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Judy Garland’s Daughter Lorna Luft Reacts to Wicked Success
Judy Garland‘s family is over the rainbow at new generations brought into the wonderful world of Oz. The late Wizard of Oz star’s daughter Lorna Luft—whose father is the late movie producer Sidney Luft—couldn’t be happier about the success of Wicked and for everyone involved in the film, which takes place in the same cinematic universe as…
Read MoreRHOA’s Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Break Up After 11 Years of Marriage
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Alum Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker Split After 11 Years of Marriage Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker are putting an end to their partnership. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum confirmed that she and the TV producer are splitting up after 11 years of marriage. “After deep thought and a lot…
Read MoreManhattan’s Jewel Box Celebrates 95 Sparkling Years
New York’s grande dame, The Pierre, knows how to throw a soirée. Last night, the elegant Taj Hotel celebrated 95 years as a beacon of Upper East Side glamour with a ‘Red Diamond’ gala that brought together residents, diplomats, stars and influencers for an unforgettable evening of vintage Manhattan magic. Nearly 500 guests, from silver-haired…
Read MoreOpera Traditionalists Will Adore the Met’s Opulent 1980s ‘Arabella’
Evan LeRoy Johnson, Julie Roset, Ben Brady and Ricardo José Rivera as Count Elemer, Fiakermilli, Count Lamoral and Count Dominick. Photo: Marty Sohl/Met Opera The Metropolitan Opera’s production style from the 1970s through the 1990s could best be described as lavishly (and expensively) realistic. Audiences enthusiastically applauded works luxuriously mounted by Franco Zeffirelli, who embraced…
Read MoreThe Container Store’s Black Friday Sale Just Dropped: Save 30% Off Almost Everything, from $9
The Container Store‘s Black Friday sale is here, saving you 30% off sitewide (with some exceptions). And if you’re lucky enough to have a store within driving distance, you can save 35% off your order when you select store pickup instead of shipping. Now’s the time to finally revamp your beauty storage with luxe space-saving…
Read MoreUnderstanding YouTube TV’s New Disney Deal and the Future of Live Streaming TV
YouTube TV’s latest deal highlights the growing tension between richer bundles and rising consumer fatigue. Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images The two-week standoff between YouTube TV and The Walt Disney Company may be resolved, but the frenemy dynamic between the Mouse House and the Alphabet-owned streamer remains as tangled as ever. YouTube TV is both…
Read MoreKalshi and Polymarket Soar Even as Prediction Markets Navigate Murky Legal Waters
Tarek Mansour is CEO and co-founder of Kalshi. Photo By Diarmuid Greene/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images Silicon Valley is piling into the promise of prediction markets. The valuations of Kalshi and Polymarket have surged in recent months as investors bet they can expand and reshape sports betting opportunities across the U.S. Kalshi is…
Read MoreWhy Nvidia’s Enduring Momentum Isn’t Easing A.I. Bubble Concerns
Nvidia’s strong results challenge fears of an A.I. bubble, but investor caution persists. Pieter/Unsplash What a difference a day can make. Nvidia shares surged on Wednesday after the chip giant reported better-than-expected earnings and guidance, defying growing talk of an A.I. bubble and high-profile exits from investors like Peter Thiel. But just 24 hours later,…
Read MoreInside the November Marquee Auctions: What the Market’s Biggest Week Really Revealed
A record-setting week at Christie’s and Sotheby’s shows a market driven by quality, global competition and a deep appetite for masterpieces. Photo by Julian Cassady Photography, Courtesy of Sotheby’s and Alive New York’s November marquee auctions have long served as the art market’s final stress test of the year—a last, high-stakes read on global demand,…
Read MoreWhy Coach Outlet’s Nolita Bag Is the Perfect Self Treat
When it comes to treating yourself to a new chic bag, there is truly no better brand to do it with than Coach. They’ve recently had a renaissance with Gen Z and Gen Alpha, with so many of their iconic bags going viral on TikTok. And when we’re looking for an affordable option? Coach Outlet…
Read MoreRivian CEO’s $4.6B Pay Plan Mirrors Elon Musk’s—But Tesla’s Playbook Is Hard to Repeat
RJ Scaringe’s award plan echoes Tesla’s model but arrives amid layoffs, missed earnings and a tougher EV climate. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images Earlier this month, electric carmaker Rivian unveiled a $4.6 billion compensation plan for its founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe—a package that has drawn comparisons to Tesla’s $1 trillion deal for Elon…
Read MoreThe Most Watched Auctioneer in the World Isn’t Who the Industry Expected
As her visibility has grown, Kao has become a cultural touchpoint far beyond the traditional art market. Photo: ANGUS MORDANT Phyllis Kao did not enter the auction world quietly. She walked onto the rostrum and altered the expectations of what authority in that space can look and sound like. In an industry that has long…
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