The Weekender: Gloria Gaynor’s comeback, workout tricks and Le Creuset obsessives

Plus: A cake fit for a princess.

View in browser|nytimes.com April 19, 2025 Welcome back to The Weekender, where you'll find a batch of the week's top stories about culture and the way we live today. Coachella continues this weekend, and we took a look at the biggest breakout stars: the billboards on the stretch of road leading to the festival. In Egypt, our photographer got a peek inside the new Grand Egyptian Museum, which is finally opening after many delays. Plus, with Easter Sunday around the corner, we offer a few recipes for beginner and advanced bakers alike. FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING Gloria Gaynor hit hard times after "I Will Survive." Now, at 81, she's back. → Jennelle Fong for The New York Times COACHELLA Here's how the California desert became some of the hottest advertising space. → Nancy Ellison/Polaris BEHIND THE BOOK Would Joan Didion have wanted the world to see her notes on therapy? → Sarah Williamson/The New York Times; Photographs by Getty Images MUSCLING THROUGH Our writer shares the secret to developing a strength routine you can actually follow and enjoy. → Philip Cheung for The New York Times HOUSE TOUR Take a look inside the art-filled home of Debbie Millman and Roxane Gay. → Stephen Hiltner/The New York Times ACROSS FROM THE PYRAMIDS The world's most anticipated museum is finally open (well, mostly). → Focus Features SUBTLE FLEX This small gesture from "Pride & Prejudice" still has fans swooning. → The New York Times LOVE IS IN THE AIR Here's everything to know about Emily Henry, whose best-selling books have made her a new standard-bearer of romance. → Kristian Thacker for The New York Times COLLECTOR'S KITCHEN Welcome to the cult of Le Creuset, where fans feverishly hunt for their favorite dishes. → Warner Bros. Pictures WHAT TO WATCH Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" is a big-screen exultation, our critic writes. → Linda Xiao for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Yossy Arefi. WHAT TO BAKE Mix up chocolate treats in minutes or build a fancy Easter cake with these smart tips. → Thanks for reading. For more culture and lifestyle stories from The Times, click here. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. This edition of The Weekender was edited by Nick Donofrio and Kellina Moore. You might also like the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times about The Weekender. To stop receiving The Weekender, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018