RIAA Honors Gloria Estefan, Sebastián Yatra, Emilio Estefan & More
by Michael Major
- Aug 31, 2023
The annual celebration from RIAA's state-of-the-art performance space in the heart of the nation's capital will highlight the incredible achievements and breakthrough careers of Icon Gloria Estefan, Artist of the Year Sebastián Yatra, Industry Trailblazer Emilio Estefan, Executive of the Year Maria Fernandez, and more.
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Seeks Local Support During Give 8/28
by Blair Ingenthron
- Aug 21, 2023
August 2023 will mark the sixth time The Young, Black & Giving Back Institute has sponsored Give 8/28 – a day of giving to Black-led and Black-benefiting nonprofits – and the fourth year Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has participated.
Usher Sets Final Las Vegas Residency Show Dates
by Michael Major
- Aug 17, 2023
Global megastar and eight-time GRAMMY Award-winner Usher has announced the final 12 dates for his Usher: My Way The Vegas Residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM, which has been a smash hit since opening in July of 2022, selling out all shows to date. Check out how to get tickets now!
Video: Gunna Releases New Music Video 'rodeo dr'
by Michael Major
- Aug 2, 2023
Gift & a Curse was championed as one of the best albums of 2023 so far, praising Gunna’s “velvety-smooth and exciting sound,” while also claiming “the five-track victory lap between “Ca$h $hit” and “P Angels” is by far the best sequencing of songs on a hip-hop record this year.” Watch the new music video now!
15th Anniversary Concert Season Starts At The Royal Conservatory Of Music
by A.A. Cristi
- Aug 1, 2023
“After three years of uncertainty, cancellations, and shutdowns, Koerner Hall celebrates its 15th season filled with superstars from classical, jazz, pop, and global music, including debuts from over 20 artists ranging from the German pianist Igor Levit to Sona Jobarteh, the first female griot kora player from The Gambia. Two internationally acclaimed orchestras led by legendary Maestros sit comfortably alongside artists from 33 different countries. Two thirds of the concerts feature Canadians and a third of them feature artists that celebrate the great diversity of our city. We are indebted to our subscribers and to our legion of donors who help us at every turn. I look forward to sharing many evenings together,” said Mervon Mehta, Executive Director of Performing Arts.
DJ Khaled & SNIPES Officially Open We The Best x SNIPES Store in Miami
by Michael Major
- Jul 31, 2023
SNIPES, the global sneaker and streetwear retailer with 750 stores across Europe and the US, and Grammy-award winning music mogul DJ Khaled, are thrilled to reveal the highly anticipated opening of the We The Best x SNIPES store on Collins Avenue in Miami. This innovative retail destination, set to open its doors on August 3.
Review: WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE at Blossom Music Center
by Roy Berko
- Jul 27, 2023
What did our critic think of WHO COULD ASK FOR ANYTHING MORE at Blossom Music Center? About ten minutes before the Blossom music complex was to be filled by glorious music, an announcement asked all attendees who were sitting on the lawn to come into the pavilion as bad weather was moving into the area.
Steven Spielberg to be Honored at LMGI Awards
by Michael Major
- Jul 27, 2023
Spielberg's influence has inspired generations of creatives, acknowledging that locations play an indispensable role in the filmmaking process and convey distinct narratives. The announcement was made by LMGI Awards Committee Co-Chairs John Rakich and Robin Citrin. This year also marks the LMGI’s 20th anniversary.
Cast Announced For OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD At The Kirk Douglas Theatre
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 21, 2023
Named a New York Times Critics Pick, “Our Dear Dead Drug Lord” by playwright Alexis Scheer, directed by Center Theatre Group Associate Artistic Director Lindsay Allbaugh, and produced in association with IAMA Theatre Company, comes to the Kirk Douglas Theatre from August 20 to September 17, 2023 with the press opening on August 27.
Sebastián Yatra's Summer Smash 'Vagabundo' Reaches Platinum Status in the U.S.
by Michael Major
- Jul 19, 2023
The collaboration with Yatra’s fellow Colombian peers Manuel Turizo and Beéle continues to stake its claim as song of the summer inside and outside of the music world. Barack Obama included the track in his recently dropped annual summer playlist, and so did Wimbledon featuring the song at #1 on their new 2023 playlist.
Joffrey Ballet Welcomes Two New Members To Its Board Of Directors, Appoints Two New Life Directors
by A.A. Cristi
- Jul 17, 2023
Anne L. Kaplan, Joffrey Board Chair, and Greg Cameron, President and CEO of The Joffrey Ballet, are pleased to announce the appointment of Nichelle Hughley Mayberry and Sarah Wills to the Joffrey Board of Directors, effective immediately, for the 2022–2025 term; and the appointment of Zachary Lazar and Maureen Dwyer Smith as Joffrey Life Directors, effective immediately.
Video: Young Thug Releases Video for 'Oh U Went' Feat. Drake
by Michael Major
- Jul 17, 2023
Young Thug forever changed the face of hip-hop, fashion, and culture forever as the ultimate outlier with no rival before or after. He has garnered a GRAMMY® Award, reached RIAA Diamond status, and earned dozens of multiplatinum, platinum, and gold certifications. Watch the new video trailer now!
Gunna Announces First Headline Shows in Two Years
by Michael Major
- Jul 17, 2023
Four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum Atlanta rap superstar Gunna will headline his first shows in two years this coming September with The Gift at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY on September 9th, 2023 and The Curse at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, CA on September 28th, 2023.
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