Carnival Corp. CEO Josh Weinstein just wrapped up a banner year of record-breaking financial performance. “We delivered another stellar quarter to close out a phenomenal year,” said CEO Josh Weinstein during an earnings call on Friday. Now Weinstein’s plotting an ambitious course for 2025 that includes the debut of a half-billion-dollar private island destination and
As a fashion editor, forecasting trends isn’t just part of my job—it’s practically a sport. The thrill of spotting what’s next months ahead keeps me glued to runway shows, press previews and street style moments. But as much as I love tracking what’s on the horizon, there’s an art to finding the pieces that feel
The Best of the Literary Internet, Every Day TODAY: In 1968, John Steinbeck dies. These are 50 of 2024’s best nonfiction books, including work by Aaron Robertson, Rebecca Nagle, Isabella Hammad, and more. | Lit Hub Reading Lists In case you need something to do between now and the new year, these are our
Brant Bjork, formerly of stoner rock icons Kyuss, had a surprising reaction to the band’s record label calling them “the next Metallica.” Kyuss formed in the late ’80s, and by 1991, they were signed to Elektra Records. Metallica had signed with Elektra in ’84, and after their eponymous record (more prominently known as The Black Album)
Waxahatchee has recently performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk series, marking her return to the show in 10 years. The singer-songwriter – real name Katie Crutchfield – appeared on the viral series in support of her Grammy-nominated album ‘Tigers Blood’. While at the iconic eccentric office space, Crutchfield performed a five-song set which included the likes
Every year, there are more and more movies for the “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” events on Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Mystery. And with other networks and streaming services also getting in on the holiday movie fun, how can you find time to watch them all?! Fortunately, thanks to digital purchases and streaming
Presenter Jared Leto arrives at The 88th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Credit/Provider: Phil McCarten / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: Scott Diussa. Preview: Jared Leto is nearing a deal to join JFK thriller ‘Assassination.’ Barry Levinson is directing the thriller. Al Pacino, Jessica Chastain and Brendan Fraser are already
In a win for filmmakers, the U.S. Senate has given final approval to a bill loosening restrictions around shooting in national parks without a permit. The passage on Thursday, a day after a lawsuit was filed seeking to overturn federal permit and fee requirements on free speech grounds, cleared the bill for consideration by President
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The Books New York Times Readers Loved in 2024 The NYT continues to slice and dice best-of coverage in 2024, from all-century selection all the way today to reader choices for favorite books of 2024.
OnePlus 13R will be unveiled on January 7 in global markets as a successor to last year’s OnePlus 12R. It is confirmed to be available via Amazon in India. As we wait for the official reveal, the Chinese tech brand has started to disclose details of its upcoming phones through teasers. Most recently, OnePlus disclosed
The global travel industry made significant strides in 2024, emerging from the aftermath of the pandemic and seeing significant growth from the previous year. However, the industry still faces several challenges. So what are the biggest challenges the travel industry faces going into the new year? We posed that question to our answer engine. Ask
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A weekly behind-the-scenes dive into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful happening in literary culture—featuring Lit Hub staff, columnists, and special guests! Hosted by Drew Broussard. ‘Twas the episode before Christmas and all through the studioNot a sound could be heard—not even ‘Sussudio’ To close out the year, a new holiday tradition: Jonny Diamond reads
From 1983 to 1987, guitarist Jake E. Lee was an integral part of Ozzy Osbourne’s band, so naturally, Ozzy (alongside wife/manager Sharon) searched far and wide for a suitable replacement following Lee’s departure. Unsurprisingly, one of the candidates was Impellitteri founder Chris Impellitteri, and in in a new chat with Guitar World, the revered neo-classical
Chris Martin has said Coldplay “deserve to take some shit” from haters. Since the release of their debut album ‘Parachutes’ in 2000, and their subsequent rise to global fame, Coldplay have faced plenty of criticism. But, Martin has now revealed that he’s OK with not being universally loved. Speaking to Rolling Stone for their January
[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for the Elsbeth Season 2 Episode 8 midseason finale, “Toil and Trouble.”] Elsbeth ended its Season 2 midseason finale on a major cliffhanger that further deepens the new rivalry between Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) and Judge Crawford (Michael Emerson, Preston’s husband). The legal drama’s December 19 episode mostly took place
(L to R) David Arquette and Courteney Cox in Paramount Pictures “Scream.” Preview: Courteney Cox will be back as Gale Weathers for ‘Scream 7.’ Original writer Kevin Williamson is on board to direct. Neve Campbell is returning to star as Sidney Prescott. It has apparently ‘Scream 7’ Casting Week this week, as several actors have
Germany’s film industry got an early Christmas present this week when the country’s parliament, the Bundestag, approved a modified version of the country’s new film funding law. The law, which is expected to get approval from the German senate today, Friday, will go into effect on January 1, 2025. It comes just in time. Germany’s