Shaye Weaver

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

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

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). 

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).

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.

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.

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.

To this day, Michael Jackson’s artistry is celebrated around the world, but his personal life has been a divisive topic—and his 2005 trial is largely to blame. Jackson, who is still seen as the King of Pop even 17 years after his death, was charged with multiple counts of child molestation but was acquitted on all counts. Despite that, his fans and critics still don’t see eye to eye on what really happened. A new, three-part documentary coming to Netflix on June 3, titled Michael Jackson: The Verdict, aims to unveil more details from people who were inside the courtroom—jurors, eyewitnesses, accusers and defenders—on both the prosecution and the defense.  Its filmmakers, executive producers David Herman (showrunner) Fiona Stourton and James Goldston, say that they’re aiming to take the audience inside the proceedings. “Anyone interested in the Michael Jackson story should feel this documentary gives them a window into what was largely a closed event and a chance to feel closer to what happened,” they tell Tudum. Directed by Nick Green, the documentary is meant to present the facts as they unfolded in court, much like you might watch a doc about a historical event. “It has been 20 years since the trial of Michael Jackson in which he was found not guilty. Yet, to this day, controversy still rages,” the filmmakers say. “No cameras were allowed in court, and so the public’s view of the facts at the time were filtered by commentators and presented piecemeal. It was time to take a

After six years of incredible outfits, scenic adventures and exciting romance, Netflix’s Emily in Paris is coming to a close. Its sixth season will be it’s last. Lily Collins, who plays Emily, announced the news with a video on Thursday. “Season 6 will bring you everything you love about the show and serve as the final chapter in Emily’s adventure of a lifetime,” she says.  “I can’t wait for all the magic ahead and to celebrate our final season with you in the most chic way yet!” Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu (Sylvie Grateau), Ashley Park (Mindy Chen), Lucas Bravo (Gabriel), Lucien Laviscount (Alfie), Samuel Arnold (Julien), Bruno Gouery (Luc) William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), and the rest of the cast make appearances in the clip, too. Last season, Emily was in Rome, where she had a thing with an Italian cashmere heir, Marcello, before deciding she really wants to be in Paris. She she must decide whether to join Gabriel in Greece after he sends her a postcard invitation. Mindy gets engaged but still has a spark with Alfie. This time, Emily she must decide whether to join Gabriel in Greece after he sends her a postcard invitation (season 6 will be set in Greece, Monaco and back in Paris). Photograph: courtesy Netflix| Darren Star and Lily Collins on set in season 6 of 'Emily in Paris' “Making Emily in Paris with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime,” said showrunner Darren Star. “We can’t wait to share this last chapter with you. Thank you for

It was a big night—and the last night—for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.  The finale episode on Thursday night featured celebrities like Paul McCartney, Jon Batiste, Elvis Costello, Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Tig Notaro, Ryan Reynolds, Jon Stewart, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Andy Cohen and Elijah Wood.  The show had a plot, where the set would eventually get sucked into a “wormhole,” a sort of representation of Colbert’s loss. But it was so Colbert, if you know you know: McCartney was the surprise couch guest for the show and performed “Hello, Goodbye” with Louis Cato, Costello and Batiste, and Colbert quoted Gandalf only to have Elijah Wood pop up to say “Hey!” His Strike Force Five buddies—Late Night host Seth Meyers, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver, Live! host Jimmy Kimmel and The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon–reassembled for the final send off, too. It was both a joyful and somber watch.  “This show has been a joy for us to do for you. In fact, we call this show ‘The Joy Machine,’” Colbert said during his monologue. “We call it The Joy Machine because to do this many shows it has to be a machine. But the thing is, if you choose to do with joy, it doesn’t hurt as much when your fingers get caught in the gears.” In the final scene, McCartney, who played at the Ed Sullivan Theater with The Beatles in 1964, was given the final honor of turning off the lights, before the wormhole sucked in the The Late Show marquee and neon Colbert into a snow globe that played The Late Nig

Things are a little tight these days, so getting tickets to one of the major music festivals this year might be out of the question. Luckily, you’ll be able to watch them live on Disney+! This week, the streaming service announced that it’ll live stream the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits Music Festival on both Disney+ and Hulu for the first time. RECOMMENDED: You can watch the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Netflix next year Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will take place in Tennessee June 11 – 14 and feature artists like The Strokes, Skrillex, Yungblud, Teddy Swims, Alabama Shakes, Noah Kahan, Kesha and Role Model. Lollapalooza is taking over Chicago on July 30 – August 2 and feature Lorde, John Summit, Charli XCX, the Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, Jennie, Tat McCrae and the XX among others. Austin City Limits Music Festival in Texas will be on October 2 – 4 and will showcase Charli XCX, Skrillex, The Chainsmokers, Jesse Welles, Steve Aoki, Rebecca Black, Lorde, Paris Paloma, Turnstile, Bleachers and more. While there’s more details to come about each stream, Disney says both platforms will have live, on-site content for each festival—what they’re calling “Live Set.” The studio will feature artist interviews and behind-the-scenes content. “Music festivals used to be experiences reserved for the people who could physically be there,” said Kevin Chernett, EVP, Head of Global Media Partnerships at Live Nation. “Now they’re becoming glo

It’s officially Snoopy Summer! Apple TV just announced it is the home of all things Snoopy and The Peanuts series and specials, including brand new features that will debut this summer. Fans of the beloved characters will be able to watch the second season of beloved musical Camp Snoopy, starting Friday, June 26, and a brand new special, Snoopy Presents: There’s No Place Like Home, Snoopy, premiering on Friday, July 31.  RECOMMENDED: Netflix is coming out with a 'KPop Demon Hunters' comic book Peanuts classics will also be newly available, including This Is America, Charlie Brown and The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show, which will debut on Friday, July 3 and Friday, July 10, respectively. Apple is also working with WildBrain and Peanuts on a brand new animated feature film called Snoopy Unleashed, in which Snoopy runs away from home and Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang go on a journey to the Big City to find him and discover that real friendship means loving each other just as they are. Of course, you can still watch what’s already on Apple, which has had the rights to Peanuts content since 2020, including It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and A Charlie Brown Christmas, as well as newer specials: Snoopy in Space, The Snoopy Show and Camp Snoopy, It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown, Lucy’s School, To Mom (and Dad), With Love, One-of-a-Kind Marcie and Welcome Home, Franklin, For Auld Lang Syne and Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical. Below are

While the AC is pumping and you’re between swims at the pool, there’s a lot of series to catch up on this summer! Prime Video is premiering nine shows—some new, some returning—that’ll either keep you on the edge of your seat or become your new comfort watch, from Spider-Noir with Nicholas Cage and Ride or Die with Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham to Elle, the prequel reboot of Legally Blonde. Below, find each show broken down by premiere date, cast, summary, and if available, a trailer, so you can plan out your watch schedule! RECOMMENDED: 12 shows you'll want to watch on Apple TV this summer 1. Barrabrava season 2 Premieres: May 22Cast: Gastón Pauls, Matías Mayer “This drama that goes beyond sport is a story of power, ambition, family, love, and lust following César (Gastón Pauls) and Polaco (Matías Mayer), brothers and key pieces in the operation of the barra brava, a group of soccer hooligans supporting Club Atlético Libertad del Puerto. In this new season El Polaco climbs and becomes the head of the Barra, sparking a big confrontation with his brother.” 2. Spider-Noir Premieres: May 27Cast: Nicolas Cage, Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, Abraham Popoola, Jack Huston, and Brendan Gleeson “Spider-Noir is a live-action series based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. It tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tra

Buckle up Avatar fans, the gAang’s back in June with season 2 of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Netflix just dropped a trailer! Premiering June 25 on Netflix, season two drops us in the Earth Kingdom’s capital, Ba Sing Se, where Avatar Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley) are trying to convince the elusive Earth King to help them defeat Fire Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae Kim). Finally, we’re introduced to the irreplaceable Toph (Miyako Cech), who will teach Aang how to earth bend. Prince Zuko (Dallas Liu), meanwhile, is still on their trail even as a fugitive from the Fire Nation, with mounting pressure from his sister, Azula (Elizabeth Yu).   Here’s the trailer: Compared to the first season, this one will be action-packed. The trailer features favorite moments like the Blue Spirit’s side quest, sick lighting bending from Azula and lots of earth bending between Toph and Aang. Much of the beloved series' best moments come from this time frame. Cormier (Aang) notes the difference between the bending we saw in season 1 versus the bending we’ll see this season. “Airbending comes from bagua and wushu, [which are] really flowy, smooth, and very similar to tai chi, actually. But earthbending comes from Hung Ga kung fu, which is really aggressive,” he told Tudum. “Low stances, powerful moves, and stuff like that. It’s quite a nice change, actually. It’s really stompy and kicky and punchy rather than flowy and airbendy.” Bonus sightings in the trailer: Zuko’s

Forget doom-scrolling this summer. The drama of reality TV will be right at your fingertips. Two new Peacock reality shows produced by Bravo, the queen of reality TV, are debuting this summer as “microdramas,” filmed and cut for vertical viewing on your phone. Each one will be 60 to 90 seconds. But that’s not all that’s coming to the streamer this summer. We’re highlighting eight shows—new and returning—that you’ll want to watch when you’re inside in the AC.  RECOMMENDED: Amazon’s ‘Reality Retreat’ brings ‘Real Housewives,’ Vanderpump Rules’ and ‘The Bachelorette’ alums together Below, you’ll find the premiere dates and what to expect. 1. Love Island USA season 8 (reality)  Premieres: June 2 Love Island, which has become Peacock's most-watched original season of all time and has garnered more than 18.4 billion minutes streamed, will once again bring new singles to a villa to find (and lose out on) love while testing their connections in hopes of winning the $100,000 prize. Peacock is poised for another chaotic season, once again set in Fiji. Photograph: courtesy Peacock | Ben Symons 2. The Capture season 3 (drama) Premieres: June 18Cast: Holliday Grainger, Ron Perlman, Killian Scott, Paapa Essiedu, Lia Williams, Ben Miles, Ginny Holder, Nigel Lindsay, Tessa Wong, Indira Varma, Linus Roache and Andy NymanA year after Rachel Carey (Holliday Grainger) broadcast a live deepfake of a government minister to the nation and exposed the U.K. intelligence service’s video manipulation

One of the true gems of the early aughts is getting time to shine once again as a TV show. Ella Enchanted, which starred Anne Hathaway in 2004, follows Ella who has been bestowed the gift of obeying anything she is told to do. More than a curse than a blessing, she seeks out her fairy godmother, Lucinda (Vivica A. Fox) to break the spell while falling in love with Prince Charmont (Hugh Dancy). What made the film even more beloved was its use of popular songs that its characters broke into, including Kelly Clarkson's cover of Aretha Franklin’s “Respect,” Hathaway’s cover of “Somebody to Love” by Queen and “Don't Go Breaking My Heart” by Elton John and Kiki Dee, covered by Hathaway and Jesse McCartney. RECOMMENDED: Watch: The trailer for ‘Elle’ the prequel to ‘Legally Blonde’ is out now Hathaway, who has starred in other Disney properties The Other Side of Heaven, The Princess Diaries, and most recently, The Devil Wears Prada 2, will return in a different role this time as executive producer, according to Deadline. The series, which will come to Disney+, is written by Anyone But You’s Ilana Wolpert and show run by Beth Schwartz (Dead Boy Detectives). The log line says “When 16-year-old Ella of Frell—cursed at birth to obey every command—is sent to boarding school after her mother's untimely death, she begins to uncover the truth about her curse, builds an unlikely found family, and deals with an extremely inconvenient crush on the prince of her kingdom.”  While it’s still too e

It’s alive! …Again! FX is officially reviving the Mel Brooks classic Young Frankenstein as a TV prequel starring Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells and Spencer House.  According to Variety, FX just ordered it for a series, meaning it’s happening! RECOMMENDED: 12 shows you'll want to watch on Apple TV this summer The original Young Frankenstein from 1974 is a comedy classic. Gene Wilder is an endearing but outrageous Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced Fronk-en-steen), the grandson of Victor Frankenstein, who becomes obsessed with reanimating the dead when he inherits the infamous Transylvanian estate. The film is especially funny because Dr. Frankenstein denies his lineage at first but we watch him slowly descend into gleeful madness with help from Frau Blücher (Cloris Leachman), Igor (Marty Feldman) and Inga (Teri Garr). Madeline Kahn also stars as Dr. Frankenstein’s fiancée Elizabeth, Peter Boyle is Frankenstein’s monster and Gene Hackman, who briefly appears as a blind man who meets the monster. It’s a hard act to follow, but it has the backing of big-time comedy writers, producer and actors. Executive producers are writer Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi and Garrett Basch—alums of the hit FX comedy series What We Do in the Shadows—as well as Mel Brooks (who co-wrote and directed the original film), Kevin Salter and Michael Gruskoff (who produced the original film). A pilot exists, which Waititi directed, that stars Galifianakis as Dr. Frankenstein. Reportedly Cary Elwes (Th

There was a giant celebration downtown last week—except, it wasn’t real! HBO Max’s The Gilded Age filmed a massive ticker tape parade on South William Street, where the historic Delmonico’s restaurant is, over the weekend and it transformed the block completely, according to videos taken by onlookers. MickMickNYC on Instagram posted a bunch of videos she took behind the scenes, including highly detailed set dressing, elaborate period costumes and even some action from some of its stars. “To completely transform modern New York City back to the 1880s, the crew laid down massive textured carpets over the asphalt to perfectly mimic historic stone streets,” she wrote on her post. “There are over 350 background actors fully dressed in period-accurate costumes, alongside dozens of real horse-drawn carriages filling the block.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mickey Blank 🗽 (@mickmicknyc) Carts with period-accurate souvenirs for what appears to be a celebration of the Statue of Liberty’s arrival from France. Extras held American flags while red, white and blue banners decorated the street and fake ads plastered nearby walls. Crew in windows threw confetti down at the parade and beautiful horses clomped through the set. The drama series, from creator Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey), transports viewers to the Gilded Age in New York City, circa the 1880s, where old money families like the van Rhijn and new money families like the Russells vie for top soc

Coming soon to Netflix: 3,000 dogs and 200 breeds. For the first time ever, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be streamed live on Netflix, bringing America's second-longest continuously held sporting event after the Kentucky Derby—and cutest competition—to even more viewers. RECOMMENDED: Disney+ will stream the viral Savannah Bananas at the Banana Bowl this year The 151st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show takes place January 30 through February 2, 2027. Its daytime breed and agility events are held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City and its evening group judging and Best in Show are hosted at Madison Square Garden.  Netflix’s Tudum and westminsterkennelclub.org will simultaneously broadcast the three-day, three-night competition live, including its Best in Breed competition. The most important part, the evening judging at Madison Square Garden on February 1-2, will stream on the Netflix app. Its Masters Agility Championship will be taped for a later broadcast. Not only that, but the finals for the 93rd Annual Junior Showmanship competition at Westminster on February 2, (also at MSG) will also be streamed live on Netflix. “Following the momentum of Westminster’s historic 150th event earlier this year, we are thrilled to begin an exciting new chapter with Netflix as our media partner,” said Dr. Donald Sturz, president of the Westminster Kennel Club. “Bringing the Westminster Dog Show to Netflix not only expands the reach of this iconic event, but a