Shaye Weaver

While we can never quit NYC, with its amazing restaurants, internationally-recognized bars and world-class museums, the crowds, the hustle and the pace, however, can lead to some serious stress. And, well, sometimes we need a weekend trip away. Fortunately, the location of our fine city affords easy access to many other exciting, yet more relaxed destinations. These weekend getaways from NYC offer fun, relaxation and a little something different not too far from home. Whether you’re taking a car or public transportation, these destinations open up a whole new world in upstate New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and more. Plus, they're easily accessible in five hours or less. Enjoy nature, chill by a lake, take in some art or do a little shopping. From quaint towns to beachy locales, a weekend away will be just the thing to recharge. If you don’t have a whole weekend to spare, consider one of these day trips from NYC. Looking for a longer getaway? A road trip from NYC might be for you. RECOMMENDED: 🚕 Best things to do in upstate New York🏖️ Best beach hotels near NYC🍺 The best Airbnbs near breweries outside of NYC⛰️ The coziest Airbnb cabins near NYC🎿 The best Airbnbs for a ski getaway from NYC This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Short of checking into one of NYC’s most iconic hotels, there’s no better way to settle into the city than by staying somewhere with a bit of personality. And Brooklyn makes a pretty good case for it. Across the East River, you’ll find more space for your money, neighborhoods packed with brilliant places to eat and drink, and easy access to Manhattan when you want to get stuck into the big-ticket attractions. So, if you’re looking for somewhere a little more interesting than a standard hotel room, start here. We’ve rounded up some of the coolest Airbnbs in Brooklyn, from characterful brownstones and garden apartments to modern city pads and proper group-friendly homes. Whether you’re after somewhere to crash after a day of sightseeing or a place you’ll actually want to hang out in, there should be a stay here with your name on it. Updated September 2026: We’ve given this list a much-needed edit, this time with a spotlight on a brownstone apartment in Crown Heights, and a handy duo of studios in Bay Ridge.  The best Airbnbs in Brooklyn, at a glance:  ☀️ Best for outdoor space & summer vibes: The garden apartment in Bushwick 🍎 Best for group trips & classic NYC style: The huge loft in Greenwood Heights 🗽 Best for chic interiors & location: The cozy private suite in Bushwick Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These lin

Taking your love to new heights can be a tricky task but after a date night at One World Observatory, it's not so daunting—it's fun! In March, I was invited by the observatory for a complimentary dinner date with my husband that started with the observatory experience and ended with a decadent meal at ONE Dine—its elevated New American restaurant from Chef Reuel Vincent. I'd never been to the top of ONE World Trade before. At 102 stories (1,268 feet) high, the observatory offers a rare view of New York City and New Jersey other vantage points do not. It's so high up that you nearly touch the clouds and you can easily view flight traffic in the distance. Because it's situated Downtown, the city unfolds before you like a vast landscape of twinkling stars. You can see the skyscraper-less West Village, the bright LED lights of Times Square, the bridges over the East River, the tiny boats in the harbor and so much more. Photograph by Thomas Leonczik To get there, my date and I got to take a quick photo together before heading into a super high-tech elevator that whisked us up 102 floors in 47 seconds. The elevator's interior walls were actually screens that show the development of the city across 400 years, from its indigenous roots to today. As our ears popped, we got to envision our city from its birth to its role as the crossroads of the world. Once the doors slid open, we were escorted to a room for a quick film in the See Forever Theater that celebrated the city today with

Free and cheap tickets to New York City's best museums? They exist! One of the benefits of living in or visiting NYC is the plethora of incredible cultural institutions at your fingertips. The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, MoMA and the Guggenheim are among the finest in the world. The only downside: pricey admissions fees. Unlike cities such as London or Washington, D.C., New York isn’t big on publicly funded museums, which is too bad—especially if you actually live here and have to spend most of your wages on food and rent. Granted, there are senior and student discounts, and memberships that let you get in gratis if you’re willing to pay the annual fee up front. There is a workaround. Most museums offer some free hours throughout the week or month, and some have pay-what-you-wish admission—you just have to know where and when they are. In our guide to all the free museum days and cheap admission hacks in NYC, we’ve got the info you need—whether you live here or are planning a visit. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best museums in NYC

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

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

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). 

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.

A new mission has come across our desk and it’s not busywork—it’s a new season of Slow Horses. Yes, after taking home its third Emmy this past Monday, September 14, Apple TV's acclaimed spy drama has officially been picked up for an eighth season. If you, like us, are a bit confused on the ongoing schedule of the series, here's a quick cheat sheet: Slow Horses season 6 premieres on the streamer today, September 16; production on season even is currently underway in the UK, with a targeted release window set for 2027; and season eight is expected to follow swiftly behind with a fall 2028 release.  RECOMMENDED: Watch: The trailer for The Diplomat’ season 4 just dropped, with newly-minted Emmy winner Allison Janney In case you've missed it, the British spy thriller adapts Mick Herron's Slough House novels. It's a dark and dryly humorous drama that follows "washed up" and "failed" MI5 agents led by Jackson Lamb (played by Sir Gary Oldman) who defend England against its enemies. The first five seasons have a Certified Fresh score, with seasons one and two receiving a rare, perfect 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The fifth season alone earned nine Primetime Emmy nominations, including acting nods for Oldman and co-star Jack Lowden, plus a big win in the Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series category for Saul Metzstein.  As mentioned, the sixth season of Slow Horses kicks off its six-episode run today, but it's a joy to know that we've already got a seventh and eighth s

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

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

Practical Magic has been the go-to fall movie for cozy, supernatural vibes for decades. Its warm, homey atmosphere paired with the push-and-pull drama of two very different sisters who happen to be witches—and happen to be played by such Hollywood icons as Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman—has made the 1998 fantasy-romance an unmatched autumn classic. This week, its long-awaited sequel Practical Magic 2 premiered in hopes of recreating those same feelings—but fans are split on whether it achieved that. Some say they were transported right back to the Owens home, whereas critics say it missed the mark by changing up what made the first film work. “Gone are the saturated, sepia tones of the 1998 flick, replaced with the flat, Netflix-y lighting so many films are blighted with these days," writes Time Out critic India Lawrence. "It just doesn’t hit the same without all the glorious ‘90s outfits (although Kidman gets a number of lovely silky things to wear in this one)." RECOMMENDED: The 50 best Halloween movies of all time, from hardcore horror to squeamish giggles Whatever your opinion on the new Practical Magic, if you love the original, you clearly enjoy a heart-warming, spooky concept. Below, we're dropping 10 movies and TV shows to watch if you want to get that Practical Magic vibe back this fall. Many of them have that nostalgia-inducing '90s quality, some are cozy love stories and others serve up witchy-good fun.  Love Practical Magic? Here are 10 movies and TV shows to wa

It’s been six long years since the last Celine Dion concert, but as of this week, the Queen of Power Ballads is officially back.  The 58-year-old pop icon was diagnosed with a rare, progressive autoimmune neurological disorder (Stiff Person Syndrome) in December 2022 after suffering for years with symptoms like vocal strain, muscle spasms and mobility loss. RECOMMENDED: 'Amazon Music Live' season 5 will feature Noah Kahan, Don Toliver, Lainey Wilson and Doja Cat After extensive treatment—vocal, physical and athletic therapy five days a week—Dion kicked off a 16-night Paris residency at the Plenitude Arena on Saturday, September 12, singing hits like “I’m Alive,” “Power of Love,” “It’s All Coming Back To Me Now,” and “My Heart Will Go On,” the enduring love ballad from 1997's blockbuster Titanic. You can watch her sing the latter below: View this post on Instagram Dion, who released a 2024 Prime Video documentary about her struggles with SPS called I Am: Céline Dion, told Vogue that the disease had been "a big burden on my shoulders" but "a lot of that weight’s gone" in sharing her diagnosis with the world. "Now I can just focus on reality. That’s wonderful. My happiness came back.” The French-Canadian performer last sang publicly at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, but this is the first time she’s headlined a live performance since 2020. According to Variety, Dion commemorated the moment with a heartfelt speech over the weekend. “It’s amazing we are a

Spooky season is soon upon us and nothing gets us more pumped for the freakiness ahead than the return of a good horror villain. Thankfully, Peacock provides: The streaming service has dropped a new trailer for the upcoming eight-episode Friday the 13th prequel series—and the teaser alone is delightfully giving us the creeps. Here's everything you need to know about the new horror series Crystal Lake, focused on Jason Voorhees's bloody origin story.  RECOMMENDED: Watch the official trailer for the upcoming season of American Horror Story What is the Crystal Lake TV series about? Starring Linda Cardellini (DTF St. Louis, Dead to Me) as Pamela Voorhees, the show is set before Jason starts his reign of terror in the 1980 horror film. Pam is working as a camp cook in the town of Crystal Lake, but when her sickly son Jason (played by Callum Vinson) supposedly drowns, she can’t let go. Pam begins to “unravel, evolving into the psychopath killer that would seek revenge on Camp Crystal Lake's counselors for failing to look after her son,” the official logline reads. “But is Pam the only danger out in those woods?” Watch the trailer for Crystal Lake here: It starts off as a nostalgic recreation of summer camp vibes and quickly becomes a campy, horror-filled waking nightmare as Pam begins to behave like “Jason” eventually will. It’s a fun exploration of Friday the 13th lore with a female lead—and we’re here for it. Who is in the cast of Crystal Lake? Along with the aforemention

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

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

Don’t walk away after the game is over—there’s more to see! Prime Video has a cool lineup of musical artists that will take the stage after Thursday Night Football, according to the streamer. The streaming service just announced the fifth season of Amazon Music Live, which will feature four high-profile performances:  Noah Kahan’s final U.S. show of his “Great Divide World Tour” at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on September 24 Don Toliver's finale of the second leg of his North American “OCTANE Tour” at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on October 1 Lainey Wilson’s performance from “Mohegan Sun” in Uncasville, Connecticut, on October 15 Doja Cat’s special birthday show from The Forum in Los Angeles on October 29 RECOMMENDED: These are the best music festivals in the U.S. in 2026 Photograph: ShutterstockNoah Kahan playing a concert in Bridgeport, CT The live-concert series, which first debuted in 2022, started by filming stadium-caliber productions featuring a mix of artists from Hollywood’s Red Studios. According to Amazon, each artist would meet with the Amazon Music team weeks before their show to customize the set to match their vision of their latest album and the music they will perform.  Artists who’ve previously performed on the Amazon series include Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Wayne, A$AP Rocky, Ed Sheeran, Green Day, Jelly Roll, Halsey, Twice, Foo Fighters, Aespa and many more. Now, Amazon Music Live hits the road, catching up with the artists during recent performances f

It's been a long week of tough remembrance of the 9/11 terror attacks, as America commemorates 25 years since the tragedy. It'll all culminate with an NBC special on Friday night that'll show dramatic, emotional footage from the NBC News archives, including never-before-seen images from that day. RECOMMENDED: Disney will stream a special 9/11 commemoration for the 25th anniversary Facing Ground Zero: A Dateline Special, anchored by Lester Holt, will profile New Yorkers whose experiences were captured, moment by moment in real time, by NBC News cameras on Sept. 11, 2001. "In powerful new interviews they reflect on what they saw, what they survived and how the attacks indelibly shaped their lives and the country," the logline reads. You can watch a preview of the harrowing videos and interviews below:  The special will air tonight, September 11 at 10pm ET and be available to stream beginning tomorrow, September 12, on Peacock. The show will be followed by a special edition of NBC Nightly News Presents: Great Americans: Service and Sacrifice, featuring stories of Americans who answered the call for their country, which you can watch on NBC News NOW. And don't miss this week's "Here’s the Scoop" podcast that'll feature guests who were children on 9/11. The show will explore how becoming parents has shaped their perspective on that historic day. Host Yasmin Vossoughian will also speak with a representative from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum about how to talk to children about

Alongside your cold case documentaries, Stranger Things spinoffs and Bridgerton romances, you can also watch National Football League games on Netflix. Starting during Week 1, on Thursday, September 10, you can catch five regular-season matchups through Super Bowl 2027. RECOMMENDED: Prime Video will stream hockey games for these six NHL teams This year, the first regular-season game is taking place in Australia. It’s one of nine planned international games that’ll take place in Rio de Janeiro, Paris, London, Madrid, Munich and Mexico City. Last year’s Week 1 game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Diego Chargers took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, which proved successful, according to CNBC. Streamed on YouTube, the game drew 18.5 million viewers in the U.S. and 1.2 million viewers internationally. It’s reportedly a way for the NFL to grow the sport's global fan base. No doubt, streaming the games on Netflix is meant to help with that mission. So far, here are the games Netflix has announced it’ll show live: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams — Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia: September 10, 8:35pm EST / 5:35pm PT Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Rams — SoFi Stadium in Inglewood: Thanksgiving Eve, time to be announced Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears —  Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois: Christmas Day, 1pm EST / 10am PT Buffalo Bills vs. Denver Broncos — Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado: Christmas Day, 4:30pm EST / 1:30pm PT NFL W

Warning: If you hate clowns, this is not the American Horror Story season for you. We finally have an official trailer for season 13 of AHS, and it's packed full of seriously scary moments: power tool killings, body reanimation, witchy rituals, and yes, a killer clown. RECOMMENDED: Watch the official trailer for Prime Video’s new TV series Carrie The new trailer features John Carroll Lynch as Twisty the Clown alongside the coven cast: Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery, Jessica Lange as Constance Langdon, Angela Bassett as Marie Laveau, Sarah Paulson as Cordelia Goode, as well as Evan Peters as Kai Anderson, Gabourey Sidibe, Jamie Brewer as Addie Langdon and Mena Suvari as the Black Dahlia and Paul Anthony Kelly in an currently unknown role. Watch the trailer for American Horror Story season 13 here: The cast also includes Joey Pollari, Kathy Bates, Leslie Grossman, Avantika, Elle Chapman, Berto Colon, Alex Consani, Frances Conroy, Mat Fraser, Seth Gabel, Orlando Jones, Paul Anthony Kelly, Tig Notaro, Madelaine Petsch, Fedor Steer, Zach Villa, and John Waters, according to Deadline. Over the summer, social media went wild with videos and photos of the American Horror Story cast filming on the streets of New York City last week, but one person was noticeably absent: Ariana Grande. The pop singer had been cast in the show’s 13th installment, due to changes to the show’s production dates and her Eternal Sunshine Tour, she was unable to film. Some Ariana Grande fans are understa