Tetya Kapa, a Napa Valley vodka from Ukrainian-born “Dancing with the Stars” veteran Maksim Chmerkovskiy, debuts in New York this week at hotspots including Elsie Rooftop, Fresco by Scotto, and Avra. The vodka is named for Chmerkovskiy’s favorite relative, Kapa. Tetya is Ukrainian for aunt. “She taught me how to drink and not get drunk … Read more
Timothée Chalamet is back at Madison Square Garden, and so his equally famous girlfriend. The Hollywood A-lister and Knicks superfan arrived with Kylie Jenner as the Knicks try to keep their season alive, trailing 3-1 to the Pacers in the best-of-seven series. The pair entered the arena floor hand in hand as they walked to … Read more
The loudest cheers on Wall Street aren’t for the New York Stock Exchange’s closing bell, but for the opening of the five most dynamic restaurants FiDi has ever seen under a single roof. They’re at Printemps, the new Paris-based fashion store that’s the glam showpiece of One Wall Street — the landmarked former Irving Trust … Read more
The “King of Country Music” George Strait made fans emotional during a recent concert. At a performance in Philadelphia last week, Strait, 72, performed his 2011 song “I’ll Always Remember You,” which contains a spoken bridge about his potential retirement. When a fan shared a video of the performance on social media, many fans expressed sadness at the subject … Read more
Fast food fans are more than happy about this news. On Tuesday, McDonald’s announced that the beloved Squishmallows are officially back in Happy Meal boxes after a two-year hiatus. “Squishmallows squad collectors and Happy Meal fans gather ‘round,” McDonald’s wrote on its Menu Spotter. “You’ve waited patiently for two years, and we want to let … Read more
Frequent flyers of the friendly skies are not feeling this fox and her huge hound. Curses and epithets are being hurled at a social media smoke-show who hauled her humongous Great Dane, an alleged service animal, onto an airplane. Pietra Luccas, a fashion influencer from San Francisco, is currently in the eye of the internet’s ire for … Read more
Some people leave Mexico exhausted from partying — I was exhausted from good health. Over four days last month, I met with two functional medicine doctors, two nurses, an osteopath and a nutritionist. I had my blood, body composition and cognitive abilities tested. I was cold plunged, wrapped in seaweed, zapped with electromagnetic waves and spritzed … Read more
A family of superstars. Beyoncé kicked off her “Cowboy Carter Tour” at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Monday night with surprise appearances by her daughters Blue Ivy, 13, and Rumi Carter, 7. Blue joined her famous mom, 43, on stage throughout the nearly 3-hour show, after having been a backup dancer on Beyoncé’s Renaissance World … Read more
There’s nothing like a mother’s love —widely considered primal, unconditional, selfless, even automatic. But what’s less understood and often underappreciated are the changes, sacrifices, demands, and commitment expected of new moms. After the excitement of the baby shower and a newborn’s arrival fades, ongoing support, empathy, and self-love are crucial throughout this transition into the … Read more
One night in 1984, Compay Segundo, the Cuban singer and guitarist, heard in his dreams what would become his signature song. “I woke up hearing those four sensitive notes,” Segundo recalled later on. “I gave them a lyric inspired by a children’s tale from my childhood, ‘Juanica y Chan Chan.’” A hypnotic account of peasant … Read more
The spirit of the musical “Buena Vista Social Club” is evident in its opening scene. Audience members have barely settled into their seats before a group of onstage musicians strikes up the number “El Carretero,” with the rest of the cast gathered around and watching. Some are leaning in from their chairs, others get up … Read more
“Mickey 17” is the first feature that Bong has made with a Hollywood studio, and his most expensive one yet, with a budget just under $120 million. On this last score, though, he was ambivalent. “I prefer small productions, and I dislike big productions,” he said. I’d heard chatter that when Warner Bros. greenlighted “Mickey … Read more
Chick-fil-A is feeling zesty. Two fan-favorite menu items are returning to the fast-food restaurant chain for a limited time starting on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Chick-fil-A announced that their Key Lime Seasonal Beverages will return to participating Chick-fil-A locations nationwide. Chick-fil-A announced that their Key Lime Seasonal Beverages will return to participating locations. Chick-fil-A The Key … Read more
New year, newly single. January often sees a rise in breakups, with the first working Monday of the year being dubbed “Divorce Day.” Many couples see the holiday season as the last straw for their relationship, and they tend to wait until the new year to avoid a messy holiday breakup, making January the most … Read more
Some folks may be green with envy. Coca-Cola has brought back the Lime Coke flavor, which hasn’t been on store shelves for 18 years. The fizzy thirst quencher, which features a hint of green citrus, was first released in 2005, and it lasted for about two years before being discontinued. Lime Coca-Cola is back on … Read more
It was not a family affair! Pop icon Beyoncé brought out her daughter Blue Ivy during her Christmas Day halftime performance, but her husband Jay-Z didn’t appear in the show — in the wake of his legal battle. The Roc Nation founder, 55, wasn’t seen on screen at all during the lively performance at NRG … Read more
More than 175 dogs across Britain have been dressed up as Nativity characters for a festive Instagram display. After more than 60 dogs took part in the festive stunt last year, the team doubled their efforts again this year. The Nativity display, which owners have posted throughout the day on Monday, is to help an … Read more
The meat monarch has rewarded his loyal subjects. Burger King announced that it is returning cult favorite BK Melt sandwiches to menus — only for a limited time, however, starting next week. The three sandwiches, made with two Whopper Jr. patties each and smothered between sauce-slathered toasted bread, come in three flavors: a mushroom and … Read more
Don’t toy with our hearts, Nancy. Jude Law and Nancy Meyers have fans of “The Holiday” on edge after the pair hinted they are working on a sequel to the 2006 romantic comedy, which could see the return of a beloved character — Mr. Napkin Head. Law, 51, and Meyers, 75, who wrote and directed … Read more
McDonald’s Snack Wrap is officially making a comeback. In a new interview with “Good Morning America,” McDonald’s USA president Joe Erlinger confirmed that the cult-favorite menu item that was once discontinued will be returning in 2025. “The Snack Wrap will be back in 2025,” Erlinger said. “This has a cult following. I get so many … Read more