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Kerry Howley reports from Minneapolis as the city fights back against Trump’s ICE invasion. “The chaos is both real and routine, a stasis that will hold until it doesn’t.” Read the full Cover Story: tinyurl.com/55xjswrn
‘Melania’ had a 67 percent drop-off in its second week at the box office. That’s almost ‘Quantumania’ numbers. But Amazon MGM released a statement that things are good, actually.
MGM Says Melania’s 67 Percent Drop-Off Is Good, Actually
‘Melania’ had a 67 percent drop-off in its second week at the box office. That’s almost ‘Quantumania’ numbers. But Amazon MGM released a statement that things are good, actually.
www.vulture.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:55 PM
‘Melania’ had a 67 percent drop-off in its second week at the box office. That’s almost ‘Quantumania’ numbers. But Amazon MGM released a statement that things are good, actually.
In its cleanness and precision, Pilates is the perfect vehicle for the body neuroses and gender performance of the post-pandemic era. It was inevitable that it would start to make people mad.
Why Pilates Keeps Pissing People Off
The workout has become inseparable from a very strict idea of womanhood.
www.thecut.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
In its cleanness and precision, Pilates is the perfect vehicle for the body neuroses and gender performance of the post-pandemic era. It was inevitable that it would start to make people mad.
12 things we wrote about last week on the Strategist that delighted us, including Tangle Teezer Detangler Hairbrush, Miami Fruit Variety Box, and Everlane The Luxe Rib Turtleneck.
12 Things That We Loved: Mail-Order Fruit to Lisa Eisner’s Goat-Hair Place Mats
12 things we wrote about last week on the Strategist that delighted us, including Tangle Teezer Detangler Hairbrush, Miami Fruit Variety Box, and Everlane The Luxe Rib Turtleneck.
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February 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
12 things we wrote about last week on the Strategist that delighted us, including Tangle Teezer Detangler Hairbrush, Miami Fruit Variety Box, and Everlane The Luxe Rib Turtleneck.
The clients of the L.A.-based company Centre Research, which sells peptides, include celebrities and the “celebrity adjacent.” But many of the clients, especially on the wholesale med-spa side, are conservatives in Middle America.
Life on Peptides Feels Amazing
Says everyone who’s buying the drugs from looksmaxxers on Instagram or AI bots in China.
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February 8, 2026 at 2:01 PM
The clients of the L.A.-based company Centre Research, which sells peptides, include celebrities and the “celebrity adjacent.” But many of the clients, especially on the wholesale med-spa side, are conservatives in Middle America.
The parties that have dominated European politics for decades are collapsing. Does the same fate await the Democrats and the GOP?, wonders columnist Ed Kilgore.
How Political Parties Die
The parties that have dominated European politics for decades are collapsing. Does the same fate await the Democrats and the GOP?, wonders columnist Ed Kilgore.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:09 AM
The parties that have dominated European politics for decades are collapsing. Does the same fate await the Democrats and the GOP?, wonders columnist Ed Kilgore.
Each week, the Cut’s astrology expert, Claire Comstock-Gay (aka Madame Clairevoyant) reads the weekly horoscope for every zodiac sign.
Your Weekly Horoscopes by Madame Clairevoyant: February 8–14
Each week, the Cut’s astrology expert, Claire Comstock-Gay (aka Madame Clairevoyant) reads the weekly horoscope for every zodiac sign.
www.thecut.com
February 8, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Each week, the Cut’s astrology expert, Claire Comstock-Gay (aka Madame Clairevoyant) reads the weekly horoscope for every zodiac sign.
At the 2026 Directors Guild of America Awards, winners were thinking about those we’ve lost. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg thanked the late Catherine O’Hara for their ‘Studio’ win, and PTA thanked ‘OBAA’ AD Adam Somner.
‘Utter Genius’ Catherine O’Hara Won The Studio Its DGA Award
At the 2026 Directors Guild of America Awards, winners were thinking about those we’ve lost. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg thanked the late Catherine O’Hara for their ‘Studio’ win, and PTA thanked ‘OBAA’ AD Adam Somner.
www.vulture.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:10 AM
At the 2026 Directors Guild of America Awards, winners were thinking about those we’ve lost. Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg thanked the late Catherine O’Hara for their ‘Studio’ win, and PTA thanked ‘OBAA’ AD Adam Somner.
3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold died Saturday at age of 47. In May of last year, he announced he had stage 4 kidney cancer. The band played Trump’s first inauguration in 2017.
3 Doors Down Frontman Brad Arnold Dies at 47
3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold died Saturday at age of 47. In May of last year, he announced he had stage 4 kidney cancer. The band played Trump’s first inauguration in 2017.
www.vulture.com
February 8, 2026 at 6:39 AM
3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold died Saturday at age of 47. In May of last year, he announced he had stage 4 kidney cancer. The band played Trump’s first inauguration in 2017.
The spectacular Punjabi spot Ambassadors Clubhouse, that shares an address with A24’s Manhattan headquarters, will open its doors next week.
Ambassadors Clubhouse Opens Next Week
The long-awaited Punjabi sensation now shares an address with A24’s headquarters.
www.grubstreet.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The spectacular Punjabi spot Ambassadors Clubhouse, that shares an address with A24’s Manhattan headquarters, will open its doors next week.
“To see me as a whole person with a full range of emotions. Seeing me upset and then talking about why has been a useful way of getting them to understand and experience empathy.” Amil Niazi writes about why it’s okay — and even helpful — to cry in front of your kids.
‘Is It Okay to Cry in Front of My Kids?’
Showing them how we grieve, panic, or give into our exhaustion can be a good thing. The trick is figuring out exactly how much to let them see.
www.thecut.com
February 7, 2026 at 11:01 PM
“To see me as a whole person with a full range of emotions. Seeing me upset and then talking about why has been a useful way of getting them to understand and experience empathy.” Amil Niazi writes about why it’s okay — and even helpful — to cry in front of your kids.
The sculptor Isamu Noguchi’s rejected playgrounds and plazas come back into view at his namesake museum.
New York Didn’t Know What to Do With Isamu Noguchi
The sculptor’s rejected playgrounds and plazas come back into view at his namesake museum.
www.curbed.com
February 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The sculptor Isamu Noguchi’s rejected playgrounds and plazas come back into view at his namesake museum.
Five years after arriving in Washington, it’s become unclear if Nancy Mace actually knows the difference between being a crazy person and someone who plays one on TV, according to former staffers. “Something’s broken. The motherboard’s fried,” one said.
Nancy Mace Is Not Okay
“Something’s broken. The motherboard’s fried. We’re short-circuiting somewhere.”
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February 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Five years after arriving in Washington, it’s become unclear if Nancy Mace actually knows the difference between being a crazy person and someone who plays one on TV, according to former staffers. “Something’s broken. The motherboard’s fried,” one said.
The best Valentine’s Day gifts you can buy for every type of girlfriend, with something for every relationship status and every budget, including hoop earrings, noise-canceling headphones, and low-sugar gummies.
What Your Girlfriend Really Wants for Valentine’s Day
The best Valentine’s Day gifts you can buy for every type of girlfriend, with something for every relationship status and every budget, including hoop earrings, noise-canceling headphones, and low-sugar gummies.
nymag.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
The best Valentine’s Day gifts you can buy for every type of girlfriend, with something for every relationship status and every budget, including hoop earrings, noise-canceling headphones, and low-sugar gummies.
Many peptides are produced either by compounding pharmacies in the U.S. or by an ever-growing number of factories in China. The most serious users tend to get peptides from the latter for both a wider selection of products and cheaper prices.
Life on Peptides Feels Amazing
Says everyone who’s buying the drugs from looksmaxxers on Instagram or AI bots in China.
nymag.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Many peptides are produced either by compounding pharmacies in the U.S. or by an ever-growing number of factories in China. The most serious users tend to get peptides from the latter for both a wider selection of products and cheaper prices.
Lindsey Vonn tore her ACL last week. She’s still competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Here’s what’s on her schedule.
How to Watch Everything Lindsey Vonn Does at the Olympics
Lindsey Vonn tore her ACL last week. She’s still competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Here’s what’s on her schedule.
www.vulture.com
February 7, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Lindsey Vonn tore her ACL last week. She’s still competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Here’s what’s on her schedule.
The poet Paul Muldoon and the novelist Jean Hanff Korelitz wanted to live in the 19th century, architecturally speaking, so they relocated to Fidi.
This Old Sea-Biscuit Factory
The poet Paul Muldoon and the novelist Jean Hanff Korelitz wanted to live in the 19th century, architecturally speaking, so they relocated to Fidi.
www.curbed.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The poet Paul Muldoon and the novelist Jean Hanff Korelitz wanted to live in the 19th century, architecturally speaking, so they relocated to Fidi.
The Museum of Dinnerware Design has a new exhibition on ashtrays — on display are ashtrays with Art Deco elegance, mid-century simplicity and color pops, and even a vessel from Picasso for Madoura.
When the Ashtray Was Everywhere
The Museum of Dinnerware Design has a new exhibition on ashtrays — on display are ashtrays with Art Deco elegance, mid-century simplicity and color pops, and even a vessel from Picasso for Madoura.
www.curbed.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The Museum of Dinnerware Design has a new exhibition on ashtrays — on display are ashtrays with Art Deco elegance, mid-century simplicity and color pops, and even a vessel from Picasso for Madoura.
Bitcoin went mainstream with support from President Trump and financial institutions. As a result, its recent crash has consequences beyond crypto trading.
It’s the First Real Crypto Crash
Bitcoin went mainstream with support from President Trump and financial institutions. As a result, its recent crash has consequences beyond crypto trading.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Bitcoin went mainstream with support from President Trump and financial institutions. As a result, its recent crash has consequences beyond crypto trading.
Amid a male loneliness and friendship crisis, some football YouTubers have become therapist-like figures for sports fans.
The Football YouTubers Who Are Therapists for Troubled Fans
Amid a male loneliness and friendship crisis, some football YouTubers have become therapist-like figures for sports fans.
nymag.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Amid a male loneliness and friendship crisis, some football YouTubers have become therapist-like figures for sports fans.
Play the free weekly ‘New York’ Magazine crossword puzzle every Saturday morning, constructed by Matt Gaffney. The theme of this week’s clues is ‘Past Is Prologue.’
The New York Crossword: ‘Past Is Prologue’
Play the free weekly ‘New York’ Magazine crossword puzzle every Saturday morning, constructed by Matt Gaffney. The theme of this week’s clues is ‘Past Is Prologue.’
nymag.com
February 7, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Play the free weekly ‘New York’ Magazine crossword puzzle every Saturday morning, constructed by Matt Gaffney. The theme of this week’s clues is ‘Past Is Prologue.’
Athena Dion is the undisputed main character of the season—and she just proved that you don’t need to be the best at the challenge to win Drag Race.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Recap: Honey, This Is How You Throw a Party in Mykonos, Bitch
Athena Dion is the undisputed main character of the season—and she just proved that you don’t need to be the best at the challenge to win Drag Race.
www.vulture.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Athena Dion is the undisputed main character of the season—and she just proved that you don’t need to be the best at the challenge to win Drag Race.
The crew of ‘Heated Rivalry’ had one rule: Nothing onscreen could feel like a giveaway of the budget. “It’s about playing to your strengths,” cinematographer Jackson Parrell says. “You gotta let people cook a little when you don’t have a lot of money.”
Heated Rivalry’s Cinematographer Shot the Show for the Meme-Makers
The crew had one rule: Nothing onscreen could feel like a giveaway of the budget.
www.vulture.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
The crew of ‘Heated Rivalry’ had one rule: Nothing onscreen could feel like a giveaway of the budget. “It’s about playing to your strengths,” cinematographer Jackson Parrell says. “You gotta let people cook a little when you don’t have a lot of money.”
Bethany Cosentino, solo artist and Best Coast frontwoman, is calling out CEO of Wasserman Casey Wasserman for his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. Officials are also calling for him to step down from planning the LA’s Olympics.
Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino Calls for Wasserman CEO to Step Down Over Epstein
Bethany Cosentino, solo artist and Best Coast frontwoman, is calling out CEO of Wasserman Casey Wasserman for his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. Officials are also calling for him to step down from planning the LA’s Olympics.
www.vulture.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Bethany Cosentino, solo artist and Best Coast frontwoman, is calling out CEO of Wasserman Casey Wasserman for his ties to Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. Officials are also calling for him to step down from planning the LA’s Olympics.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicked off with a bombastic opening ceremony celebrating the arts and culture of Italy — and also, apparently, AI animation.
The Highs, Lows, and Whoas of the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicked off with a bombastic opening ceremony celebrating the arts and culture of Italy — and also, apparently, AI animation.
www.vulture.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:40 AM
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics kicked off with a bombastic opening ceremony celebrating the arts and culture of Italy — and also, apparently, AI animation.
From Team USA’s Ralph Lauren classics to Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture–inspired puffers, these looks took over the Opening Ceremony.
The Best, Worst, and Coziest Winter Olympics Uniforms
From Team USA’s Ralph Lauren classics to Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture–inspired puffers, these looks took over the Opening Ceremony.
www.thecut.com
February 7, 2026 at 12:09 AM
From Team USA’s Ralph Lauren classics to Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture–inspired puffers, these looks took over the Opening Ceremony.