The Best Hotel Bars in Tokyo
Whether you prefer soaking in Tokyo skyline views or a steamy onsen bath, Japan’s capital offers infinite ways to guarantee satisfaction for every type of traveler.
Artists Feel the Threat of A.I. But Also Increasingly Embrace the Technology
FKA Twigs testified before Congress on April 30 about her experiments with A.I. deepfakes.
At the 2024 Venice Biennale, ‘Foreigners Everywhere’ Is an Understatement
In the Giardini della Biennale with its thirty permanent pavilions and at venues around the city, artists have interpreted the Biennale’s theme in a host of ways.
Arts
See AllThe Original ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ Cover Art Could Fetch $600k at Auction
The iconic artwork was created by an aspiring illustrator and bookshop employee in the 1990s.
The Inspired and Revolutionary Pairing of Georgia O’Keeffe and Henry Moore
“They collected the same things: rocks, shells, bones, feathers. It was an emotional ritual for both, a way of preserving the land.”
Frieze Brings Glitter and Gloss to New York But Takes Few Risks
This year’s edition of the art fair proves we are indeed in a recession and that the arts aren’t exempt from contracting budgets.
Swizz Beatz and Arne Quinze Open Up About Collaborating On ‘Are We The Aliens_’
Observer chatted with the musician/collector and the artist about their new Venice Biennale-timed exhibition.
Artist Shepard Fairey’s Iconic Obama ‘Hope’ Portrait Is Headed for the Auction Block
The famed 2008 image is expected to fetch up to $700,000 at Heritage Auctions.
Lifestyle
See AllThe New York Hotels Where A-Listers Get Ready for the Met Gala
A luxurious hotel suite is the dressing room of choice for celebrities getting ready for the biggest night in fashion.
The Essentials With Hilary Sheinbaum: A Sober-Curious Workbook, Ginger Soda and Barry’s Bootcamp
‘The Dry Challenge’ author shares where you’ll find the best non-alcoholic beverages in New York City.
The Best Rooftop Bars in Paris
The City of Light has a chic rooftop bar for every taste.
Inside the TIME100 Gala: Artists Meet the Titans
“It’s a complete affirmation that artistic work like mine is really important to our society,” artist LaToya Ruby Frazier told Observer.
Tel Aviv-Inspired Carmel Arrives on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles
Highlights from the rotating menu include smoked eggplant musabaha made with golden chickpeas and sheep’s milk yogurt.
Business
See AllThe University of Pennsylvania Is the First Ivy to Offer an AI Master’s
The master’s in artificial intelligence degree pathway at Penn will be the first graduate program of its kind among Ivy League schools.
Elon Musk’s Tesla Turnaround Plan, Explained
Elon Musk said in an email this week Tesla needs to be “absolutely hard core about headcount and cost reduction.”
Power Fallout Inside Paramount: How a Potential Sale May Have Ousted CEO Bob Bakish
Paramount announced the departure of CEO Bob Bakish on Monday and didn’t take any questions during a call with investors.
Amazon Leaders Mentioned “A.I.” 30 Times on Q1 Earnings Call: Key Highlights
Amazon is investing heavily in A.I. through products and partnerships.
Billionaire Tom Siebel Donates $50M to the University of Illinois for Data Science Research
The tech billionaire is giving a boost to research and education at his alma mater.
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 All‘Late Night with the Devil’ And The 10 Best Australian Horror Films
The best of Australian horror, from found-footage of a ’70s talk show gone satanic to an embalmed hand that communicates with the dead—with stops in between for black mold, a prom night gone terribly wrong, and the Babadook.
‘Fall Guy’ Screenwriter Drew Pearce On Creating a Blue-Collar Hero’s Journey
Pearce explains how this movie about movies is a universal story, and how Ryan Gosling ended up crying in his car to Taylor Swift.
Review: Flashy and Fake ‘Great Gatsby’ Caps a Weak Season
The jazz-based score ventures into funk, Disney princess ballad, and a touch of Britpop. But none of the songs stick, and the staging is busy yet unfocused.
Marketplace
See All10 Best CBD Oil for Dogs: Best for Anxiety, Pain & Arthritis
Explore our expert picks for the top 10 CBD oils for dogs in 2024, carefully selected after thorough product reviews. These CBD oils are best for anxiety, pain and arthritis in your furry friends.
6 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.
Latest
All LatestSpace Missions to Watch in May: China Explores the Dark Side of the Moon, Boeing Starliner, and More
Major space forces around the world, including China, Russia and SpaceX, are gearing up for a number of exciting missions in May.
One of the Most Coveted Banking Jobs In the World Is Up for Grabs
Several internal candidates have been floated by Wall Street analysts.
The Best Addiction Memoirs for the Sober Curious
Sobriety and addiction recovery memoirs are having a cultural moment.
TikTok Ban: When Will the Creator Economy Feel the Pain, If Ever?
The median creator yearly pay on TikTok is only somewhere between $15,000 and $25,000, according to latest industry data.
Inside the New Dior Spa at the Hôtel Plaza Athénée in Paris
One of the most famous and luxurious hotels in Paris recently got a wellness shot.
Jet Set: Mother’s Day Gifts for the Travel Lover
From a sleek new travel bag and sophisticated passport case to a splurge-worthy eye cream and the best on-the-go pants, these are the best Mother’s Day gift ideas for travel lovers.
A Hot Night in Atlanta: Inside the High Museum’s Driskell Gala and Afterparty
The event celebrated Guggenheim deputy director and chief curator, Naomi Beckwith.
A Pocket Watch Just Became the Most Expensive Piece of Titanic Memorabilia
Owned by John Jacob Astor IV, the timepiece went down with the ship more than a century ago.
The Financial Times Is the Latest Newsroom to Partner With OpenAI
While the Financial Times allows OpenAI to train A.I. models on its content, OpenAI will develop A.I. features for the newspaper.
Street Pop Artist Jisbar On Reinvention and Rediscovery
“My artistic expression draws heavily from the spontaneity of the street art world.”
Bank of America Is Funding Another Round of Conservation Projects at Museums Worldwide
A Claude Monet painting and a Jenny Holzer LED installation are among the works slated for restoration or preservation.
Elon Musk Visited China for a Day and Secured a Major Deal with an Old Friend
“We have known each other now for many years, since early Shanghai days,” Musk said of his relationship with China’s second-in-command.
The Finest Men’s Swimwear for Summer
This is a summer style guide tailored for those who prefer their hair inflected with ocean spray and Persols permanently balanced on the bridge of their nose.
Jessica Lange Finds New Ways to Melt Hearts in ‘Mother Play’
All of the characters are halfway to madness, but I had a ball going bonkers with them.
Review: ‘Staff Meal’ Offers Seven Courses of Tasty Disorientation
It’s hard to describe exactly what happens in this show. Scenes zig and zag in dream logic. But the acting and staging are impeccable. Book a table now.
Explicitly Feminist and Vibrantly Colorful, the Met’s ‘El Niño’ Shines in More Ways Than One
It was a pitch-perfect debut, dramatically and vocally, for baritone Davóne Tines.
Rachel McAdams Invigorates ‘Mary Jane’ (When You Can Hear Her)
How do you write about a play you cannot hear?
Michelin-Starred Kol Chef Santiago Lastra Is Constantly Evolving
The award-winning chef tells Observer how he continues to experiment at Kol, what patrons can expect from his new restaurant and how he uses social media to better tell the stories behind his food.
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.