‘Under the Bridge’ Review: A Miniseries That Interrogates the True Crime Genre
Hulu’s new show tells the tragic, horrific story of 14-year-old Reena Virk’s murder, but it’s not interested in true crime sensationalism.
Princess Diana’s Most Iconic Style Moments
From her royal wedding to Versace muse, take a look back at some of the best fashion moments from the people’s princess.
John Singer Sargent and the Art of Dressing to Impress
The fruits of the prolific portraitist’s labors are displayed to spectacular effect alongside the sitters’ original gowns in “Sargent and Fashion.”
Arts
See AllArtist FRIDGE’s ‘FreezerBurn Factory’ Is a Playful Take On an A.I. Takeover
“FreezerBurn Factory” features 100 new and old mixed-media paintings and sculptures.
Art Law: How Nations Around the World Deal with Forgeries
Morocco recently joined a growing international effort to fight art fakes and counterfeit cultural property.
Her Life in Art: An Interview With Painter Loie Hollowell
“I’ve been making work about my own experience in the world from the moment I wanted to be an artist.”
Producer Norman Lear’s $50M Art Collection Is Headed to Christie’s
Seven works collected by the late screenwriter will be sold at auction next month with more to follow.
Paloma Contreras Lomas and Ines Doujak Are Here to Make You Think
An exhibition of the artists at CARA presents a compelling feminist narrative, even if the theme of individual works is not always immediately clear.
Lifestyle
See AllSip and Savor at L.A.’s Best Wine Bars
Whether you prefer natural, low-intervention wines in DTLA or want to pair classic French varietals with French fare, there is something for every kind of wine lover.
From Nantucket to the Florida Keys: Where to Find Summer Bliss on the East Coast
From Cape Cod’s windswept dunes to Florida’s sugar-sand strands, these beach resorts sizzle with dreamy summer vibes
Jet Set: The Best Hand Creams for Travel
From a splurge-worthy trio and a lavender-scented lotion to a drugstore classic and dreamy vanilla creme, these are the best hand lotions for travel that we’re loving and coveting right now.
Inside the Save Venice La Primavera Gala With Ava Dash
From the best-dressed ensembles to the extravagant decor.
Liwei Liao Has Changed How Restaurants Think About Fish
L.A.’s dry-aged fish king has convinced top operators that dry-aging fish purges impurities, clarifies flavors and improves texture.
Business
See AllFCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel Supports TikTok Ban, Calls Lack of Oversight ‘Stunning’
If the bill makes it to President Biden’s desk, Rosenworcel says “He should absolutely sign it.”
Marc Benioff Replaces Warren Buffett in Glide’s Annual Charity Lunch Auction
The Salesforce CEO has big shoes to fill.
Elon Musk Cut 10 Percent of Jobs at Tesla. Read His Memo to Employees
Earlier this month, the company’s quarterly sales fell for the first time since the pandemic began.
Dan Lin’s Strategy for Netflix Films: Focus On Quality and Range
Netflix film chief Dan Lin has laid off around 15 staffers and reorganized the division by genre.
7 Boomerang CEOs Who Left Their Companies Only to Return Years (or Days) Later
Studies have shown that rehiring a former CEO may not always be in a company’s best interest. But there are exceptions.
Power Lists
See AllThe Most Powerful Public Relations Firms—And the People Behind Them
The most powerful people in PR today know that “public relations” is just a fraction of what it takes to succeed in 2024. They understand how and why the game is changing. They embrace technology and data creatively to engage and inspire new audiences. They grow with their clients, retaining big, established accounts for decades while recruiting and/or building the Next Big Thing. They are role models for the next generation of PR hopefuls, not just for their success but for their commitment to improving and diversifying their industry. They are champions of the greatest stories ever told—and the ones we can’t wait to hear.
The Top PR Firms for Crisis & Reputation Management
The fixers to call when you’re in a bind—or (as the wise already know) to help prevent PR disasters in the first place.
The Top PR Firms for the Visual Arts
As the art world evolves, these firms are helping institutions change with the times so they can continue to connect art and audiences in meaningful ways.
Entertainment
See All10 Must-Read Books with Quirky Female Leads You Can Finish in a Weekend
Our favorite quick reads vary in premise, plot, style and form, but all of them will leave you wanting more.
‘Irena’s Vow’ Is One of the Most Astounding Holocaust Stories
Filmed on authentic locations in Poland by meticulous Canadian director Louise Archambault, ‘Irena’s Vow’ is one of the most astounding true stories to ever emerge from the ashes of the Holocaust.
Martha Graham Dance Company Explores the American Experience, Past and Present
The centennial program features Graham classics as well as a midcentury ballet and a powerful new work by a contemporary choreographer.
Marketplace
See All6 Best CBN Oils for Sleep: CBN Oil Reviews
With the surge in demand for CBN oils for sleep, we’ve meticulously researched and evaluated the leading CBD brands to refine your selection to the market’s premier choices.
10 Best CBD Gummies for Anxiety and Stress
Although Colorado Botanicals and its line of CBD gummies ranked first, and we found them to be the best CBD gummies for anxiety, they’re not the only CBD brand with a lot to brag about. The nine other competitors on our list have many qualities that help them stand out in a highly saturated market.
7 Best CBG Oils to Buy in 2024: What Is CBG and CBG Reviews
To choose the best CBG oils, we evaluated each brand’s authority within the hemp market, how their products compared in blind testing, and the thoroughness of each product’s lab reports.
10 Best CBD Oils of 2024: Top CBD Brands Reviewed
After carefully reviewing and testing dozens of the top CBD brands, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best CBD oils to buy in 2024.
10 Best CBD Companies to Buy From in 2024: Honest Reviews & Guide
With an even mix of new challengers and returning champions on our list, let’s look at the best CBD brands for 2024—and beyond
Latest
All LatestA New Biography Becomes Part of the Art Vortex That Is Terry Allen
Brandon Greaves’ Truckload of Art can be seen not just as documentation of Allen’s work but also as part of that work itself.
Katherine Fleming On the Getty’s Role in the 21st Century
Observer spoke with the Getty head about unifying the distributed cultural organization, exploring new models of ownership and increasing access to the arts.
Amazon’s New Video Ad Chief Is the Latest Former NBCUniversal Exec to Join Big Tech
Amazon has hired Krishan Bhatia to lead ad sales for Prime Video.
The Japanese Economy Is Turning Around: Top Forces That Could Shape Its Future
“The situation of the U.S. is like Japan 20 years ago,” a labor expert said at an event hosted by Japan Society on April 11.
Where to Indulge in a Swanky Brunch in L.A.
Los Angeles is home to several upscale restaurants with top-notch brunch services that put a unique twist on traditional dishes in an elegant setting.
The Best Cream Bronzers to Achieve a Luminous and Sun-Kissed Glow
You don’t have to risk sun damage in order to get a fresh-faced, golden glow.
Five Pieces Not to Miss at EXPO CHICAGO 2024
Observer’s Dan Duray visited the art fair on opening day and shares his must-see favorites.
‘Arcadian’ Is a Cut Above Most Nicolas Cage Thrillers
‘Arcadian’ features a welcome performance by a rare, understated Nicolas Cage.
EXPO CHICAGO’s Tony Karman On the City’s Scene and Joining the Frieze Family
Yesterday marked the opening of EXPO CHICAGO, one of America’s leading art fairs and perhaps the biggest event on the Midwestern art calendar.
Global Screenwriters Groups Lay Out 5 Principles To Prevent A.I. From Replacing Jobs
A coalition of screenwriters unions passed a joint resolution today (April 11) with proposed industry standards for the use of A.I.
Christie’s Will Debut a ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Option
The payment plan was made possible through a partnership with the art-focused fintech firm Art Money.
‘The Sympathizer’ Review: HBO’s Experimental Satire Takes Big Swings
The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is brought to the small screen by Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar in a strange but compelling new series.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Says Prime Video Can Be a ‘Profitable Business On Its Own’
Amazon introduces ads for the first time to Prime Video shows and movies in January.
Art Dealer Gavin Brown Is Donating His Gallery Archive to Bard’s Curatorial Center
Select works from the gift will be exhibited at CCS Bard this June.
How Canada Is Quietly Playing a Key Role in the Return to the Moon
A Canadian software company is developing key technologies for future Moon missions.
Flockhill Unveils the Latest Vision in Ultra-Luxe New Zealand Lodging
Since 1857, the property has existed as a working sheep station, scattered across 32,000 acres of corrugated wilderness.
‘Fallout’ Review: A Post-Apocalyptic Adventure With a Sick Sense of Humor
Scrappy protagonists, global calamity, lawless wasteland, based on a video game — sounds like the ‘Last of Us.’ But this Amazon series is more over-the-top, twisted, fun, and even hopeful.
On Pierre Bonnard’s Drama and Quiet Seduction
A show now open at The Phillips Collection captures the artist’s dreamlike way of seeing in sixty works spanning six decades.
What to Watch on Streaming
See AllWhat to Watch on Streaming This Week: March 15-21
Lindsay Lohan, Kristen Wiig, Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift are some of this week’s big names with big premieres on streaming.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: March 8-14
‘Poor Things’, ‘Wonka’ and plenty more are set to premiere on streaming this week.
Where to Stream ‘Poor Things,’ ‘Napoleon,’ And Other Oscar Nominees
From small and artistic films like ‘Poor Things’ and ‘Past Lives’ to big blockbusters like ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning’, here’s where to watch the rest of this year’s Oscar nominees.