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Starter Kit

Thrillist’s Starter Kit cuts through the clutter of daunting musicians, genres of TV shows, and movies by offering a cheat sheet for entertainment junkies.

Starter Kit: The Ultimate Entertainment Guide

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Thrillist's entertainment section covers every facet of popular culture. If you care about television, music, film, or celeb news; we've got it covered.

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When you think about the landscape of pop music today, it doesn't seem outlandish to say there aren't many rock stars—you know, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury-esque rock stars.

A Starter Kit for Understanding the Appeal of Harry Styles

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New York City is ready to celebrate the King of New York's birthday.

Here's Where You Can Snag a Limited-Edition Notorious B.I.G. MetroCard on His Birthday

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After a long absence, Broadway is officially back.

The Best Shows You Can See on Broadway Right Now

The Hangout

Thrillist joins famous actors and musicians at the restaurant or bar of their choice to get an inside look on their career and learn of any new projects they're working on.

The Hangout: Inside Look on Famous Creators

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The coolest band in the world is hours away from playing their first-ever headlining show in NYC and there's only one thing at the top of their to-do list.

The Linda Lindas Are the Next Great Punk Band

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The return of live music in 2021 was rocky, particularly surrounding the confusion over whether large-scale music festivals that draw huge crowds were safe enough to attend.

The Ultimate Guide to 2022 Music Festivals

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Summer is the perfect time to catch some outdoor arts, and Bryant Park just made it easier by unveiling its full Picnic Performances lineup for the 2022 season.

Bryant Park Unveils Its Free Summer 'Picnic Performances' Lineup

My Day Off

From a late-night dive bar to an early morning bakery, museum, park, or pit-stop, our favorite celebrities and personalities reflect on why they love the city they’re in the most.

My Day Off: Ultimate Neighborhood Guide

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

Julia Cumming of Sunflower Bean's Day Off in NYC's East Village Includes Stationery Shopping and Jazz

Weed

Everything You Need to Know About Legal Weed, Smoking, Edibles, CBD and More

Rapper and Cannapreneur Berner’s 4/20 Day Off in San Francisco Is All About Food

Musician Aaron Maine of Porches’ Day Off in Lower Manhattan Includes French Fries and Tennis

Las Vegas

The Mayfair Supper Club

Live shows have come roaring back in Sin City, so for all you revenge travelers out there making up for lost time, these are the best-bang-for-your-buck shows in Vegas—some tried-and-true favorites, some attention-stealing upstarts, some screen-to-stage phenoms, and some deeply weird WTFs.

The Best Shows and Musicals in Las Vegas Right Now

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For the deep-voiced country crooner Orville Peck, the desire for anonymity doesn’t extend to talking about what other artists make him tick.

Psychedelic Rock and 'Speed' Inspired the World of Orville Peck's 'Bronco'

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Just a week after the Oscars, Hollywood's Biggest Night, it was time for Music's Biggest Night, the Grammys.

Music

A Starter Kit for Understanding the Appeal of Harry Styles

With 'Harry's House' coming out, we're breaking down what to know about the contemporary rock star.

Here's Where You Can Snag a Limited-Edition Notorious B.I.G. MetroCard on His Birthday

There will only be 50,000 available.

The Best Shows You Can See on Broadway Right Now

From favorites like 'The Lion King' to recent hits, these are the Broadway musicals worth seeing in NYC.

The Linda Lindas Are the Next Great Punk Band

The teenage band is determined to inspire change with their infectious pop punk.

The Ultimate Guide to 2022 Music Festivals

Music festivals are back, baby, and we're rounding up everything you need to know.

Bryant Park Unveils Its Free Summer 'Picnic Performances' Lineup

Carnegie Hall, the New York City Opera, and Joe's Pub are just a few of the organizations involved.

Julia Cumming of Sunflower Bean's Day Off in NYC's East Village Includes Stationery Shopping and Jazz

Even though it's expensive and it may be too crowded to get a drink on a Friday night, it's still wonderfully charming.

Rapper and Cannapreneur Berner’s 4/20 Day Off in San Francisco Is All About Food

SF native and cannabis connoisseur Berner crafts a perfect day off for 4/20, centered around the city’s best food spots.

Musician Aaron Maine of Porches’ Day Off in Lower Manhattan Includes French Fries and Tennis

"Something that resembles a tradition is nice to experience in a city that is constantly changing."

The Best Shows and Musicals in Las Vegas Right Now

The most mind-blowing acts from magic shows to the Beatles to RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Psychedelic Rock and 'Speed' Inspired the World of Orville Peck's 'Bronco'

The masked country singer opens up about the music, books, and action movies that inspired the surreal, memoir-like follow-up to 2019's 'Pony.'

The Most Outrageous Moments from the 2022 Grammys

Olivia and Gaga and Billie, oh my!