Roxane Gay: “Hypnotize,” by the Notorious B.I.G. It’s just a great song—great lyric, great beat. You know, I’m a Gen X-er, and so ’90s hip-hop is really my wheelhouse. And so even though I wasn’t necessarily having a great life back then, I still think very fondly of the music. And I know all of
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David Lynch: Francis Bacon makes me happy, the power of his painting. Edward Hopper makes me thrilled. Edward Kienholz’s sculptures make me happy. Alexander Calder’s sculptures make me thrilled with happiness. Vincent van Gogh makes me happy. There’s a bunch, there’s so many great painters and sculptors that are just great. Roxane Gay: The musical
Palmaïa — The House of Aïa A paradise of eco-nuances and intangible delights cocooned between an undisturbed jungle and the glistening Caribbean Sea.” Something that, until now, you’d need to travel to Tulum to find on Mexico’s Riviera Maya—and as anyone who’s been there can tell you, visiting Tulum can at times be an expensive, inconvenient
Roddy Ricch: I don’t go looking for happiness in things—I look for happiness within myself. If you can’t find happiness within yourself, then you don’t have happiness. There’s nothing in the world that can give you happiness but something inside of you. David Lynch: One thing I’ve noticed is that many of us, we do
Jan. 8th, 2021 After the wild ride that was 2020, many of us might be daydreaming about a much-need wellness break to start the New Year or look forward to in the coming months. Whether you’re in the market for a solo escape or a couples’ getaway, the resorts and retreats listed below are all
Courtesy of The Biltmore Hotel What do Oprah Winfrey, Magic Johnson, Presidents Clinton, Eisenhower and Joe Biden and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor have in common? They’ve all stayed at the historic Biltmore Hotel in the exclusive Coral Gables area of Miami, Florida. As the esteemed and storied property recently celebrated its 95th Anniversary—having
Columbia Hillen A sun-kissed city close to the Mediterranean with elegant buildings, spacious squares, and a cluster of art galleries and museums, it’s no wonder Montpellier has become a popular French holiday destination. Here are a few tips for things to see and do in this pretty Languedoc city. Columbia Hillen Where To Stay For the
Jill Weinlein Imagine the fun you will have with your own putting green while staying in the Arnold Palmer Suite at the newly refreshed Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, CA. Known as the golf manufacturing capital of America, Carlsbad is home to 35 golf companies including Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist, Cobra, and Fujikura shafts. It’s
Did you anticipate people bringing up your old social media posts, including a 2012 post where you refer to rape, following the performance? That tweet was back from [around] high school. Twitter was basically just something that you would…you would just say anything. Twitter was known for the most outrageous comments. That tweet, it didn’t
All Images credit the Crystalbrook Collection When we think of a chic beachfront resort overlooking a sparkling azure ocean with and those enviable toned and tanned bodies lazing about a sexy pool scene, the first location that would come to mind would be Miami, Santorini, or perhaps Ibiza. Well, this scene could not be further
If you travelled to the nation’s capital yesterday to get a glimpse of the inauguration of a new President and Vice President, take a photo in front of the White House, or dance and celebrate with fellow Biden supporters, you were in the wrong place. The streets of the nation’s capital were almost entirely deserted,
(credit: Hilton Salwa Beach Resort & Villas along with the Qatar National Tourism Council) Since being chosen as the host country of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM on December 2, 2010, Qatar has undergone a massive capital and tourism development strategy to diversify its offerings to its citizens and the general public. Throughout the last
The tricky thing about becoming known as a magician—as the writer, artist, and performer Derek Delgaudio has—is that people start to get a very specific idea of who you are, and what you do. Top hat, rabbit, disappearing lady, the whole deal. “The word ‘magic,’ or ‘magician,’ is such a strong word,” he says. “It
Jan. 21st, 2021 Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has offered guests the opportunity to escape to the unforgettable since July 2019, and just this week the luxury resort launched the exclusive Ithaafushi – The Private Island. Spanning just under eight acres in the heart of the Indian Ocean, it is the largest Maldivian private island and
The musical entertainment for Joe Biden’s inauguration as the 46th President of the United States includes some of the most famous people on the planet: Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, etc. But a slightly more unexpected name popped up on Sunday in the deluge of announcements: New Radicals will reunite to close the virtual “Parade Across
At least one good cop. Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman famously distracted rioters on January 6, leading a group of them away from the Senate Chamber as they chased him around the Capitol building stairs, giving politicians a crucial extra couple minutes to escape. One reward for that: Goodman escorted Kamala Harris to the inauguration.
Former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, addresses a crowd in Johannesburg, April 23, 2009.Aexander Joe / Getty Images South African Flop Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been subject of many ignominious controversies, from rape allegations to a resignation in 2018 over corruption. He’s currently refusing to appear before South African courts. Among
The moment I met Kamala, I knew I was in love. Not just because of who she is—the warm, funny, and compassionate woman who grounds our family—but also because of the deep resolve with which she fights for the causes she believes in. As we built our lives together, we began joining our families and