Diplomat season 4? “Two marriages threaten to eat each other alive. One catastrophic moment shatters the fragile peace Kate Wyler (Kerri Russell) brokered between the U.S. and U.K., as well as the crumbling marriage she’s trying to save," reads the official season 4 logline, per Netflix. "While she fights to stem the bleeding, President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) and VP Hal Wyler’s (Rufus Sewell) conspiracy to steal Russia’s most powerful weapon hurtles the United States toward war. Kate and Todd, at best an uneasy pair, unite to stop the Grace-Hal alliance from upending the balance of power abroad and at home.”  Watch the trailer for The Diplomat season 4 below: “I’m so excited about Season 4,” Debora Cahn, the drama's showrunner and executive producer, told Netflix. “It’s going to be a lot of fun. We get to the end o

Chicago doesn't have a shortage of great movie theaters, but it is lacking when it comes to the size of said screens. (And yes, in this case, size does matter, fellas.) The Windy City is home to just two IMAX theaters—at AMC Roosevelt Collection in South Loop, and Regal City North on the border between Bucktown and Logan Square—those larger-than-life viewing experiences that turn mere movies like The Odyssey and the Dune franchise into true cinematic spectacles. But that tally is getting a major boost with a soon-to-come new IMAX theater in downtown Chicago.  RECOMMENDED: A Chicago institution was just named one of the world’s greatest movie theaters Per NBC Chicago, building permit records indicate that one of the auditoriums at AMC River East 21, located at 322 E. Illinois St. in Streeterville, is being converted to include IMAX capability. An opening timeline has not yet been made public, nor have details about whether or not the theater will have 70-millimeter capability. (Unlike regular 70mm film that runs vertically, with 5 perforations per frame, IMAX 70mm film runs horizontally through the projector, with 15 perforations per frame—in layman's terms, that means you're getting the highest resolution and image clarity, a.k.a. the most immersive cinematic experience possible.) Frankly, any new IMAX theater on American soil is a big deal, particularly if it offers that high-end 70mm format. There are about 350 IMAX theaters in the U.S. but only 25 with 70mm capability—uns

Live from New York, it's (almost) Saturday Night! Yes, yet another season of NBC's long-running sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live is about to kick off later this month and Lorne Michaels and Co. have put together quite the opening lineup of guest hosts and musical artists.  Starting September 26, SNL will air live every Saturday night at 11:30pm EST on NBC and Peacock. And while we don’t know what zany sketches the cast has up their sleeves, we do know who will be joining them to make us laugh. Below, check out the starry guests for SNL's first four episodes of the season, which will air between September 26 through October 31. (Note: The show takes a two-week break between October 10 and October 31.)  RECOMMENDED: Bowen Yang is Broadway’s new ‘Oh, Mary!’ lead, will make show debut next month Who will be hosting Saturday Night Live in 2026? View this post on Instagram 1: Jalen Brunson / KATSEYE (September 26) Even if you're not a basketball fan, you no doubt know about Jalen Brunson, who helped lead the New York Knicks to a championship win this summer for the first time in 53 years. Brunson also deservedly snagged the title of Most Valuable Player of the 2026 NBA Finals. The athlete will make his Saturday Night Live debut as the first guest host of season 52.  Also making their SNL debut, the Grammy Award-nominated girl group KATSEYE will serve as musical guest during the season premiere. The ladies recently released their third EP, "WILD," and are cu

Though we won't be seeing the new episodes until next year (more on that in a minute), The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon is drumming up hype for its fourth and final season with a teaser that unveils a new, key character. Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming installment of The Walking Dead spinoff series, which centers on the fan-favorite, crossbow-firing southerner Daryl Dixon, played by Norman Reedus.  What will The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 4 be about? While crossing the ravaged badlands of Spain, Daryl (Reedus) and Carol (Melissa McBride) “grasp onto hope—and each other—as uncertainty about their future grows,” reads the logline for the final season of AMC's post-apocalyptic horror drama. “Captain Alejandro Perkins (Jimmy Smits of NYPD Blue, The West Wing) is a former U.S. Navy officer and medical doctor who found a unique way to thrive during the apocalypse.” Watch the teaser for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon below: The trailer opens with an injured Daryl, who has flashbacks to mobs of horrible zombies attacking him and Carol, until he opens his eyes to what we can assume is Captain Perkins, welcoming him “home.” RECOMMENDED: Watch the official trailer for the upcoming season of American Horror Story Who is in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 4 cast? Along with the aforementioned Reedus, McBride and cast newcomer Smits, the fourth season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon also stars Romain Levi as Stéphane, Eduardo Noriega a

If you spot a herd of buffalo lumbering through Lower Manhattan this September, don't panic. They're not lost—they're art. On September 19 and 20, 50 life-sized buffalo puppets will roam through Lower Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn as part of Return of the Buffalo: Tatanka Owe Akupi, a free public art event that promises to turn city streets into a moving performance. The spectacle will feature 100 New Yorkers operating the buffalo puppets as they weave through the city, accompanied by live music, dance, tribal ceremonies, gospel choirs, marching bands and performances at public spaces along the route. Organizers say spectators won't just watch the procession—they'll be invited to join it. RECOMMENDED: Downtown Brooklyn's sidewalks have turned into a giant public art gallery The ambitious project comes from playwright and director Amir Nizar Zuabi, who created the production in partnership with elders from the Lenape and Lakota Tribes. It's being presented by St. Ann's Warehouse, The Walk Productions and KBH Arts—the same team behind Little Amal, the towering puppet of a Syrian refugee girl whose emotional walk across New York captivated audiences in 2022. Photograph: Ant StrackSouth Africa puppet workshop But why buffalo? The American buffalo (officially the United States' national mammal) is central to the work's message. Once driven to the brink of extinction during the 19th century, the species is now a symbol of resilience, survival and restoration, especially for Nat