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“September” by Earth, Wind & Fire holds a universal place on the playlist at African American cookouts and wedding receptions nationwide, instantly recognizable to everyone in attendance—Black and white—at the opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival. A sold-out crowd at NYC’s Beacon Theatre celebrated the release of the Questlove-directed HBO documentary Earth, Wind & […]
New York City is many things: loud, impatient, occasionally chaotic and endlessly loyal. Right now, it’s also running on one thing: Knicks hope. For the first time in what feels like a lifetime, Knicks fans can legitimately see a path to a championship, and the energy across the five boroughs reflects it. The conversations have […]
When life gets busy, sometimes all you have is a single weekend to break routine, explore new horizons or indulge in adventure in a new city. Last weekend, I spent a couple of days in Philly for the Roots Picnic and realized that when it comes to travel, it’s not always about the literal timeline […]
Book-to-screen adaptations are having a moment — a very white moment. In 2025 alone, book-based titles drove more than 9 billion global views on Netflix, making up nearly 20% of all hours watched on the platform. And that number only continues to grow. Book adaptations held the number one spot on the Top 10 English TV […]
It was a night of firsts and long-overdue recognition at the 79th Tony Awards, held Sunday evening at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. After four nominations, Joshua Henry finally earned his first Tony Award, winning Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his powerful performance as Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime. […]
When it comes to red carpets, few events understand performance dressing quite like the Tony Awards. The 79th Annual Tony Awards brought Broadway’s brightest talents, Hollywood favorites and culture shifters together for a night where the fashion had just as much range as the performances inside. This is not the carpet for playing small. This […]
The celebrity scene is always packed, with stars out in full force. Here’s where they walk the carpet, light up the scene, and keep the energy on an all-time high. Sir Idris Elba Windsor Castle To Sir, with Love. The newly knighted Sir Idris Elba walked with his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, after becoming a […]
Inayah finds herself at a pivotal moment with her fourth studio album, Therapy Wasn’t Enough, reflecting a significant shift in both her career and personal life. During our Zoom call, I asked about what’s shifted in her life since releasing Wait, There’s More in 2024, an anthemic ode to reclaiming self-confidence and accepting every part […]
Summer beauty launches are shaping up to be all about color, fragrance and the little luxuries that make everyday routines feel a bit more elevated. From vibrant eyeliners and whipped body creams to hardworking hand treatments and intimate skin scents, brands are leaning into products that deliver both performance and experience. Whether you’re building a […]
When Hurricane Beryl hit two years ago, many things were affected, particularly Grenada’s agricultural landscape. Which is why experiencing their Chocolate Festival for the first time felt like more than just a reason to indulge in their rich cocoa; it was also a chance to get to know such a resilient community. Now, if you’re […]