Archive for June 2026
Children’s Author Vicky Fang Uses STEM, Storytelling, and Representation to Inspire Young Readers
As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month shines a spotlight on influential voices across industries, children’s author and illustrator Vicky Fang is helping shape the next generation through books that blend literacy, creativity, and STEM education. A Chinese American writer and former Google product designer, Fang has built a successful career creating engaging stories…
Read MoreLEVL Founder Matthew Kemper Aims to Disrupt Hydration Market With Clean-Ingredient Beverage
As consumers increasingly scrutinize ingredient labels and seek healthier alternatives to sugary drinks, entrepreneur Matthew Kemper believes the hydration industry is ready for a reset. Kemper is the founder of LEVL, a functional hydration beverage brand designed to offer a cleaner, simpler approach to staying hydrated. Frustrated by what he saw as an overcrowded market…
Read MoreDeaf West and Two River Theater Unveil Cast for World Premiere Musical ‘Elephant Shoes’
A groundbreaking new musical that blends spoken English, American Sign Language, and cutting-edge stage technology is set to make its world premiere this summer in New Jersey. Two River Theater and Deaf West Theatre have announced the full cast for Elephant Shoes, an original musical that will run from June 4 through June 28 in…
Read MoreDionne Warwick and Cynthia Erivo Unite for Powerful New Duet Ahead of Warwick’s Final Album
Music legend Dionne Warwick is celebrating another milestone in her extraordinary career with the release of a new duet featuring award-winning performer Cynthia Erivo. The song, “Ocean In The Desert,” marks the first single from DWuets, the forthcoming album that Warwick has described as the final recording project of her remarkable 65-year career. The release…
Read MoreTaking Back Sunday Announces Major Fall 2026 Tour With Thrice and Saves The Day
Veteran rock band Taking Back Sunday is hitting the road this fall with an ambitious headlining tour that will reunite the group with longtime friends and fellow alternative rock favorites Thrice and Saves The Day. The newly announced tour will kick off on September 16 in Nashville and travel across North America, making stops in…
Read MoreFrom the Bronx to the Top: Rossana Rosado’s New Memoir Celebrates Leadership, Heritage, and Perseverance
Few stories embody the power of determination and representation quite like that of Rossana Rosado. In her new memoir, Bronx Attitude, the veteran journalist, former New York Secretary of State, and current Commissioner of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services reflects on a remarkable journey from a Bronx basement apartment to some…
Read MoreNew Children’s Book ‘Perfectly Perfect’ Tackles Self-Worth Before Social Media Pressure Takes Hold
As concerns grow about the impact of social media and unrealistic beauty standards on young people, physician and author Dr. Tiffanie Tate is offering families a new tool to help children build confidence and self-worth from an early age. Her latest picture book, Perfectly Perfect, aims to teach children under 12 a simple but powerful…
Read More‘Frida Slattery As Herself’ Explores Art, Ambition, Love, and the Cost of Creative Success
Irish writer Ana Kinsella is set to make her fiction debut with Frida Slattery As Herself, a sweeping literary novel that examines the complicated intersections of art, ambition, love, and identity over nearly two decades. Released May 5 from Ecco, the novel follows the lives of actress Frida Slattery and acclaimed theater director John Reddan,…
Read MoreHilton Earns Spot Among America’s Best Workplaces for 11th Straight Year
Hilton has once again been recognized as one of the best employers in the United States, earning a place on the annual 100 Best Companies to Work For list from Great Place to Work and Fortune. The honor marks the 11th consecutive year the global hospitality company has appeared on the prestigious ranking, further solidifying…
Read More‘Girls Just Want To Have Fun’ Musical to Make World Premiere in Pittsburgh This Fall
The beloved 1985 dance comedy Girls Just Want To Have Fun is heading to the stage, with its world premiere production set for November 2026 at Pittsburgh Playhouse. The new musical, inspired by the cult-classic film that starred Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt, will run from Nov. 11-22 in the Playhouse’s PNC Theatre. Featuring…
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