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The beloved actor, who’s endured several personal struggles in past years, was moved to tears following the response to his performance in The Whale. By Grant Rindner September 7, 2022 Brendan Fraser at the 79 Venice International Film Festival 2022 red carpet in Venice Italy on September 4th, 2022Courtesy of Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via

Rumors of tension between Florence Pugh, Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles have reached a fever pitch, while Chris Pine is memeing his way through it all. By Grant Rindner September 6, 2022 Gemma Chan, Harry Styles, Sydney Chandler, Olivia Wilde, Chris Pine, Florence Pugh and Nick Kroll attend the Don’t Worry Darling red carpet at

With his new album, the 22-year-old rapper wants to carry Manchester on his back. By Megan Armstrong September 2, 2022 Aitch.Courtesy of Kelvin Jones. Aitch can’t keep track of everywhere he’s been lately: Australia, Canada, Greece, Ibiza… But right now, he’s back at his favorite place. No matter how many houses he’s purchased after blasting

In addition to a Nobody sequel, he’s hoping to kick even more ass: “I still train multiple times a week.” By Grant Rindner September 2, 2022 Leon Bennett When Bob Odenkirk starred in the 2021 revenge film Nobody, part of the novelty—and appeal—was seeing an actor most widely known for Saul Goodman’s verbal dexterity and

On album 13, God Did, he’s still able to call in stellar features from the likes of Jay-Z, Lil Baby and 21 Savage. The secret to Khaled’s success is simpler than it seems. By Sama’an Ashrawi Photography by Siggy Owho Osimini September 2, 2022 I’ve been struggling with making direct eye contact lately. Maybe it’s

(credit: Courtesy of JW Marriott Resort & Spa) Set on 450 acres of vibrant desert gardens, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa is the largest resort in Palm Desert. The resort which originally opened in 1987 -and became a Marriott in 2002 – features: five pools, ten resort dining venues, PBI Tennis Center with 20

It’s a tale of the tape between the new iterations of the Game of Thrones and LOTR franchises. By William Goodman September 1, 2022 Photographs: HBO, Amazon; Collage: Gabe Conte We’re about to witness a clash of the titans, as fantasy obsessives now have two franchise prequels to juggle: House of the Dragon, the Game

He sings about the end of the world on his provocative post-soul album, Wasteland. But even though he’s pessimistic about the future, he still wants to own it. By Israel Daramola September 1, 2022 Brent FaiyazCourtesy of Bobby Banks On wax, Brent Faiyaz often comes off as laconic and over it, qualities that have made

You can now get everything from Yellowjackets to all things Star Trek in one place, for a lower price. By Grant Rindner August 31, 2022 Collage by Gabe Conte In the modern streaming age, Showtime and Paramount + have struggled to get the buzz and attention of giants like Netflix, Disney +, and HBO Max.

Colwen Hotels Are you seeking the historic charm of a coastal New England getaway yet craving accommodations where you can enjoy the latest trends, design and amenities? You will find just the right mix of American heritage, culture, cuisine and fresh sea air in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Accommodations “Hotels should serve as an escape, an

J.R.R. Tolkien is the father of modern fantasy literature. He also turned elves from tiny pranksters into wise, immortal sex symbols. By Colin Groundwater August 31, 2022 Photographs: Getty Images, Alamy, Everett Collection; Collage: Gabe Conte Saddle up your Fellbeast: we are going back to Middle Earth. If you’re not tagging along with HBO’s return

Jill Weinlein One of the best resorts to take in Vancouver’s spectacular marina, harbor, mountain, and gleaming glass high-rise views is the Westin Bayshore Hotel. Located just minutes to Stanley Park, it’s also a short walk to the cruise ship terminal, and near hundreds of dining opportunities. This hotel has been a Vancouver favorite since

He feels no need to return to the scene of the slap. By Grant Rindner August 30, 2022 Chris Rock backstage at the 2022 Oscars, before the slap.Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images Will Smith isn’t the only one who won’t be returning to the Oscars next year. But while Smith was barred by the Academy

5 Star Stories Like many other destinations, travel to Mauritius is returning. Just recently the island has announced the dropping of many of their pandemic restrictions, including no more arrival testing requirements, no more isolating regardless of whether you’re vaccinated or not, the return of big celebrations, and no more masks. This means that the only

The mesmerizing breakout star of Saint Maud travels to Middle Earth, where she’s leading Amazon’s impossibly ambitious The Lord of the Rings series. By Ralph Jones Photography by Daniel Ciufo August 30, 2022 Shirt and pants, by Erdem. Boots, by Valentino. Jewelry, her own. GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. Morfydd Clark and

Knight Rise at SMoCA Scottsdale is best known for its hiking trails, golf courses and upscale spa resorts, but thanks to a tight-knit creative community, the desert city in eastern Maricopa County has been an under-the-radar arts hub for decades. Inspired by the Sonoran Desert landscape, architect Frank Lloyd Wright built his winter home Taliesin West there

The new trailer shows how Radcliffe transformed himself into everyone’s favorite accordion-playing oddball. By Grant Rindner August 29, 2022 Quinta Brunson as Oprah Winfrey and Daniel Radcliffe as Weird Al in Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.Courtesy of Aaron Epstein for The Roku Channel. From Freddie Mercury to James Brown to Madonna herself, many of the

Showtime’s dark comedy about two struggling Brooklyn friends sneaks up on you. By Julian Kimble August 29, 2022 Dan Perlman and Kevin Iso in Flatbush MisdemeanorsVanessa Clifton/Showtime Flatbush Misdemeanors, Showtime’s dark, underrated comedy that tracks the interconnected lives of working-class Brooklyn residents, isn’t flashy, relying instead on a lackadaisical, slice-of-life pace of humor. The concept