Tomorrow, Sony Music's Legacy Recordings will share a deluxe edition of Outkast's ATLiens to celebrate its 25th anniversary. If you're unfamiliar, the second studio album from the Atlanta duo helped change the course of hip-hop forever.
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Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorAnyone who has studied theater and dance will know the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and its founder. Not only did Ailey form a dance movement, but his company also became a pioneering force for Black artists as they traveled the world, introducing political themes and helping integrate the world of dance.Street dancer-turned-choreographer Rennie Harris had heard the name but didn’t become interested in the Ailey movement until late in the 2000s.
Tomorrow, Sony Music's Legacy Recordings will share a deluxe edition of Outkast's ATLiens to celebrate its 25th anniversary. If you're unfamiliar, the second studio album from the Atlanta duo helped change the course of hip-hop forever.
The R Kelly trial continued in New York on Friday, with the standout testimony relating to the accused star’s short-lived marriage to Aaliyah in 1994.Kelly, of course, faces a stack of charges in multiple US states relating to allegations of sexual abuse, including against minors, and other alleged crimes, all of which he denies.The current trial centres on charges that were filed in New York state, and – beyond the specific testimonies of various alleged victims – prosecutors are keen to show
Manori Ravindran International Editor“Masked Singer” panelist Robin Thicke is teaming up with up-and-coming TikTok star La’Ron Hines for a new show, Variety can reveal.Leopard USA, the New York-based production company backed by the U.K.’s Argonon Group (“The Masked Singer U.K.”), is developing the as-yet-untitled series with Thicke, who mentors the viral video star.With nearly nine million followers on TikTok, Hines grabbed headlines earlier this year when he did his “Are You Smarter Than a
Miss New York USA pageant wraps up Friday at the Resorts World Catskills hotel.One hundred sixty women, ages 18 to 28 and from every corner of the state, will compete in front of a live audience in three categories: interview, evening gown and swimwear. The winner will go on to compete in the the Miss USA Pageant in November.“I’m amazed that considering we’re still going through a pandemic, they work so hard and .
Joe Walton was the head coach of the New York Jets in the 1980s and went on to build a football program at Robert Morris College.Morris played college football at the University of Pittsburgh, making appearances with the Panthers in the 1956 Sugar Bowl and Gator Bowl. He was named an All-American in 1955 and ’56.
The prodigious Spike Lee doesn’t sleep. Following the one-two punch of back-to-back hit films in 2020—”Da 5 Bloods” and the live-concert doc, “David Byrne’s American Utopia“—Lee is back yet again and with a pretty monstrous project.
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Frank Ocean has opened a new store in New York City for his recently launched “independent American luxury company”, Homer.The artist announced the venture last week, with the first Homer collection set to feature “fine and high jewellery pieces, plus printed silk scarves”.Homer’s first store opened in New York yesterday (August 9), and it is currently the only place where people can physically buy items from the company’s collection.Located at The New York Jewelers Exchange, 70-74 Bowery in New
Ethan Shanfeld Super rich kids, look out! Frank Ocean’s luxury company, Homer, opened its store Monday in New York City.The first collection comprises fine jewelry pieces along with printed silk scarves and is located at the New York Jewelers Exchange Monday through Saturday.
As a choreographer, dancer, director, and founder of the 1958 theater company named after him, Alvin Ailey was an instrumental figure in showcasing the African American experience through dance. The new film, “Ailey” — documenting the icon’s life — is now in theaters.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle considered moving to New Zealand on their 2018 visit to the country. According to The Queen's representative in New Zealand, Governor general Patsy Reddy, a year before splitting from royal duties to move to the US, they had considered elsewhere as their main stay.
Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, and the rest of Team USA gymnasts are enjoying the magic of New York City after coming back from the Tokyo Olympics.A post shared by grace mccallum (@grace.mccallum)On Wednesday, the Olympians visited Times Square blending among the sea of tourists unaware of their precedence.
Prince Harry and Meghan discussed moving to the South Pacific country during their 2018 visit, more than a year before the couple stepped back from royal duties and moved to the United States.Governor-General Patsy Reddy also told The Associated Press in an interview she believes the British monarch should remain New Zealand's head of state and described the hand-typed letters she sends to Queen Elizabeth II.Reddy, 67, will leave her largely ceremonial role representing the queen in New Zealand
The 59th edition of New York Film Festival is taking shape and today Film at Lincoln Center announced Pedro Almodóvar’s latest drama “Parallel Mothers“ starring Penélope Cruz, as the Closing Night selection of the festival. “Parallel Mothers” will make its North American premiere on October 8 at Alice Tully Hall.
Venice Film Festival as the event’s opening night film, but its debut at NYFF will mark its North American premiere. It will screen on Oct.
Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaPedro Almodóvar’s “Parallel Mothers” has been tapped as the closing night selection of the 59th New York Film Festival. The melodrama, which reunites the Spanish auteur with one of his greatest cinematic muses, Penélope Cruz, will make its North American premiere October 8 at Alice Tully Hall.
A huge new announcement was made about vaccine proof in New York City.
Jordan Moreau New York City will require proof of vaccination for people going to indoor activities like restaurants, gym and performances, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.The program will launch August 16 and will be enforced beginning September 13.