Artificial intelligence is rapidly learning to autonomously design and run biological experiments, but the systems intended to govern those capabilities are struggling to keep pace. AI company OpenAI and biotech company Ginkgo Bioworks announced in February 2026 that OpenAI’s flagship model GPT-5 had autonomously designed and run 36,000 biological experiments. It did this through a
While some pop music fans are waiting to hear if Charli XCX is dropping an album this summer, they can hold themselves over in the meantime with an Olivia Rodrigo LP. Rodrigo is set to drop You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love on June 12, featuring the songs “Drop Dead” and
The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our
Amanda Batula’s Hairstylist Reacts to Criticism of Summer House Star’s Viral Reunion Hair Amanda Batula and West Wilson‘s romance isn’t the only plot twist causing some backlash from Bravo fans. As Summer House‘s drama-filled season 10 reunion reached part two this week, many viewers couldn’t help sharing their thoughts on Amanda’s unique and unexpectedly polarizing
Lizzo returned Friday (June ) with her first album in four years, BITCH, hitting streaming services. Shortly after the project’s arrival, the Detroit native shared an alternate edition of the LP’s title track, which seemingly finds her taking aim at Nicki Minaj. Lizzo reposted a screenshot of Minaj’s tweet from Feb. 1, which saw the
[ Franck Muller is a watchmaking brand that goes its own way. While Geneva might transform into the proverbial town square every April, in the village of Genthod, barely 6km away, Franck Muller’s Domaine du Grand Malagny estate offers a spot of bucolic calm and a less frenetic mode of engaging with newly launched timepieces.
Lucinda ChildsMomentary RepriseFisher Center at BardJune 26–28, 2026Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Lucinda Childs Limitless Time Watermill CenterJuly 24–25, 2026 Water Mill, NY Even though choreographer Lucinda Childs has been working steadily for five decades, she is having a moment, with a program at Bard’s SummerScape 2026, and a new, five-year artistic residency with New York’s Gibney Company,
America’s Got Talent is returning to NBC this summer with a brand-new season packed full of performers looking to take home the $1 million prize. The new mix of acts will surely be in good hands, as judges Mel B, Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel and Sofía Vergara are all returning for the season, as is
Ariana Grande has released a new horror-themed music video for “Hate That I Made You Love Me.” The Christian Breslauer-directed short features Justin Long, who plays Grande’s murderous lover. The film opens with Long burying Grande, but before long, he’s ceaselessly haunted by her ghost as he attempts to destroy any evidence of their relationship.
Every month, there’s a flood of new horror books coming out clamoring for a spot on your TBR. But with so many competing for your attention, it’s easy to lose track of the ones you’re most excited about. And often, you just end up hearing about the titles with the biggest marketing budgets. So, how
Who Is That Witty Scottish Announcer on Love Island? Iain Stirling pulls a double shift as the narrator of both Love Island UK and Love Island USA—and during filming, he’s also on a tight schedule. “At 12 in the afternoon U.K. time, I’d log on to Love Island UK,” the Scottish comedian detailed to TODAY
The Black Crowes‘ Chris Robinson has spoken out following controversy sparked by comments he made during the band’s May 31 performance at Tampa’s MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre as part of their Southern Hospitality tour. Explore See latest videos, charts and news The incident occurred when, following the band’s performance of “Soul Singing,” a portion of
Mere weeks later and only one week into shooting, director Mary Lambert (who had been brought in to replace Ross) was also let go, in part because she was changing production details that Prince had already approved. Costume designer Marie France recalled one such instance when, days before shooting Mary Sharon’s birthday scene, Lambert directed
Summer movie season is normally a battle of Hollywood heavyweights — but this year, two of the hottest tickets at the box office come from filmmakers who’ve never had movies in theatres before. Kane Parsons, 20, and Curry Barker, 26, the directors behind Backrooms and Obsession who both built their audiences on YouTube, have become
Special Agent Sam Hanna is back! LL Cool J is returning to the NCIS franchise this fall, set to star on new spinoff NCIS: New York as the character he originated on NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: Hawai’i. NCIS: New York will follow Sam Hanna as he “returns to his hometown of New York City
The Avalanches have shared their second single since launching a stealthy teaser campaign earlier this year. Following their In Waves collaboration “All You Children,” the Aussie trio has reunited with Jamie xx for “Every Single Weekend,” as well as with video director Jonathan Zawada. His short tells the story of a hopeful model trying out
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the biggest headlines from last week. Marjane Satrapi, Author of PERSEPOLIS, Has Died at 56 Iranian French author Marjane Satrapi has passed away at 56. The cause and location of her death have
Summer House: Bravo Exec Addresses Future of Season 11 After Amanda Batula, West Wilson Drama Summer is upon us, but Summer House‘s 2026 invite list remains up in the air. With the fallout from Amanda Batula, West Wilson and Ciara Miller‘s love triangle drama currently playing out on the Bravo series’ season 10 reunion, the
Nine years after Lorde last played the Governor’s Ball in New York City, the New Zealand native returned Friday (June 5) to close out night one of the 2026 festival. And with the time she had on the main stage, she chose to deliver a powerful set that both expanded her Virgin universe and, more
As July 4, 2026, approaches, Americans will be paying more attention than usual to events of 1776: the year the American Colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. Public historians, including filmmaker Ken Burns, have tried to offer a more inclusive view of the American Revolution, highlighting lesser-known patriots. But figures such as Thomas Jefferson,
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