Archive for May 2026
The Carolyn Bessette Cocktail Is the Chic Spring Sip Everyone’s Talking About
Few style icons have maintained the quiet influence of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy—and now, her signature elegance is inspiring a cocktail that feels just as timeless. Enter the Carolyn Bessette Cocktail, an Elderflower Royale that channels her understated, polished aesthetic into a glass. Built around Bols Elderflower liqueur, the drink leans into a flavor profile that’s light,…
Read MoreFormer NHL Star Brooks Laich Launches World Playground, Promising Wholesale Travel Prices Without the Markups
A former pro athlete is stepping into the travel space with a bold claim: what if booking a trip didn’t come with hidden fees or inflated prices? That’s the idea behind World Playground, a newly launched platform founded by Brooks Laich, which aims to give everyday travelers access to the same base rates typically reserved…
Read MoreNew Book Traces How America’s Political Divide Took Root—Starting in the 1960s
A sweeping new book is challenging the way Americans understand political division, arguing that today’s fractured landscape didn’t suddenly emerge—it was decades in the making. In The Politics of Social Change, political scientists Larry M. Bartels and Katherine J. Cramer draw on an extraordinary long-term study to examine how everyday Americans experienced—and reacted to—the seismic…
Read More‘The Perfect Story’ World Premiere Turns the Spotlight on Who Controls Culture and Creativity
A new theatrical production arriving in downtown Manhattan is taking on one of the most pressing questions in the arts today: who gets to decide which stories are worth telling? Company Della Luna is debuting the world premiere of The Perfect Story, an original electropop musical written and directed by Edoardo Tesio. The production will…
Read MoreParis’ Hidden Gem Hôtel Prince de Conti Taps Cibele Maciet Communication to Expand Its Reach in the U.S. and Latin America
A new chapter is unfolding for one of Paris’ most discreet luxury stays, as Cibele Maciet Communication announces its latest client: Hôtel Prince de Conti. The partnership signals a strategic push to elevate the hotel’s presence across the United States and Latin America—two markets increasingly drawn to intimate, design-forward travel experiences. Founded by Franco-Brazilian journalist…
Read MoreInside the U.S.’ First Authentic Turkish Hammam: Hürrem Hammam Brings Ottoman Wellness to a New Generation
A centuries-old wellness tradition is getting a modern revival in the United States, and it’s arriving in a big way. Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa is introducing what it calls the country’s first fully authentic Turkish hammam experience—an expansive 20,000-square-foot sanctuary designed to transport visitors into the heart of Ottoman-era ritual and relaxation. Inspired by…
Read MoreSecrets, Lies, and a Deadly Birthday: Sarah Vaughan’s ‘Based on a True Story’ Is the Thriller Everyone Will Be Talking About
Bestselling author Sarah Vaughan is poised to dominate summer reading lists with her latest novel, Based on a True Story, a sharp, suspense-filled thriller that digs into the dark side of fame, family, and carefully curated lives. Already earning major buzz following its UK release, the novel has been praised for its tension and psychological…
Read MoreSpring Beauty Drops You Shouldn’t Sleep On: From $12 Hair Game-Changers to Luxe Skin Fixes
Spring is bringing a wave of beauty launches that feel less like fluff and more like function — smarter formulas, customizable options, and treatments that actually do something. From under-$16 hair care to high-performance skincare, these new arrivals are worth a closer look. Leading the charge is The Hair Edit, which is flipping the script…
Read More‘Failure Is an Option’: Silicon Valley CEO Mike Grossman Pulls Back the Curtain on Startup Life
In a business culture obsessed with unicorns and billion-dollar exits, Mike Grossman is offering something far less polished — and far more honest. His book, Failure Is An Option: Reflections of a Silicon Valley CEO (out June 9 via Ideapress), strips away the mythology of Silicon Valley and replaces it with a clear-eyed look at…
Read More‘How Will I Remember This’: Reed Luplau’s Dance Narrative Confronts Memory, Loss, and Queer History
A new dance-theater work is set to bring history, memory, and movement into powerful conversation. How Will I Remember This, the latest production from Reed Luplau, will make its world premiere in New York City, offering audiences a limited three-performance run that blends dance, music, and storytelling into an emotionally charged experience. Presented by REED…
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