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4 days ago
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Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey share tender kiss at ‘Jurassic World Rebirth' premiere in London
Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey shared a friendly smooch at the 'Jurassic World Rebirth' premiere. The co-stars were seen greeting each other with a warm hug and an adorable kiss on the red carpet at the screening of their film at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square Cinema Tuesday. Johansson, 40, grabbed the 'Bridgerton' actor's face and pulled him in close to press her pout against his. Bailey, 37, appeared excited over the lock-lipping interaction and wrapped his arms around her back to give her a big embrace. They both smiled exuberantly while staring into each other's eyes. ScarJo stunned in a sparkling sequin and bead-adorned pink strapless gown with a corseted bodice by Vivienne Westwood. The 'Jojo Rabbit' actress — who was outfitted for the event by her stylist Kate Young — also wore her blond hair in old Hollywood waves. The 'Wicked' star was dressed far more casually in a brown blazer layered over a blue denim collared shirt and white pants. He shielded his face in sunglasses and a two-tone baseball cap. Despite their PDA-packed moment at the starry event, where attendees included cast members Rupert Friend and Mahershala Ali, they were clearly just being playful. Johansson has been married to Colin Jost, 42, since 2020 and they share two kids: Rose, 10, and Cosmo, 3. Bailey, for his part, is seemingly off the market as he confirmed in 2023 that he was seeing 'a lovely man.' However, he has yet to reveal the name of his partner. 'It's not secret, but it's private,' he told the Evening Standard of his relationship at the time. 'Having a private life is, for me, completely critical. I don't know if I would be able to be as confident to speak out on other things if I felt that my whole life was up for grabs.' While there was no sexual chemistry between the 'Nanny Diaries' star and Bailey, fans still celebrated their loved-up exchange on social media. 'Jonathan Bailey being so loved. Scarlett we get it you adore him ,' one person wrote on X, adding, 'This new collaboration and friendship warms my heart.' 'So cute!' a second fan exclaimed. 'SCARLETT HOW DOES IT FEEL TO LIVE MY DREAM,' a third social media user wrote in all caps, lusting over Bailey. The sci-fi movie hits theaters July 2.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
This Is the No. 1 Tourist Destination Letdown in the U.S.—but Here's How to Visit It Properly
The day after I graduated from college, my sister and I flew to New York City, meticulously plotting out our visit hour-by-hour in a spiral notebook. But the moment we got to the city, we ditched the plan and beelined for Times Square. Hours later, she was live on MTV's TRL (yes, this was 1999!) announcing the No. 1 song—and we instantly believed this was the place where dreams come true. A few years later, my office was smack dab in the middle of Times Square. While my co-workers complained about the constant hoards of tourists, I secretly loved stepping right into the excitement, always remembering that every individual in the crowd is experiencing that magical first moment of looking up and feeling the power of the bright lights and big city, or as I always call it, that first Felicity moment from The WB hit drama. Now that I've lived here 22 years, I know and understand the reputation of that the district around the intersection where Broadway and Seventh Avenue has. For global travelers, Times Square a must-see, standing among the skyscrapers and screens among the street performers and costumed characters luring travelers (and SNL comedians, as Colin Jost told Travel + Leisure). And for locals, it's the one place to totally avoid. So when I learned analysts at CasiMonka named Times Square the "biggest tourist destination letdown" in the world—with reviews calling it "expensive" and "touristy"—I instantly got defensive. As perhaps the most famous New Year's Eve destination in the world for its ball drop, a tradition since 1907, of course anyone who visits the city year-round craves a piece of that thrill, inherently turning it into a 'touristy' place. Plus compared to where many travelers are coming from, the cost of living is higher. But like anywhere else, there are budget-friendly options that still give you the ultimate Big Apple experience, if you know where to look. In fact, one of my most frequented spots is the Hershey's Store because I'm always handed free chocolate as soon as I enter! I was so obsessed with this that when I worked near Rockefeller Center for four years at a company that provided car service home, I'd turn it down just to unwind and walk through Times Square savoring that sweet treat in hand. While dining anywhere in New York City can cost a pretty penny, some of my favorite affordable options are also in Times Square, and their diversity showcases the global influence of the city's cuisine. At the top of the list for a full-service meal is an outpost of Japanese ramen shop Ichiran with individual wooden booths for each diner. Its classic Tonkotsu ramen is $22 flat, as a no-tipping establishment. The Italian sandwich shop All'Antico Vinaio serves up Florence-style quick bites, and whenever I have family in town, we always go to Tony's DiNapoli for family-style Italian homecooking. There's also been a recent surge of authentic Asian eats, giving the city's Chinatown and Koreatown serious competition. An outpost of one of the world's most inexpensive Michelin-starred restaurants Tim Ho Wan serves dim sum, while the Taiwanese soup dumpling favorite Din Tai Fung opened its largest restaurant yet in Times Square last year. So many of my favorites in the city are within the district, like Four Four South Village for Taiwanese beef noodles, Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns and Kung Fu Kitchen for no-frills dumplings and noodles, The Handpulled Noodle for customizable noodle entrees, and Dim Sum Sam for wonton noodle soup. There is also the famous Restaurant Row on 46th Street with longtime mainstay Becco for Italian, while Don't Tell Mama is always fun for a dose of entertainment with your meal and Joe Allen is popular for the the theater community for its wall of Broadway flops, as Kristin Chenoweth told T+L. Of course, Times Square overlaps with the Theater District, with 41 Broadway theaters featuring the world's best musicals and plays, many with star-studded casts. Right now you can catch George Clooney in Good Night, and Good Luck and both Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in Othello. There's never been a better time to take in a show as this current season is Broadway's highest-grossing in history. While tickets prices can be high, over two decades, I've seen hundreds of shows, never paying more than $100 (often less than $50!), with the exception of four, which were still under $200. Most theaters offer lotteries or rush tickets, and platforms like TodayTix and Theatr also offer deals, and Broadway Inbound for groups. There's also the famous TKTS booth under the Duffy Square's red steps for discounted same-day seats. With so many shows to choose from, it can be hard to navigate, but Wicked, Gypsy, Hamilton, and The Great Gatsby are great for first-timers, whereas my personal recommendations for the season are Maybe Happy Ending, a robotic-look at human nature fresh off its best musical Tonys win, and Just In Time with the beguiling Jonathan Groff in an enthralling homage to Bobby Darrin. Theater lovers should also make time to visit the Museum of Broadway, also in the neighborhood, and can even put on your dancing shoes for one of 50 daily drop-in classes at Broadway Dance Center—I've never felt more like a Broadway star that when I tap danced in the neighborhood! Other empowering city moments: practicing yoga with hundreds of strangers for the annual Solstice in Times Square and running through its streets during the New York City Half Marathon. While the constant hubbub can be overwhelming, I've found calm within th area's coffee shops, often spend my days writing at Bird and Branch, which offers a fun coffee flight, Frisson Espresso, where I'm bound to overhear conversations from Broadway folks, and Bibble and Sip with cutesy desserts that are equally tasty. Like any other city hub, the hotel options can be pricey and room merely functional. But there there's also been a resurgence of boutique-style hotels, like the Civilian Hotel with a cozy artsy atmosphere and Kimpton Theta whose rooftop Bar Sprezzatura is like an Italian seaside getaway, and elevated The Times Square EDITION with The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens with a refreshed menu that includes frozen s'mores. "The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens feels like a sanctuary in the neighborhood," Susmita Baral, a senior editor at T+L said. "Aside from having quality food and a charming aesthetic, it truly transports you to a zen space." Despite being pulled in so many directions in Times Square, every night there's a unifying moment at 11:57pm, when all 92 digital screens from 41st to 49th Streets sync up with the work of contemporary artists for three minutes in Time Square Alliance's Midnight Moment—definitely worth experiencing. While my status of being a 'real' New Yorkers is threatened by admitting that my favorite neighborhood to work and play is Times Square, I will always remind travelers and locals alike to pause and look up and remember the words of Frank Sinatra, 'If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.' And there's no better place to find yourself than in the heart of New York City than Times Square. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
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Travel + Leisure
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Travel + Leisure
This Is the No. 1 Tourist Destination Letdown in the U.S.—But Here's How to Visit It Properly
The day after I graduated from college, my sister and I flew to New York City, meticulously plotting out our visit hour-by-hour in a spiral notebook. But the moment we got to the city, we ditched the plan and beelined for Times Square. Hours later, she was live on MTV's TRL (yes, this was 1999!) announcing the No. 1 song—and we instantly believed this was the place where dreams come true. A few years later, my office was smack dab in the middle of Times Square. While my co-workers complained about the constant hoards of tourists, I secretly loved stepping right into the excitement, always remembering that every individual in the crowd is experiencing that magical first moment of looking up and feeling the power of the bright lights and big city, or as I always call it, that first Felicity moment from The WB hit drama. Now that I've lived here 22 years, I know and understand the reputation of that the district around the intersection where Broadway and Seventh Avenue has. For global travelers, Times Square a must-see, standing among the skyscrapers and screens among the street performers and costumed characters luring travelers (and SNL comedians, as Colin Jost told Travel + Leisure). And for locals, it's the one place to totally avoid. So when I learned analysts at CasiMonka named Times Square the "biggest tourist destination letdown" in the world—with reviews calling it "expensive" and "touristy"—I instantly got defensive. As perhaps the most famous New Year's Eve destination in the world for its ball drop, a tradition since 1907, of course anyone who visits the city year-round craves a piece of that thrill, inherently turning it into a 'touristy' place. Plus compared to where many travelers are coming from, the cost of living is higher. But like anywhere else, there are budget-friendly options that still give you the ultimate Big Apple experience, if you know where to look. In fact, one of my most frequented spots is the Hershey's Store because I'm always handed free chocolate as soon as I enter! I was so obsessed with this that when I worked near Rockefeller Center for four years at a company that provided car service home, I'd turn it down just to unwind and walk through Times Square savoring that sweet treat in hand. The exterior of Hershey's Chocolate World in Times Square. Wirestock/Getty Images While dining anywhere in New York City can cost a pretty penny, some of my favorite affordable options are also in Times Square, and their diversity showcases the global influence of the city's cuisine. At the top of the list for a full-service meal is an outpost of Japanese ramen shop Ichiran with individual wooden booths for each diner. Its classic Tonkotsu ramen is $22 flat, as a no-tipping establishment. The Italian sandwich shop All'Antico Vinaio serves up Florence-style quick bites, and whenever I have family in town, we always go to Tony's DiNapoli for family-style Italian homecooking. There's also been a recent surge of authentic Asian eats, giving the city's Chinatown and Koreatown serious competition. An outpost of one of the world's most inexpensive Michelin-starred restaurants Tim Ho Wan serves dim sum, while the Taiwanese soup dumpling favorite Din Tai Fung opened its largest restaurant yet in Times Square last year. So many of my favorites in the city are within the district, like Four Four South Village for Taiwanese beef noodles, Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns and Kung Fu Kitchen for no-frills dumplings and noodles, The Handpulled Noodle for customizable noodle entrees, and Dim Sum Sam for wonton noodle soup. There is also the famous Restaurant Row on 46th Street with longtime mainstay Becco for Italian, while Don't Tell Mama is always fun for a dose of entertainment with your meal and Joe Allen is popular for the the theater community for its wall of Broadway flops, as Kristin Chenoweth told T+L. Of course, Times Square overlaps with the Theater District, with 41 Broadway theaters featuring the world's best musicals and plays, many with star-studded casts. Right now you can catch George Clooney in Good Night, and Good Luck and both Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in Othello. There's never been a better time to take in a show as this current season is Broadway's highest-grossing in history. While tickets prices can be high, over two decades, I've seen hundreds of shows, never paying more than $100 (often less than $50!), with the exception of four, which were still under $200. Most theaters offer lotteries or rush tickets, and platforms like TodayTix and Theatr also offer deals, and Broadway Inbound for groups. There's also the famous TKTS booth under the Duffy Square's red steps for discounted same-day seats. With so many shows to choose from, it can be hard to navigate, but Wicked, Gypsy, Hamilton, and The Great Gatsby are great for first-timers, whereas my personal recommendations for the season are Maybe Happy Ending, a robotic-look at human nature fresh off its best musical Tonys win, and Just In Time with the beguiling Jonathan Groff in an enthralling homage to Bobby Darrin. Theater lovers should also make time to visit the Museum of Broadway, also in the neighborhood, and can even put on your dancing shoes for one of 50 daily drop-in classes at Broadway Dance Center—I've never felt more like a Broadway star that when I tap danced in the neighborhood! Other empowering city moments: practicing yoga with hundreds of strangers for the annual Solstice in Times Square and running through its streets during the New York City Half Marathon. While the constant hubbub can be overwhelming, I've found calm within th area's coffee shops, often spend my days writing at Bird and Branch, which offers a fun coffee flight, Frisson Espresso, where I'm bound to overhear conversations from Broadway folks, and Bibble and Sip with cutesy desserts that are equally tasty. Like any other city hub, the hotel options can be pricey and room merely functional. But there there's also been a resurgence of boutique-style hotels, like the Civilian Hotel with a cozy artsy atmosphere and Kimpton Theta whose rooftop Bar Sprezzatura is like an Italian seaside getaway, and elevated The Times Square EDITION with The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens with a refreshed menu that includes frozen s'mores. "The Terrace and Outdoor Gardens feels like a sanctuary in the neighborhood," Susmita Baral, a senior editor at T+L said. "Aside from having quality food and a charming aesthetic, it truly transports you to a zen space." Despite being pulled in so many directions in Times Square, every night there's a unifying moment at 11:57pm, when all 92 digital screens from 41st to 49th Streets sync up with the work of contemporary artists for three minutes in Time Square Alliance's Midnight Moment—definitely worth experiencing. While my status of being a 'real' New Yorkers is threatened by admitting that my favorite neighborhood to work and play is Times Square, I will always remind travelers and locals alike to pause and look up and remember the words of Frank Sinatra, 'If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.' And there's no better place to find yourself than in the heart of New York City than Times Square.
News.com.au
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Scarlett Johansson shares tender kiss with co-star at ‘Jurassic World Rebirth' premiere
Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey shared a friendly smooch at the Jurassic World Rebirth premiere. The co-stars were seen greeting each other with a warm hug and an adorable kiss on the red carpet at the screening of their film at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square Cinema Tuesday. Johansson, 40, grabbed the Bridgerton actor's face and pulled him in close to press her pout against his. Bailey, 37, appeared excited over the lock-lipping interaction and wrapped his arms around her back to give her a big embrace. They both smiled exuberantly while staring into each other's eyes. Johansson stunned in a sparkling sequin and bead-adorned pink strapless gown with a corsetted bodice by Vivienne Westwood. The Jojo Rabbit actress — who was outfitted for the event by her stylist Kate Young — also wore her blond hair in old Hollywood waves. The Wicked star was dressed far more casually in a brown blazer layered over a blue denim collared shirt and white pants. He shielded his face in sunglasses and a two-tone baseball cap. Despite their PDA-packed moment at the starry event, where attendees included cast members Rupert Friend and Mahershala Ali, they were clearly just being playful. Johansson has been married to Colin Jost, 42, since 2020. Bailey, for his part, is seemingly off the market as he confirmed in 2023 that he was seeing 'a lovely man.' However, he has yet to reveal the name of his partner. 'It's not secret, but it's private,' he told the Evening Standard of his relationship at the time. 'Having a private life is, for me, completely critical. I don't know if I would be able to be as confident to speak out on other things if I felt that my whole life was up for grabs.' While it's clearly just a friendship between Johansson and Bailey, fans still celebrated their loved-up exchange on social media. 'Jonathan Bailey being so loved. Scarlett we get it you adore him,' one person wrote on X, adding, 'This new collaboration and friendship warms my heart.' 'So cute!' a second fan exclaimed. 'SCARLETT HOW DOES IT FEEL TO LIVE MY DREAM,' a third social media user wrote in all caps, lusting over Bailey. The sci-fi movie hits cinemas July 2.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Scarlett Johansson Joins Husband Colin Jost on SNL for Sweet Revenge
Scarlett Johansson recently joined her husband Colin Jost in taking sweet revenge on the comedian's 'Saturday Night Live' co-host, Michael Che. The revenge comes after the latter made Jost share some 'tasteless jokes' about the 'Lucy' actor. During a new episode of SNL, in the 'Weekend Update' segment, both comedians started swapping each other's jokes per tradition. In the middle of the segment, Che welcomed Johansson on the show after apologizing to her for the 'Costco roast beef' joke last December. Scarlett Johansson and her husband, Colin Jost, recently brought in their revenge game while on a new episode of Saturday Night Live Season 50. The couple got their revenge on comedians and the show's co-host, Michael Che, for his December jokes on the 'Black Widow' actor which Jost had to read as a joke swapping tradition in the show. During the recent episode of SNL50 in the 'Weekend Update' segment, Michael Che said, 'Before I tell another joke, I wanna take this opportunity to apologize to someone I hurt.' After that, the comedian introduced Scarlett Johansson to the audience and welcomed her on stage for the rest of the segment. The comedian then continued, 'Last time we did joke swaps, I made Colin do some tasteless jokes, comparing your vagina to Costco roast beef.' The 'Lost in Translation' actor responded with, 'Yes, I remember that.' After that, Michael Che went on to read jokes written by his co-host and Johansson's husband, Colin Jost. It was a sweet revenge on Jost and Johansson's part, Che read, 'I was just lashing out because I'm jealous.' He continued, 'I've never seen a human vagina. Notice I said human, because I once spent a summer on a farm.' However, at the end of the segment, Johansson is seen giving a hug to Che, indicating that she had forgiven the comedian. The post Scarlett Johansson Joins Husband Colin Jost on SNL for Sweet Revenge appeared first on Reality Tea.
