Review: ‘Marjorie Prime’ Tracks the Ghost in the Machine of Artificial Intelligence

Review: ‘Marjorie Prime’ Tracks the Ghost in the Machine of Artificial Intelligence

June Squibb’s Broadway resumé reaches back to a stint in the original production of Gypsy in 1960. Photo by Joan Marcus Just imagine how many writers are drafting A.I. plays at this very moment: rom-coms with digital lovers; thrillers about Chatbot psychosis; social critiques of reality-warping misinfo. Bad news, folks: Jordan Harrison got there first.…

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What Hauser & Wirth’s Palermo Move Reveals About Cultural Branding in Art and Luxury

What Hauser & Wirth’s Palermo Move Reveals About Cultural Branding in Art and Luxury

Hauser & Wirth set to open its new Italian outpost in Palermo, acquiring the historical Palazzo De Seta. Photo: Giovanni Costagliola. Courtesy Hauser & Wirth The White Lotus has rapidly transformed Sicily into a highly hyped destination for international tourism, particularly from the United States, and without any direct government intervention or tax benefits. Contrast…

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The 12 Most Noteworthy London Restaurant Openings of 2025

The 12 Most Noteworthy London Restaurant Openings of 2025

26-29 Drury Ln, London WC2B 5RL Stevie Parle’s Covent Garden restaurant Town was one of the year’s most anticipated openings—and it didn’t disappoint. The colorful, elegant space is upscale without being overwrought, and the seating areas offer a good variety of choices. Although the crowd can be hit or miss, the food is outstanding, a…

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Sophie Kinsella, Confessions of a Shopaholic Author, Dead at 55

Sophie Kinsella, Confessions of a Shopaholic Author, Dead at 55

The literary world is saying goodbye to a beloved figure.  Sophie Kinsella—the pen name for author Madeleine Sophie Wickham, known for her Shopaholics series—died following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer, her family confirmed on her social media accounts. She was 55. “She died peacefully,” the Dec. 10 note read, “with her final days…

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Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams Will Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala 

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams Will Co-Chair 2026 Met Gala 

Prepare to be crazy in love with the 2026 Met Gala co-chairs.  In addition to Anna Wintour—who always sits at the helm of the annual fashion event and fundraiser—Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams have been tapped to co-chair alongside the Vogue global editorial director.  Beyoncé’s appointment, in particular, is an exciting one as it will mark…

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