Shaye Weaver

Figuring out what to do with kids in New York City doesn’t need to be a puzzle to solve. The city is actually incredible for kids because it offers a unique blend of fun, education and adventure with an abundance of kid-friendly attractions, interactive museums, sprawling parks and exciting entertainment options. Families can enjoy iconic experiences like cheering at a Yankees or Mets game, marveling at a Broadway show or riding to the top of the Empire State Building. Museums like the American Museum of Natural History and the Children’s Museum of Manhattan provide hands-on learning experiences, while Central Park offers endless opportunities for outdoor fun, from rowboats to playgrounds. Families aren’t left out when it comes to dining, as plenty of kid-friendly restaurants are ready to feed the whole family. Exploring NYC with kids is both exhilarating and exhausting, but every adventure is an opportunity to create lifelong memories. Whether it’s their first visit or you live here in the neighborhood, this city never runs out of new experiences for kids of all ages.

One of the biggest events to take place during the fall in NYC is the NYC Marathon. Thousands of runners from all over the world descend upon the city to blaze through all five boroughs on foot. Top athletes train all year for a chance to be a part of this huge event. For those who love sports and those who think 26.2 miles is an ungodly distance to run, watching the marathon is a thrilling way to be a part of the action. There are a lot of options for great spots to catch the race, so if you haven’t decided yet, here’s our roundup of where to watch the New York Marathon. The NYC Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, starting at 8am. Starting times are spaced out, so runners will be hitting these spots at slightly different times. You’ll want to pick a spot and stay there (especially if you’re cheering on someone specific), so get there early and wear comfy shoes! Make some signs to support friends and strangers and warm up your voice for some loud cheers. These marathon viewing spots will get you closest to the action, and we’ve included some NYC attractions to visit while you’re there. Where to watch the NYC Marathon 2026 along the course If you want to be close enough to see the sweat during the NYC Marathon, these are the recommended spectator viewing spots along the course. Unfortunately, you can’t watch the start of the race on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, but these are the best spots along the rest of the route to take in all the action. Fourth Aven

Anybody visiting New York City for the first time will soon realise that all the pizza slices, cocktails, museum tickets and cab fares quickly stacks up, but one way to easily make some savings is by booking yourself into a budget-friendly hotel. Handily, despite the Big Apple’s rep for extortionate hotel prices, there are a sprinkling of nifty and affordable places to stay, the best of which feature in our regularly revamped list. Scroll on.  New York’s best budget-friendly hotels, at a glance: 👙 Best pool: Margaritaville Resort Times Square 🗺️ Best location: Now Now NoHo 🤩 Coolest: Romer Hell’s Kitchen Hotel  ➡️ Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York City How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t stayed in have been selected by experts based on their amenities, features, pricing and more. By the way, this article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines. 🛏 Check out the best Airbnbs in New York City

This list is from 2024. Read our 2025 ranking or check out our latest ranking for 2026 here. In 2024, what exactly makes a neighbourhood cool? Craft breweries, natty wine bars and street art are well and good, but the world’s best, most exciting and downright fun neighbourhoods are much more than identikit ‘hipster hubs’. They’re places that reflect the very best of their cities – its culture, community spirit, nightlife, food and drink – all condensed in one vibey, walkable district. To create our annual ranking, we went straight to the experts – our global team of on-the-ground writers and editors – and asked them what the coolest neighbourhood in their city is right now, and why. Then we narrowed down the selection and ranked the list using the insight and expertise of Time Out’s global editors, who vetted each neighbourhood against criteria including food, drink, arts, culture, street life, community and one-of-a-kind local flavour. The result? A list that celebrates the most unique and exciting pockets of our cities – and all their quirks. Yes, you’ll find some of those international hallmarks of ‘cool’. But in every neighbourhood on this list there’s something you won’t find anywhere else. Ever been to a photography museum that moonlights as a jazz club? Or a brewery with a library of Russian literature? How about a festival dedicated to fluff? When communities fiercely support and rally around their local businesses, even the most eccentric ideas can become a reality.

Autumn in New York just might be one of the best seasons of the year. We’re no longer melting from the summer heat, leisurely strolls become pleasurable again, thoughts turn to outdoor dining and spending time in NYC’s parks like our beloved Central Park, and best of all the leaves start to turn. The brilliant colors of fall can add a pep to your step as you breathe in the crisp cool air. So if you’re wondering where to see fall foliage in NYC, look no further. These spots around the city will be bursting with the reds, yellows and oranges of fall. You might think leaf-peeping is primarily for New Englanders, but New Yorkers have plenty of options for viewing the foliage in and around the city. From a stroll through a park to a train ride through the Adirondacks, natural beauty is definitely within reach. When planning your fall viewing, be sure to check out some apple-picking spots near NYC. And if New York City fall foliage is not enough, check out our guide to all the other great spots where you can see fall foliage in the US. Recommended: The best things to do this fall in NYC

While we can never quit NYC, with its amazing restaurants, internationally-recognized bars and world-class museums, the crowds, the hustle and the pace, however, can lead to some serious stress. And, well, sometimes we need a weekend trip away. Fortunately, the location of our fine city affords easy access to many other exciting, yet more relaxed destinations. These weekend getaways from NYC offer fun, relaxation and a little something different not too far from home. Whether you’re taking a car or public transportation, these destinations open up a whole new world in upstate New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and more. Plus, they're easily accessible in five hours or less. Enjoy nature, chill by a lake, take in some art or do a little shopping. From quaint towns to beachy locales, a weekend away will be just the thing to recharge. If you don’t have a whole weekend to spare, consider one of these day trips from NYC. Looking for a longer getaway? A road trip from NYC might be for you. RECOMMENDED: 🚕 Best things to do in upstate New York🏖️ Best beach hotels near NYC🍺 The best Airbnbs near breweries outside of NYC⛰️ The coziest Airbnb cabins near NYC🎿 The best Airbnbs for a ski getaway from NYC This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.

Short of checking into one of NYC’s most iconic hotels, there’s no better way to settle into the city than by staying somewhere with a bit of personality. And Brooklyn makes a pretty good case for it. Across the East River, you’ll find more space for your money, neighborhoods packed with brilliant places to eat and drink, and easy access to Manhattan when you want to get stuck into the big-ticket attractions. So, if you’re looking for somewhere a little more interesting than a standard hotel room, start here. We’ve rounded up some of the coolest Airbnbs in Brooklyn, from characterful brownstones and garden apartments to modern city pads and proper group-friendly homes. Whether you’re after somewhere to crash after a day of sightseeing or a place you’ll actually want to hang out in, there should be a stay here with your name on it. Updated September 2026: We’ve given this list a much-needed edit, this time with a spotlight on a brownstone apartment in Crown Heights, and a handy duo of studios in Bay Ridge.  The best Airbnbs in Brooklyn, at a glance:  ☀️ Best for outdoor space & summer vibes: The garden apartment in Bushwick 🍎 Best for group trips & classic NYC style: The huge loft in Greenwood Heights 🗽 Best for chic interiors & location: The cozy private suite in Bushwick Who makes the cut? While we might not stay in every Airbnb featured, we've based our list on top reviews, hosts and amenities to find you the best stays. This article includes affiliate links. These lin

Taking your love to new heights can be a tricky task but after a date night at One World Observatory, it's not so daunting—it's fun! In March, I was invited by the observatory for a complimentary dinner date with my husband that started with the observatory experience and ended with a decadent meal at ONE Dine—its elevated New American restaurant from Chef Reuel Vincent. I'd never been to the top of ONE World Trade before. At 102 stories (1,268 feet) high, the observatory offers a rare view of New York City and New Jersey other vantage points do not. It's so high up that you nearly touch the clouds and you can easily view flight traffic in the distance. Because it's situated Downtown, the city unfolds before you like a vast landscape of twinkling stars. You can see the skyscraper-less West Village, the bright LED lights of Times Square, the bridges over the East River, the tiny boats in the harbor and so much more. Photograph by Thomas Leonczik To get there, my date and I got to take a quick photo together before heading into a super high-tech elevator that whisked us up 102 floors in 47 seconds. The elevator's interior walls were actually screens that show the development of the city across 400 years, from its indigenous roots to today. As our ears popped, we got to envision our city from its birth to its role as the crossroads of the world. Once the doors slid open, we were escorted to a room for a quick film in the See Forever Theater that celebrated the city today with

Free and cheap tickets to New York City's best museums? They exist! One of the benefits of living in or visiting NYC is the plethora of incredible cultural institutions at your fingertips. The Metropolitan Museum Of Art, MoMA and the Guggenheim are among the finest in the world. The only downside: pricey admissions fees. Unlike cities such as London or Washington, D.C., New York isn’t big on publicly funded museums, which is too bad—especially if you actually live here and have to spend most of your wages on food and rent. Granted, there are senior and student discounts, and memberships that let you get in gratis if you’re willing to pay the annual fee up front. There is a workaround. Most museums offer some free hours throughout the week or month, and some have pay-what-you-wish admission—you just have to know where and when they are. In our guide to all the free museum days and cheap admission hacks in NYC, we’ve got the info you need—whether you live here or are planning a visit. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best museums in NYC

NYC's public swimming pools are an oasis for heat-weary New Yorkers every summer, whether they take a dip in the cool waters or just lounge poolside. We certainly have our pick of options as there are more than 60 public swimming pools scattered around New York’s five boroughs. Here's our comprehensive list of the squeaky clean—and totally free—swimming pools in NYC. RECOMMENDED: The best hotel and rooftop pools in NYC Since we don't condone sneaking a flask past the locker room, we've suggested some post-sunbathing spots to rehydrate with frozen cocktails while munching on some tasty bar food and snacks. Want to make a splash above ground level? Several of the best hotels in NYC have rooftop pools that allow non-hotel guests to enjoy the facilities (for a price, of course).

Okay, okay, Midtown has its perks, but Downtown? Well, we reckon it’s one of the best places to stay when you’re visiting New York City. Comprising the neighborhoods which sit at the southern tip of Manhattan (we’re talking the Financial District, Tribeca, Greenwich Village, and Chinatown) there’s loads worth exploring here, and plenty of stylish hotels at which to base yourself. This brand-new list includes our absolute favorites, from reliable, affordable chains to titans of New York luxury. Scroll on.  Which area is best to stay in New York? Downtown is a brilliant neighborhood to stay in New York, whether you’re visiting the city for the first or the fiftieth time. You’re blessed with easy access to Midtown and Brooklyn, while being a step back from the never ending bustle, all while having great restaurants and shopping nearby. Have a read of our guide to all the best places to stay in New York.  Downtown’s best hotels at a glance: 💎 Most luxurious: The Beekman 👛 Best budget: Moxy Lower East Side 🌃 Best view: The Dominick 👙 Best pool: The Greenwich Hotel 🧊 Coolest: Nine Orchard 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in New York How we curate our hotel lists Our team of writers and travel experts review hotels all over the world—new openings, old classics and everything in between—to bring you fresh, honest recommendations, all year round. We have reviewed many of the hotels featured below, but we may not have stayed at every single one. Any we haven’t s

The most popular Broadway shows tend to be musicals, from long-running favorites like The Lion King and Hamilton to more recent hits like Hadestown and Moulin Rouge!—but new plays and revivals also represent an important part of the Broadway experience. Right now, there are so many incredible shows to see, from musicals and plays to new stories and revivals. On a budget? Read our guide on How to Get Cheap Broadway Tickets for rush, lottery, and discount tips. RECOMMENDED: Find the best Broadway showsRECOMMENDED: Current and upcoming Off Broadway shows The 5 Best Broadway Shows Right Now (Critic's Picks) Death of a Salesman, Hamilton, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Maybe Happy Ending and Oh, Mary! top our critic's list. But don't just take our word for it—go see them for yourself! For a full roster of shows that are coming soon, check out our list of upcoming Broadway shows.

This year's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will be one for the books. Celebrating both America's 250th and the 50th anniversary of the fireworks display, Macy's is setting off more than 85,000 shells and putting on a laser show from the Brooklyn Bridge at the same time! It'll all take place where the East River and the Hudson River meet by the Brooklyn Bridge. That's why one of the best seats in the house will be at Time Out Market New York! To mark the occasion, our fifth-floor rooftop is throwing an epic Independence Day Celebration with specialty cocktails, access to the city's best restaurants, including Rogue Panda, Bark Barbecue and Fornino, an open bar (5-10pm) and jams by DJ Fatfingaz of the Heavy Hitters all night with a break at 9pm for the fireworks. Tickets are priced at $300 (plus fees) and the event runs from 5pm to midnight. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a front-row view of this special fireworks display paired with some of the city's finest eats and drinks. Buy yours here.

A cool 1,100-feet up, Summit One Vanderbilt sits atop the 67-floor One Vanderbilt, the city's fourth-tallest building (after One World Trade Center, Central Park Tower, and 111 West 57th Street), which is located just west of Grand Central Terminal.  But first, you'll enter the experience underground. After a trip through a mirrored hallway with its own immersive elements, take an elevator up to the 91st floor, perched 1,000 feet over the streets and sidewalks of NYC. Kenzo Digital has created a totally mirrored infinity room called "Air" that reflects the sky and city views over and over, making you feel like you're walking in the sky or on another plane of existence. Looking above you and below you in this two-story space, you see your reflection repeating forever. After you ascend to the third level of this experience, guests are introduced to "Levitation," a series of transparent glass sky-boxes that jut out of the building at 1,063 feet above Madison Avenue. Here, you can stand over the street with just glass between you and the ground. It's certainly not for the faint of heart. If you want to amp up your visit, opt for a SUMMIT Premium Experience—the ticket package offers guests an elevated journey through Midtown’s tallest skyscraper and includes skip-the-line access, a personalized 90-minute guided tour of SUMMIT’s three dynamic floors, a complimentary cocktail or mocktail at SUMMIT’s Après, and stunning views of NYC and beyond.

The opulent residence that houses a private collection of great masters (from the 14th through the 19th centuries) was originally built for industrialist Henry Clay Frick. The firm of Carrère & Hastings designed the 1914 structure in an 18th-century European style, with a beautiful interior court and reflecting pool. The permanent collections include world-class paintings, sculpture and furniture by the likes of Rembrandt, Vermeer, Renoir and French cabinetmaker Jean-Henri Riesener.  Following its 2020 closure for renovations, the Frick Collection reopened on April 17, 2025 inside its historic Gilded Age mansion. Now, visitors can see the museum's permanent collection inside restored spaces on the first floor while also walking around a new roster of galleries on the mansion's second floor—once the Frick family's private quarters—now open to the public for the very first time. That means you can walk into the original bedroom of Henry Clay Frick! Read more on The Frick's incredible new offerings, including a new 218-seat auditorium, an airy class room, an expanded reception hall, new state-of-the-art conservation studios and the museum’s first-ever cafe.

A hotel needs to tick at least three boxes for when you’re visiting New York City—it’s got to be clean, comfortable and centrally located. Aura Hotel Times Square checks these off easily, and it all begins when you enter the lobby on West 44th Street. As soon as we stepped inside the soothing space (with a dreamy scent immediately gracing us), the chaos of midtown quickly faded away. Our check-in was seamless and pleasant (we were given two drink tickets to the bar next door, The Long Room), and we got to head up to our room straight away, one of the penthouse suites overlooking part of Times Square and the Theater District—a reminder of just how perfectly located Aura Hotel is. Why stay at Aura Hotel Times Square? Set across from Belasco Theatre, a block or two from Bryant Park, Times Square and many other Broadway theaters, it is one of the more convenient stays in the area, and it doesn’t skimp on vibes. Aura Hotel was previously Hotel Mela, but it underwent an extensive renovation, with a grand reopening in 2024 by Rebel Hotel Company. So, what’s new here? A fresh aesthetic with newly redesigned rooms with modern furnishings, state-of-the-art technology and better cityscape views is what. The stylish design found in each room is both calming and pleasant with upscale touches across the space, from plush rugs to light wood accents and more. Plus, there are lovely Molton Brown toiletries and Nespresso coffee machines in each room. Aura Hotel Times Square also has a dedicate

Coney Island has been the center of seaside amusement since before the turn of the 20th century. It has been romanticized in film and music—beloved for its exciting rides and wacky attractions for children and the nostalgic memories it brings to adults. It saw years of neglect, sure, but the arrival of the Luna Park amusement park restored the area’s lively nature. Today, hundreds of thousands of people visit what has become one of the top New York beaches offering a range of fun things to do in summer. From movie nights to concerts and the wild Mermaid Parade, there’s truly an activity for everyone. The summer destination is one of the best day trips from NYC, so when you go, hit must-visit stops like Nathan’s Famous hot dog stand for a bite, attend a crazy Coney Island Cyclone game and check out New York City's only aquarium.

Love the art of letter writing? Letters Live allows you to step into the words of luminaries like David Bowie, Charlotte Brontë, Che Guevara, Mohandas Gandhi and others with a live reading by talented performers. In the past, featured performers have been Benedict Cumberbatch, Lawrence Fishburne, Olivia Colman, Cate Blanchett and Taika Waititi! Not only that, the live reading is set to live music by popular artists. But you won't know who's performing until they take the stage. Organizers say, "rest assured, you will not be disappointed!" You'll have three nights to sit in for the readings—May 31 and June 1 and 2.

This giant space with shiny wood floors and colorful art on its walls is Steinway's own licensed cannabis dealer and art gallery.  Those looking for product get a personalized experience with a focus on the therapeutic and wellness benefits that cannabis can offer in a welcoming, informative and educational atmosphere. And as mentioned earlier, Cannavita has its sights set higher—it regularly hosts gallery nights to support local artists, comedy nights and even yoga nights to encourage mindfulness and wellness.

This was the first recreational cannabis retail store in New York and its focus is on smaller businesses owned by BIPOC and women, including Florist Farms, Back Home Cannabis Company, Aryloom and Lobo Cannagar. You’ll find vapes, edibles, flower, prerolls and more from these brands in addition to apparel and literature about smoking, cannabis, the mission of Housing Works and more. You can peruse its full menu here. The dispensary in its first year added 200 more products to its menu with more from queer-, BIPOC- and women-owned and led companies. And currently carries several social equity brands, including Brelixi, Fat Nell, The Weekenders and Flamer and Drew Martin. Housing Works also puts its generated revenue back into the community that it serves. Since 1990, the nonprofit has been an advocate for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and has provided lifesaving services and has done that through entrepreneurial businesses, including its 10 thrift stores and bookstore/cafe in Soho. The dispensary was its 12th shop in NYC and one of many dispensaries it has planned (another just opened in NoMad at 30th Street and Sixth Avenue). 

NYC Bud is not only Long Island City's first recreational dispensary but the first subway-themed dispensary. The interior is designed to look like an MTA subway station with vintage subway benches, subway signs and even graffiti from classic ’80s artists. There's a “wide range of high-quality” NYC cannabis brands for purchase in-store or delivery, including flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles and accessories from brands like Dank, Zizzle, MFNY, Ruby Farms, Good Times, Chef for Higher and Plug N Play. The shop also hosts fun events like Buds & Brushes, comedy shows, bud brunches and DJ sets.

Tucked away on Bridge Street in an old factory basement, this two-story playscape for kids and adults contains ample room for fun, including laser tag, mini-bowling and arcade games. Laser tag games are comprised of three 10-15-minute matches, where you bob and weave around rustic columns and obstacles Area 53 has set up. Across an hour-and-a-half, you and your friends will be giggling and screaming as you "shoot" each other's guns to gain points. It's not for the faint of heart—running to avoid lasers is a workout, but a super fun one. We'd recommend checking out its "After Dark" laser tag and mini-bowling for those 18+ on Thursday nights. Area 53's mini-bowling allows for up to six people to knock down pins across 25 minutes and its arcade has traditional games, from basketball shooting games to racing games and claw machines.  Area 53 has other locations with even more fun—its Williamsburg "Adventure" spot has a ropes course, rock climbing, a zip line, slides, battle beams and ball and foam pits, an arcade, roller skating and more! There's also an Area 53 Paintball arena in Williamsburg that's 20,000 square feet (with its own arcade). We recently took our editorial team to laser tag at Area 53, and we had an absolute blast (pun intended).

Dig and ye shall find: The booty at this crazy-packed vintage store includes 1960s–1990s options for both guys and girls, plus a considerable costume jewelry and funky housewares selection. Not only is it chock full of great finds but it's really fun to look at. We went on a recent Saturday and found so much amid its racks, including a barely used sleek Michael Kors purse for $50 and a pair of never-worn, black velvet combat boots for $25. Even cooler, I found out that they take donations and you get 25% off your next purchase. Time Out Tip: The store spans two floors at 496 Driggs Avenue and 197 North 9th Street, so plan accordingly and bring some friends (and reusable bags) for a hunt to remember.

This Australian shop, which began as a market stall in 2007, opened a store in Brooklyn in 2012, and offers pretty good deals, from $5 and $10 boxes of vintage pieces to dig through to more curated selections from Brooklyn-based brands. More specifically, its denim selection is impressive and includes a lot of different styles, patterns and fits. The store says Malia Obama, Jenna Ortega, Olivia Rodrigo and Robert Pattinson have all perused its wares. Time Out Tip: On a recent visit, we picked up some darling dangling star earrings and a watch ring—it was very busy, so we plan to go back on a week day.

The girls are back! We’re over the moon about the news that, a decade since that surprisingly lowkey series finale, Lena Dunham's Emmy-winning HBO comedy Girls is coming back for a limited-series revival.  Yes, the voice-of-a-generation series will officially return for five episodes on HBO and HBO Max, with executive producer Judd Apatow returning as well as the original cast, including Dunham as Hannah, Allison Williams as Marnie, Jemima Kirke as Jessa, Zosia Mamet as Shoshanna, Andrew Rannells as Elijah. (So far, there’s no word whether Adam Driver will return as Adam Sackler, but we’re highly skeptical he’d make an appearance given the whole hoopla over Dunham's 2026 memoir Famesick.) Production will reportedly begin in 2027, though no official release date has been announced just yet.  RECOMMENDED: HBO Max and Paramount+ will be combined into one streaming app “We always said we would only return to GIRLS if there was a specific story we were burning to tell,” Lena Dunham said in the series announcement. “I've missed these characters, but for a long time I couldn’t quite picture them in the present day. Then, right around my fortieth birthday, they started talking to me in the shower. And, as you may remember, once this fivesome starts talking it’s pretty hard to get them to stop… It’s rare that you get the chance to return to something that changed your life with the gift of hindsight and a whole new level of gratitude and understanding. I love these girls (and boy), ou

Walmart really does carry everything. The mega-retailer's streaming service—yes, it has one, under its TV brand VIZIO—WatchFree+ just announced new additions that bring its collection of streaming titles up to more than 45,000 movies and shows, and over 400 live and local channels. RECOMMENDED: HBO Max and Paramount+ will be combined into one streaming app According to Cord Cutter News, Walmart has new and expanded arrangements with major studios including MGM, NBCUniversal, Disney, A&E and A24 that will bring even more titles to its proprietary streaming platform; those titles include popular series like The Good Doctor, Chicago Fire, Law & Order, Property Brothers and Little House on the Prairie. There are also more than 40 channels for online creators, including MrBeast, Hot Ones, The Royalty Family, Ben Azelart, Rebecca Zamolo and more.  With the holiday season swiftly coming up, WatchFree+ will exclusively premiere the original film Jingle Bells Wedding Bells, starring Rachel Bilson and Scott Foley. It’ll also stream Holiday Chocolate Workshop, an original series built around chocolatier Amaury Guichon and a team of chocolatiers as they prepare large-scale holiday pieces. According to the site, VIZIO was the top-selling smart TV operating system in the U.S. during the first half of 2026, reaching 32 million yearly active devices, which is an increase of 20-percent from the prior year. Viewing hours on WatchFree+ rose 58-percent year over year in the same period, so clear

We’ve all heard about the impending sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance. Well, ICYMI, it finally went through. The $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery officially closed on Tuesday, October 6, creating a new media giant called—wait for it—Skydance. (Yes, it does sound like a bad James Bond movie.)  But what does it actually mean for us? RECOMMENDED: Three new A24 TV series from the U.K. are coming to Paramount+ Not much right now, but in the near future, it will mean the merging of HBO Max and Paramount+. Ellison said that the long term plan is to bring HBO Max and Paramount+ together as one singular streaming service following Skydance’s completion of its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery “Given the way AI technology and other things have progressed, we think we can actually accelerate how quickly we accomplish that goal,” he said, according to The Hollywood Reporter. There are a lot of questions about how a merged platform would work: what would happen to each service’s catalogue? How would it be structured? What would it be called?  It’ll be some time before any of it happens, but we should be on the look out for bundling options between the two services. As we’ve covered before, competitor services like Prime Video already offer tons of bundling options, so this is a pretty common practice. Bringing HBO Max and Paramount+ together will mean a total of roughly 200 million subscribers and a massive content collec

Great news, fam: There’s a new Fast & Furious adaptation coming to the small screen—and yes, Vin "Dom Toretto" Diesel is executive producing it. Peacock announced earlier this month that it has greenlit a new scripted television series based on the beloved action franchise, with plans for a 2028 premiere, according to Variety. The high-octane film series centered on the street-racing culture in Los Angeles has seen 11 films, including one spin-off movie, and an animated series Fast & Furious Spy Racers. And in 2028, it’ll premiere Fast Forever, the 12th film in the franchise. RECOMMENDED: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is finally coming to digital this month Diesel—who has starred as series lead Dominic Toretto in nine of the F&F films, plus a cameo appearance in the third movie, 2006's The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift—says there’s clearly a desire for more.  The star said in May that fans “wanted us to expand the legacy characters, their stories,” according to Variety, and it only “became right” when Donna Langley (Chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment and Chief Content Officer of NBCUniversal Studio Group) joined on to “protect the integrity of the characters, the international appeal, what makes us all feel like family.” Diesel is an executive producer along with One Race’s Sam Vincent, the original film’s Neal H. Moritz and Pavun Shetty, and Jeff Kirschenbaum and Chris Morgan. Mike Daniels (Sons of Anarchy, Shades of Blue, The Rockford Files) and Wolfe Coleman (Shades

Disney+ isn’t only the place to watch animated movies and teen musicals—next year, it’s where you can watch the Super Bowl. In a new deal with the National Football League, Disney+ and ESPN will livestream Super Bowl LXI on Sunday, February 14, alongside the traditional broadcasts on ABC and ESPN. It’s the first time ESPN has ever produced the Big Game. RECOMMENDED: You can watch beloved Disney titles on Netflix starting this month Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, Lisa Salters and Laura Rutledge will lead ESPN's Super Bowl broadcast, and there will also be a Spanish-language telecast on ESPN Deportes. Leading up to the Super Bowl, ESPN will transform California's Santa Monica Beach into ESPN Beach as a week-long broadcast hub for both ESPN and ABC beginning February 8, alongside a free fan experience on the Santa Monica Pier, including interactive games, immersive experiences and family-friendly entertainment. Disney+ will stream regular season games, too, including the Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, October 26 (Week 7), with a second game to be announced. Over on the ESPN app, you can catch the games every Monday night, the ManningCast with Peyton and Eli on ESPN2 and all other Super Bowl Sunday studio programming. (Elsewhere in the world of streaming, NFL games will also be available to stream on Netflix, with five regular-season matchups scheduled through Super Bowl 2027, including the Green Bay Packers vs. Los Angeles Rams on Thanksgiving Eve.) According to Deadli

Gather round, dear readers! Another Lady Whistledown Society Papers is out and it’s got the hottest tea: there’s a new Bridgerton spinoff coming to Netflix and it’s a prequel about Lady Violet and her romance with the O.G., Viscount Edmund Bridgerton. Bridgerton executive producer Shonda Rhimes will return to co-write, show-run and executive produce the new romantic drama series with Nicholas Nardini. RECOMMENDED: Target to host midnight release events for the new 'A Court Of Thorns And Roses' book at 250 stores Netflix shared the news on social media on Thursday, October 8, spurring thousands of excited comments. “The love match that started it all shall be soon yours to see, dear reader,” the Whistledown-themed post reads. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bridgerton (@bridgertonnetflix)   Here's everything we know about the upcoming Lady Violet-focused Bridgerton prequel.  What will the Lady Violet Bridgerton prequel be about? The show will be based on the novella, Violet In Bloom, by Bridgerton series author Julia Quinn. In the original Bridgerton series, Violet (played by Ruth Gemmell) is a devoted mother to eight children but is recently widowed, as her beloved husband Edmund (Rupert Evans) died 10 years before the events of the main series begin. It’s not until the most recent season, season 4, that Violet finds herself falling in love again with Lord Marcus Anderson, played by Daniel Francis. Before their saucy sex scene, she memorably utte

There’s A Court Of Thorns And Roses book premiere event coming up that would fit right in at the Night Court. At 9pm through midnight on October 26 into October 27, Target is hosting a release party at 250 of its store locations that will include Sarah J. Maas’ new book, A Court of Splintered Harmony, as well as exclusive ACOTAR merchandise.  RECOMMENDED: 24 of the most-anticipated books coming out this fall, according to Goodreads Visitors to the store will get to enjoy Prythian-inspired goodies, most priced under $20, including: BrüMate drinkware ACOTAR-inspired teas Alex and Ani’s Stars  Dreams and Amarantha’s Riddle collections Fine’ry x ACOTAR fragrances Apparel inspired by the Bone Carver and Starfall  Totes and bag charms, journals and coloring activities, keepsake puzzles, mugs and pouches, Kindle cases, book nooks, figurines and other collectibles  You can shop the exclusive merch starting October 11, but if you’re one of the first 100 guests in the store, you’ll get a free Bryaxis keychain designed in partnership with Sarah J. Maas and a commemorative entry ticket, which you can use to purchase the new book at midnight. Those who purchase an ACOTAR Hasbro game will also get a special gift with purchase. Photograph: courtesy Target |ACOTAR merch at target While you’re inside, you can play an ACOTAR tabletop game and enjoy themed treats like BOOMCHICKAPOP's Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn. A Court of Splintered Harmony, which is the sixth book in the fan-favorite ACOTAR

In a pretty major collab, the Mouse is joining forces with Netflix to deliver some of its popular TV shows and movies.  According to Variety, Disney is licensing some of its titles to the streamer to drum up interest in upcoming releases, appeal to a broader audience to boost their visibility, and, duh, generate millions in incremental revenue. And Netflix is all too happy to add more content, especially an iconic brand like Disney.   RECOMMENDED: A behind-the-scenes Katseye doc is coming to Disney+ and Hulu in October So what does the new partnership mean? Well, it means you won't necessarily need Disney+ to enjoy the following: Percy Jackson and the Olympians (seasons 1-2) for three months, in advance of its season 3 premiere on Disney+ on November 20 Ice Age (2002), Ice Age: The Meltdown (2006), Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009), Ice Age: Continental Drift (2012) and Ice Age: Collision Course (2016) for three months ahead of Ice Age: Boiling Point, which is being released in theaters on February 5, 2027.  Will Trent (seasons 1-4) as of November 3, ahead of its season 5 premiere in early 2027 Shifting Gears (seasons 1-2) as of December 1, ahead of its season 3 premiere in early 2027 Tracker (seasons 1-3) as of February 26, 2027. (Season 4 premiered on CBS on October 4.) Soul (early 2027) Elio (early 2027) Raya and the Last Dragon (early 2027) Felicity as of October 7 Revenge Army Wives Fresh Off the Boat This Is Us These join fellow beloved Disney titles including Gre

It’s a family affair. Kylie Jenner will star in and executive produce a new Hulu series, that will also be executive produced by her mega-famous sister Kim Kardashian. It’s the first time Jenner has done a scripted acting role. The new show, called Bachelorette Weekend, is reportedly a murder mystery about a bride who is found dead in a pool during her bachelorette weekend trip, with all her closest girlfriends becoming suspects, according to Deadline. RECOMMENDED: Lindsay Lohan teases new Netflix rom-com Return To You Jenner will play the bride, who will piece together the events leading up to her murder. The story is based on an unpublished book by Flora Collins, adapted by screenwriter Lauren Oliver (Before I Fall, the Delirium trilogy and Panic), who is also executive producing with Aaron Kaplan and Jaiden Kaplan. Onscreen, Jenner is better known in the world of reality television—she appeared for 20 seasons of her fam's E! show Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its Hulu follow-up The Kardashians, and also starred in a short-lived spinoff Life of Kylie. The beauty mogul has also appeared as herself in Ocean’s 8 and voiced Penelepuff in the NBC holiday special Trolls: Holiday in Harmony. Her most recent on-screen performance came earlier this year in Charli xcx’s The Moment, where she appeared as a caricature of herself. Outside of acting, Jenner has been a TV host, co-written a novel and become a self-made billionaire thanks to her Kylie Cosmetics company. Her sister Ki

Have you been wanting to listen to Jonathan Bailey’s Dracula? The audiobook, which was released on October 1, has been causing a lot of buzz because of his, ahem, sultry portrayal of the titular vampire. The book also stars a stellar voice cast including Maggie Gyllenhaal, Lesley Manville, Ella Purnell, Aimee Lou Wood, David Johnsson and House of Guinness's Louis Partridge, among others. Luckily, just in time, Amazon Prime is offering an incredible deal for Audible that'll make listening a breeze. RECOMMENDED: Here are the best fantasy and sci-fi books of 2026 to add to your bookshelves View this post on Instagram So what’s the deal, exactly? Available through 11:59pm tonight, October 7, Amazon Prime members can get Audible for 99 cents a month for four months, and it comes with a $20 credit to Audible.com. That's saving you over 80-percent. That’s cheap! With the deal, you can select one audiobook a month from Prime’s massive 1 million+ catalogue. And once the three months is up, you’ll be charged $8.99/month or you can cancel ahead of time. If you’re not a Prime member, there’s a 30-day free trial that you can use to claim the deal. Audiobooks can be a great way to "read" books because you can commute, clean, walk and pretty much do anything all while listening; plus, incredible voice actors these days are making it the preferred way for many to read books. Of course, there are many new audiobooks narrated by celebrities that have recently been released, in

We will always love her. Country music icon and actress Dolly Parton died at age 80 following a short battle with cancer on August 25, and on October 21, the Country Music Association will present a live, two-hour special honoring the singer, entrepreneur and philanthropist with performances, archival footage and shared personal stories. RECOMMENDED: A brand-new Dolly Parton hotel and museum will debut in Nashville this month I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton, which will be streamed live at 9pm on ABC and Disney+ on October 21 (and the next day on Hulu), is planned to be a “joyful, emotional celebration of the artist, songwriter, entertainer, humanitarian and entrepreneur whose music and generosity carried her from the mountains of east Tennessee into the hearts of generations around the world,” according to CMA. Artists Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Kristen Bell, Molly Tuttle and Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, Brad Paisley, Zac Brown, Ashley McBryde, Bela Fleck, Kristin Chenoweth, Lady A, Ricky Skaggs, Sierra Hull, Little Big Town, Lukas Nelson, Darius Rucker, Amy Grant and Kimberly Williams-Paisley will perform. Not only that, the special will act as a fundraiser for Parton’s Imagination Library, which gives millions of children free books each month to inspire a love for reading. CMA and Belmont University, where the special will be filmed, will make a donation from their proceeds and Disney will also support

You know Awkwafina, the Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning comedian, actress and rapper. Now meet Awkwafina, the unlikely cook.  In her upcoming Apple TV docuseries—titled, duh, Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook—our titular host (whose real name is Nora Lum) wants to revive her family’s beloved Cantonese restaurant in Flushing, New York, Lum’s, but has absolutely no culinary skills or kitchen experience under her belt. ("I can’t cook. Like, at all," she jokes in the trailer.)  Here's everything to know about Awkwafina's new cooking and travel show.  RECOMMENDED: A behind-the-scenes Katseye doc is coming to Disney+ and Hulu in October What is Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook about? Across eight episodes, Awkwafina will take a crash course at the Culinary Institute of America, head to Texas for some barbecue lessons with Jimmy O. Yang and learn from culinary icons Roy Choi and Martin Yan. She’ll also travel to Hawai‘i to explore the tiki culture that inspired her grandma’s restaurant and work as a server at a restaurant in Los Angeles’ Chinatown. The final challenge? Serving "the toughest VIP diner of all," her own grandmother, on Lum’s opening night. “Worst case scenario, I throw up, pass out,” the amateur chef jokes about the pressure.  Watch the trailer for Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook here: Awkwafina is a pretty perfect person for this format: Her reactions are hilarious and her desire to connect to her family’s tradition of cooking is heartwarming—a side of her we don’