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Courtesy of Cambria Portland Downtown – Old Port Cambria Portland Downtown – Old Port has been making waves since it debuted in the east end of Portland in the Old Port, which has a rich foundry and shipbuilding history. The six-story boutique hotel, which opened last fall, features 102 rooms that range in size from

When you give a man a film camera… By The Editors of GQ July 21, 2023 Laura Birn and Lee Pace behind-the-scenes of Foundation.Courtesy of Lee Pace. Foundation, the sci-fi show based on Isaac Asimov’s book series of the same name, is one of Apple TV+’s best hidden gems. Set in a distant future concerning

Courtesy of Beach House Hilton Head Island There are beachfront resorts, but then there is a special spot known as Beach House Hilton Head Island where life gets a little slower and stress seems to melt away like butter. Located directly on the beach, this oceanfront oasis seems like it was strictly designed for relaxing. From live

Will we finally get new Rihanna vocals? By Grant Rindner July 21, 2023 Rihanna and A$AP Rocky out in New York City, May 2023.Gotham It’s been more than five years since A$AP Rocky’s polarizing third LP Testing, and expectations for the New York rapper’s next body of work continue to ratchet ever higher as he

Trey (Kyle MacLachlan) is the ex the people really want to see. By Esther Zuckerman July 20, 2023 Kristin Davis in And Just Like That…Courtesy of Max. In the latest episode of Sex and the City revival And Just Like That…, Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) starts entertaining the idea of inviting her old flame Aidan

MANDALAY BAY RESORT – DELANO HOTEL Every once in awhile the concept of collaborative partnership takes place in the business community that can cause a basic shift in the customer-centric opportunities, allowing clients and others greater enjoyment even more substantial than before. Companies that see and embrace such collaborative disruption can first to seize opportunities

GQ’s new columnist Chris Black hosts his own podcast, but he has largely stopped listening to them—with one raucous, hilarious, true-to-life exception, anchored by a rapper for whom the show has proven to be a true calling. By Chris Black July 20, 2023 This is an edition of the newsletter Pulling Weeds With Chris Black,

Both Barbie and Oppenheimer are receiving near-universal praise in the lead up to their big July 21 release. By Grant Rindner July 19, 2023 Oppenheimer and Barbie added to a marquee at the Colonial Theater on July 16, 2023 in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.Courtesy of Mark Makela via Getty Images Barbenheimer day is finally almost here. The

(credit: Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som) Located in the heart of the Middle East, Qatar is ideally located with 80% of the earth’s population within a six-hour flight. Known for its arid desert and the capital Doha with its futuristic skyscrapers and other ultramodern architecture, the country offers a unique combination of cultural authenticity and

From Deadpool 3 to the next Mission: Impossible film, some of the most anticipated movies will probably see significant delays due to the SAG Strike. By Grant Rindner July 18, 2023 Joseph Kosinski, Brad Pitt and Damson Idris seen filming their F1 movie on the Silverstone Circuit, during the Formula 1 Aramco British Grand Prix

Photo by Michael Reiss Whether you crave winter sports or summer’s splendors, bold and modern architecture, or historic landmarks, nature’s moments or cultural treasures, the sophisticated bilingual island-city of Montreal will not disappoint you. Named one of only three cities to ever receive a UNESCO “City of Design Designation” and repeated high rankings for livability

Along with his older brother Josh, he’s written and directed some of the most demented, stress-inducing films of the past 10 years. (See: Uncut Gems.) Now with a major role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, the younger Safdie is taking on an exciting new challenge: becoming a beloved actor. By Gabriella Paiella Photography by Bobby Doherty

Columbia Hillen Kissing the Mediterranean Sea, boutique hotel Maison Dedine is an oasis of calm on the north coast of Tunisia blending an eclectic mix of modern and traditional architecture and decor. Named after its owner Nebil Sinaoul, so close is this five-room, marble-floored mansion to the sea, guests are serenaded to sleep by the rhythmic

“I started dieting. I was doing intermittent fasting. I figured if I could make my body smaller, maybe my penis would look bigger.” By Gabriella Paiella July 16, 2023 Photographs: HBO; Collage: Gabe Conte We’re in a golden age of male full-frontal nudity on television, in no small part thanks to the brave contributions of

The year of the blockbuster cliffhanger ending continues with Tom Cruise’s latest. By William Goodman July 14, 2023 Tom Cruise and Vanessa Kirby in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.Courtesy of Christian Black for Paramount via Everett Collection After restoring old-school blockbuster energy last year with Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Cruise, the new mayor

During the ‘80s and ‘90s, rap music was criticized by the establishment for glamorizing drug culture. But what the music was actually doing was spreading a message. By Donovan X. Ramsey July 14, 2023 My community was in the middle of an invisible war. When people disappear from the neighborhood, I learned, it was because

Elon Musk’s most boneheaded moves have been fixed or forgotten, GQ’s new columnist Chris Black argues, and the For You feed is a hilarious innovation. Meanwhile, the rise of Threads (and Bluesky, and Mastodon …) have proven just how irreplaceable the best social platform remains. By Chris Black July 13, 2023 Illustration by Michael Houtz

All Images Credit Visit Bath We all know that a bath is one of our first experiences in this life and continues until the end. A ritual of immersing ourselves in soapy water to clean ourselves of the day’s grime.  After all, cleanliness is next to Godliness. But for those in the know, Bath is