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Donnafugata Brings Sicily to SoHo

by Tristen Yang June 12, 2026
written by Tristen Yang

On Tuesday night, Donnafugata brought Sicily to downtown Manhattan with ‘A Taste of Sicily’s Volcanic Soul,’ an intimate dinner at Tucci in SoHo led by co-CEO José Rallo. The evening featured two volcanic territories in Sicily: the slopes of Etna and the island of Pantelleria including Bollicina Gold 2020, Sul Vulcano Bianco 2022, Lighea 2025, Sul Vulcano Rosso 2022, Cuordilava 2020, and Ben Ryé 2023.

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Napa’s New Chapter in Stem & Barrel

by Tristen Yang June 8, 2026
written by Tristen Yang

On Wednesday night, ‘Stem & Barrel: Napa Valley’ hosted its New York screening at the Crosby Street Hotel. Guests gathered for an early look at the new Warner Bros. documentary before a panel discussion with director Jason Dundas and representatives from Beaulieu Vineyard, Etude, and Frank Family Vineyards.

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Destination Defender’s Hudson Valley Escape

by Tristen Yang May 22, 2026
written by Tristen Yang

This May, Defender hosted Destination Defender New York 2026 at Cedar Lakes Estate in Port Jervis, New York, bringing the brand’s off-road identity into a weekend that also made room for hospitality, food, wellness, music, and time outside.

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Destination Defender Celebrates Off-Roading and Trophy Winners

by Tristen Yang May 21, 2026
written by Tristen Yang

This May, Defender hosted Destination Defender 2026 at Cedar Lakes Estate in Port Jervis, New York, bringing owners, families, and brand loyalists together for a weekend of off-road driving, vehicle showcases, live music, outdoor programming, and the North American Defender Trophy finalist announcement. 

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Türkiye’s Living Table

by Tristen Yang May 13, 2026
written by Tristen Yang

This April, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism hosted a  food and culture-themed trip through Cappadocia and Istanbul, bringing together local vineyards, women-led kitchens, clay-pot cooking, street kebabs, and Michelin-recognized restaurants for a closer look at Türkiye’s evolving gastronomy. 

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Istanbul – Bottled

by Tristen Yang May 12, 2026
written by Tristen Yang

This April, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism hosted a food and culture-themed trip through Cappadocia and Istanbul. After several days in Cappadocia, where the landscape asked for a slower kind of attention, the trip continued into Istanbul, a city whose markets, monuments, and modern cafés made Türkiye feel suddenly louder and more awake.

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Cappadocia Beyond the Balloon Fantasy

by Tristen Yang May 11, 2026
written by Tristen Yang

This April, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism hosted a food and culture-themed trip through Cappadocia and Istanbul. The week brought together cave hotels, rock-cut churches, regional cooking, local wine, historic markets, and contemporary Turkish dining for a closer look at place, memory, and the stories beneath Türkiye’s most cinematic landscapes.

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A Weekend of Purpose Defender Service Awards

by Tristen Yang March 30, 2026
written by Tristen Yang

This past weekend, Jaguar Land Rover hosted the fifth annual Defender Service Awards at its headquarters in Mahwah, New Jersey, and in Manchester, Vermont, bringing together six nonprofit organizations from across the U.S. and Canada for a celebration of service, purpose, and the work still ahead.

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Off-Roading Through Mount Equinox With Defender

by Tristen Yang March 29, 2026
written by Tristen Yang

Continuing the fifth annual Defender Service Awards weekend, Jaguar Land Rover brought winners, media, and partners to Manchester, Vermont, for a day of off-roading, camaraderie, and hands-on adventure with the Defender.

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Cunard’s New Chapter with Micaela Erlanger

by Tristen Yang March 26, 2026
written by Tristen Yang

On March 18, Cunard hosted an intimate evening at the Crosby Street Hotel in SoHo to introduce its latest collaboration with celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger.

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Movement, mindfulness, and making space for what m Movement, mindfulness, and making space for what matters. ✨

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cody Rigsby opened up about his personal mental health journey, the role of therapy, and how building a relationship with movement, maintaining a routine, and making time for loved ones can support overall well-being.

The evening brought together voices and advocates to spark meaningful conversations and remind us that we’re never alone.

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Mental health, meaningful conversations, and a lit Mental health, meaningful conversations, and a little ’90s R&B. 🎶

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Justin Sylvester opened up about the importance of prioritizing mental health and his personal relationship with therapy. He also brought a little nostalgia to the conversation, dishing on his favorite ’90s R&B hits.

Because taking care of yourself is always in style, and sometimes, the right soundtrack makes all the difference.

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A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment t A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment to youth mental health.

@selenagomez hosted the 4th Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles, continuing the mission to expand access to mental health resources for young people worldwide.

Through its commitment to donate 1% of sales to the Rare Impact Fund, the organization supports the Fund’s work alongside 30 nonprofit partners across five continents, reaching more than 3.5 million young people each year.

Sharing a message of hope via Instagram, Gomez wrote, “I hope everyone who asks for help knows they’re never alone, and that there will always be someone there to listen, support them, and remind them they matter.”
Consider our expectations exceeded. Olivia Rodrig Consider our expectations exceeded.

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan have joined forces for a new remix of “Expectations,” from Rodrigo’s album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The release marks Roan’s first official collaboration and arrives alongside a music video, delivering the camp, spectacle, and pop magic we didn’t know we needed in one unforgettable visual moment.
Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisit Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisited.

We’re opening up The Knockturnal vault and stepping back onto the front page. We’re taking a look back at the icons, headliners, and tastemakers who have defined The Knockturnal cover history.

For the inaugural edition of this series, we just had to throw it back to the very beginning with our inaugural digital cover star from June 2017: Machine Gun Kelly.

Revisit the full cover story and iconic shoot at theknockturnal.com

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Styling By: Morgan Penny
At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pic At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York stood out as a compelling exploration of New York City, changing times, and the lives of those society often overlooks. 

Through interviews with the director and cast, the film emerges as a heartfelt reminder of the importance of human connection, empathy, and understanding.

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If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love, you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise with Love of Your Life.

The Knockturnal attended an exclusive screening with Amazon Prime in New York City for a closer look at the film, featuring some of the hottest talent in cinema today (hello, Margaret, Patrick, and Aaron!). Beyond its star-studded cast, the story invites audiences to reflect on their own experiences during COVID-19 and the lasting impact of the pandemic.

Love of Your Life is now playing in select theaters and will begin streaming globally on Prime Video October 14.

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The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with th The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with the cast and creative team in attendance, including actors Rami Malek, Luther Ford, and Tom Sturridge, as well as director and co-writer Ira Sachs.

The Knockturnal spoke with Sachs about bringing 1980s New York to the screen and telling a story shaped by the HIV/AIDS pandemic without losing sight of art, desire, and life.

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@verde_nyc New York celebrated its official openin @verde_nyc New York celebrated its official opening with a performance by @mojavegrey and a crowd ready to party. 

VERDE brings a full New York evening to one place with a modern Mediterranean menu to share beneath crystal chandeliers, curated cocktails at the bar and a DJ drawing a fashionable crowd onto the dance floor.

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In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuri In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuries, Quiet Lux founder and CEO Lizzy Livne invited us to slow down at The Quiet Reset, an intimate wellness event hosted at Moss New York, a new luxury wellness and social club.

The afternoon combined relaxation, self-care, and a fresh perspective on the value of our time. We love the energy of New York. However, living in a city that never sleeps often means constantly rushing from one commitment to another. As a result, finding time to slow down can feel like a luxury.

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The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and NYFF by storm is nothing short of a revelation.

Cannes Grand Prix winner Minotaur recently made its US debut at the New York Film Festival. The Knockturnal sat down with breakout star, Iris Lebedeva after the premier to discuss this breakthrough role and her immersion in the work itself. 

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A Caribbean escape, redefined. The Knockturnal c A Caribbean escape, redefined. 

The Knockturnal checked in for a luxurious stay on the Caribbean coast at @donomalasterrenashotel
The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New York Film Festival. Notable attendees included Gayle King, Katie Holmes, Fran Dresher, Robert Glasper, and three members of The Exonerated Five, along with documentary participants, Stacey Abrams, Ambassador Jeff Flake, Sherrilyn Ifill, Van Lathan, and Dr. David Blight.@thenyff @ava @netflix @liztaylorworld @dninh #14th #nyff #avaduvernay #netflix #constitution
Advertising Week New York 2026 once again took the Advertising Week New York 2026 once again took the spotlight and showcased innovative trends and inspirational moments.

Building a Bigger Canvas with John Legend was a highlight that played out before a full theater in Midtown.

In a conversation alongside A-Frame Brands executives, founder & CEO AriBloom and co-founder HillHarper, EGOT-winning artist Legend discussed balancing creative evolution, business, family, and purpose.

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This week, Jaguar introduced the Type 01 at STORIE This week, Jaguar introduced the Type 01 at STORIED NYC, unveiling the electric four-door grand tourer that will lead the brand’s new era.

Newly announced brand ambassador Florence Pugh joined the celebration for a star-studded evening featuring cocktails and an intimate performance by Sienna Spiro, all set inside Annie Leibovitz’s former home and studio in West Chelsea.

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Most premieres roll out a red carpet and this one Most premieres roll out a red carpet and this one was no different except for ‘The Beast.’

The Los Angeles premiere of the new Samuel L. Jackson action film had an armored presidential limousine sitting right out front. 

Aura Entertainment took over the Academy Museum to celebrate Renny Harlin’s new action-thriller. 

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People are full of contradictions… John Turturro People are full of contradictions…

John Turturro spoke with The Knockturnal about the complexities of human nature and how those contradictions shape his character in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.
Alice and Olivia styled it up for a great cause on Alice and Olivia styled it up for a great cause on the Upper East Side. 

To honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month a special evening at the brand’s Madison Avenue flagship brought out hundreds in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

As part of a month-long October initiative benefiting BCRF, the night kicked off the advocacy by bringing together friends of the brand and BCRF supporters for an evening of fashion, shopping, and philanthropy.

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Paranormal Activity brings bone-chilling terror to Paranormal Activity brings bone-chilling terror to Broadway, and a new scream queen has entered the chat.

Making its debut in the UK, Paranormal Activity has officially made its way to New York City, bringing bone-chilling scares and supernatural horrors to Broadway. Leading the terrifying production are Cher Álvarez and Travis A. Knight, two rising talents making their Broadway debuts.

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At the W Hollywood, men’s health received the blue At the W Hollywood, men’s health received the blue spotlight for an evening where fashion met advocacy, as the Blue Jacket Fashion Show celebrated its Diamond Anniversary with a star-studded runway.

The night brought together style and entertainment for an important cause: prostate cancer awareness.

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