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From Ghostwire: Tokyo to The Quarry, this year has seen a solid lineup of new games. By Scott Meslow September 14, 2022 Collage by Gabe Conte For most of 2022, the video game industry has been defined more by its past than its future. Microsoft is in the process of acquiring Activision Blizzard, a gaming

The J. Cole protege cements himself as one of hip-hop’s most exciting new talents on his new album The Forever Story. By Grant Rindner September 14, 2022 J.I.DCourtesy of David KA “Cinematic” is an overused descriptor for hip-hop albums that tell coming-of-age stories, intersperse autobiographical interludes, and employ dramatic beat switches. But J.I.D.’s The Forever

Host Kenan Thompson and some well-deserved wins kept things up beat, but it was hard to ignore some ominous undercurrents to the night. By Keith Phipps September 13, 2022 Quinta Brunson accepts the Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series award for Abbott Elementary during the 74th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater

Akelarre Terraces Known for boasting nearly as many Michelin stars as appear in the night sky, San Sebastian is all about cuisine. From its celebrated restaurants to the cozy pintxos bars that line the cobbled streets of this Basque region’s Old Town, San Sebastian’s culture is food focused. Perhaps no other San Sebastian chef has

The multi-platinum rapper/singer was dining with his girlfriend in Los Angeles when an assailant demanded his jewelry and shot him. By Grant Rindner September 13, 2022 PnB Rock is seen arriving to the Palm Angels Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week on February 09, 2020 in New York City.Courtesy of Gilbert Carrasquillo for GC/Getty

Host Kenan Thompson steered a mostly predictable but still solid broadcast full of some very deserved wins. By William Goodman September 13, 2022 Jerrod Carmichael accepts the award for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special for Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel onstage during the 74th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, on September

The Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay As the San Francisco Bay area’s only oceanfront resort, The Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay offers a change of scenery. Guests feel as if they have entered a grand Scottish estate perched on an ocean bluff. The refined and elegant interior inspires guests to relax and enjoy a pampering

From Nick Fury’s return to the trailer for a fun horror one-off, the MCU panel did not disappoint. By William Goodman September 11, 2022 Samuel L. Jackson in Secret Invasion.Courtesy of Marvel Entertainment Another day, another Marvel presentation. Not content to rest on a showy Comic-Con panel, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige took the stage

Photo Credits: Linda Fasteson The Federal recently opened in Brunswick, Maine on the storied site of the former The Daniel and Captain Daniel Stone Inn, which was originally built in 1810. Its design masterfully expands and fuses the classic New England landmark with cosmopolitan style. Crisp white, cream and neutrals throughout combine with traditional appointments

The English art rock band, whose late period sound is more relevant than ever thanks to artists like the Weeknd, are back on tour for the first time in years.  By Rob Tannenbaum September 8, 2022 Roxy Music live on Dutch TV in 1973 (l-r Eddie Jobson, Phil Manzanera, Bryan Ferry, Paul Thompson, Sal Maida,

Sep. 9th, 2022 Iceland is a country of indescribable natural beauty found in vast and wide open spaces. It is a land of incredible natural phenomena from glaciers to geysers as well as some of the world’s most stunning waterfalls and black sand beaches. Away from its popular sites are the highlands known for their

Secret codes and black ties: Here’s how journalists handled the first death of a British monarch in 70 years. By Chris Stokel-Walker September 9, 2022 Sky News journalist Dermot MurnaghanDANIEL LEAL/Getty Images The journey towards the first monarchical transition in 70 years came with the passing of a note. At 12:21pm on Thursday, as Britain’s

She was the Wilt Chamberlain of monarchs. By The Editors of GQ September 9, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II, 1975. Serge Lemoine/Getty Images The death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 at the age of 96 represents a monumental shift for the British monarchy and the people of England. Royals have died before, of course, but the

Astra Hotel Seattle’s ALTITUDE Sky Lounge® Photo by Fran Miller Seattle’s newest hospitality option is more than merely a place to rest one’s weary head while visiting the Emerald City. The Astra Hotel Seattle, part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio, is located in the techy South Lake Union neighborhood, home to Google and Amazon campuses. It’s also a

The network followed its formal uniform protocol on Thursday afternoon following news that Queen Elizabeth II had been placed under medical supervision, and presenters will continue to wear dark tones in the days ahead. By Eileen Cartter September 8, 2022 BBC reporter James Cook puts on a black tie outside Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where

The excellent new album ‘Alpha Zulu,’ recorded at night in the famous museum during lockdown, captures the chemistry of a band that’s defied rock ‘n’ roll cliche to stay best friends for 25 years. By Jeremy Gordon Photography by Kevin Buitrago September 8, 2022 GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. There are no

Almost four years after her improbable arrival in Washington, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has become the political voice of a generation—and a cultural star whose power transcends politics. Now, as the country hurtles toward the midterm elections, AOC opens up about the battle over abortion, her own shot at the presidency, and why it’s critical that

Photo by Michael Reiss This might just be the ideal time to: “Press the green button and go Ireland.” The emerald isle rolls out its verdant green carpet to greet every visitor who sets foot on its lush terrain. And so it was, as we began our tour of cool Northern Ireland. Let’s begin with