Entertainment
Zaruflo Builds His Sound While Training for the Skies
August 27, 2026
The Bronx producer continues to experiment across genres while pursuing his childhood goal of becoming a professional pilot. Music can matter deeply without becoming a full-time career. For Bronx producer Imar Forbes, known as Zaruflo, keeping music grounded in enjoyment has given him room to experiment, learn, and develop at
Dolly Parton’s Broadway Musical Will Open on Schedule at St. James Theatre After Singer’s Death at 80
August 27, 2026
Dolly Parton’s Broadway biomusical, “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” will begin previews December 7 at the St. James Theatre and open January 19, 2027, as originally planned, producers confirmed within hours of the country music icon’s death on August 25, 2026. Parton died peacefully in Nashville after a brief battle
The Scream Nobody Else Heard and K. M. Sorbello Debuts the Tommy Somebody Series
August 26, 2026
Las Vegas, Nevada. K. M. Sorbello has released the first three books of the Tommy Somebody series, a young adult mystery and adventure sequence following a teenager whose emerging abilities draw him into criminal investigations. The opening titles are The Awakening, The Golden Egg (Part I), and The Golden Egg
Brady Finds Comfort in the Familiar on “Home for Summer”
August 7, 2026
The best summer songs don’t just remind you of sunshine. They remind you of people. Those familiar faces, old feelings, and split-second decisions that can change everything. Brady taps into that idea on her latest single, “Home for Summer,” wrapping it in an infectious alt-pop sound that feels warm, honest
TEETH MARKS Find Strength in Chaos on RAISE / WRECK / REBUILD / RAZE
August 9, 2026
There are albums that feel carefully assembled, and then there are albums that sound like five people stepping into a room and putting everything they have into the music. RAISE / WRECK / REBUILD / RAZE, the debut from Columbus outfit TEETH MARKS, belongs firmly in the second category. Although
Inside the ESSENCE Festival of Culture: The Conversations, Creators and Culture That Defined 2026
July 31, 2026
By: Erika “PR Diva” Enyolu Before the first concert lights illuminated the Caesars Superdome and before thousands of attendees filled the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center earlier this month, excitement was already building around the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture presented by Coca-Cola. The weekend officially opened with the Press
Chazzy Boo Brings Vancouver’s Creative Community Together With the VIBE Series
July 30, 2026
Creativity thrives when artists, musicians, designers, and entrepreneurs have spaces to connect, collaborate, and inspire one another. That vision drives Chazzy Boo’s VIBE Series, a networking and entertainment event returning to Vancouver, British Columbia, on Friday, July 31, from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Hosted by Chazzy Boo and powered
Dan Rico’s ‘Bigger Place’ Blends Glam Pop Energy With Big Ideas
July 30, 2026
Some artists never stand still, and Dan Rico has built a career around following curiosity wherever it leads. His latest track, “Bigger Place,” continues that journey, combining infectious melodies with thoughtful songwriting that asks listeners to look beyond the everyday. Originally from Chicago and now based in New York City,
Shafer Stedron Launches NoMi Stories
July 29, 2026
By: Olivia Samuel Shafer Stedron, MD, is a neurologist and storyteller whose work centers on the connection between personal narrative, place, and well-being. Her next storytelling project turns that lens toward Northern Michigan. Stedron is launching NoMi Stories (“NoMi” is a moniker for Northern Michigan), a community-focused YouTube channel featuring
John Mulaney Announces Nine-Venue New York City Run: Comedy Cellar to Madison Square Garden in Nine Nights
July 29, 2026
John Mulaney announced ‘Mulaney Takes Manhattan’ on July 28, a series of nine shows across nine different New York City venues over nine consecutive nights beginning January 7, 2027. The run, revealed exclusively on TODAY, culminates with a performance at Madison Square Garden on January 15. Mulaney’s format skips the
Juliette Jeffers’ Pan Gyul Selected for the Oscar-Qualifying 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival
July 28, 2026
Actress, playwright, filmmaker, and storyteller Juliette Jeffers continues to build an international body of work, and her short film Pan Gyul has now been officially selected for the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival of Atlanta. The Oscar-qualifying festival, now celebrating its 17th year, is known for showcasing diverse voices in film
An Exclusive Interview: Shannon Wallace on Returning to Diarra From Detroit and Leading A Story About You
July 24, 2026
By: Erika ‘PR Diva’ Enyolu As Shannon Wallace returns for Season 2 of Diarra From Detroit and steps into his first leading feature role in A Story About You, the actor, filmmaker and photographer continues to expand his creative footprint across film, television and photography. In this exclusive interview, Wallace
Director, Writer, and Production Leader, Nishita Chand Builds a Multifaceted Career in Independent Film
August 5, 2026
By: F. J Filmmaker Nishita Chand has established herself as a Screenwriter, Director, producer, and production leader through multiple original short film productions and festival-recognised projects. Chand has built a body of work that reflects both a distinct creative voice and a strong command of on-set production. A Filmography Rooted
College Student Brings a Fresh Perspective to YA Superhero Fiction
July 23, 2026
By: Frank Baraldini There is something genuinely exciting about encountering a young writer who has already developed the specific craft instincts that most authors spend decades trying to acquire: the understanding that the most interesting thing about a superhero story is never the superpowers but always the person underneath them,
Who Is Beverly “BJ” Rouse? The Filmmaker Behind First Fruit Brings an Emotional Story to LA Shorts 2026
July 22, 2026
Who is Beverly “BJ” Rouse? It is a question audiences are beginning to ask as her latest short film, First Fruit, continues to gain momentum ahead of its screening at the 2026 LA Shorts International Film Festival. As an Official Selection at one of the world’s leading Academy Award-qualifying festivals
Step Into the Story: The Classic Comfort Shoe Brand Naot Takes Center Stage in New Film The Floaters
July 21, 2026
The Best Dressed Feet in The Floaters Belong to Naot Every so often a movie comes along that New York can’t stop talking about before it’s even technically out. The Floaters, the indie already collecting buzz off a handful of festival screenings, is shaping up to be one of those.
Megan Soo’s Take A Bite Turns Trinidad’s Kitchen Into A Flirtation
July 20, 2026
By: Alec Sharpe The talking stage has been written about a thousand ways. Nobody thought to write it as a plate of doubles with a touch of pepper. On “TAKE A BITE,” released July 17th, Megan Soo builds an entire flirtation out of the food she grew up on: Julie
NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2026 Launches Today With Over 600 Restaurants Across Five Boroughs
July 27, 2026
New York City Restaurant Week Summer 2026 opens today, July 20, inviting diners to explore prix-fixe menus at more than 600 restaurants spanning all five boroughs through August 16. The program, now in its 34th year, offers two-course lunches and three-course dinners at $30, $45, or $60, covering over 45
Munir Vibes Is Giving People’s Stories a Soundtrack
July 17, 2026
For many artists, music is a form of self-expression. For Munir Vibes, it is something much deeper, a way to preserve memories, inspire healing, and transform life’s most meaningful moments into songs that last forever. The New Jersey-based artist, entrepreneur, and cultural architect has built his career at the intersection
Nick Stefanacci’s September Performance at The Iridium Brings a New Jazz Moment to New York This Fall
July 15, 2026
New York has never lacked great live music. Every night offers another marquee name, another celebrated venue, another opportunity to experience world-class talent. What separates an unforgettable performance from the rest is the artist’s ability to create a moment that stays with an audience long after the final note. On
Young Author Aashvi Singh Brings Courage and Imagination to Life with Embers of Hope
July 14, 2026
By: Ethan Rogers At just 11 years old, Aashvi Singh has achieved what many aspiring writers spend years dreaming about. She has published her first novel. With a vivid imagination, a love for storytelling, and a passion for fantasy adventures, Aashvi has transformed her creative ideas into Embers of Hope,
Love, Hate, and the Courage to Change: Lauren Hammond Returns with Graffiti
July 14, 2026
By: Ethan Lee Lauren Hammond is no stranger to stories that make readers feel deeply. With over 100,000 copies sold and a twenty-year career spanning roles as a bestselling author and a former literary agent, Hammond has built a strong reputation for emotionally charged, psychologically layered fiction. Her work consistently
Love, Hate, and the Courage to Change: Lauren Hammond Returns with Graffiti
July 14, 2026
By: Ethan Lee Lauren Hammond is no stranger to stories that make readers feel deeply. With over 100,000 copies sold and a twenty-year career spanning roles as a bestselling author and a former literary agent, Hammond has built a strong reputation for emotionally charged, psychologically layered fiction. Her work consistently
