CATEGORY
Entertainment
A Closer Look At Patrick Kelly’s Tragically Short But Outsized Influence On Fashion
The new documentary "Love, Patrick: Nothing is Impossible" examines the significant life and legacy of Patrick Kelly, a pioneering Black fashion designer whose groundbreaking induction into the Federation de la Haute Couture and politically charged designs, which subverted racist iconography, established a foundational path for subsequent generations of designers.
Artists Are Bailing On A Trump-Backed Concert Series For America’s 250th. Now He’s Hosting His Own Ceremony
President Donald Trump will host the opening ceremony for the Great American State Fair after several performing artists, including Young MC, Bret Michaels, and Martina McBride, withdrew from the event's concert series, citing concerns over its political associations.
KSI Has Left Youtube Collective The Sidemen
Content creator KSI, known also as Olajide Olatunji, has announced his departure from the popular YouTube collective, the Sidemen, after more than a decade. The decision, which reportedly surprised his fellow members, was attributed by the 32-year-old to a personal need for better life balance and the desire to dedicate full commitment to his individual projects, stating he could no longer give 100% to the group.
WATCH: AFI Honors Eddie Murphy
Murphy reflects on his AFI Life Achievement Award, and Zac Efron to follow in Mickey Rourke's "Angel Heart" footsteps.
Amy Sherald Finds Her People
Amy Sherald's solo exhibition, "American Sublime," which debuted at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, features portraits of Black figures rendered in her distinctive gray-toned style. The exhibition, including the iconic Michelle Obama portrait, asserts Black perspectives as integral to the American narrative, challenging prevailing cultural landscapes and highlighting the beauty of Black American identity.
Auditions For The Next James Bond Are Finally Underway
Amazon MGM Studios has officially commenced auditions for the next James Bond film, initiating the search for a new lead following Daniel Craig's tenure. Speculation regarding potential candidates includes prominent actors such as Idris Elba, Henry Cavill, and Cillian Murphy. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve is slated to direct the upcoming installment.
Meet Byron Allen, The Comic-Turned-Media Mogul Who’s Taking Over CBS Late Night
Billionaire media mogul Byron Allen, who began his career as a comedian, is set to occupy CBS's 11:35 pm late-night slot with 'Comics Unleashed.' This low-cost, politics-free comedy program reflects Allen's stand-up origins and his distinctive business model. The move signifies a notable departure from the network's previous topical late-night content.
World Premiere Of ‘Black Man Goes To Therapy’ Opens at Acts On Stage Theater This Week
Black Man Goes to Therapy, a play written by and starring Jeremy Rubin, explores the often-unspoken realities of mental health, healing, and vulnerability within the Black male experience, and will run from May 21 through May 31 at Acts on Stage Theater in Seattle.
Netflix To Launch Its First Daily Live Show With ‘The Breakfast Club’
Netflix will stream "The Breakfast Club," the influential iHeartMedia morning show co-hosted by Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious, live every weekday starting June 1, marking the streaming giant's first daily live program.
Without Childhood Photos, A Haitian American Artist Spends A Decade Imagining Her Family Archive
Artist Widline Cadet has established a multimedia archive, comprising photographs, videos, sound, and sculptures, to explore the diasporic experience and the elusiveness of memory, with her work currently showcased in the exhibition "Currents 40: Widline Cadet" at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
