24 February 2026 Joni Mitchell (center) and friends hung at the hotel in 1979. For decades the Gramercy Park Hotel stood as one of New York City’s most storied landmarks, a place where musicians, artists and celebrities gathered in an atmosphere that blurred the lines between glamour and chaos. During its most infamous years, the hotel became known for its permissive culture and legendary parties. According to accounts from people connected to the property, drugs such as coca

20 February 2026 As a father to three young children and as a physician who took an oath to do no harm, I failed to speak up, and I just want to thank President Trump for having more clarity on this,” Dr. Ira Savetsky said Thursday on “Fox & Friends. A plastic surgeon who trained at one of New York City’s most prestigious hospitals has publicly apologized for remaining silent while witnessing controversial gender related surgeries involving minors. His remarks have ignited a

12 February 2026 Archaeologists in Oregon have discovered fossilized animal hide scraps dating back to the Ice Age -- and could be the oldest sewn clothing in humanity. Rosencrance et al., Sci. Adv. 12, eaec2916 A remarkable archaeological discovery in the American Northwest has opened a new window into the lives of people who lived more than twelve thousand years ago. Researchers studying artifacts from an Oregon cave believe they may have identified the oldest known example

11 February 2026 Michelle Williams and James Van Der Beek on 'Dawson's Creek'. Credit: Courtesy Everett Collection For millions of television viewers growing up in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the name Dawson Leery instantly evokes memories of first love, teenage confusion and the emotional intensity of coming of age. The character, portrayed by actor James Van Der Beek, stood at the center of the beloved television drama Dawson’s Creek, a series that reshaped teen storyte

10 February 2026 In the age of social media, seeking advice from strangers has become almost second nature. From career guidance to dating tips, people frequently turn to online communities for honest feedback. Yet one particular corner of the internet reveals a more complicated and uncomfortable reality. Across Facebook groups dedicated to so called “glow ups,” thousands of women are posting selfies and asking strangers to evaluate their appearance in the hope of becoming mo

5 February 2026 Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber at the 68th GRAMMY Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Gilbert Flores At the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, what might have been a standard night of music celebration became a striking visual and political moment as more and more artists used their red-carpet appearances to voice solidarity with immigrant communities and opposition to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

04 February 2026 Coca-Cola stirred excitement among soda fans after unveiling a brand new flavor inspired by a classic American treat. The beverage giant introduced Coca-Cola Cherry Float, a drink designed to capture the familiar taste of an old fashioned cherry cola float without the need for ice cream or a soda fountain counter. The announcement quickly generated buzz among nostalgic consumers who remember the iconic dessert style drink once served at diners and ice cream p

2 February 2026 This February marks a century since Black History Month began with historian Carter G. Woodson’s founding of Negro History Week in 1926, a grassroots effort to ensure the contributions and lived experiences of Black Americans would not be erased from the nation’s story. The anniversary has coincided with an intensely contested cultural moment in the United States, where questions about who gets to teach history and how it is taught have taken on fresh urgency

27 January 2026 In a move that feels like a cultural reset for beauty media, MAC Cosmetics has officially resurrected its once-iconic magazine and tapped one of music’s most vibrant stars as its inaugural covergirl for the 2026 edition. After nearly a decade in hiatus, MACzine the editorial platform first introduced by the brand in the late 2000s has returned as a digital-first, socially fluent space where beauty, fashion and pop culture intersect. Leading this new chapter is

25 January 2026 As the calendar inches closer to February 8 and Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, former President Donald Trump has stoked controversy by announcing that he will not attend this year’s game and by openly disparaging the entertainment choices associated with the event. In an interview with the New York Post, Trump said he would miss the Super Bowl in person, citing the distance to Levi’s Stadium as a practical reason for his absence, but he also took ai

9 January 2026 Zendaya Wax Figure at Madame Tussauds/Zendaya. Credit : Madame Tussauds When Madame Tussauds New York unveiled the latest wax figure of Zendaya earlier this month, the intention was to honor one of Hollywood’s most influential young stars, but the result has ignited a tidal wave of opinion from fans online. The figure, inspired by a striking look Zendaya wore to a Dune: Part Two fan event in Mexico City, was designed to capture her poised, fashion-forward prese

4 January 2026 When the 37th Palm Springs International Film Awards took place in early January 2026, one of Hollywood’s most famous stars was noticeably absent from the red carpet and gala celebrations even though he was being honoured with one of the event’s top awards, a moment that became as much about global politics and travel disruption as it was about cinema and artistic achievement. Leonardo DiCaprio, the 51-year-old Oscar-winning actor widely recognised for his work

24 December 2025 In an era marked by prosperity but also by unease and moral drift, Christmas stands as a season for reflection that goes far beyond festive lights, shopping lists and Santa-centric imagery. In his reflective essay Christmas: The Time for Hope, Jonathan Clarke invites readers to consider the deeper spiritual significance of the holiday and to reframe it as a moment when hope grounded in faith and rooted in something greater than ourselves can be reclaimed and

20 December 2025 Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. Credit : Ed Mulholland/Getty When Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua stepped into the ring on December 19, 2025 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, fans knew they were witnessing one of the most talked-about boxing events of the year. The matchup, officially billed as Judgment Day, paired YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul against former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in a professional bout that drew global attention, massive view

06 December 2025 Sylvester Stallone receives a medal from Donald Trump in the Oval Office, in Washington DC on 6 December. Photograph: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters This year’s Kennedy Center Honors, America’s most prestigious annual celebration of contributions to the performing arts became a milestone not only for its recipients, but also for a dramatic shift in how the event is run and who controls it. On December 6, 2025, President Donald Trump hosted the gala for the first time

05 December 2025 Netflix will have access to the storied Hollywood studio's vast catalogue of films and TV shows. (Reuters: File) The news that Netflix has struck a deal to acquire Warner Bros. for roughly $82.7 billion, a move that would fold iconic studios, HBO Max, and a vast film and television library into the streaming giant has unleashed fierce backlash from Hollywood insiders, lawmakers, and theater owners alike. Opponents warn the merger would concentrate too much p

01 December 2025 Don’t look down … ironworker Neil Doherty at work over Manhattan. Photograph: Lewis W Hine The soaring majesty of the Empire State Building has long stood as a testament to ambition, architecture, and the audacity of human vision. But behind its gleaming Art Deco façade and record-setting 102-story height lies a far more human story, one of thousands of laborers who risked their lives high above Manhattan to build the tower in just 13 months during 1930–31. A

29 November 2025 Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock When Stranger Things premiered in 2016, few could have predicted how much both the show and its young cast would evolve over the next nine years. Now, as Season 5 unfolds and the saga of Hawkins comes to a close, the original kids once battling monsters in a small Indiana town have become grown-up actors with lives and careers that span far beyond the Upside Down. Back then, Eleven was a timid girl discovering her powers, while Mik

28 November 2025 This weekend brings a rich buffet of fresh streaming-options for viewers: thrilling returns, holiday-themed flicks and nostalgic throwbacks all compete for attention. At the top of the list is the highly anticipated new season of “Stranger Things,” alongside a host of new films and series across Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Tubi, HBO Max and other platforms. The return of Stranger Things is unmissable. The new season, the final one dropped four episodes on Wednesd

27 November 2025 Confetti fills the air as the Tom Turkey float starts its way down Central Park West during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin) The 99th edition of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade rolled through Manhattan on November 27, 2025, offering New Yorkers a dazzling spectacle that blended nostalgia, pop-culture icons, and holiday cheer. Giant helium balloons including familiar faces like Buzz Lightyear, P