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Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon will return to New York City’s Iridium stage, bringing with her more than music. The evening is set to showcase her artistry not only as a singer but also as a songwriter and author, entering a new creative era. Freelon has long been known for her ability to turn standards…
Kyrie Irving is stepping into the fashion spotlight this week, joining ANTA for a New York Fashion Week takeover that blends basketball, culture, and style. On Sept. 12, 214 Lafayette Street will host an all-day activation built around Irving’s next chapter with the Chinese sportswear brand. The event will showcase HÉLÀ Season 2 apparel and…
The Caribbean Music Awards is more than a show—it’s a cultural movement. Behind the scenes, consultant producer Janelle Abraham is helping shape that vision by blending creativity with business. From securing global sponsors to aligning networks and forging partnerships with platforms like TraceTV Africa and Hot 97, she is focused on elevating Caribbean music to…
New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 19 other attorneys general, filed an amicus brief opposing a new federal immigration policy that mandates indefinite detention of many undocumented immigrants without a bond hearing. The brief, filed in Bautista v. Noem challenges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) interpretation of immigration law. James and…
Doja Cat will return to the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7 with the first televised performance of her new single, “Jealous Type.” The five-time VMA winner and 2021 host last appeared in 2023, delivering a medley of “Attention,” “Paint the Town Red” and “Demons.” She will join Conan Gray, Jelly Roll, Post Malone,…
Attorney General Letitia James on Monday asked a federal court to halt U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from making arrests in immigration courthouses, calling the practice unlawful and dangerous. In a filing with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, James argued that courthouse arrests deter immigrants from attending hearings, testifying…
On Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, the Metropolitan Pavilion at 110 West 19th Street, New York, NY 10011, will host HUE Affair, the premier beauty and lifestyle exposition serving the northeastern corridor. The two‑day event runs from 1 PM to 6 PM EDT each day. HUE, which stands for Hair Unites Everyone, was founded to amplify the…
A federal jury in Manhattan acquitted music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on the gravest charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking on July 2, 2025, while convicting him on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution, court records show. Combs, 55, was found guilty of transporting women across state lines for prostitution under the…