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Newsweek
3 days ago
- Newsweek
Map Shows Most-Popular Bridges in US
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. From coast to coast, America's most-iconic bridges are drawing more than just traffic—they are pulling in travelers, photographers, and architecture buffs with their sweeping vistas and striking designs. A new study by car rental company SIXT ranked 200 bridges from around the world based on visual appeal and tourist experience; bridges in New York and California dominated the top 20 rankings of bridges with the most-scenic vistas in the United States. Topping both the U.S. and global rankings is San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, a crimson icon known as much for its dramatic setting as its art deco towers. "The Golden Gate doesn't just connect two shores—it connects city and nature, engineering and emotion," said Georgia Fowkes, a travel adviser for Altezza Travel, told Newsweek. Fowkes said: "I praise this bridge for the mix of scale and setting. Those two art deco towers look engineered for drama—solid steel holding its ground against cliffs, ocean, and wind. The towers echo the rhythm of the city's skyscrapers." The rankings were based on multiple factors, including height, length, architectural significance, traffic volume, pedestrian access, parking availability, and popularity across platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. "Bridges connect more than just places—they bring people together, whether through shared experiences or breathtaking views," Joseph Gerbino, head of communications for SIXT North America, told Newsweek. The Brooklyn Bridge, second on the U.S. list, is no less iconic. With over 4 million Instagram posts, its Gothic arches and skyline views make it a centerpiece of New York City. Justin Goldsberry, a public policy fellow with Leadership Newark, told Newsweek that bridges such as the Brooklyn and Golden Gate "don't just get us from point A to point B—they connect us to history, culture, and even pop culture." "Since most bridges are built near water, you're almost guaranteed a stellar view—and it gets even better when city skylines and architecture come into the picture," said Goldsberry. But, beyond the views, he added, bridges have a symbolic pull. Goldsberry said: "They invite us to pause, look around, and take it all in—sometimes even sparking our imagination about what lies ahead as we cross from one side to the other." In third place is West Virginia's New River Gorge Bridge, which rises above a lush ravine in the Appalachian Mountains. The study praised it for offering "a peaceful and uncrowded experience," ideal for travelers seeking dramatic natural scenery without the urban noise. Fourth is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, which connects Virginia Beach to the state's Eastern Shore. Its unusual blend of bridge and underwater tunnel offers a dramatic transition from open sky to beneath the bay. Bridges in New York dominate the list, such as The George Washington Bridge, which ranks ninth. Connecting, New York to New Jersey over the Hudson River, it is one of the busiest bridges in the world, but also one of the most visually compelling. The Manhattan Bridge (ranking 11th), Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (14th), and Williamsburg Bridge (17th) all earned high marks for their skyline views and design. Other regional favorites include the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge (12th) in New Mexico, Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge (13th) in South Carolina, and Sunshine Skyway Bridge (15th) in Florida. Top 20 U.S. Bridges With the Most-Iconic Views Golden Gate Bridge — San Francisco, California Brooklyn Bridge — New York City, New York New River Gorge Bridge — Fayetteville, West Virginia Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel—Virginia Beach to Eastern Shore, Virginia Mike O'Callaghan—Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge—Near Hoover Dam, Nevada/Arizona Mackinac Bridge—Connecting Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas Foresthill Bridge — Auburn, California Oakland Bay Bridge — San Francisco to Oakland, California George Washington Bridge — New York City, New York, to Fort Lee, New Jersey Glen Canyon Bridge — Page, Arizona Manhattan Bridge — New York City, New York Rio Grande Gorge Bridge—Near Taos, New Mexico Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge — Charleston to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Verrazano-Narrows Bridge — Staten Island to Brooklyn, New York Skyway Bridge (Sunshine Skyway Bridge)—St. Petersburg to Terra Ceia, Florida Perrine Bridge—Twin Falls, Idaho Williamsburg Bridge — New York City, New York Benjamin Franklin Bridge — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Camden, New Jersey Phil G. McDonald Memorial Bridge—Near Beckley, West Virginia Sidney Lanier Bridge—Brunswick, Georgia Do you have a travel-related story to share? Let us know via life@ and your story could be featured on Newsweek.
USA Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Renée Elise Goldsberry dishes on her childhood disco basement – and where she keeps her Tony
As she exited the Tony Awards stage following an electrifying "Hamilton" reunion performance, Renée Elise Goldsberry threw her arm around the musical's supernova creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and could be seen mouthing, "I love you, I love you, I love you." Reminded of the moment, she squeals. "I didn't know the (TV) audience could see that! But I do absolutely love him and I was so grateful to just celebrate the love. That all of (the original cast) was there meant the world to us and that is a blessing that doesn't exist without Lin." The luminous Goldsberry, 54, owns a lengthy resume spanning film ("All About You"), TV ("One Life to Live," "The Good Wife," a background singer on "Ally McBeal") and theater ("The Color Purple," "Rent"). But it was her Tony Award-winning turn as Angelica Schuyler, the sister-in-law of Alexander Hamilton, that catapulted her to mainstream stardom. Her most high-profile role since leaving the show in 2016 also showcased her comedic deftness – playing Wickie Roy, the endearingly self-centered "fierce one" in three seasons of "Girls5Eva," the Peacock-turned-Netflix series about a '90s-era girl group attempting a modern reboot. The character spotlighted Goldsberry's vocal prowess. But her recently released debut album, "Who I Really Am," takes its title to heart with 12 original pop/funk/soul songs – plus a reimagined guitar-centric take "Satisfied" from "Hamilton" – to underscore her capabilities. The effervescent Goldsberry tells us about her new music, the albums that shaped her and other essentials. Renée Elise Goldsberry musical influences include Carole King, Donna Summer Growing up in the '70s and '80s, Goldsberry immersed herself in the music of the eras. She maintains deep affection for Carole King's "Really Rosie," Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life," Donna Summer's "Bad Girls" and, as befitting a theater kid, the soundtracks to "Grease," "The Wiz" as well as, she excitedly recalls, "Fame." "I played that album and walked around the house like I was reliving the movie," she says with a laugh of the Irene Cara-loaded soundtrack that bore the hit title track and heartrending ballad, "Out Here on My Own." Renée Elise Goldsberry grew up with a disco in her basement Goldsberry was born in San Jose, California, but grew up in Houston and Detroit. No matter where the family settled, her father Ron would "put his pennies together" and remake the basement into a disco with mirrors on the wall, disco lights and a massive sound system. She remembers spinning under sparkly lighting as an 8-year-old to Michael Jackson's "Rock With You," and watching the adults clamor around a basement bar. "It was a place to celebrate music," she says. "That's how great the love of music was in our house, so it should not be incredibly surprising that it means so much to me." Which songs on her new album she wants people to hear Goldsberry jokes that she's "greedy or delusional" when asked which songs on her new album she most wants people to hear. Her hope is that "anyone who needs anything will find something." Her stylistic shifts from '70s-tinged soul and gospel ("Twinkle," "Who I Really Am") to carefree '80s bliss ("Skate Song") are indicative of her generational upbringing and "decades of listening to radio." In the pre-digital age, music fans had no choice but to listen to various stations and make their own playlists by recording songs on a separate cassette player. "Because we're making our own playlists now, you can't define anyone by one genre," she says. "The influences are so diverse." Renée Elise Goldsberry loves French fries – and running Running is more than exercise for Goldsberry. Her favorite thing to do is go outside, breathe the air and pick the furthest spot as a goal to reach. She's been trying to find time in the midst of album promotion to "run up a hill" because "it fills my soul." Goldsberry also tries to eat healthily, but don't put a French fry near her and expect it to go uneaten. "I found Sara (Bareilles) at Cynthia (Erivo)'s Tonys afterparty and someone walked by with a container of hot fries and I was like, 'This is heaven!,'" she says with a contented sigh. Renée Elise Goldsberry believes in celebrating awards Her own Tony and Grammy (also for "Hamilton") are kept in the piano room in the parlor of her New York home. But, she specifies, her hardware is no more important than the other trophies brought into the house. "Every award everyone gets sits above the fireplace," says the mom of teens Benjamin and Brielle with husband Alexis. "I feel like when you're a parent, there is not a place for a shrine to you, but it is important to celebrate. It feels good to see these things around in your home." What Renée Elise Goldsberry learned from playing Wickie Along with the inherent humor in a pack of personality-fueled women trying to reclaim their moment in pop music, the root of "Girls5Eva" is its lesson in perseverance. It's a mindset that Goldsberry can appreciate. "I believe in the magic that really fueled Wickie and Dawn (Bareilles, who wrote "Don't Want to Love You" on Goldsberry's album) and Gloria (Paula Pell) and Summer (Busy Philipps). I believe it's never too late," she says. Goldsberry also credits her stint as Wickie as an influence on her own album. "It isn't an accident that Wickie came into my life. She doesn't ask herself questions, she just moves forward," she says. "And the actresses who are a part of my life – Sara, Busy, Paula – they all have so much to say. They'll never stop moving forward and putting goodness into the world and that inspired me." This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Gulf Today
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
Renée Elise Goldsberry talks new album, whether 'Hamilton' return is an option and EGOT aspirations
Renée Elise Goldsberry is most inspired by artists bold enough to take a career leap, even when there's no guarantee of a safe landing. Over the years, Goldsberry spent her celebrated career surrounded by fearless risk-takers. Now, the Tony and Grammy winner, best known for her breakout role in the Broadway musical "Hamilton,' is taking a bold move of her own. She's stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist: Her debut album, "Who I Really Am,' was released Friday. "I'm surrounded by friends that do really crazy, brave, 'I could fail miserably' things,' said Goldsberry, whose role as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton won her a Tony in 2016 for best featured actress in a musical. In that same year, she earned a Grammy for best musical theater album. "They jump off cliffs, they start to fly, we get to see it and it's so inspiring that you put out an album,' she said. Renee Elise Goldsberry poses during the interview. Photo: Associated Press Goldsberry has made her presence felt in other Broadway projects including "Rent' and "The Color Purple.' She's had standout work on "Girls5Eva' and "The Good Wife ' and was on the daytime soap "One Life to Live.' With "Who I Really Am,' Goldsberry is carving her own musical path. The album is a 13-track project filled with soul, funk, blues and gospel vibes featuring a reimagined version of her iconic "Hamilton' song "Satisfied,' which was originally penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda. In a recent interview, Goldsberry talks to the media about finding her identity through the album, whether returning to "Hamilton' is an option and aspirations for an EGOT, a term for the rare person who's won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award during their career. Associated Press
San Francisco Chronicle
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Renée Elise Goldsberry talks new album, whether 'Hamilton' return is an option and EGOT aspirations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Renée Elise Goldsberry is most inspired by artists bold enough to take a career leap, even when there's no guarantee of a safe landing. Over the years, Goldsberry spent her celebrated career surrounded by fearless risk-takers. Now, the Tony and Grammy winner, best known for her breakout role in the Broadway musical 'Hamilton,' is taking a bold move of her own. She's stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist: Her debut album, 'Who I Really Am,' was released Friday. 'I'm surrounded by friends that do really crazy, brave, 'I could fail miserably' things,' said Goldsberry, whose role as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton won her a Tony in 2016 for best featured actress in a musical. In that same year, she earned a Grammy for best musical theater album. 'They jump off cliffs, they start to fly, we get to see it and it's so inspiring that you put out an album,' she said. Goldsberry has made her presence felt in other Broadway projects including 'Rent' and 'The Color Purple.' She's had standout work on 'Girls5Eva' and 'The Good Wife ' and was on the daytime soap 'One Life to Live.' With 'Who I Really Am,' Goldsberry is carving her own musical path. The album is a 13-track project filled with soul, funk, blues and gospel vibes featuring a reimagined version of her iconic 'Hamilton' song 'Satisfied,' which was originally penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda. In a recent interview, Goldsberry talks to The Associated Press about finding her identity through the album, whether returning to 'Hamilton' is an option and aspirations for an EGOT, a term for the rare person who's won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award during their career. ___ AP: You wrote 11 songs on the album. While creating this project, what did you discover more about yourself? GOLDSBERRY: I need to give myself license to be more than one thing. I think that's always been the case with recorded music for me. I've been writing since I was a kid. The challenge for me has always been feeling like you have to be extremely specific about a box when you're a recording artist. It has to all sound like one mood, one vibe. I had to give myself permission to not try to fit into a box that exists, or even a box that's specific. I gave myself license to express myself in all the ways it naturally comes out. AP: You started the album process in 2020. What was your initial thoughts on re-recording 'Satisfied'? GOLDSBERRY: Somebody said to me 'You could probably get a record deal and do an album if you re-record 'Satisfied.'' I said 'Absolutely no.' I'm absolutely not doing that. It already exists. It's perfect. The show is perfect. AP: What shifted your thinking? GOLDSBERRY: In the process of recording all the music, we rented a studio in Nashville. It's where Dolly Parton recorded 'Jolene.' It felt like all this history was there. We had all these great musicians there. We booked the studio for a week or two and we finished early, and they were going to let everybody go home. And I was like 'We might as well record this version of 'Satisfied' that I do in my concert, because we're sitting here.' And these cats are amazing. We started playing. They started playing, and our minds exploded. The control booth. Our brains exploded. It was so good. Then I started singing it. I said to us 'This belongs.' AP: Your 'Girls5Eva' co-star Sara Bareilles wrote the song 'Smiling.' How was it reuniting with her? GOLDSBERRY: I think she is one of the greatest singer-songwriters that has ever existed and might ever exist. I had the privilege of being in a concert with her. I opened for her at the Hollywood Bowl a couple of months ago. She was doing something new. I love artists and I'm one of them in this moment. But I love artists that do new things that might not work, bravely. She had orchestrated all of her music. She had a huge symphony orchestrated show. All the music that she had written. AP: What happened next? GOLDSBERRY: We got to see her jump off a cliff for the first time. It was one of the greatest things I ever saw in my life. I could start crying right now. It was so great. It's so brave. I'm surrounded by people like that, and it's so inspiring. They're all doing crazy things. All of them. Leslie Odom Jr. decided to go back to 'Hamilton.' Like that's insane. GOLDSBERRY: That's what Leslie taught us: Never say never. AP: You're halfway to EGOT status. Is that something you feel like it's achievable? GOLDSBERRY: I'm not going to lie, I've thought of different ways I could slip in the back door, you know what I mean? Like I have a documentary called 'Satisfied' (which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last year) about the journey in my life when I was part of the original company of 'Hamilton' and also trying to raise my young family. We were like, 'What original song can we put in this movie to contend for slipping in the Oscar category. ... It's possible. But I'm less interested in the results of a journey than the journey itself.
Hamilton Spectator
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Renée Elise Goldsberry talks new album, whether ‘Hamilton' return is an option and EGOT aspirations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Renée Elise Goldsberry is most inspired by artists bold enough to take a career leap, even when there's no guarantee of a safe landing. Over the years, Goldsberry spent her celebrated career surrounded by fearless risk-takers. Now, the Tony and Grammy winner, best known for her breakout role in the Broadway musical 'Hamilton,' is taking a bold move of her own. She's stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist: Her debut album, 'Who I Really Am,' was released Friday. 'I'm surrounded by friends that do really crazy, brave, 'I could fail miserably' things,' said Goldsberry, whose role as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton won her a Tony in 2016 for best featured actress in a musical. In that same year, she earned a Grammy for best musical theater album. 'They jump off cliffs, they start to fly, we get to see it and it's so inspiring that you put out an album,' she said. Goldsberry has made her presence felt in other Broadway projects including 'Rent' and 'The Color Purple.' She's had standout work on 'Girls5Eva' and 'The Good Wife ' and was on the daytime soap 'One Life to Live.' With 'Who I Really Am,' Goldsberry is carving her own musical path. The album is a 13-track project filled with soul, funk, blues and gospel vibes featuring a reimagined version of her iconic 'Hamilton' song 'Satisfied,' which was originally penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda . In a recent interview, Goldsberry talks to The Associated Press about finding her identity through the album, whether returning to 'Hamilton' is an option and aspirations for an EGOT, a term for the rare person who's won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award during their career. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. ___ AP: You wrote 11 songs on the album. While creating this project, what did you discover more about yourself? GOLDSBERRY: I need to give myself license to be more than one thing. I think that's always been the case with recorded music for me. I've been writing since I was a kid. The challenge for me has always been feeling like you have to be extremely specific about a box when you're a recording artist. It has to all sound like one mood, one vibe. I had to give myself permission to not try to fit into a box that exists, or even a box that's specific. I gave myself license to express myself in all the ways it naturally comes out. AP: You started the album process in 2020. What was your initial thoughts on re-recording 'Satisfied'? GOLDSBERRY: Somebody said to me 'You could probably get a record deal and do an album if you re-record 'Satisfied.'' I said 'Absolutely no.' I'm absolutely not doing that. It already exists. It's perfect. The show is perfect. AP: What shifted your thinking? GOLDSBERRY: In the process of recording all the music, we rented a studio in Nashville. It's where Dolly Parton recorded 'Jolene.' It felt like all this history was there. We had all these great musicians there. We booked the studio for a week or two and we finished early, and they were going to let everybody go home. And I was like 'We might as well record this version of 'Satisfied' that I do in my concert, because we're sitting here.' And these cats are amazing. We started playing. They started playing, and our minds exploded. The control booth. Our brains exploded. It was so good. Then I started singing it. I said to us 'This belongs.' AP: Your 'Girls5Eva' co-star Sara Bareilles wrote the song 'Smiling.' How was it reuniting with her? GOLDSBERRY: I think she is one of the greatest singer-songwriters that has ever existed and might ever exist. I had the privilege of being in a concert with her. I opened for her at the Hollywood Bowl a couple of months ago. She was doing something new. I love artists and I'm one of them in this moment. But I love artists that do new things that might not work, bravely. She had orchestrated all of her music. She had a huge symphony orchestrated show. All the music that she had written. AP: What happened next? GOLDSBERRY: We got to see her jump off a cliff for the first time. It was one of the greatest things I ever saw in my life. I could start crying right now. It was so great. It's so brave. I'm surrounded by people like that, and it's so inspiring. They're all doing crazy things. All of them. Leslie Odom Jr. decided to go back to 'Hamilton.' Like that's insane. AP: Would you ever return to 'Hamilton'? GOLDSBERRY: That's what Leslie taught us: Never say never. AP: You're halfway to EGOT status. Is that something you feel like it's achievable? GOLDSBERRY: I'm not going to lie, I've thought of different ways I could slip in the back door, you know what I mean? Like I have a documentary called 'Satisfied' (which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last year) about the journey in my life when I was part of the original company of 'Hamilton' and also trying to raise my young family. We were like, 'What original song can we put in this movie to contend for slipping in the Oscar category. ... It's possible. But I'm less interested in the results of a journey than the journey itself.
