Shaye Weaver

Okay, okay, Midtown has its perks, but Downtown? Well, we reckon it’s one of the best places to stay when you’re visiting New York City. Comprising the neighborhoods which sit at the southern tip of Manhattan (we’re talking the Financial District, Tribeca, Greenwich Village, and Chinatown) there’s loads worth exploring here, and plenty of stylish hotels at which to base yourself. This brand-new list includes our absolute favorites, from reliable, affordable chains to titans of New York luxury. Scroll on.  Which area is best to stay in New York? Downtown is a brilliant neighborhood to stay in New York, whether you’re visiting the city for the first or the fiftieth time. You’re blessed with easy access to Midtown and Brooklyn, while being a step back from the never ending bustle, all while having great restaurants and shopping nearby. Have a read of our guide to all the best places to stay in New York.  Downtown’s best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: The Beekman 👛 Best budget: Moxy Lower East Side 🌃 Best view: The Dominick 👙 Best pool: The Greenwich Hotel 🧊 Coolest: Nine Orchard 📍 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 s

The most popular Broadway shows tend to be musicals, from long-running favorites like The Lion King and Hamilton to more recent hits like Hadestown and Moulin Rouge!—but new plays and revivals also represent an important part of the Broadway experience. Right now, there are so many incredible shows to see, from musicals and plays to new stories and revivals. On a budget? Read our guide on How to Get Cheap Broadway Tickets for rush, lottery, and discount tips. RECOMMENDED: Find the best Broadway showsRECOMMENDED: Current and upcoming Off Broadway shows The 5 Best Broadway Shows Right Now (Critic's Picks) Death of a Salesman, Hamilton, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Maybe Happy Ending and Oh, Mary! top our critic's list. But don't just take our word for it—go see them for yourself! For a full roster of shows that are coming soon, check out our list of upcoming Broadway shows.

​Already ate and drank your way through all the best rooftop bars and waterfront restaurants in NYC? It’s time to upgrade to the high seas (or at least, like, the low rivers). To take in the best views of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and the Brooklyn Bridge while you dine, check a dinner cruise off your must-do-in-NYC list. The breeze off the Hudson, the diving gulls, the sunset over the skyline…it’s enough to make even the most mid glass of Prosecco taste like the best thing you ever drank. ​Whether you’re looking to book a dinner cruise for a romantic night out, a happy hour with friends or a family reunion, we’ve rounded up the best options from casual buffets to black-tie-optional affairs with five-course plated dinners, live music and dancing on boats. Setting sail from the Hudson River, the East River and New York Harbor, you can splash out on caviar and lobster tail or set sail for $0.00 on the Staten Island Ferry. ​Summer 2026 update: This year, you’ll find plenty of special cruises to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Watch the arrival of the 250th fleet of “tall ships,” watch the fireworks and see Lady Liberty up close and personal. Make sure to book ahead, especially for big groups, because the best times will fill up quickly now that the weather has turned. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

The world will be watching as its best soccer teams converge across 16 North American cities to battle for the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Held from June 11 to July 19, the World Cup will be staged across Mexico, Canada and the U.S. For the first time since 1994, Americans will be able to attend World Cup matches at home across 11 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle. It’ll be the biggest World Cup ever—with 48 teams and 104 matches!—and needless to say, the hype is building here in the States. Unfortunately, not everyone can attend the games. But the second-best way to see the action? On your TV screen.  On this page, we’ll keep you up to date by explaining how you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup from home with and without cable. RECOMMENDED: FIFA World Cup 2026: how to get tickets, prices and host cities around the U.S. How to watch the World Cup 2026 on TV You can watch the matches on the official FIFA World Cup broadcast channels—Fox Sports (Fox and FS1), Telemundo and Universo. How to watch the World Cup without cable There are so many ways to watch the games if you don’t have cable. You can watch live on  FIFA+, the Telemundo app, Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo and Sling. Each one has its own pricing and live streaming capabilities can come at a cost—upwards of $100 a month. YouTube, however, has a Sports plan for $64.99 per month, which has access to

New York City’s cultural amenities are many, but none quite match the number, scale, and variety of its museums. There is literally an institution for every interest, whether it’s in art, history, science, or quirkier subjects. From 5,000 years of art history at The Metropolitan Museum to cutting-edge art at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City is an art lovers' paradise. There are dozens of other types of museums, too, like the encyclopedic American Museum Of Natural History, the classical New-York Historical Society, and the sultry Museum of Sex. Photography fans have to check out the International Center of Photography, architecture buffs should head to the Skyscraper Museum, and transit lovers can't miss the New York Transit Museum. And, of course, that’s just the tip of the iceberg, even if you don’t count all of the other museums in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Is it a lot to take in? Certainly. But if you want to find a museum with your name on it, look no further than our complete guide to the best museums in NYC, complete with highlights at each one.  RECOMMENDED: 🖼Full guide to the best museum exhibitions in NYC

We love a European vacation as much as the next person, but perhaps less so these days. Despite the innovations in air travel luring us abroad, there’s just too much to see and do right here in America. With plenty of accessible domestic tourism and stunning destinations for year-round travel, a weekend getaway in the U.S. is just the vacation we all need right now. Our picks bypass the obvious choices, say New York or L.A., in favor of smaller cities with booming art scenes, lesser-known towns with incredible restaurants and coastal spots with plenty of room to spread out on the sand. You’ll find fewer crowds and plenty of small-town charm at these unexpected destinations. Looking for someplace to go in 2026? These places should absolutely be on your travel radar this year. RECOMMENDED: The best cities to visit in the U.S.

So you’re looking to find a good jazz club in NYC? The city is the home of some of the best jazz in the world and has been since the 1920s. But recently, they, along with so many live-music venues around the city, have gone through a rough patch with skyrocketing rent and cost increases. That’s why it’s important to enjoy a night out at these bastions of great music. We’ve rounded up the top jazz clubs NYC has to offer from Greenwich Village, Manhattan to Gowanus, Brooklyn, touching on hallowed landmarks, swanky newcomers, cutting-edge outer-borough spots, no-frills joints, date-idea destinations and more. RECOMMENDED: Full coverage of jazz in NYC

Cherry blossoms in NYC offer New Yorkers a brief but gorgeous pop of beauty, which is why we flock in droves to see them when they bloom each spring. From the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to Central Park and even some hidden spots around town, we've rounded up the best places where you can gaze at the delicate pink flowers, take the perfect warm-weather-ready photo for your Instagram feed (remember to wear your cutest pink outfit), and check off your bucket list with these best things to do in spring.  RECOMMENDED: Best NYC events in 2026 When can you see cherry blossoms in NYC? Cherry blossoms bloom in NYC based on each year's weather, but they usually begin in earnest by late March. CentralPark.com says the park's trees bloom from April to May. Speaking of Central Park, the cherry blossom trees here can be found between 72nd Street and 96th Street around the Reservoir, Cherry Hill, Pilgrim Hill, Great Lawn, Cedar Hill, and the area just south of Cedar Hill between 74th and 77th Streets. But Central Park isn't the only place to admire these pretty petals; keep scrolling for the full list. 

When you're really feeling "the grind," it's your body and mind's way of telling you to go to the spa. If a weekend getaway isn’t in the cards, hitting one of the best spas in New York City is especially a great alternative. The city's spas dish out serious serenity in the form of massages, facials and other relaxing treatments so you can be refreshed and on the way to stress-free bliss. Spas are not just for melting away stress (though that’s certainly a welcome side effect), they also offer services that can soothe sore muscles, refresh tired skin or get you ready for a beach weekend or big night out. Others offer facilities where you can spend a full day unwinding (girls’ day, anyone?). Some offer or even specialize in couples massages for a romantic date option. NYC spas range from affordable to all-out luxurious. Treat yourself to a pampering at one of these spas—you deserve it.

Nowhere in the world does luxury quite like New York City, and from sleek, glassy, towering stays which overlook Columbus Circle and Central Park to tiny little boutique hotels which feel more like ridiculously fancy private homes, luxury comes in all grandiose shapes and glitzy sizes here.  But we aren’t just talking about cloud-like bedding and pretty decor—luxury also means gorging on dishes crafted by world-class chefs, being in prime New York locations, and enjoying polished, attentive service. So, looking to splash out on an ultra-luxe stay in NYC? Here’s where we would recommend, with new reviews of The Fifth Avenue Hotel, The Knickerbocker, and obviously, The Plaza.  Which area is best to stay in New York? For proper, over-the-top luxury, blockbuster New York hotels live on Fifth Avenue, in FiDi, or on the Upper East and West sides. You can browse our comprehensive guide to all of New York City’s best neighborhoods—it will help you figure out which is the best for your trip.  New York’s most luxurious hotels at a glance: 🤩 Most iconic: The Plaza 💎 Most luxurious: The Lowell Hotel 👛 Best budget: The Wallace Hotel 🌃 Best view: Mandarin Oriental 👙 Best pool: The Peninsula New York 📍 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 re

This list is from 2024. Our latest ranking for 2025 is live here. In 2024, what exactly makes a neighbourhood cool? Craft breweries, natty wine bars and street art are well and good, but the world’s best, most exciting and downright fun neighbourhoods are much more than identikit ‘hipster hubs’. They’re places that reflect the very best of their cities – its culture, community spirit, nightlife, food and drink – all condensed in one vibey, walkable district. To create our annual ranking, we went straight to the experts – our global team of on-the-ground writers and editors – and asked them what the coolest neighbourhood in their city is right now, and why. Then we narrowed down the selection and ranked the list using the insight and expertise of Time Out’s global editors, who vetted each neighbourhood against criteria including food, drink, arts, culture, street life, community and one-of-a-kind local flavour. The result? A list that celebrates the most unique and exciting pockets of our cities – and all their quirks. Yes, you’ll find some of those international hallmarks of ‘cool’. But in every neighbourhood on this list there’s something you won’t find anywhere else. Ever been to a photography museum that moonlights as a jazz club? Or a brewery with a library of Russian literature? How about a festival dedicated to fluff? When communities fiercely support and rally around their local businesses, even the most eccentric ideas can become a reality. And that, in our eyes, is

This list is from 2025. Our latest ranking for 2026 is live here. People who don’t live in cities will tell you they’re busy, lonely and expensive places. But there’s a reason so many people choose to live in them: with world-class art and culture, unbeatable food and nightlife, buzzing neighbourhoods and a dizzying amount of stuff to do and see, there’s simply no better place to be.  Every year, we take the pulse of city living by quizzing thousands of locals across the planet about life in their hometowns. This year, more than 18,500 city-dwellers shared their insights on everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and the overall city vibe. When urban living can sometimes feel isolating and costly, this year we wanted to get a sense of what, exactly, makes a city feel like home. Sure, the nightlife is great, but is the city safe and walkable? Is good quality food and art available at a reasonable price? Is it easy to make friends, find love, and access nature?  Livability was a key factor in our ranking this year. But a great city to live in is, naturally, a great city to visit. So, along with the thousands of responses from locals around the world, we asked Time Out’s global network of city experts to vote on the places they think are particularly exciting right now. After crunching all that data, here we are: Time Out’s definitive ranking of the world’s best cities in 2025. Read on to see how your hometown fared… RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The coolest n

This year's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will be one for the books. Celebrating both America's 250th and the 50th anniversary of the fireworks display, Macy's is setting off more than 85,000 shells and putting on a laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge at the same time! It'll all take place where the East River and the Hudson River meet by the Brooklyn Bridge. That's why one of the best seats in the house will be at Time Out Market New York! To mark the occasion, our fifth-floor rooftop is throwing an epic Independence Day Celebration with specialty cocktails, access to the city's best restaurants, including Rogue Panda, Bark Barbecue and Fornino, an open bar (5-10pm) and jams by DJ Fatfingaz of the Heavy Hitters all night with a break at 9pm for the fireworks. Tickets are priced at $300 (plus fees) and the event runs from 5pm to midnight. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a front-row view of this special fireworks display paired with some of the city's finest eats and drinks. Buy yours here.

A cool 1,100-feet up, Summit One Vanderbilt sits atop the 67-floor One Vanderbilt, the city's fourth-tallest building (after One World Trade Center, Central Park Tower, and 111 West 57th Street), which is located just west of Grand Central Terminal.  But first, you'll enter the experience underground. After a trip through a mirrored hallway with its own immersive elements, take an elevator up to the 91st floor, perched 1,000 feet over the streets and sidewalks of NYC. Kenzo Digital has created a totally mirrored infinity room called "Air" that reflects the sky and city views over and over, making you feel like you're walking in the sky or on another plane of existence. Looking above you and below you in this two-story space, you see your reflection repeating forever. After you ascend to the third level of this experience, guests are introduced to "Levitation," a series of transparent glass sky-boxes that jut out of the building at 1,063 feet above Madison Avenue. Here, you can stand over the street with just glass between you and the ground. It's certainly not for the faint of heart. If you want to amp up your visit, opt for a SUMMIT Premium Experience—the ticket package offers guests an elevated journey through Midtown’s tallest skyscraper and includes skip-the-line access, a personalized 90-minute guided tour of SUMMIT’s three dynamic floors, a complimentary cocktail or mocktail at SUMMIT’s Après, and stunning views of NYC and beyond.

The opulent residence that houses a private collection of great masters (from the 14th through the 19th centuries) was originally built for industrialist Henry Clay Frick. The firm of Carrère & Hastings designed the 1914 structure in an 18th-century European style, with a beautiful interior court and reflecting pool. The permanent collections include world-class paintings, sculpture and furniture by the likes of Rembrandt, Vermeer, Renoir and French cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener.  Following its 2020 closure for renovations, the Frick Collection reopened on April 17, 2025 inside its historic Gilded Age mansion. Now, visitors can see the museum's permanent collection inside restored spaces on the first floor while also walking around a new roster of galleries on the mansion's second floor—once the Frick family's private quarters—now open to the public for the very first time. That means you can walk into the original bedroom of Henry Clay Frick! Read more on The Frick's incredible new offerings, including a new 218-seat auditorium, an airy class room, an expanded reception hall, new state-of-the-art conservation studios and the museum’s first-ever cafe.

A hotel needs to tick at least three boxes for when you’re visiting New York City—it’s got to be clean, comfortable and centrally located. Aura Hotel Times Square checks these off easily, and it all begins when you enter the lobby on West 44th Street. As soon as we stepped inside the soothing space (with a dreamy scent immediately gracing us), the chaos of midtown quickly faded away. Our check-in was seamless and pleasant (we were given two drink tickets to the bar next door, The Long Room), and we got to head up to our room straight away, one of the penthouse suites overlooking part of Times Square and the Theater District—a reminder of just how perfectly located Aura Hotel is. Why stay at Aura Hotel Times Square? Set across from Belasco Theatre, a block or two from Bryant Park, Times Square and many other Broadway theaters, it is one of the more convenient stays in the area, and it doesn’t skimp on vibes. Aura Hotel was previously Hotel Mela, but it underwent an extensive renovation, with a grand reopening in 2024 by Rebel Hotel Company. So, what’s new here? A fresh aesthetic with newly redesigned rooms with modern furnishings, state-of-the-art technology and better cityscape views is what. The stylish design found in each room is both calming and pleasant with upscale touches across the space, from plush rugs to light wood accents and more. Plus, there are lovely Molton Brown toiletries and Nespresso coffee machines in each room. Aura Hotel Times Square also has a dedicate

Coney Island has been the center of seaside amusement since before the turn of the 20th century. It has been romanticized in film and music—beloved for its exciting rides and wacky attractions for children and the nostalgic memories it brings to adults. It saw years of neglect, sure, but the arrival of the Luna Park amusement park restored the area’s lively nature. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit what has become one of the top New York beaches offering a range of fun things to do in summer. From movie nights to concerts and the wild Mermaid Parade, there’s truly an activity for everyone. The summer destination is one of the best day trips from NYC, so when you go, hit must-visit stops like Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand for a bite, attend a crazy Coney Island Cyclone game and check out New York City's only aquarium.

Love the art of letter writing? Letters Live allows you to step into the words of luminaries like David Bowie, Charlotte Brontë, Che Guevara, Mohandas Gandhi and others with a live reading by talented performers. In the past, featured performers have been Benedict Cumberbatch, Lawrence Fishburne, Olivia Colman, Cate Blanchett and Taika Waititi! Not only that, the live reading is set to live music by popular artists. But you won't know who's performing until they take the stage. Organizers say, "rest assured, you will not be disappointed!" You'll have three nights to sit in for the readings—May 31 and June 1 and 2.

This was the first recreational cannabis retail store in New York and its focus is on smaller businesses owned by BIPOC and women, including Florist Farms, Back Home Cannabis Company, Aryloom and Lobo Cannagar. You’ll find vapes, edibles, flower, prerolls and more from these brands in addition to apparel and literature about smoking, cannabis, the mission of Housing Works and more. You can peruse its full menu here. The dispensary in its first year added 200 more products to its menu with more from queer-, BIPOC- and women-owned and led companies. And currently carries several social equity brands, including Brelixi, Fat Nell, The Weekenders and Flamer and Drew Martin. Housing Works also puts its generated revenue back into the community that it serves. Since 1990, the nonprofit has been an advocate for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and has provided lifesaving services and has done that through entrepreneurial businesses, including its 10 thrift stores and bookstore/cafe in Soho. The dispensary was its 12th shop in NYC and one of many dispensaries it has planned (another just opened in NoMad at 30th Street and Sixth Avenue). 

NYC Bud is not only Long Island City's first recreational dispensary but the first subway-themed dispensary. The interior is designed to look like an MTA subway station with vintage subway benches, subway signs and even graffiti from classic ’80s artists. There's a “wide range of high-quality” NYC cannabis brands for purchase in-store or delivery, including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles and accessories from brands like Dank, Zizzle, MFNY, Ruby Farms, Good Times, Chef for Higher and Plug N Play. The shop also hosts fun events like Buds & Brushes, comedy shows, bud brunches and DJ sets.

This giant space with shiny wood floors and colorful art on its walls is Steinway's own licensed cannabis dealer and art gallery.  Those looking for product get a personalized experience with a focus on the therapeutic and wellness benefits that cannabis can offer in a welcoming, informative and educational atmosphere. And as mentioned earlier, Cannavita has its sights set higher—it regularly hosts gallery nights to support local artists, comedy nights and even yoga nights to encourage mindfulness and wellness.

Tucked away on Bridge Street in an old factory basement, this two-story playscape for kids and adults contains ample room for fun, including laser tag, mini-bowling and arcade games. Laser tag games are comprised of three 10-15-minute matches, where you bob and weave around rustic columns and obstacles Area 53 has set up. Across an hour-and-a-half, you and your friends will be giggling and screaming as you "shoot" each other's guns to gain points. It's not for the faint of heart—running to avoid lasers is a workout, but a super fun one. We'd recommend checking out its "After Dark" laser tag and mini-bowling for those 18+ on Thursday nights. Area 53's mini-bowling allows for up to six people to knock down pins across 25 minutes and its arcade has traditional games, from basketball shooting games to racing games and claw machines.  Area 53 has other locations with even more fun—its Williamsburg "Adventure" spot has a ropes course, rock climbing, a zip line, slides, battle beams and ball and foam pits, an arcade, roller skating and more! There's also an Area 53 Paintball arena in Williamsburg that's 20,000 square feet (with its own arcade). We recently took our editorial team to laser tag at Area 53, and we had an absolute blast (pun intended).

This Australian shop, which began as a market stall in 2007, opened a store in Brooklyn in 2012, and offers pretty good deals, from $5 and $10 boxes of vintage pieces to dig through to more curated selections from Brooklyn-based brands. More specifically, its denim selection is impressive and includes a lot of different styles, patterns and fits. The store says Malia Obama, Jenna Ortega, Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Pattinson have all perused its wares. Time Out Tip: On a recent visit, we picked up some darling dangling star earrings and a watch ring—it was very busy, so we plan to go back on a week day.

Dig and ye shall find: The booty at this crazy-packed vintage store includes 1960s–1990s options for both guys and girls, plus a considerable costume jewelry and funky housewares selection. Not only is it chock full of great finds but it's really fun to look at. We went on a recent Saturday and found so much amid its racks, including a barely used sleek Michael Kors purse for $50 and a pair of never-worn, black velvet combat boots for $25. Even cooler, I found out that they take donations and you get 25% off your next purchase. Time Out Tip: The store spans two floors at 496 Driggs Avenue and 197 North 9th Street, so plan accordingly and bring some friends (and reusable bags) for a hunt to remember.

If you know anything about soccer, there’s no halftime show. But with such a giant global stage set for the World Cup, it kind of makes sense! Before kickoff, Jennifer Hudson will deliver a special rendition of the U.S. national anthem, and then the first-ever World Cup Halftime Show at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium to locals) will bring superstars to the stage to celebrate the pinnacle of the game. They’ll also perform to raise money for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which aims to raise $100 million to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children worldwide. Over $50 million has already been raised, so the hope is to close the gap with the star-studded show. But it’s not all about the halftime show. There’s a closing ceremony before kickoff that’ll feature more popular artists! Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the World Cup Final, its halftime show and its closing ceremony.  When is the FIFA World Cup Final? Sunday, July 18, starting at 3pm ET. What teams are playing the FIFA World Cup Final? It’ll be Spain versus Argentina. Who is participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony? Post Malone, Robbie Williams, Nicole Scherzinger and Laura Pausini are slated to perform. IShowSpeed and Tom Cruise are also confirmed to take part in the ceremony. When is the closing ceremony? It’ll start at 1:30pm ET, 90 minutes before the kickoff. When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show? It’ll

With 44 million book titles around the world and roughly $28 billion in revenue from book sales, Amazon has become a go-to source for readers, for better or worse. People purchase around 780–800 million books from the seller annually, according to automateed.com. You want romantasy? They’ve got it. Crime thrillers? Done. Nonfiction biographies? Absolutely. That’s why it’s helpful when Amazon points out what’s worth reading—there’s just too much to sort through these days. Its editors, who post their favorites on their Amazon books hub, just released a list of the best nonfiction and history books of July 2026. These books are not only brand-new this month but they are worth your time, according to the editors.  The books span genres, from true crime narrative nonfiction to a tear-jerking memoir and much more. Below are their five picks and what they had to say about each one. RECOMMENDED: BookTok’s summer 2026 reading list: 10 titles to read right now 1. Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast by Pamela Colloff  “Paul Skalnik seems too good to be true: he’s a former cop who finds himself on the wrong side of the law but is still determined to do right by coaxing confessions out of his fellow jailmates. ‘As the old saying goes, ‘you’ve got to make a deal with a sinner to catch the devil,’ prosecutors say, relying on Skalnik’s sworn testimony to tie men to murders across America. But all is not as it seems with the shape-shifting Skal

Be careful what you wish for. This year’s most popular horror film, Obsession, is now available to watch in your own living room, if you dare. The freaky film by YouTuber Curry Barker, starring Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless and Andy Richter, premiered in theaters on May 15 and has already surpassed the $400 million milestone at the global box office.  RECOMMENDED: American Horror Story will return this September—but without Ariana Grande As of today, July 17, you can watch it on Peacock.  The film, which is Barker’s second, is a contemporary reworking of W. W. Jacobs’s The Monkey’s Paw, about a mysterious “One Wish Willow” device that Baron “Bear” Bailey (Michael Johnston), a music store employee, uses to win the affections of his crush, Nikki (Inde Navarrette). He gets what he wants… but quickly realizes the error of his ways when the device unleashes dangerous consequences, introduces gender dynamics and a scary, one-sided romance. The film is executive produced by Jason Blum (Blumhouse Productions), as well as Leonora Darby (Tea Shop Productions), Mark Lane (Tea Shop Productions), David Haring (Capstone Pictures) and Ruzanna Kegeyan (Capstone Pictures). You can watch the trailer here: The film has a website for the One Wish Willow that you can check out. Unfortunately, they’re all sold out—too bad! Head over to Peacock to watch it now, or you can rent it on Amazon Prime for $9.99.

The Mickey Mouse Club, which launched the careers of Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera and Ryan Gosling, is about to get a fourth reboot, according to Deadline. While we don’t currently have a premiere date, Disney+ has already announced 11 new Mouseketeers (cast members) that’ll perform on the show: Hudson Stone, Casey Trotter and Brooklynn Pitts (who star in Disney’s upcoming Camp Rock 3), Erianthe Akaata (Young Rock), Scarlett London Diviney (The Lion King), Michael Cash (Black Rabbit), Yonas Kibreab (Elio), Varonica Mitchell, Kauani, Scarlett Grace Petty and Carter Barnes RECOMMENDED: Your favorite ’90s TV idols are reuniting for a new reality show Disney told Deadline that the show will be a “showcase for today’s most talented young performers, where music, innovation, and self-expression take center stage.” The Mickey Mouse Club was born out of a stage show created by Walt Disney himself in the late 1920s, but it got its first TV run in the 1950s, when the iconic theme song became a household tune (“M-I-C, K-E-Y, M-O-U-S-E”). It was rebooted in the late 1970s, before a second reboot in 1989 on the Disney Channel. This iteration produced several stars we know and love today. The Disney Channel tried again to reboot the show in 2017 for social media and digital platforms, renaming it Club Mickey Mouse. This fourth reboot is backed by Fulwell Entertainment, the company behind The Kardashians. Production starts this month in L.A.

The biggest reunion of 1990s teen idols is about to happen on your TV screen. HGTV’s Totally ’90s House, which premieres on August 26, will bring together Jaleel White (Family Matters), Beverley Mitchell (7th Heaven), Jodie Sweetin (Full House), Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), Matthew and Joey Lawrence (Boy Meets World and Blossom, respectively), Brian Austin Green (Beverly Hills, 90210) and Keshia Knight Pulliam (The Cosby Show) to go head-to-head in a home renovation competition. RECOMMENDED: Will Ferrell is taking on golf in his first TV comedy, The Hawk Jaleel White will play host as two celeb teams look across the country for houses stuck in the 1990s (HGTV reminds us that looks like honey oak cabinets, sponge-painted walls, mirrored closets, valance window treatments, heavy carpets and curved staircases). Each team has to pick one home to totally overhaul with design help from Carter Oosterhouse (Carter Can) and Sabrina Soto (The High Low Project). If they pull off the best modernization, the team wins $25,000 for their chosen charity.  The renovations will be judged by Vern Yip (Home Reimagined, Trading Spaces); married real estate developers Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt (100 Day Dream Home), who will judge primary bedrooms; 98 Degrees band member, dancer, actor and reality TV star Drew Lachey, who will judge primary bathroom remodels; home reno guru Mina Starsiak Hawk (Good Bones), who will judge each home’s foyer and office/den; TV host and Broadway sta

When I turn on my smart TV and the Roku starts up, there’s a cute little ship bell that goes off and I’m suddenly in a nautical dreamworld that happens to have all my streaming apps on it. It’s a pleasant way to start the viewing process, but it’s literally just a screensaver—until now. Roku just launched a fun way to interact with its cool screensavers that brings them to life via short, scripted videos themed to each screensaver setting in “Roku City.” RECOMMENDED: Here’s how to play party games on Netflix When you fire up your Roku and see the home screen, click the banner on the right that says “See Roku Like Never Before.” You’ll be taken to an illustrated map (made with Untold Studios) with six clickable experiences, including a volcano, a Ferris wheel, a hospital, a warehouse, a ship and the Roku theater.  Each location features a quick video that is an entertaining mini-ad for Roku. For example, when Mount Roku is entered, where it’s a balmy 1300 degrees all year round, we’re introduced to a supervillain’s lair where an Austin Powers-esque scene is going down. Over at the hospital, we get a medical drama featuring a “hot doctor.”  Photograph: courtesy RokuRoku's Mount Roku film The short films are directed by Andreas Nilsson of Biscuit Filmworks and created in partnership with global creative agency Preacher. On launch day, July 16, Roku users can also explore through a Roku City Home Screen takeover and a clickable Roku City Tour Bus. It’s a cute campaign worth che

These days, “free” is few and far between—but not today! Fandango just announced that it is expanding its collection of free movies and TV shows that you can watch without an account. That’s right, you don’t even have to sign up to enjoy any of the streamer’s free titles, which include the films 27 Dresses, Easy A, Everything Everywhere All At Once, M3gan, The Shining, 300 and all the Sharknadoes; and TV shows Snapped, Columbo, Sailor Moon, Naruto, Ghost Hunters International, Alf and Kardashian shows. The only downside is you’ll have to endure some ad breaks. RECOMMENDED: The 15 best movies to watch for free on TUBI The platform, which you can access on your web browser or via app on your smart TV, now has a streamlined “Watch Now” option that provides instant, one-click playback of free movies and TV. You can see the full scope of free things to watch here. I just downloaded Fandango on my smart TV and immediately started watching Everything Everywhere All At Once. I didn’t even have to sign up with my email address!  While the free collection does lean toward older titles, the offering is a breath of fresh air as the number of streaming services grows and subscription fees keep rising. Fandango, which is better known as a movie ticketing service, says it’s working on adding even more to its video-on-demand service, which has been renting out films that have just left theaters. According to Val Boreland, the president of entertainment at its parent company Versant, there wi

Jay Shetty is everywhere—and soon, he’ll be on Netflix! The 38-year-old author and former monk’s podcast “On Purpose” will start streaming as a video podcast on Netflix and Spotify starting July 13, reportedly as part of a $100 million deal. Shetty left iHeartPodcast on the iHeartPodcast Network after three years there because of a disagreement over terms, Variety reports. Once July 13 rolls around, the pod's full-length episodes featuring influential folks discussing culture, wellness and personal growth will no longer be uploaded to YouTube, but you'll still be able to listen to them on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. To watch them as videos, you can do so on Spotify and Netflix. RECOMMENDED: Netflix is launching a live video podcast of 'The Breakfast Club' with Charlamagne tha God Coming up, interviews will include Millie Bobby Brown, Keke Palmer, Jake Shane, Karl-Anthony Towns, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Amen, Camila Mendes and Lucy Hale. His in-depth conversations with people like Michelle Obama and Mel Robbins have helped “On Purpose” top the podcast charts with over 1 billion listens to date since it launched seven years ago. You’ve probably seen clips from his podcast on TikTok in particular. “This is a historic moment, not just for On Purpose but for podcasting itself,” Shetty tells Tudum. “We’re entering a new era where interviews can impact culture as powerfully as movies, music, and television on the global stage. I would never have believed when I started the podcast jus

If you weren't one of the hundreds of Beautiful Unwell who got to see Sam Reid perform as the Vampire Lestat at New York City’s Beacon Theatre last month, your turn to witness the performance is finally coming. The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE, which celebrated AMC’s premiere of The Vampire Lestat, featured Reid as Lestat, performing original songs from series composer Daniel Hart. It will finally debut on AMC+ on Sunday, August 23. The June 2 event, which featured songs like “Your Biggest Fan,” “Stained Glass Eyes,” and “The Loneliness,” was recorded for television, so AMC used 1iota to “cast” or select the lucky concertgoers. You had to apply on the site to get a free ticket. The silver lining of missing out on the concert is that you now have context for all the songs Reid performed during the show, making your watch more emotionally charged than maybe it would’ve been in person. AMC has already posted the performance of “Longface” on YouTube, which you can watch below. Some attendees have posted their fan videos of the entire concert, but the AMC+ special will be high-quality like the clip above. If you’re going to San Diego Comic-Con, you’ll want to make a beeline for Hall H on Friday, July 24, because you’ll get to watch highlights from the concert before hearing from the cast and executive producers to reflect on the series’ season finale, premiering Sunday, July 19 on AMC and AMC+. If you haven’t caught up yet, the show is based on Anne Rice’s second novel in

We’ve relied on Netflix to occupy our time with movies and TV shows, but now it’s a go-to for games too. When the party is dying down or you need something to do with your family on a Thursday evening, you can turn to Netflix Party Games to get the fun rolling. While board games are always a good idea, sometimes you need something a little less intense and no setup. RECOMMENDED: 10 best party games to keep your next game night alive Below, we’re explaining how to access the party games, what games are available and what you need to play. What games are available to play on Netflix? LEGO Party!, Boggle Party, Party Crashers: Fool Your Friends, Pictionary: Game Night, Tetris Time Warp, Overcooked! All You Can Eat and the Jackbox Party Essentials collection. Netflix has released descriptions of each, which we're including here. Boggle Party 1–8 players “The classic word search game has some new tricks in Boggle Party. Up to eight players use their phones or tablets to find words amongst a grid of random letters, swiping to mark each word. Your TV serves as a scoreboard, showing the found words and tallying up everyone’s scores. Whoever finds the words, or words with the most letters, wins. You can also play solo while you’re waiting for the rest of the party to arrive.” LEGO Party! 1–4 players “LEGO Party! is a collection of mini-games that might just test the limits of your friendships. As in the Mario Party games, you navigate your way around a game board and try to rack up as

When social media went wild with videos and photos of the American Horror Story cast filming on the streets of New York City last week, one person was noticeably absent: Ariana Grande. The pop singer had been cast in the show’s 13th installment, “13 Flavors,” but because of scheduling conflicts, she had to bow out, according to Deadline. Due to changes to the show’s production dates and her Eternal Sunshine Tour, she was unable to film. Grande’s Brooklyn show was rescheduled to July 14 and her Boston show shifted to July 23 and 26. RECOMMENDED: See first-look images for Prime Video’s new TV series Carrie Not much is known about the new season, which premieres September 24, except that the “Coven” storyline will return. FX/Ryan Murphy Productions released a first-look photo this month of Sarah Paulson as Cordelia Goode.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ryan Murphy Productions (@ryanmurphyproductions) Aside from Paulson, the show will once again bring together an all-star cast—many of whom are reprising fan-favorite roles: Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Leslie Grossman, Jessica Lange, Billie Lourd, Evan Peters, Gabourey Sidibe, Emma Roberts and John Waters. Deadline says John Carroll Lynch, Mena Suvari and Mat Fraser will return as characters they’ve played in other AHS installments, while Paul Anthony Kelly, Berto Colón and Joey Pollari will make their franchise debuts.  Some Ariana Grande fans are understandably disappointed, but for the most part,

If you’re a Fourth Wing girlie, your chance to fly with the dragons has arrived. Goliath Games will release Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader, a board game adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’s record-breaking fantasy series, on Wednesday, July 15. If you know the series, you know July 15 is Conscription Day—so the timing of this release is wildly appropriate. RECOMMENDED: 10 best party games to keep your next game night alive “Fans have made Fourth Wing a cultural phenomenon, and we wanted to honor that passion with a game that feels like a true extension of the Empyrean universe,” says Julie Doverspike, Global Games brand director. “From exclusive character artwork to fan-selected creative elements, every decision was made with the community in mind. We’re excited to celebrate Conscription Day by inviting players to step into the world of Basgiath and forge their own path to becoming Wingleader.” So how does it work? To play this push-your-luck game, you select a dragon meeple in the color of your choice and make your way around the edge of a circular board to become Wingleader at Basgiath War College. You have to outmaneuver others, forge alliances and prove you have what it takes to rise through the ranks. The first player gets a metal bookmark that doubles as the first-player marker featuring Tairn.  Based on your hand of cards, which feature characters from the series (i.e., Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson) and two or three symbols in colors that correspond to the board