Shaye Weaver

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

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.

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

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

If there’s one thing—just one thing—you’re coming to New York City for, it’s got to be the views. There are few spectacles more iconic than the twinkly Manhattan skyline, after all, but housed inside many of those towering skyscrapers are hotels with magnificent views. With brand-new coverage from our local writers on Equinox Hotel, The Shelburne Sonesta and the Park Terrace Hotel, as well as many, many more.  Which area is best to stay in New York? Manhattan’s dense concentration of high-up, high-end hotels means you’re blessed with options for up close and personal views of The Big Apple, but heading over to Brooklyn is also a great option for more sweeping city vistas. Have a read of all our guides to all NYC’s neighborhoods, to help you decide.  New York’s best hotels with a view, at a glance: 🌃 Best view: Ritz-Carlton Central Park 👙 Best pool: Equinox Hotel 👛 Best budget: The Shelburne Sonesta 💎 Most luxurious: Mandarin Oriental 🤩 Most iconic: The Plaza 📍 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

Sometimes the best gift of all is flowers. Whether you're staying with the fam, visiting old school friends or celebrating with your other half, a beautiful bouquet of flowers sometimes just says 'I appreciate you' so much better. From glorious poinsettias to a curated bunch of delights, we've got you covered with the best flower delivery services in NYC.  Luckily, we live in NYC in the 21st century where you can get flowers delivered straight to your door for the very next day – or in some cases, that exact same day. And it’s not just bouquets you can send to your loved one. You can get potted plants (perfect for plant fanatics), good quality chocolates, candles, and even more sent straight to their door. We’re on hand to help you make the best decision by rounding up all of the very best flower delivery services in NYC, ready for you to choose your fave. And if you're not afraid of a little long-term commitment, many of the shops included in our round-up offer a subscription model so you can keep 'em coming all year round... RECOMMENDED: 🍫 Check out the best chocolate deliveries in the USAOr how about the best alcohol delivery in NYC? How do we know it's the best of the best? Our lists are expertly curated by our local experts far and wide to offer you the lowdown on the best delivery services in NYC. This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Want to jump-start your health and wellness? A good place to begin is by joining one of these top-notch NYC gyms. Finding the perfect fitness center that won’t cost you an arm and a leg can feel like a huge feat, but we prefer you save your precious energy for the gym, so we’ve sweated through the city’s best and most budget-friendly health clubs across all five boroughs to ease your search. Here’s our essential list of our favorite places to get our blood pumping, which offer daily passes and monthly memberships among other perks like high-end amenities (hello heated pools!) and new fitness classes (and some non-traditional, weird fitness classes, too). Good luck with all your wellness goals, and after you dive in, go treat yourself to the best bagels in the city. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to fitness in NYC

As the nights draw in and the chill sets through the air, there’s no denying it: spooky season has officially arrived. The pumpkins are carved, the costume’s nailed and now there’s just one thing left to summon… a Halloween playlist wicked enough to get even the undead on their feet. Sure, the classic Halloween songs still reign supreme – we’re talking ‘Thriller’, ‘Ghostbusters’ and all the usual heavy-hitters. But lately, a new wave of pop phantoms has emerged to soundtrack your October nights. From Olivia Rodrigo’s ex-boyfriend bleeding her dry, to the enchanting spellwork of Lady Gaga a.k.a Mother Monster herself, with a detour through the slick, otherworldly beats of K-Pop’s most stylish demons – Halloween playlists have, quite literally, come back to life. Our favourite Halloween playlist songs for 2025 at a glance: Most iconic Halloween track: ‘Thriller’ by Michael Jackson Best new Halloween anthem: ‘Abracadabra’ by Lady Gaga Most dramatic Halloween song: ‘There Will Be Blood’ by Kim Petras Best Halloween anthem with a K-Pop twist: ‘Your Idol’ by Saja Boys Best Halloween track to dance to: ‘Monster Mash’ by Bobby ‘Boris’ Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers RECOMMENDED: 👻 The best Halloween movies of all time 🎤 The best karaoke songs 🎵 The best songs of 2025 so far 🕺 The best albums of 2025 so far

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.

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.

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). 

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.

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.

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.

The fascinating history of one midtown building has become its future. The Chemists' Club Hotel, which opened February 2025, rests within a 1911 building that used to be home to the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the New York Section of the Society of Chemical Industry until 1987. The boutique hotel, which was redesigned from the former Dylan Hotel by Ilmiodesign, has 107 guest rooms and suites, a fitness center, a dedicated concierge and the acclaimed restaurant Benjamin Steakhouse, which remains.  But the star of the redesign is its Alchemy Suite, which boasts original gothic arches and stained-glass windows. The Penthouse Suite with a terrace featuring sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline is a runner up and for those with humbler budgets, the Junior Suites offer a still luxe experience with modern amenities and their own separate sitting areas. If you travel with your family or friends, you can opt for a deluxe double room. This is a very New York conversion—when it was a Chemists' Club, scientists met on a “social floor,” worked on a “scientific floor,” rented out one of its three laboratories, and stayed in its residential spaces. Now, travelers from all over are invited to luxuriate there. “Guests are encouraged to immerse themselves in the hotel’s artistic heritage, featuring works by renowned artists and sculptors–like Marcos Castillo and Carlos Bustamante–that celebrate the time honored story of the original Chemists’ Club,” the hotel’s press release states.

Time Out is throwing it down on Saturday nights with live DJ sets, the best views in NYC and drinks that'll get you in the groove. This week and on every Second Saturday, dance to Latin groove with DJ Loko & Thankyoueddin, featuring Rogue and Dada Cosmic. See you on the rooftop!   Coming up for Spotlight Saturdays: First Saturdays: Noise Complaint with DJ LSJThird Saturdays: Motion x Movement by One Motion DJs; AfroBeats & CaribbeanFourth Saturdays: MORESOUPPLEASE

Florence Pugh is taking on another iconic role you won't want to miss. Set to stream on Netflix sometime later this year, East of Eden is a modern retelling of Adam and Eve and Cain and Abel written by Nobel Prize–winning author John Steinbeck in 1952. The novel follows the lives of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons, and their interwoven story from the early 20th century through World War I. The new series will focus on the multi-generational Trask family saga from the perspective of antagonist Cathy Ames, played by Pugh. Pugh (Lady Macbeth, Little Women, Midsommar), who is also an executive producer on the show, will be joined by Christopher Abbott as Adam Trask, Mike Faist as Charles Trask, Hoon Lee as Lee, Tracy Letts as Cyrus Trask, Martha Plimpton as Faye, Ciarán Hinds as Samuel Hamilton, Joseph Zada as Cal Trask and Joe Anders as Aron Trask.   Written and executive-produced by Zoe Kazan (Clickbait, The Plot Against America, The Deuce), the seven-episode limited series has already begun filming in New Zealand. Director Garth Davis (Lion, Mary Magdalene) will helm Episodes 1–4, and Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre (The Mustang, Lady Chatterley's Lover, The Act) will direct Episodes 5-7, according to Netflix. Kazan is actually the granddaughter of Elia Kazan, who directed the 1955 East of Eden film starring James Dean. How cool that she's picking up where her grandfather left off! "In the process of bringing this family saga to life, the resonance of my own familial

Christmas came early for Potterheads this week with the release of a new, 30-minute behind-the-scenes sneak peek episode titled Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic. The documentary, released to HBO Max on Sunday, unveils details about the casting, costume design, special effects, sets and more. The exclusive special is narrated by Nick Frost and features interviews with the artists, craftspeople and technicians—members of the casting, production design, costume design and creature effects teams—who are bringing the beloved books to life again for the small screen. Cast members John Lithgow, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu make appearances. New details are unveiled, like how showrunners found their Harry, Ron, and Hermione, how the lifelike animal animatronics were created, and the challenge of creating a true early-1990s wardrobe. For example, we learn that there were over 40,000 auditions for the show, and the show's owls are designed with about 36,000 feathers each and mimic real movements. HBO Max's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, is currently being filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in the U.K. and is set to debut on Christmas Day. Executive produced by J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair and Ruth Kenley-Letts of Brontë Film and TV, and David Heyman of Heyday Films, the show is reportedly meant to be grittier and include more of the book's deta

We all complain about the immense backlog of content to consume out there, but when it comes to good books, we always want more! The problem is knowing what's worth it. That's why we look to publications like The Millions, an online literary publication known for its biannual Great Book Previews and annual Year in Reading series, to help us whittle down the candidates for our next read. RECOMMENDED: Here are the six finalists for the 2026 International Booker Prize Released on April 3, the Great Spring 2026 Book Preview names 140 titles that we should read or at least keep in mind this spring and summer. "Some we’ve already read in galley form; others we’re simply eager to dive into based on their authors or subjects," wrote The Millions editor Sophia Stewart. "We leaned on our friends at Publishers Weekly to help blurb some of the many, many titles that we’re eager to put on your radar." The list is broken down by the month these books will be released, from April through June, and contains novels, non-fiction memoirs, historical works, collections of short stories, biographies and more from writers of all sorts of backgrounds. Below, we're highlighting three that stand out to us for each month, with summaries from their respective publishing houses. You can check out the full list here. April The Madness of Believing by Josh Owens "The Madness of Believing follows Josh’s experience working at Infowars, where he became one of Alex Jones's most trusted employees. He began tra

Euphoria, one of the most-watched series in all of HBO’s history that earned 25 Emmy nominations and nine wins, is back on Sunday, April 12, with more heart-pounding drama. It's been four years since season 2, so the eight-episode season has a lot in store for Rue, Cassie, Nate, Jules, Maddie and Lexi. Now, no longer in high school, the crew is dealing even bigger stakes. There will be new faces, of course, including Sharon Stone, Grammy winner Rosalía, football player Marshawn Lynch, Emmy nominee Natasha Lyonne and even Trisha Paytas. Take a look at the season 3 trailer for Euphoria below. When does season 3 of Euphoria come out? Sunday, April 12, from 9 to 10 p.m. (ET/PT) Where can you watch Euphoria? New episodes of the HBO Original drama series will debut weekly on HBO Max and HBO Max on Hulu. What time does Euphoria come on? Sunday nights at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), between April 12 and May 31, 2026. What cast members are back for season 3 of Euphoria? Emmy winner Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Eric Dane, Golden Globe nominee Jacob Elordi, Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Emmy nominee Martha Kelly, Chloe Cherry, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Toby Wallace are back.  Returning season 3 guest stars include Emmy winner Colman Domingo, Grammy nominee Dominic Fike, Nika King, Alanna Ubach, Sophia Rose Wilson, Melvin Bonez Estes, Daeg Faerch, Paula Marshall, Zak Steiner, and Marsha Gambles. Newcoming guest stars include Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Danielle Deadwyler, Marsha

It has been 53 years since NASA last sent humans to the Moon and about as long since it's done a lunar flyby, so you'll want to catch this historic moment live. Right now, a NASA team of astronauts is on a 10-day mission to orbit or fly by the moon to observe and map out its previously unseen side. Since its launch on April 1, the crew has set a distance record in space, traveling farther than anyone has ever traveled from the Earth before.  The crew—NASA’s Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch and the Canadian Space Agency’s Jeremy Hansen—has already shared awe-inspiring photos of Earth and the Moon from their windows as well as images of life within the Orion spacecraft (including toilet issues). One beautiful photo shows part of the huge Orientale basin, which has never been seen before by human eyes (only robotic ones). Another shows Earth from hundreds of thousands of miles away. Photograph: courtesy NASA | The large crater west of the lava flows is Orientale basin, a nearly 600-mile-wide crater that straddles the Moon’s near and far sides Photograph: courtesy NASA/Reid Wiseman | NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman took this picture of Earth from the Orion spacecraft's window on April 2, 2026, after completing the translunar injection burn. The flyby has already been so inspiring to watch and full of moments that make you proud (and humbled) to be a human and impressed by the skill, knowledge and bravery of the astronauts on board. On Monday

We've all been there—you go to check out a book at the library or on your e-reader and it turns out, everyone else had the exact same idea. The book you wanted is on hold...for a very long time. There are always titles that are so popular there aren't enough copies to go around if you don't want to straight-up buy one. We asked the city's public libraries what titles have the longest waitlists right now and they spilled the beans. Among the three of them—the New York Public Library, The Queens Public Library and The Brooklyn Public Library—the most common titles on hold with the longest waits include The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, Project Hail Mary by Andrew Weir, Heart the Lover by Lily King and Strangers: A Memoir of Marriage by Belle Burden. And the longest waits seem to be for their digital versions. Of course, no library likes to keep readers waiting! NYPL says it is committed to reducing wait times so its patrons can easily access the most popular books right now. For example, Project Hail Mary recently had 2,802 e-book holds and 1,182 holds for print copies—that’s a waitlist of nearly 4,000 across formats! Some had to wait about 15 weeks to check it out! Seeing this, librarians launched immediate, no-wait access to the e-book and purchased twice as many print copies as they had for their new “Trending Now” collection. This series is actually a physical book spotlight at branches that feature bestsellers and high-interest books having

With the impending release of Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, the hype is real, but so is the time limit on playing its predecessor, GTA V, for free! GTA V, set in the fictional city of Los Santos, has been available to play for free on Xbox Game Pass on the Xbox PC app, but it'll be removed from both on April 15. This means you've got to finish your game before then or buy it before it disappears from your library. It has come and gone before, but this time it's in preparation for Rockstar's GTA VI marketing this summer. GTABoom.com said the move creates purchase pressure for the new game and eliminates value comparison—removing the free-play option means more people will have to purchase the new game if they want to get up to no good in GTA. Other games leaving Xbox on April 15 include Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Terra Invicta, My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery and Ashen. GTA V, which was released all the way back in 2013, actually has critical acclaim, including winning Game of the Year at the 2013 Golden Joystick Awards and nominations at the 14th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards and 10th British Academy Games Awards. That's why players are pumped for the new game—GTA V was incredible. GTA VI is set in Vice City in the fictional sunny state of Leonida (read: Florida) and follows Jason and Lucia. "When an easy score goes wrong, they find themselves...in the middle of a criminal conspiracy stretching across the state of Leonida — forced to rely on each

It was a fantastic year for anime with the return of beloved series like DAN DA DAN, Apothecary Diaries and My Hero Academia, as well as for the debut of some must-see original series, from The Summer Hikaru Died to Sakamoto Days.  And now, the gems of the treasure trove that is Japanese animation are finally getting their due—anime streaming service Crunchyroll just revealed the full slate of nominees for its 10th annual Anime Awards, which is the largest global celebration of excellence in Japanese animation. Nearly 50 unique series and films are recognized on the list, which ranges from new, original series to beloved titles on their second, third, and even final seasons. Six series are up for the biggest award—Best Anime of the Year: The Apothecary Diaries (season 2), DAN DA DAN (season 2), Gachiakuta, My Hero Academia (final season), The Summer Hikaru Died and Takopi's Original Sin. It's hard when new shows, such as The Summer Hikaru Died, Gachiakuta and Takopi's Original Sin, have to go up against already-celebrated shows in their later seasons. It's highly competitive for this reason. But you can have a say in which nominees win by voting every day through April 15 on the Anime Awards Official Website, Crunchyroll, and MyAnimeList. The awards ceremony will be streamed live on Crunchyroll on May 23 at 6 p.m. JST (Japan Standard Time) or about 4 a.m. EST. and feature anime fan presenters and musical tributes to anime. Dean Fujioka will open the ceremony with "History Mak

Your TBR list is about to get even longer. The International Booker Prize, which recognizes exceptional works of fiction and translation by giving them a global platform, just announced its short list of winning books for 2026, and you might want to add them to your bookshelf. RECOMMENDED: Author John Green is releasing his first novel for adults The books—Taiwan Travelogue, The Director, The Witch, The Nights Are Quiet in Tehran, On Earth As It Is Beneath and She Who Remains—made the shortlist this year because their lasting effect is "energizing." They tell stories from across the world that inspire creativity, courage, hope, and self-acceptance, according to the 2026 judging panel that's chaired by award-winning author  Natasha Brown. (Other judges include writer, broadcaster,and Oxford University Professor of Mathematics and for the Public Understanding of Science  Marcus du Sautoy; International Booker Prize-shortlisted translator Sophie Hughes; writer,  Lolwe  editor and bookseller Troy Onyango; and award-winning novelist and columnist Nilanjana S. Roy.) "With narratives that capture moments from across the past century, these books reverberate with history," Brown said in a statement. "While there’s heartbreak, brutality and isolation among these stories, their lasting effect is energizing." According to the organization, the winning books span cultures and locales, from Japan-ruled Taiwan in the 1930s (Taiwan Travelogue) and Nazi-controlled Europe (The Director) to su

John Green fans will finally be able to get their hands on a new story from the Y.A. author this fall, but this time, it'll be geared toward adults. The novel, Hollywood, Ending, from Dutton Books, a Penguin Random House imprint, releases September 22, 2026, but signed pre-orders are happening now. Green, who is also a pioneering YouTuber, entreprenuer and podcaster, is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, The Fault in Our Stars, The Anthropocene Reviewed and Everything is Tuberculosis, but he hasn't published a novel since 2017 (Turtles All the Way Down). In a YouTube video he posted this week, he said he wasn't sure he'd publish another novel because he didn't know what his fiction was for or didn't know what he wanted his fiction to do. "I've been trying to write this novel since 2017," he said. "But in the last couple of years, I could see the path clearly. I loved writing this book."  Hollywood, Ending, his first non-Y.A. novel, is about two people in their early 20s, Kai and Juniper, who were in a movie together. The movie, titled Andy Warhol Never Gets Old, is about Andy Warhol's last year of life. Together, Kai and Juniper navigate fame, work, early adulthood, and their complex feelings for each other, all while their movie is starts to blow up. "As a result, their lives are blowing up in ways that are intoxicating and exciting and also terrifying and painful," Green explained. "It's about lo

Nothing’s better than early spring when your favorite fruits and vegetables come back into season. Fresh citrus, crisp peas, crunchy carrots and leafy greens are all flavorful again. Not only does your cooking get lusher, but there’s suddenly a renewed desire to try out new recipes with these gems.  Not to mention, as the weather warms up, it’s time for al fresco dinner parties! As you plan your next meals, we’re sharing eight flavorful recipes from some of the South’s top chefs—Eileen Andrade, Richard Sandoval, Nikol Zarbalas, John Martin, Marcus Woodham, Chris Borges and Nina Compton—so you can get in the kitchen and try something completely new (and tested) by experts. Below, you’ll find the recipes with full ingredient lists, instructions, photos of the dishes and information about their flavor notes. Eileen Andrade’s Tuna Aguachile Photograph: courtesy of Amelia’s 1931 Served at Amelia’s 1931 in Miami, this Tuna Aguachile is a gluten-free tuna dish with compressed, fresh watermelon, and complemented with the chef’s signature aguachile sauce. Aguachile Sauce Recipe 20 ounces fresh cilantro16 ounces lime juice2 ounces serrano peppers1 ounce garlic, minced1 ounce. salt0.25 ounceWhite pepper48 ounces of cucumber Instructions: In a Vitamix Blender, add cilantro, lime juice and garlic. Blend until smooth and add the cucumber in small amounts. Remove seeds from serrano peppers and add with the rest of the ingredients. Finish with salt and white pepper.  total prep time blen

It’s no surprise fans of HBO Max’s hit TV show The Pitt are fully invested. The “real-time” format show, where each episode takes place in a single hour of the day, brings together doctors from various backgrounds to the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center Emergency Room (The Pitt), resulting in dramatic, heartwrenching and heartwarming moments. Now in season 2, the staff is wading through traumatic events on July 4, a truly explosive day. RECOMMENDED: A free, advanced screening of the Season 2 finale of ‘The Pitt’ will be shown at Alamo Drafthouse It makes sense then why fans “ship,” or pair characters together in a wishful romantic relationship, their beloved doctors together. Saving lives and falling in love while doing it is the ultimate entertainment. People are high-key shipping Doctor Michael “Robby” Robinavitch (Noah Wyle) and Dr. Dennis Whitaker (Gerran Howell), so much so that even Wyle and his co-stars have seen the memes and fan art (usually with the hashtag #hucklerobby) and commented on them. “I get sent a lot of art of Gerran and me. Sometimes we’re cowboys, and sometimes we’re in a hammock. Sometimes we’re taking a nap or having a sandwich,” Wyle said in January at a media event for the show. Wyle is being coy about what’s out there (we have seen it all). “I get shown it,” Howell said at that same event. “Sometimes against my will. But it's a signifier of how much [the drama] is resonating with people." Hey, trauma-bonding is real! Buzzfeed UK actually