Over-50s Drive Language Travel Growth as Learning Becomes a Lifestyle Choice
EF Education First says enrolments in its 50+ language‑travel programs have jumped 50% over the past two years, driven by a surge of senior learners. The typical stay lasts four weeks, but some participants, like a New Yorker, are committing to a year‑long immersion. EF’s intensive track—32 lessons per week—is the most popular option, blending rigorous language study with cultural activities such as cooking workshops. Learners cite cognitive health, social connection and a new ‘longevity lifestyle’ as key motivations.
2027 BMW M3
BMW’s 2027 M3 marks the final year of the current‑generation sedan, offering a 473‑hp base model with a six‑speed manual and a 503‑hp Competition variant that’s only available with an eight‑speed automatic and optional all‑wheel drive. Prices start at $80,650...
Gucci Mane Fans Yell “Rat” During His First Public Appearance Since Pooh Shiesty’s Arrest
Gucci Mane made his first public appearance since the arrest of Pooh Shiesty at the UFL Birmingham Stallions halftime show in Alabama, where fans shouted "rat" at him. The incident was captured and shared by DJ Akademiks, prompting a flurry...
Why Wisin Says Ivy Queen Is the Reason ‘Many of Us Are Able to Make a Living Through Our Art Today’
Ivy Queen, the long‑time queen of reggaetón, will receive Billboard’s Pioneer Award at the 2026 Latin Women in Music ceremony, recognizing her three‑decade career that broke gender barriers. She has amassed 20 Latin Rhythm Airplay entries, nine Top Latin Albums,...
When Exactly Did the Coachella Aesthetic Become so Soulless?
Coachella’s once‑gritty festival fashion has morphed into a polished, influencer‑driven spectacle. Early editions featured practical, mud‑splattered attire, but Instagram’s rise in the 2010s turned outfits into curated content for brands. Fast‑fashion labels and high‑budget influencer deals now dominate, with marketers...
Beck Wants to “Ride Lonesome” On New Song: Stream
Beck has released a new single titled “Ride Lonesome,” a folk‑inflected ballad that harks back to the sound of his 2014 Grammy‑winning album *Morning Phase*. Produced by Beck and mixed by Nigel Godrich, the track features acoustic guitar, piano, slide...
Ande Pliego on the Marvelous Libraries That Inspired Her New Novel
Ande Pliego reveals how iconic libraries across Europe and the United States shaped the setting of her thriller *The Library After Dark*. She draws on the Bodleian’s Art’s End, Vienna’s Hofbibliothek, Cambridge’s Wren Library, the George Peabody Library, and New York’s Morgan...
Autism Spectrum Disorder Is Associated with Specific Congenital Malformations
A population‑based case‑control study in Israel found that children later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are significantly more likely to have been born with congenital malformations. Overall, ASD cases had 75% higher odds of any malformation, driven mainly by...
Brunello Cucinelli Takes His Brand to the Big Screen With North American Release of ‘The Gracious Visionary’
Italian luxury label Brunello Cucinelli is launching a documentary, “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary,” in North America on July 24, distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment. The film, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, blends interviews and reenactments to chronicle Cucinelli’s rise from a rural Umbria...
Full Album Stream: Toxikull – “Turbulence”
Portuguese heavy‑metal outfit Toxikull has released its fourth studio album, Turbulence, on April 24 via independent label Dying Victims Productions. The record blends polished classic‑metal riffs with faster, gritty passages, drawing comparisons to Judas Priest, Accept, and Helloween. Band members Tommy 666,...
Meet the Robb Report Travel Masters: 25 Luxury Pros Who Can Make Your Dream Vacation a Reality
Robb Report has unveiled its "Travel Masters" roster, a curated list of 25 elite luxury‑travel specialists who design ultra‑personalized, adventure‑focused vacations for high‑net‑worth clients. The group spans continents, from Christopher Wilmot‑Sitwell’s walking safaris and Henry Cookson’s record‑setting expeditions to Fischer...
Must Read: GDA Luma Invests in Pat McGrath Labs, Primark to Open NYC Flagship
GDA Luma has injected more than $65 million into Pat McGrath Labs, taking a controlling equity stake as the cosmetics brand emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and upgrades its supply chain and inventory management. At the same time, fast‑fashion retailer Primark is set...
‘Two Seasons, Two Strangers’ Review: Sho Miyake Is One of Japan’s Most Perceptive Modern Filmmakers
Japanese director Sho Miyake’s latest feature, Two Seasons, Two Strangers, captured the Golden Leopard at the 2025 Locarno International Film Festival and will open in New York’s Metrograph on April 24, 2026, with a limited expansion planned. The film intertwines...
She Knows a Place
Sophie Abramowitz’s essay dissects Mavis Staples’ vocal artistry, showing how she dissolves the line between lead singer and choir across tracks like her a‑cappella "Stand By Me" and the duet "You Are Not Alone" with Jeff Tweedy. The piece roots...
MFF & CO Developing Cinematic Universe Based on ‘Possible,’ William Ury’s Best-Selling Guide to Conflict Resolution (EXCLUSIVE)
International studio MFF & CO has secured the rights to William Ury’s bestseller “Possible: How We Survive (and Thrive) in an Age of Conflict.” The company will build a cinematic universe centered on a fictional anthropologist‑negotiator who operates in volatile geopolitical hotspots....
“I Want to Stay Competitive in My Own Way.” At 68, Bicycling Member Jeff Goshen Brings that Mindset to His...
Jeff Goshen, a 68‑year‑old lifelong cyclist, returned to competition at this year’s Sea Otter Classic by entering the e‑MTB race. After heart‑valve surgery and a pacemaker implant, he logged about 75 miles a week, using an electric bike as a...
Bruce Willis’s Former Beverly Hills Mansion Just Sold for $41.3 Million
The former Beverly Hills mansion of Bruce Willis sold for $41.3 million, making it the second‑most expensive residential transaction in Los Angeles County this year. Willis bought the 10,400‑sq‑ft, 1928 estate for $9 million in 2004 and sold it for $16.5 million in 2015 after...
Merck Partner Reveals Bispecific Data; Biogen Pays $100M for Antibody Rights
Merck’s partner Sino Biopharm disclosed first‑in‑human results for its PD‑1×VEGF bispecific antibody, MK‑2010, reporting that six of 11 lung‑cancer patients achieved a response at a low dose. A second cohort showed four responses among nine patients, indicating activity across dosing...
‘Memory of Princess Mumbi,’ Set in a Retro-Futuristic Africa Recreated With AI, Scores Istanbul Film Festival Top Prize
Swiss‑Kenyan director Damien Hauser’s dystopian feature “Memory of Princess Mumbi,” built with artificial‑intelligence visuals, captured the Golden Tulip Award at the 45th Istanbul Film Festival. The film, set in a 2093 retro‑futuristic African nation called Umata, blends romance, mockumentary, and...
Jade Henderson’s Quick and Brutal Ab Workout: Build a Stronger Core Anywhere
Australian police officer and Guinness World Record holder Jade Henderson posted a no‑equipment ab finisher on Instagram. The routine consists of three moves—50 crunches, 50 side‑to‑sides, and 50 elbow‑to‑knees—performed against a wall for three rounds. Henderson emphasizes that the circuit...
Veronica Roth Announces New Divergent Books That Will Explore an Alternate Universe
At BookCon 2026, bestselling YA author Veronica Roth revealed she is writing two new entries in the Divergent franchise that will re‑imagine the original storyline through a “what‑if” lens. The first novel, titled “The Sixth Faction,” will explore how protagonist...
450-Million Year Old Jellyfish Ancestor Looks Like a Flailing Carwash Tubeman
Marine paleontologists in Quebec have described a new 450‑million‑year‑old jellyfish ancestor, *Paleocanna tentaculum*, from the Upper Neuville Formation. The discovery is based on 135 fossilized polyps, with 39 specimens analyzed, revealing a tubular, anchored organism that died in rapid, low‑oxygen...
Predicting How Many Units Drake’s “ICEMAN” Will Sell In Its First Week
Industry buzz suggests Drake’s long‑rumored album *ICEMAN* will drop before the end of April, with prediction markets showing a sharp rise in odds. The article compares the upcoming release to Drake’s recent first‑week numbers—~400,000 copies for *For All The Dogs*...
Welcome to the Summer of Extremely Long Shorts
Fashion editors are spotlighting an unexpected summer staple: extremely long shorts that sit just above the knee. The style, championed by celebrities like Justin Bieber at Coachella, blends casual comfort with runway drama, offering a versatile silhouette for both relaxed and...
Book Review: ‘Jan Morris: A Life,’ by Sara Wheeler
Jan Morris: A Life, Sara Wheeler’s biography of the British journalist and travel writer, revisits the cultural impact of Morris’s 1974 memoir Conundrum, which chronicled a decade‑long gender transition and sold millions worldwide. The new book highlights the flood of...
How to Create a Capital Campaign Plan That Gets Results
A capital campaign is a multi‑year fundraising effort that can raise millions for nonprofit projects such as new buildings, equipment or programs. Recent research shows about 95 % of nonprofits that launched a campaign in 2026 deemed it successful, often exceeding...
Big Sean Gives Justin Bieber His Flowers During Coachella Weekend Two Guest Appearance: ‘You Gave Us Your Whole Life’
Big Sean made a surprise appearance during Justin Bieber’s weekend‑two Coachella set on April 18, presenting the pop star with flowers and a heartfelt tribute. Sean praised Bieber’s perseverance through public scrutiny and highlighted his dedication to music. The moment...
Eva Hammelmüller Sends Her First 5.15a
On April 11, Austrian climber Eva Hammelmüller redpointed Adam Ondra’s Bombardino at 5.15a (9a+) in Arco, Italy, marking her first ascent at that elite grade. The 25‑year‑old has been on a prolific streak, adding two 5.14d routes earlier this year...
The Making of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Unpacked in New Book From Creator Jacob Tierney, Including Annotated Scripts
Creator Jacob Tierney, alongside Brendan Brady and Accent Aigu, announced a new book titled “I’ll Believe in Anything” that offers an official, fully annotated script collection and exclusive behind‑the‑scenes material from the first season of the hit series “Heated Rivalry.” The volume,...
New Trailer for Louisiana Doc 'Lowland Kids' Climate Change Refugees
Madman Films released the first trailer for "Lowland Kids," a feature documentary that follows Howard and Juliette Brunet, the last teenagers on Louisiana’s Isle de Jean Charles, as they confront forced relocation. Directed by Danish filmmaker Sandra Winther, the film...
The Future of Museums Is a Dance Floor
Museums are increasingly embracing rave culture, turning dance floors into curatorial tools that foreground sound, movement, and collective joy. Recent projects such as Steve McQueen’s low‑frequency installation at Dia Beacon, the Swiss National Museum’s “Techno” exhibition, and the Asian Art Museum’s “Rave...
Boosting Behavioral Health Access Through the Collaborative Care Model
LifeStance partnered with a large primary‑care network to pilot the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) for behavioral health. Over a year, patients in CoCM were 78% likely to attend their initial visit, more than double the 38% rate for standard referrals....
ATLAS Acts as a Cosmic-Ray Laboratory
The ATLAS experiment at CERN performed its first proton‑oxygen collisions in July 2025, recreating cosmic‑ray interactions with Earth’s atmosphere. By tracking charged particles from these collisions, ATLAS measured production rates, multiplicities, energies and angular distributions with a few‑percent precision. The...
In Conversation: Arch Hades and Fi Churchman
Arch Hades’s multidisciplinary exhibition Return | Ritorno opens at the deconsecrated Scoletta Battioro e Tiraoro di Venezia on 7 May 2026, coinciding with a breakfast conversation with ArtReview editor Fi Churchman on 8 May. The show spans three floors and features a 22‑panel, 13‑metre...
Following Triumphant Surprise Appearance During Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella Set, Madonna’s Manager ‘Not Sure Yet’ When She’ll Tour Again
Madonna made an unannounced appearance at Coachella on April 18, joining Sabrina Carpenter for duets of “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer” and previewing a new track from her upcoming Confessions II album. The surprise set marked her 20‑year Coachella anniversary and coincided...
David Zaslav Ate Hollywood
Warner Bros. Discovery is set to merge with Paramount Skydance, with an April 23 board vote pending. The deal would combine two major studios while adding roughly $50 billion of debt to the new entity. CEO David Zaslav stands to receive a golden parachute...
Ryan Reynolds Is Going to Put Deadpool Where He Belongs, As a Supporting Character
Ryan Reynolds told the Today Show he is writing new material that will reposition Deadpool from a solo lead to a supporting role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor said he does not plan to center the character again,...
Where Are We Now: Market Opportunitis for Bio-Based Alternatives to Fur, Leather and Wool (Online Expert Panel))
Fashion Revolution Poland and Vegan Fashion Repository hosted a live panel on April 23 to explore market opportunities for bio‑based alternatives to fur, leather and wool. The discussion brought together material innovators, brand leaders, designers and academics to examine technology,...
STORM-PE: Mechanical Thrombectomy Boosts Walking and Daily Living Gains
The STORM‑PE interim analysis shows that computer‑assisted vacuum thrombectomy (CAVT) markedly improves functional recovery in acute intermediate‑high‑risk pulmonary embolism. At 90 days, patients receiving mechanical thrombectomy walked an average of 479 m versus 368 m for anticoagulation alone, and 97% achieved NYHA class I...
How Amazon’s Artist Merch Operation Is Changing the Game for Fans
Amazon has turned concert merchandise into a frictionless, home‑delivery experience by pairing QR‑code ordering with its Just Walk Out technology. The service debuted with Doja Cat in 2023 and now powers pop‑up stores for Mariah Carey, LE SSERAFIM and Drake, letting fans grab...
Mama’s Broke Share New Single “Heaven” And Announce North American Analog Tour
Nova Scotia folk duo Mama’s Broke has dropped their new single “Heaven” on Free Dirt Records and Forward Music Group, offering the first glimpse of an upcoming album that will be sold only at live shows. The track tackles wealth...
Princess Catharina-Amalia of the Netherlands Brought Spring Outfit Inspiration in a Blazer and Penny Loafers
Princess Catharina‑Amalia, heir to the Dutch throne, showcased a relaxed yet polished spring look during a two‑day official visit to Amsterdam. She combined an oversized Toteme camel blazer with a white top, wide‑leg jeans and affordable Zara penny loafers, complemented...
FORM’s 2026 Lineup Is Led by Lorde, Geese, Turnstile, Adrianne Lenker
Arizona’s FORM festival announced its 2026 lineup, featuring headliners Lorde, Geese, Turnstile, Adrianne Lenker, Blood Orange, Kamasi Washington and Disclosure. The three‑day event runs October 9‑11 at the desert community of Arcosanti, with a schedule that eliminates overlapping sets. Supporting acts...
Marcos Kueh in Turbulent Seas
Marcos Kueh’s solo show "Smooth Sailing" at Manchester’s ESEA Contemporary examines Chinese labour migration through a mix of sculptures, tapestries and large‑scale installations. Drawing on 19th‑century British union banners, the exhibition juxtaposes traditional Chinese symbols with modern brand logos to...
New Open-Source Python-Based Software Boosts Space Weather Modeling
A research team at the University of Birmingham has released an open‑source Python‑based platform that dramatically improves space‑weather modeling. The software integrates real‑time measurements from NOAA and ESA satellites and cuts simulation runtimes by roughly 50% compared with legacy tools....
Bring Storage Within Reach
Motorized lift systems from Swedish maker Granberg, distributed in the U.S. by Richelieu Hardware, are enabling cabinets, countertops, and closets to adjust height on demand. The Verti 840 lowers wall cabinets to countertop level, while the Baselift 6300/6310 replaces fixed legs with...
Oddball Exoplanet System Discovered with Help of Antarctic Telescope
Astronomers using the Antarctic Survey Telescope (AST3) at Dome A have identified a highly unconventional exoplanet system orbiting a Sun‑like star 320 light‑years from Earth. The system hosts three planets, including one with an extreme eccentricity of 0.92 and a second...
The People Who Mistake Self-Sufficiency for Healing and Don’t Realize They’ve Just Gotten Better at Hiding What Still Hurts
Self‑sufficiency is widely praised, but the article argues it often disguises unresolved emotional pain rather than true healing. It distinguishes between genuine processing—where people can articulate hurt—and mere containment, which appears as high performance but erodes connection over time. The...
Bill Nighy Joins Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham & Toni Collette In ‘Ibelin’ As Production Begins In Oslo
Bill Nighy has joined Morten Tyldum’s upcoming biopic “Ibelin,” which dramatizes the life of Mats Steen, a Norwegian gamer living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The film’s ensemble also features Charlie Plummer, Stephen Graham, Toni Collette and Isabela Merced, among others. Production kicked off in Oslo...
Volunteers Discover Rare Space Weather Events Using Their Ears
Volunteers in NASA’s citizen‑science program have detected rare space‑weather events by listening to audio recordings of solar radio emissions. Using a web‑based platform, participants flagged unusual bursts linked to high‑energy solar flares and coronal mass ejections. The effort has already...