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Saturday Night Live’s Ego Nwodim Leaving After 7 Seasons
Why Scarlett Johansson Says ‘Saturday Night Live’ Finale Was So “Special” for Her (Exclusive) Saturday Night Live is losing another one of its beloved stars. Longtime castmember Ego Nwodim announced she is leaving NBC’s iconic late night sketch show after seven seasons. “The hardest part of a great party is knowing when to say goodnight,”…
Read MoreThe Case for Trunks: 10 Hard-Shell Heroes Built for Real Travel
Once the domain of steamer ships and transatlantic passages, trunk-style suitcases were originally designed for travelers who brought everything—including the valet. But today’s iterations are less about nostalgia and more about engineering: built for long stays, complex itineraries, and gear that demands its own architecture. They’re the mobile equivalent of a well-designed closet—orderly, composed and…
Read MoreCultural Diplomacy in Times of War: Is the Gulf’s Role as an Arts Destination Under Threat?
Israel’s airstrike on September 9 struck near the National Museum of Qatar and other key cultural institutions in Doha. Photo: David Levene Gulf countries are accelerating efforts to promote intercultural exchange, with art increasingly deployed as the preferred tool of diplomacy and regional rebranding. The Saudi Visual Arts Commission (VAC), for example, recently brought back…
Read MoreDiscover the Coziest Fall Candles to Burn All Season Long
The end of summer is bittersweet, but knowing that fall coziness is just around the corner does help soften the blow. Yes, it’s time to bid adieu to sunny days and beach weekends, but this is the onset of the most Pinterest-perfect season of the year—from sweater weather and leaf-crunching to apple cider and all…
Read MoreHow West Africa Is Reclaiming Its Artistic Legacy
Kunle Adeyemi, Traditional Sekere Players Ensemble, 2013. Deep Etching and Block Print, 24.5 x 19 in. Courtesy the artist and Fobally Art World Africa Across West Africa, a quiet yet seismic shift is redefining the arts and museum culture. Once cast by Western critics and mainstream media as static repositories of colonial-era artifacts, the region…
Read MoreThe Best Deals on Fall Purses: Coach, Banana Republic + Michael Kors up to 70% Off
The fall bag showdown is officially on, and the deals are almost too good to scroll past. Coach Outlet, Banana Republic, Michael Kors Outlet, and more just marked down some of their most swoon-worthy purses—yes, we’re talking up to 70% off. From structured totes that mean business to sleek crossbodies perfect for coffee runs, these…
Read MoreA Battle Is Brewing Over Whole Milk
In December, a scientific committee concluded two years of intensive research on what Americans should be eating by saying that there was not enough research to recommend people drink any other type of milk than fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1% or 2%). Whole milk contains high amounts of saturated fat, and research has found that…
Read MoreDakota Johnson’s Latest See-Through Look Is Her Most Daring Yet
Dakota Johnson is rocking fifty shades of sheer. The Materialists star stepped out in a jaw-dropping take on the naked dress for the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner in New York City Sept. 11. For the outing, Dakota donned a floor-length sheer black Gucci gown with lace detailing that barely covered her skin underneath.…
Read MorePete Davidson Shares What He’s Cutting From His Life to Prepare for Fatherhood
Pete Davidson wants to be the king of fatherhood and philanthropy. The comedian, 31, has decided to trade in his wheels for something more fit for a father. As a result, he’s raffling off his Chevy Blazer to a lucky fan, with all the proceeds going to families of New York City police and firefighters who…
Read MoreHow a Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger Could Make or Break Hollywood
David Ellison is positioning himself as Hollywood’s newest power broker, with his family preparing a bid that could put Paramount and Warner Bros. under one roof. Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures For years, whispers have percolated around a potential merger or acquisition between Warner Bros. and Paramount (now under Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance,…
Read MoreAt Sean Kelly, Anthony Akinbola’s Bold Exploration of Medium and Metaphor
Anthony Akinbola’s “Camouflage” is at Sean Kelly gallery through October 18, 2025. Photo: Jason Wyche, courtesy Sean Kelly, New York/Los Angeles Camouflage is recognized in science as a form of mimicry, in which an organism or object adopts the appearance of its surroundings to evade detection. It is a physical phenomenon driven by chemical processes…
Read MoreProof Kate Middleton Is Keeping Her and Prince William’s Kids Close to Her Chest
Kate Middleton’s kids are always close by. Or, at least their initials are. Indeed, the Princess of Wales, 43, recently showcased a gold necklace featuring three charms representing the first initial of her and Prince William’s kids Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7. At her Sept. 11 outing to the Sudbury Silk…
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