Under Bob Iger 2.0, Disney Reports Higher Earnings Amid Layoffs, Restructuring
Disney’s stock rose in after hours trading today after the company reported better than expected earnings.
Banks Fight Back Against Claims They Facilitated Jeffrey Epstein’s Abuse
JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank are attempting to dismiss cases filed by two women, who allege that the banks enabled abuse and sex trafficking from Jeffrey Epstein.
The PR Power List 2023
2022 was yet another year of waiting for a “return to normal” that never entirely arrived. But the best agencies are the ones that can ride out change and take advantage of even adverse times. Here are the 25 best PR agencies in the United States right now.
Business
See AllHere’s How AI Will Transform the Creator Economy
We are witnessing a watershed moment for creative entrepreneurs, who will shape how the broader society uses artificial intelligence.
WeWork Founder Adam Neumann Is Back With Another Real Estate Venture
After the downfall of WeWork, Adam Neumann is back with a new company which aims to fill residential apartment buildings with a sense of community.
ChatGPT Has Kicked Off a Big Tech AI Race for Search
As Microsoft announced its enhanced Bing search engine, Google and Baidu are close behind.
Disney’s Licensing Experiment Could Reshape Streaming
Disney might license rival media companies more of its original films and television shows to offset its streaming business losses. If it makes revenue gains, other streaming platforms will likely follow. How will this change how streaming platforms advertise having exclusive content?
Why Fox Sports Thinks Tom Brady is Worth $375 Million as an NFL Analyst
Tom Brady will begin his NFL analyst career with Fox Sports in 2024. Even if Brady proves to be an expert analyst, football fans will likely continue to watch the best games rather than the best analysts.
Entertainment
See AllDave Franco On Directing His Rom-Com ‘Somebody I Used to Know’
Franco went from directing a horror film to a romantic comedy, written with and starring his wife, Alison Brie. “They’re messy relationship dramas at their core.”
What’s Leaving Streaming This February
Book to screen adaptations is the name of this streaming guide’s game, with tons of beloved adaptations saying goodbye to streaming platforms at the end of the month.
James Dolan’s Facial Recognition Policy May Force Madison Square Garden to Find a New Location
Madison Square Garden’s permit is up for renewal, but will backlash from the venue’s facial technology ban affect its ability to operate above Penn Station?
Power Lists
See AllPR Power List Honor Roll 2023
Excellence in PR sometimes takes the form of a firm dedicated to a particular sector. Here is the 2023 PR Power List Honor Roll, recognizing specialist firms.
PR Power Rising Stars 2023
The PR business is constantly recruiting new talent, and the nature of media is that the best of the younger staff end up informing and reforming their firms. Here are this year’s rising stars.
The PR Power List 2023
2022 was yet another year of waiting for a “return to normal” that never entirely arrived. But the best agencies are the ones that can ride out change and take advantage of even adverse times. Here are the 25 best PR agencies in the United States right now.
Arts
Trademark Lawsuits from Hermès and Bored Ape Yacht Club Could Shape the Future of NFTs
Two unprecedented trademark cases are set to define whether NFTs should be classified as artwork or assets.
Has Going to See Ballet Suddenly Become Hip?
Ballet’s normally fuddy-duddy audience has lately been invaded by trendy fashionistas looking for a killer Instagram backdrop.
The 92nd Street Y Throws John Guare A Star-Studded 85th Birthday Bash
The author of such landmarks as “Six Degrees of Separation” and “The House of Blue Leaves” recalls his long career, which started with two plays written at age 11.
André Leon Talley’s Fabulous Fashion Collection Is on Sale
The longtime Vogue fashion editor’s collection, which includes special items from Karl Lagerfeld and Andy Warhol, is now up for sale.
How Playwright Sharr White Built A Broadway Domestic Dramedy From Family Photos
White created ‘Pictures from Home’ from photographer Larry Sultan’s 1992 memoir of the same name. “It’s heartbreaking and also very funny.”
Lifestyle
See AllThe Classic White T-Shirts to Wear on Repeat
A stylish and flattering white tee is a key component of any capsule wardrobe.
The Best Snow Boots for Winter That Are Both Fashionable and Functional
You’ll actually look forward to wearing these stylish snow boots.
Home Set: Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
From a luxe box of chocolates and a sparkling piece of jewelry to a plush robe and indulgent skincare, these are the best last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts that don’t feel like an afterthought.
How To Be the Best Dressed Guest at Every Single Wedding This Year
Shop the best wedding guest dresses for whatever the dress code may be.
The Best Carry-On Suitcases That Fit All Your Travel Essentials
You won’t ever want to check luggage again.
Latest
All LatestThe ‘Carl Icahn Strategy’ of Purging Employees Leads a Xerox Executive to Sue Over His Ouster
A Xerox employee is suing for millions of dollars worth of severance after allegedly being forced out by Carl Icahn, an activist investor known for his corporate shake-ups.
Tesla Quietly Reverses its Price Cuts After the IRS Revises EV Tax Credit Rules
Tesla slashed prices for its Model Y by 20 percent last month, then increased it twice in response to a strong demand and the IRS’s new EV credit rules.
So Mickey Mouse Is About to Enter the Public Domain. Can Anyone Actually Make Money Off Him?
Disney’s prolonged protection of Mickey Mouse is about to come to an end. But ways to profit off Mickey are not obvious.
SpaceX Launched Elon Musk’s Tesla Roadster Toward Mars 5 Years Ago. Where Is It Now?
On Feb. 6, 2018, SpaceX launched Elon Musk’s red Tesla Roadster toward Mars. But the car wandered off path and is now going around the Sun in an irregular orbit.
Carlyle Group Appoints Harvey Schwartz, Former Goldman Sachs President, as New CEO
After the abrupt departure of Kewsong Lee in 2022, Carlyle has appointed Harvey Schwartz as the firm’s new CEO.
MrBeast’s Sponsors Can Reach a Super Bowl-Sized Audience for Half the Price of a Super Bowl Ad
The creator economy offers an alternative advertising option for companies that want to reach 100+ million people without spending $7 million on a Super Bowl ad.
Bank Tech Is Only as Good as the Customers Who Use It
Banks run way behind fintech companies in offering digital financial tools that consumers actually need.
The Super Bowl is an Enormous Opportunity for Social Media Creators
Marketer Krishna Subramanian, whose Captiv8 specializes in connecting athlete creators with sponsors, sees a huge opportunity for creators at the Super Bowl.
Apple Won’t Replace its VP of Industrial Design, a Role Made Famous by Jony Ive
Evans Hankey served as the top product designer for the company for three years, replacing Jony Ive.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Says ‘the Problem Is Behind Us’ After Posting Rare Earnings Miss
Apple posted its first earnings miss in seven years as iPhone sales fell more sharply than anticipated.
What to Know When Planning a Cruise to Antarctica
If the great frozen south is on your bucket list, there are a few things to consider when booking and planning your trip.
Pamela Anderson Bares All About Sex, Lies, and That Video Tape
Pamela Anderson openly acknowledges her rage as she confronts injustices throughout her life in a memoir that mixes prose and poetry and reveals her as politically active, emotionally fragile, and intellectually hungry.
The Best Boutique Hotels to Book in Austin, Texas
Here’s where to stay in Austin, Texas.
Activist Investor Ryan Cohen Buys a Stake in Nordstrom and Pursues Board Shakeup
Ryan Cohen, activist investor and Chewy founder, bought a sizable stake in Nordstrom and plans to shake up its board of directors. The investor is looking to replace at least one director, and he is eyeing Mark Tritton, former Bed Bath & Beyond chief executive.
‘Knock at the Cabin’ Review: Masterfully Made, But Forgettable
In M. Night Shyamalan’s latest a family is held captive and told the fate of the world requires them to sacrifice one of their own. The direction shines and the script is obvious — but what else is new?
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: February 3-9
From twisted romances to survival stories, there’s plenty of interesting new titles to stream this week.
Big Tech Has Hit Bottom and Is Poised for a Comeback
Despite some tough earnings announcements, the big tech companies are now well-suited for the next economic phases.
Mark Zuckerberg Says Meta Needs to Monetize Reels. Here’s How it Could Happen.
Monetizing Instagram and Facebook Reels is one of Meta’s priorities for 2023, according to Mark Zuckerberg. Here’s what it could look like.
What to Watch on Streaming
See AllWhere to Stream 2023’s Oscar Nominees
From blockbuster smash hits to powerful indies, here are some of this year’s nominees and where to watch them.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: January 20-26
Mads Mikkelsen, Keanu Reeves, Octavia Spencer, and more stars anchor your top streaming picks of the week.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: January 13-19
HBO’s newest big-budget drama is here, plus Netflix has a new sitcom guaranteed to make you feel nostalgic.
Reviews
See All‘Maybe I Do’ Review: Seasoned Pros Can’t Save This Alleged Romantic Comedy
Diane Keaton, Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy each get a star-turn at pretentious blather in this talky mediocrity.
‘The Man In the Basement’ Review: A Provocative, Intelligent And Suspenseful French Film
A real estate dispute becomes an ideological battle — online and in court — in a film that should be required viewing on both sides of the Congressional aisle.
‘Blood’ Review: Dog Bites Boy, Boy Drinks Blood In This Creep-Show Bomb
This adolescent vampire tale goes downhill so fast it turns inadvertently from horror to comedy.