Who Let John Travolta Agree to the Trash Wallow That Is ‘Cash Out’?
If nobody cares enough to stage a career intervention, then it’s up to John Travolta to rescue himself.
The Insider’s Guide to Portofino
Portofino’s charming piazza, high-end shopping and dining, and natural splendor result in a memorable Italian vacation spot that caters to travelers who want to unwind and enjoy the finer things in life.
Don’t Miss: Sebastião Salgado at London’s Somerset House
One hopes that audiences will look at the photographs on display not just as works of art but as calls to action.
Arts
See AllA Guide to All the May Art Fairs
Here’s (almost) everything happening on the art fair circuit this May.
The Art Collection of Mary and John Pappajohn Heads to the Auction Block
The offerings include a seminal Jasper Johns piece and work by Agnes Martin, Bruce Nauman and Henry Moore.
One Fine Show: ‘Bonnard’s Worlds’ at the Phillips Collection
Bonnard is the bridge between the blurry masters of Impressionism and the Modernist details of Henri Matisse.
With a New Model, Forge Project Is Putting Indigenous Art at the Forefront
The arts organization is restructuring to further its sustainability and impact.
Gianluca Costantini Is Using Art to Change the World
“I will continue to fight for freedom of expression and for the right of every artist to express themselves freely, wherever they may be.”
Lifestyle
See AllInside the AFI Awards Gala Honoring Nicole Kidman
Reese Witherspoon, Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Naomi Watts, Keith Urban and more Hollywood A-listers fêted the Oscar winner.
All of Jennifer Lopez’s Met Gala Fashion Moments
From her first Met Gala to her recent custom creations, Observer takes a look back at all of J.Lo’s Met Gala appearances.
How Chef Joe Garcia Is Ushering in a Culinary Renaissance at the Hotel Bel-Air
For decades, Hotel Bel-Air has been a haven for A-list celebrities, film aficionados and L.A. neighborhood locals, and the restaurant has acted as the heart of the iconic property.
The Best Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts
From a book subscription and cozy slippers to the most gorgeous flowers and soothing self-care sets.
An Insider’s Louisville, Kentucky Hotel Guide
What Louisville lacks in corporate five-star properties, it makes up for in swanky hotels that embrace the city’s charming quirks.
Business
See AllAlphabet Execs Call YouTube Shorts a ‘Long-Term Bet for the Business’
YouTube Shorts receive around 70 billion views daily and has grown 50 percent in uploads year-over-year.
Mark Zuckerberg Made Meta A.I. the Main Character in Q1 Earnings
Much of the conversation was centered around the new Meta A.I., an updated version of the company’s personal assistant model that is built into its social platforms.
How Did Europe Get Left Behind?
If the United Kingdom or France joined the United States, they would become the poorest states in the country, with a GDP per capita lower than even Mississippi.
UBS Makes a Major Gift of American Landscape Photography to the National Gallery of Art
The donation included important works by photographers like Dorothea Lange, Charles Savage and Terry Evans.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek: ‘Monetization Remains Our Top Priority’
Ek said that “new funds are being directed towards acquiring and reactivating high-value users to enhance our base with their deeper engagement and loyalty.”
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 AllReview: Steve Carell Is a Lovable Loser in a Fragmentary ‘Uncle Vanya ‘
Steve Carrell and a stand-out Alison Pill lead a strong cast in a modern-dress revival of Chekov’s ‘Uncle Vanya’ that never quite gels.
Marilyn Maye: 96 Years (And Counting) Of the Great American Songbook
The legendary cabaret singer is celebrating her 96th birthday with more than 20 shows at 54 Below.
‘Challengers’ and the Best Movies About Tennis
‘Challengers’ — which puts Zendaya at the apex of a love triangle — is one of the most engaging movies to ever center around the world of tennis. From documentaries to satires to bio pics and thrillers, here are the others.
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 LatestAIPAD President Martijn van Pieterson On Imagemakers and the Future of The Photography Show
“Photography can be whatever you want it to be… but only in the hands of a true artist can it consistently make an impact.”
Monet’s ‘Meules à Giverny’ Is Coming to Sotheby’s for the 150th Anniversary of Impressionism
The 19th-century painting is expected to realize more than $30 million at auction.
Cultural Comings and Goings: The Whitney’s New Chief Curator and More
In her new role as chief curator, the Whitney Museum’s Kim Conaty will be responsible for overseeing the museum’s permanent collection and exhibitions.
This ‘Cabaret’ Is the Worst ‘Cabaret’
I don’t like Eddie Redmayne; I love Eddie Redmayne. I have admired his work in all of his films and plays and consider him one of the few genuine icons in the world of acting. But not in ‘Cabaret’.
The Best New Biographies and Memoirs to Read in 2024
These are stories of trauma and recovery, art as politics and politics as art, and lessons spread across books that will make you rethink your own life.
The London Art Galleries Not to Miss On Your Next Visit
Away from the established public-facing museums London is well known for, there is a medley of commercial galleries.
A Weekend Guide to Picturesque Punta de Mita
How to indulge in the very best that this Mexican paradise has to offer.
John Lennon’s Recently Rediscovered Guitar Is Poised to Smash Records at Auction
The historic guitar was recently found in an attic in the British countryside.
The DOJ’s A.I. Crackdown: Big Tech Companies With Shared Board Members
The DOJ is worried that the overlapping presence of board members across multiple Big Tech companies may create incentives to avoid competition.
Big Names and Ballet Slippers: Inside YAGP’s 25th Anniversary Gala
The food was delicious, the drinks refreshing, the conversations deep and easy. And then, of course, we danced.
‘Challengers’ Review: Zendaya Serves Up a Psychosexual Tennis Flick
Luca Guadagnino’s tennis drama turns the sport into a psychosexual game of wits and racquets, with plenty of help from stars Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist.
6 Wellness Treatments to Help Make Travel a Breeze
From gua sha and cold plunges to lymphatic drainage and acupuncture, here’s how to alleviate some of that travel stress.
SevenRooms CEO Joel Montaniel Is Solving the Hospitality Industry’s Data Problem
SevenRooms CEO Joel Montaniel speaks about how his CRM company helps restaurants large and small redefine their relationship with customers.
The Essentials With Tracy Anderson
From Biologique Recherche and workout onesies to GoMacro bars and the new Taylor Swift album.
Paramount Streaming CEO Tom Ryan On the Growth of FAST Services in Streaming
Pluto TV, Tubi and the Roku Channel accounted for 3.7% of total TV use in February 2024.
‘Civil War’ Is an Amazing Film of Imagination and Cinematic Verve
If you can keep your eyes open through the horrors, you will never be bored.
Candace Bushnell Still Wants You to Be Your Own Mr. Big
“I have so many young women come to me saying that Sex and the City saved them, inspired them and changed them, but mostly gave them a different way to look at their lives.”
Jeff Bridges On His Life In Front of the Camera, From The Dude to The Old Man and Beyond
On the eve of receiving Film at Lincoln Center’s Chaplin Award, Bridges looks back on a career that’s spanned seven 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.