Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley to Open Largest Location in Times Square
Kitchen + Kocktails by Kevin Kelley, the Southern-inspired restaurant concept that has expanded across the United States, will open its first New York City location Oct. 3 in Times Square. The two-story, 10,000-square-foot restaurant at 7 Times Square will be the company’s largest location to date. Founded by attorney and entrepreneur Kevin Kelley, the brand…
Beyond the Jersey: Media Strategist Chelsea S. Phillips Discusses Building Athletes for Life After the Game
The game may build the name, but Chelsea S. Phillips is focused on building what remains after the crowd stops watching. As a publicist and communications strategist, Phillips works with athletes at the point where performance, identity, and opportunity intersect. Her role goes far beyond securing headlines. She helps clients define who they are outside…
Snoop Dogg to Host 2026 MTV Video Music Awards as Show Returns to Los Angeles
Snoop Dogg will host the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards when the show returns to the West Coast for the first time in nearly a decade, CBS and MTV announced Thursday. The rapper and entertainment mogul will lead the awards show live from Los Angeles on Sept. 27. The VMAs will air from 7:30 to…
Apple Unveils First Foldable iPhone as New CEO Takes the Stage
Apple entered the foldable smartphone market Wednesday, unveiling its first bending iPhone alongside updated premium phones, watches, and AirPods in the company’s first major product launch under new CEO John Ternus. The iPhone Duo, a $1,999 foldable device, was the centerpiece of Apple’s annual September showcase. The phone opens to reveal a 7.6-inch display and…
Review: Be Kind to Your Feet with ALLSWIFIT ActiveSolid Walking Shoes
Recently, I’ve been wearing the ALLSWIFIT ActiveSolid for long days on my feet, and the biggest thing I’ve noticed is how comfortable and supportive they feel. The fit is secure without feeling too tight, and I still have enough room for my feet to move naturally. Even after several hours of walking or standing, they…
Sway Calloway, Doug E. Fresh, Dr. Olajide Williams, and Howard “H” White Discuss ATTR-CM and Heart Health in Black Men
On Aug. 27, respected leaders and public figures gathered for a candid, impactful panel discussion focused on Black men, heart health, and a serious, often-overlooked medical condition known as transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). Moderated by legendary media personality Sway Calloway, the panel featured hip-hop icon and Hip Hop Public Health founding artist Doug E. Fresh,…
New York State CROWN Act: Black Women Shouldn’t Have to Ask, “Can You Do My Hair?”
Many Black women, across backgrounds and professions, know what it feels like to search “Black beauticians near me” before booking an appointment. Others bring their own products, explain their haircare routines, or simply do their own hair for projects where their counterparts can sit back, relax, and be pampered. New York has heard that frustration….
Dorena Williamson Helps Children Navigate Loss, Love, and Healing with “Love Lives On”
Loss can change a child’s world in an instant, leaving questions that are often difficult for adults to answer. In Love Lives On, author, faith leader, parent, and grandparent Dorena Williamson confronts that reality with honesty, care, and hope. Drawing from her own family experiences and years of supporting others through grief, Williamson created a…
