Shaye Weaver

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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.

Nothing’s worse than a game that kills the vibe. Whether it’s a long rules explanation, too much downtime between turns or a boring premise, the wrong game can ruin the night. The best party board games are super easy to explain, fast and engaging. They’re both entertaining and a good icebreaker, allowing everyone, from board game veterans to non-gamers, to enjoy their time. That being said, selecting the perfect board game for your party can be tricky, so we’ve rounded up 10 of the most fun group board games available today, including games that require high-stakes bluffing, contain clever word puzzles, spur on visual drawing disasters and contain adult humor. These easy-to-learn party games will make your next game night a breeze. Clever word and clue-giving games for creative minds 1. Codenames Photograph: courtesy Vlaada Chvátil and Czech Games Edition| Codenames the game Players: 2–8+ (Best with 4 or more, split into two teams)Play Time: 15–20 minutesBest For: Word nerds, family gatherings and clever team dynamics Two teams compete to see who can make contact with all of their secret agents first, using only one-word clues. A battle of wits, the game is simply a 5-by-5 grid of random words that you place out on a table. Each team has one Spymaster, who has a secret map of words belonging to their team, which belong to the opposing team and which card is a deadly Assassin (that immediately gets you out of the game if tapped). Each turn, your team must guess which words

Adam Sandler conquered golf as Happy Gilmore; now it’s Will Ferrell’s turn at the sport as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins in Netflix’s The Hawk. The 10-episode series, which is Ferrell’s first TV comedy, follows Hawkins in his quest to make a comeback as the golf icon he used to be in the early aughts, but now he faces big challenges, including fierce competition from his son Lance (Jimmy Tatro), who threatens to take “The Hawk” title. Not only that, but he must face Golden Fisk (Luke Wilson), the pro golfer who’s beaten Lonnie twice, and PGA TOUR board member Anton (Chris Parnell). At his side are his estranged wife, Stacy (Molly Shannon), and his new caddie, Sam (Fortune Feimster), as he goes on his journey of redemption. You can watch the trailer below. Set to his own theme song by Hot Goat Music, the new trailer unveils Hawkins’ passions, from yes, golf to bedazzled visors, his issues (a past failure in the final stretch of a grand slam) and his competitive spirit. We also get a peek at his panther-emblazoned tour bus. Ferrell is poised to charm audiences as Sandler did in the 90s with The Hawk, which premieres on Netflix on July 16. Maybe there’s potential for a crossover?  Until then, you have a chance to catch Hawkins (Ferrell) on his tour bus, which has been making stops on the East Coast leading up to the premiere. At each stop, there have been games, prizes, photo opportunities, and even appearances by Ferrell himself. You can follow Lonnie’s journey on the official

Netflix has entered the chat. While YouTube has been the go-to for long-form video content since 2005, Netflix has been the go-to for streaming movies and TV shows for almost as long. But now, the streamer is inching toward YouTube’s territory by not only offering live podcast episodes but, as of next month, videos from the internet. On Tuesday, Netflix announced that it’ll bring curated videos from top digital media brands to your TV screen as of August 3. From three-minute videos to fully 20-minute episodes, you’ll be able to peruse new content from food and travel to fashion and entertainment and from design to wellness. So far, the videos will come from the following brands: BuzzFeed: A*Pop, BuzzFeed Celeb, Cocoa Butter, Pero Like, Tasty Condé Nast: Allure, Architectural Digest (AD), Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler, Epicurious, Glamour, House & Garden, Self, Teen Vogue, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Wired, The World of Interiors Hearst Magazines: Cosmopolitan, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Seventeen, Women’s Health, Town & Country, Delish, Good Housekeeping PMX, a subdivision of Penske Media: Billboard, Eater, Indiewire, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety People Inc.: Entertainment Weekly, Food & Wine, InStyle, People, Travel + Leisure Tastemade There will be a mix of older videos and new, ongoing series, including AD’s “Open Door;” BuzzFeed’s “I Draw, You Cook;” Elle’s “Where is the Lie;” People’s “My Life in Pictures;” Tastemade’s “Struggle Meals;” and more. So keep your

Move over Peaky Blinders, New York’s got its own gang drama coming to the small screen. MGM+’s The Westies premieres on July 12, spotlighting the Irish-American organized crime syndicate that plagued Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen in the 1980s. The Westies were notorious for their cruelty and shrewd business dealings. What’s more, J.K. Simmons (newspaper chief J. Jonah Jameson in Spider-Man, Fletcher in Whiplash) stars in the show as Eamon Sweeney, the charismatic but ruthless leader of The Westies. Titus Welliver plays Glenn Keenan, a troubled NYPD officer who grew up with the Westies crew, and Tom Brittney is James “Jimmy” Roarke, the fiercely loyal, streetwise leader of the younger generation of Westies. RECOMMENDED: 7 original HBO Max shows you'll want to watch this summer Not only that, the show will recreate the gritty New York City of the 1980s. “It's Bright Lights, Big City,” said showrunner, writer and executive producer Chris Brancato. “It is a time when greed is good and Michael and I wanted to try to represent a New York City that would take us back to when we were coming up and those memories.” The production designer Rocco Matteo built a New York City street that mimics 47th Street in 1980 New York City, for example. “I'm hoping that the look we've created for 1980 New York will be very specific to The Westies,” Brancato said. Now, here’s all we know about the series! What is The Westies about? “The Westies is a gritty and kinetic crime drama centering on New York

At the end of this month, Avatar: The Last Airbender fans will finally get what they've been waiting for for 18 years—a film by the show's original creators.  Paramount+ just announced that it will premiere Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender on its streaming service on July 25, instead of October 9, and dropped the trailer on social media: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paramount+ (@paramountplus) The new movie follows Avatar Aang, now a young adult, as he learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands. It was directed by Lauren Montgomery, Steve Ahn and William Mata with voices by Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, and Eric Nam, among others. It's a dream come true...almost. Earlier this year, Paramount announced that it would ditch an October 9 theatrical release for the film and instead stream it on Paramount+. According to Entertainment Weekly, the decision resulted from leadership changes at Paramount following its merger with Skydance in August 2025. Fans believe it deserves to be in theaters, especially after the long wait and enduring multiple insufficient spinoffs and live-action remakes. After an uproar about their decision, fans were hit with another blow: a hacker leaked the entire film online, spoiling the release for many and upsetting those involved in its creation.  But if you have been patient, you can cat

We’ve gotten so used to a highly curated version of our favorite celebrities that nowadays, we’re seeking authenticity. And while it’s hard to find—it’s often absent on social media, from Instagram to TikTok—there are few spaces you can look to for a more intimate insight into their lives. Substack, a platform that combines blogging with emailed newsletters, is one corner of the internet that some celebrities are flocking to in order to spill their guts, let people in on their daily lives, inner thoughts and work. It’s kind of like a more professional, updated version of Livejournal or Xanga (if you know, you know). Subscribing to them is like being part of a small fan club. Some of them require paid subscriptions to get full access, but all of them give you something for free. I’ve personally been using Substack for eight months and I’ve been happily surprised to find the following famous folks using the same platform.  Lena Dunham Dunham is not exactly a private person—after all, she just published a memoir, Famesick, divulging a lot of private details of her life and interactions with other famous people. But following her on Substack is another window into her psyche. She’s probably the one who unsurprisingly posts the most on this list, from random thoughts about artsy furniture to what she’s reading and where she’s going. She sums Substack up quite succinctly: “Realization: Substack is so pleasurable because it stimulates precisely the same region of the brain that is a

Maybe you’ve sped through That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Chainsmoker Cat or Daemons of the Shadow Realm and you’re already foaming at the mouth for a new series to tackle. Lucky for you, Netflix’s new series Sparks of Tomorrow just debuted with more coming this month, including Thunder 3 (July 8), ONE PIECE HEROINES (July 11) and Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 (July 23). But this fall promises even more anime to catch up on. Last weekend, Anime Expo 2026 announced three new series, two of which will debut this fall on Netflix. Here’s what we know: STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Streams every Friday starting September 25, 11 episodes in total This is the newest installment of the highly anticipated adaptation of Part 7 of Hirohiko Akari’s manga series about a cross-country horse race in the 1890s. As the synopsis goes, “Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli take on a grueling long-distance stage across the desert. The land that they must challenge is home to the area that is feared as the ‘Devil's Palm.’ As ominous incidents unfold, they realize that this race is far more than a mere competition. The two press forward into the 2nd STAGE of the 9 STAGES, where countless hidden motives collide.” Watch the trailer below. The Ramparts of Ice Season 2 October 2026 premiere Based on Kocha Agasawa’s popular manga series “The Ramparts of Ice,” this story is about Koyuki Hikawa, a socially withdrawn student who only spends time with her longtime friend, Miki Azumi. “One day, h

If this administration’s got you riled up, you may find some solace in a forthcoming mad cap comedy from the creators of Rick and Morty. The new spin-off show, called President Curtis, debuts on Adult Swim this month and it’ll give the absurdity of today’s politics a run for its money. Remember Spider FDR and the French assassin hidden in the Statue of Liberty in Rick and Morty? There will be more madness to come. According to Deadline, its creators Dan Harmon and James Siciliano started development on President Curtis when MAGA first came on the scene and President Donald Trump’s political force really started up.  “We started writing this three years ago and we thought things were wild then,” Siciliano tells Deadline. “Things have progressed everywhere, and so we just had to commit to making this show about President Curtis and try to create a version of that guy who is the most fun president to watch.” The series, starring Keith David, Stephanie Beatriz (Twisted Metal) and Jim Rash (Community), develops President Andre Curtis into a more interesting and likeable guy than who he’s been in Rick and Morty. He’s a “natural-born leader who just wants to make America safe for everybody” whose “strong corner is fighting werewolves, vampires and Paul Bunyan," Harmon tells Deadline. “He’s a very charming guy, but he doesn’t think diplomacy works or that he is doing his best job when he is trying to kiss ass.” You can watch the trailer here: While President Curtis will be up to

Patience is a virtue—and it pays off! If you’ve been waiting for Netflix’s Little House on the Prairie series, the wait is almost over. The show, which is based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s semi-autobiographical books rather than the 1970s TV show, premieres on July 9, but you can get a sneak peek right now! Netflix’s publication, Tudum, put up the first few “nail-biting” minutes of the show to whet your appetite for the frontier-focused show. RECOMMENDED: The 'Little House on the Prairie’ reboot trailer just dropped on Netflix You can watch it right here. From showrunner and executive producer Rebecca Sonnenshine, the series follows Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life on the American frontier. According to Netflix, it is part family saga, part survival epic and part origin story of the West. The first season is specifically inspired by Little House on the Prairie, the third book in the series.  The sneak peek shows the sweet and exciting moments of the family’s trip west—something we didn’t get with the previous TV series—but also a harrowing moment. Opening with Laura’s narration, the first episode shows the family leaving their home in the woods of Wisconsin for more room and a fresh start. As they make their way west, we see them camp in new places until they arrive on the prairie. That’s when we see them attempt to ford a river and come dangerously close to losing it all, including their dog Jack. “Something I hope people can take away: maintaining a sense of hope about the future

Publisher’s Weekly has spoken. The weekly trade news magazine for publishers, librarians, booksellers and literary agents has released a list of 15 books its editors say are each a piece of essential American literature. RECOMMENDED: This is the best debut novel of 2026, according to Barnes & Noble In the spring, the publication conducted a critics’ poll asking for the most essential American titles published since 1776. The result was a clear 15 books—novels, essay and story collections, a biography, a work of environmental science, and a graphic memoir—that “reflect the range of what endures in the American literary landscape,” Publisher’s Weekly says. Below are the results of the list, and titles you’ll want to read this 4th of July. Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston “Their Eyes Were Watching God tells the story of Janie Crawford’s evolving selfhood through three marriages. Light-skinned, long-haired, dreamy as a child, Janie grows up expecting better treatment than she gets until she meets Tea Cake, a younger man who engages her heart and spirit in equal measure and gives her the chance to enjoy life without being a man’s mule or adornment. Though Jaine’s story does not end happily, it does draw to a satisfying conclusion. Janie is one black woman who doesn’t have to live lost in sorrow, bitterness, fear, or foolish romantic dreams, instead Janie proclaims that she has done ‘two things everbody’s got tuh do fuh theyselves. They got tuh go tuh God, and the

Physical media continues to go the way of the dinosaurs—extinct. In an announcement on July 1, PlayStation says it will stop producing physical discs for its video games, switching to digital formats only, starting January 2028. Games that have already been released or will be released before then will still be available in disc form. Everything after that will need to be purchased digitally. RECOMMENDED: Instagram is bringing Stories and Reels to your smart TV The company’s games have been available digitally for a long time now, but there’s always been an option to outright own the game in disc form.  PlayStation says consumer preferences have forced its hand. As Polygon points out, physical discs only accounted for 3% of PlayStation sales in 2024. Plus, physical game stores like GameStop have been disappearing for the last several years.  “This is a natural direction for Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt to consumer trends as the general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs,” the release states. “This transition will enable us to align more closely with how most of our community prefers to access and play games today.” Additionally, game publishers are already foregoing hard copies. Rockstar Games recently announced that its Grand Theft Auto 6 game, which comes out on November 19, will only be available on PlayStation Store. This is likely a sign of the times rather than an outlier. PlayStation did say that it’ll continue to explore ways

Just in time for Independence Day, Project Hail Mary is coming to streaming! Starting July 3, you can watch the Ryan Gosling-led film on Prime Video. Based on the novel by Andy Weir and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Project Hail Mary follows Science teacher Ryland Grace (Gosling) who wakes up wakes from hypersleep to find that his crew mates are dead and he’s several light years into a one-way mission to save the dying sun. “He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone,” the synopsis reads. RECOMMENDED: What to watch during this weekend's 4th of July heat wave Here’s a new teaser trailer: Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub and Priya Kansara also star in the film. Debuting in theaters March 20, the movie earned over $683M worldwide, which was the biggest this year so far, according to Deadline. After about 90 days in theaters, MGM+ began streaming it on June 18. Time Out’s Global Film Editor, Phil de Semlyen, gave it four stars, saying it is “a cosmic adventure with hope in its heart and a twinkle in its eye.”  It's also got a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which is quite a feat. Its foray to Amazon Prime means more of us can enjoy the sci-fi hit. Those of us who want to skip ads will have to pay an additional $4.99 a month on top of their $14.99 a month Prime membership, though. Regardless, Project