Cartier CEO Cyrille Vigneron Says Jewelry Flagships Shouldn’t Be ‘Department Stores’
According to Chairman Johann Rupert, the jewelry company won’t be following in the footsteps of Tiffany’s newly renovated flagship store.
The Must-See Booths at TEFAF New York 2023
The 2023 edition of the European Fine Art Foundation’s famous fair fills the Park Avenue Armory with a museum’s worth of art through May 16.
Disney Stock Plummets From Loss of Subscribers
The company expects to add more subscribers by the fourth quarter, said CFO Christine McCarthy.
Business
See AllCathie Wood Dubs Tesla’s Controversial FSD Tech the ‘Most Impactful A.I. Project’
“I think he’s our renaissance man. He’s the inventor of our age,” Wood said of Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
Former NBCU Ad Exec Linda Yaccarino Is Twitter’s New CEO
Linda Yaccarino will face challenges as Twitter’s new CEO, especially in its digital advertising business.
Meta Leadership Team Unveils New AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Meta unveiled new AI-powered advertising tools today, including text-to-image generation for advertising campaigns and the ability to display unique messages to users.
SoftBank Vision Fund Posts Record Loss Despite Masayoshi Son Foreseeing Disaster
SoftBank entered a “defense mode” last year in preparation for market turmoil. Turns out it’s not enough to save the company from record losses.
Climate Emergency Fund Backers List Includes Jeremy Strong, Chelsea Handler
Rory Kennedy and Adam McKay are also Climate Emergency Fund supporters.
Entertainment
See All‘L’immensità’: An Extraordinary and Unforgettable Coming Of Age Drama
Penélope Cruz plays the mother of a trans boy in this heart-rending film from Emanuele Crialese, who based the story on his own adolescence.
‘BlackBerry’ Review: An Innovate Or Die Tale of Technology, Artistry, And Capitalism
Because you are not reading this on your BlackBerry, you know how this product biopic ends. But the story of the rise and fall of the revolutionary smartphone company makes for an intriguing, cerebral movie.
‘Book Club: The Next Chapter’: This Jane Fonda Film Is a Cinematic Joy
Somewhat (but not very) superior to its recent all-star predecessors starring glamorous seniors.
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
See AllBaz Luhrmann Mulls Over the Future of A.I. Art with a Robot
Aidan Meller’s A.I.-powered humanoid bot creates paintings that sell for thousands of dollars.
Henri Rousseau’s $43.5 Million ‘Les Flamants’ Sets a New Auction Record
Christie’s 20th Century Evening Sale also broke artist records for Agnes Pelton and Ken Price.
Nan Goldin to Debut With Gagosian at Frieze New York 2023
The show will be Goldin’s first with Gagosian since joining the gallery earlier this year.
Contemporary Ballet Is Alive and Well at NYCB
“21st Century Choreography II” offers an accessible mix of new and recent work.
Yayoi Kusama Returns to David Zwirner with ‘I Spend Each Day Embracing Flowers’
Japan’s most famous contemporary artist has a highly-anticipated solo show at the New York City gallery.
Lifestyle
See AllLive Like a ‘Succession’ Sibling: Roman and Kendall Roy’s Apartments Are on the Market
Take your coffee in the morning like a true media mogul—with plenty of space for planning hostile takeovers.
Agatha Christie’s Muse: Burgh Island Is on the Market for $18.9 Million
“It is rare for a hotel of such character and heritage to come to the open market,” Knight Frank listing agent Matthew Smith told Observer.
$25 Million Chelsea Townhouse Set to Break Neighborhood Record, Again
At $25 million, even the rooms have rooms.
The Best High-End Hotels in Newport Beach, California
The top 4- and 5-star hotels in Newport Beach offer something for every traveler.
The Very Best Natural Deodorants That Are Nontoxic, Aluminum-Free and Actually Work
Here’s everything you need to know about natural deodorant, plus a few of our all-time favorites.
Latest
All Latest‘The Mother’ Review: Jennifer Lopez Is Charismatic, Tough And Totally Ripped
Jennifer Lopez is all out of bubblegum in this gritty action thriller. She plays a brutal ex-military assassin out to protect her daughter, and she makes beating up bad men look effortless and inspirational.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: May 12-18
Period pieces ranging from 18th Century Russia to 2003 New York meet contemporary action, drama, and comedy on this week’s list.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai Said ‘A.I.’ 27 Times at I/O Event: 5 Major Rollouts
Google announced a host of new artificial intelligence features coming to its products and services at the company’s annual I/O developer conference.
National Museum of African Art Director Ngaire Blankenberg Quietly Resigns
The museum’s director made headlines for her repatriation of the museum’s Benin Bronzes.
3 Ways Healthcare Organizations Can Improve Patient Care
Technology can equip healthcare staff to handle case management workflows more efficiently, saving up to three hours per team member per day.
Can ChatGPT Essays Get You Into an Ivy League School? We Asked an ex-Harvard Advisor
“You are not going to get into a top-30 school, definitely not a top 20, with a GPT-generated essay.”
‘The Muppets Mayhem’ Review: Back In The Groove
Turns out the best show this year about a lost ’70s rock band features a bunch of fuzzy felt people. This musical sitcom starring Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem is everything you want from a new Muppets series.
Screening at Cannes: Amjad Al Rasheed’s ‘Inshallah a Boy’
While the director’s new feature has already won awards and acclaim, having the film screen at what is arguably the top festival in the world feels like a major win.
Banking Sector Risk: Impact on Small Businesses
While fear in the banking system has subsided, these risks have not gone away.
Who Is William Bardeen, the New York Times’s New CFO?
William Bardeen will take over as CFO of the New York Times in July, as the company faces a downturned advertising market and declining print business.
Exploring Japan’s Art Islands: A Guide to Naoshima and Teshima
It’s an art lover’s dream trip.
Microsoft Inks Fusion Power Deal With Helion, Another Sam Altman Company
Microsoft bets on Helion, a fusion power startup backed by Sam Altman, to deliver the “holy grail” of clean energy within the next five years.
Pacific Standard Time, Renamed PST Art, Receives $17 Million from the Getty
More than 800 artists and 50 institutions are set to participate in the 2024 edition.
Tucker Carlson Moves Talk Show to Twitter, Sends Cryptic Message to Media
Carlson suggests his departure from Fox could be a result of disagreements with the Murdoch machine.
Zephalto Is Poised to Enter the Consumer Space Race with Sky-High Luxury
The European company is offering adventurous travelers a higher-end ‘nearspace’ experience.
The Dreamiest Scented Candles for the Summer Season
There’s a summery votive for every fragrance preference.
Tesla’s EV Rivals Post Record Losses Amid a Bleak Economy and a Price War
Several EV makers reported earnings this week, offering a first look at exactly how bleak business is in 2023 so far.
Samara Joy Is Making History While Making Jazz Her Own
“The art of interpretation is definitely a sensitive one,” she said of putting her own unique spin on her sound.
What to Watch on Streaming
See AllWhat to Watch on Streaming This Week: May 5-11
Period dramas, an American adaptation, and some dystopian sci-fi make up the most interesting new titles on streaming this week.
What’s Leaving Streaming This Month: May 2023
From Paddington Bear to Javier Bardem’s Anton Chigurh, there’s a large cast of characters to watch on streaming while you still can.
What to Watch on Streaming This Week: April 28-May 4
Bowie, Peter Pan, and Nixon all make their way onto this week’s list of most exciting new titles.
Reviews
See All‘Silo’ Review: Slow Moving Sci-Fi Dystopia With A Mystery Too Easy to Solve
This high-concept AppleTV+ drama about a society trapped underground never digs past the superficial cool factor of its sci-fi premise.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Review: A Spotify Playlist In Search Of A Movie
“How old are you? How young am I?” snarls Paul Westerberg in The Replacements’ “I Will Dare,” the first of
‘Sisu’ Review: A Gore-Splattered Contender For Action Movie Of The Summer
Set in the waning days of WWII in Finland, this stunning thriller-with-a-purpose is cool, calm, and collected in its bloodthirsty repudiation of fascism.