An Evening with Shy Genius Jesse Armstrong
He spoke about how Logan Roy’s iconic “I love you, but you’re not serious people” came to be and what inspired him to create Succession.
How Jonelle Procope Saved the Apollo Theater
The long-time president and CEO oversaw numerous fundraising initiatives that turned the theater’s dire financials around.
Scott Sartiano Wants His New Italian Restaurant to Be Nothing Less Than Iconic
The restauranteur spoke with Observer ahead of his highly anticipated new restaurant opening.
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Meta and Google CEOs Offer Mixed Early Reviews of Apple’s Vision Pro
Mark Zuckerberg asserts Apple and Meta leverage very different philosophies in their approaches to AR and VR.
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Donates $100M in Crypto for Covid Relief
The new gift shines a light on the benefits of and controversies surrounding crypto philanthropy.
The Wall Street Journal Has a New Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Charles Forelle has worked at the Wall Street Journal for more than 20 years.
Netflix Is Reportedly Gearing Up to Stream Sports
The sudden shift suggests Ted Sarandos is finding a way to make streaming live sports profitable.
Elon Musk Says Starship’s Second Orbital Launch Is Just Weeks Away
Musk expects SpaceX will clear all necessary launch permits and fly Starship again in the next six to eight weeks.
Arts
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Brooklyn Bonds: Alvin Ailey’s Return to BAM
For weeks leading up to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater’s performance run at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, I kept
What Not to Miss at This Year’s Museum Mile Festival
For one glorious day each year, a stretch of New York’s Fifth Ave is closed to cars and open for art lovers.
Six American Artists’ Homes to Visit This Summer
You don’t have to be a superfan to enjoy touring these artists’ studios and residences.
Five Things to Do in New York’s Art Scene June 12-16
You don’t have to fly to Basel this week to see amazing art.
Victoria Miro Showcases Chris Ofili’s Glorious Ambiguity
It’s clear that Ofili wants the paintings to act as a jumping off point for a wider conversation around sin.
Lifestyle
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A London Mansion With an Indoor Pool and Private Cinema Lists for $40.7 Million
The eight-bedroom house
Pizza Legend Chris Bianco Opens His Second Los Angeles Restaurant
The most famous pizza maker in America talks to Observer.
Home Set: Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas
From a lush body spray and high-tech watch to a self-care gadget and dapper new swim trunks, these are the best last-minute Father’s Day gifts that don’t feel like an afterthought.
The Loafer Lowdown: 15 Pairs of Suave Slip-On Shoes for Men
Instantly polish off any look with these dapper loafers.
These New York City Hotels Offer the Most Incredible Views
Take in the most gorgeous vistas at these luxe spots.
Entertainment
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‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ S2 Review: Alongside the Franchise’s Best Entries
This prequel is an affirmation of the flexibility of episodic television, bouncing week to week from light-hearted adventure to cosmic horror to screwball comedy.
‘The Full Monty’ Review: A Winning Series Reboot With A Political Edge
The entire original cast is back in this eight-episode series, which is delightful and sad in equal measure and offers a indictment of modern-day Britain from the perspective of the working class.
‘Pageboy’ Review: Elliot Page Reclaims His Identity In Inspiring, Unscripted Memoir
In ‘Pageboy,’ Elliot Page displays a deep breathing, thoughtful self-reflection about an existence defined by public roles—whether on screen or imprisoned by closets—that now sees the quiet narrator reset the story of his life.
Power Lists
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PR 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.
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Is Kindness the Key to Keeping Employees (Happy)?
The CEO of Kindness.org on the keys to employee retention.
Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark Pledges $100M to Veterans and Military Families
Newmark, 70, said he intends to “put my money where my mouth is.”
Nasdaq Inks Its Largest Acquisition Furthering CEO Adena Friedman’s Tech Vision
Nasdaq generates about a third of its revenue from transaction fees, but Friedman aims to lower that percentage through acquisitions.
Alexander Soros Takes Control of His Father’s $25B Philanthropic Empire
The 37-year-old, who now controls a $25 billion dollar philanthropic foundation, says he’s “more political” than his father.
Washington Post CEO Fred Ryan Exits to Lead Reagan-Funded Civil Center
Patty Stonesifer, former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and a current Amazon board member, will serve as interim CEO.
Who Could Follow Pete Bevacqua as NBC Sports Group Chairman?
While at NBC Sports, Bevacqua secured the media rights for the U.S. Open, the PGA Tour and an NFL Wild Card playoff game for Peacock in 2024.
SpaceX Just Hired a 14-Year-Old Software Prodigy to Build Its Starlink Network
Kairan Quazi, a Santa Clara University School of Engineering graduate, will become the company’s youngest software engineer.
The Beloved Chocolatier of Beverly Hills
Marc and Phil Covitz grew up feasting on truffles and pralines from the European-style chocolate boutique their mother, Aviva, ran for 35 years.
The Best Red Carpet Fashion from the 2023 Tony Awards
See all the most stylish looks from the theater industry’s biggest night.
Move to The Plaza for $50 Million
The current owner is poised to make a handsome profit on the sale.
Don’t Miss: Wura-Natasha Ogunji’s ‘Cake’ at Fridman Gallery
The site-specific thread installation is only on view through June 17.
Tommy Hilfiger Flips Houses
It’s unclear what renovations were done to increase the value by so much in a short period of time.
A Vodka Tycoon’s Upper East Side Mansion Lists for $25 Million
In 1957, prominent art dealer Leo Castelli turned the living room into an exhibition space, where Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and Bruce Nauman would eventually pass through.
Madsteez and It’s A Living Play in INDUSTRY One’s ‘Sentimientos’
The street artists’ collaborative exhibition offers ample proof that two heads are better than one.
Elon Musk Has Convinced Detroit Auto Giants to Adopt Tesla’s EV Standards
GM’s switch to Tesla charging standards marks a key moment for the EV industry.
Women Dominate the Top Editorial Positions Across News Networks
Twenty years ago, men led all seven of the top cable networks. Today, women are in charge.
Here’s What to Expect from London Fashion Week
The hybrid format is focused on experimentation, change and innovation, highlighting fashion and culture.
The Playful Crochet Dresses That Epitomize Summer Style
Elevate your warm weather aesthetic with these fashionable crochet frocks.
What to Watch on Streaming
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What to Watch on Streaming This Week: June 9-15
From Oscar winners like ‘Dune’ and ‘A Star is Born’ to returning favorites like ‘Black Mirror’ and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’, this week is packed with quality titles to stream.
The Best LGBTQ Movies and Shows to Stream This Pride Month
It’s Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate than to enjoy some fantastic LGBTQ stories on streaming?
What’s Leaving Streaming This Month: June 2023
From a murder mystery courtesy of Agatha Christie to Julia Roberts’ Oscar-winning performance, the options of what to stream this month (before they leave) are vast and plentiful.
Reviews
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‘The Days Of Wine and Roses’ Review: Love On The Rocks, With An Iffy Musical Twist
The classic tale remains grim, graphic, and demanding, and Brian d’Arcy James and Kelli O’Hara give it all they’ve got. But burdened with bluntly conversational songs, this musical fails to touch the heart in any significant way.
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Review: A Smorgasbord of Eye Candy, But Style Over Substance
The bold and painterly digital animation is so imaginative that you barely notice there’s something missing: a complete story.
‘You Hurt My Feelings’ Review: The Problems of Everyday Life, Perfectly Played
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is pitch perfect and hilariously relatable in this Nicole Holofcener film about a marriage strained by a white lie that suddenly becomes not so little.