The Frick Collection has announced the appointment of Julia Day as its new Chief Conservator, marking a significant moment in the institution’s history as it celebrates the reopening of its newly renovated home at 1 East 70th Street and the unveiling of the Sherman Fairchild Center for Art Conservation. Day, who stepped into her new…
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Professional BMX athlete, entrepreneur, and filmmaker Nigel Sylvester is taking his global biking movement to the next level with the launch of the third annual GO Ride, kicking off August 9 in New York City. This year’s high-energy event expands beyond a single city, challenging riders to join Sylvester on an ambitious 30-hour, three-city journey…
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Board-certified clinical psychologist and parenting expert Dr. Jenny Yip is beginning a new chapter—living in Portugal for a year while her Los Angeles home in the Palisades is rebuilt. Even while abroad, Dr. Yip is continuing to manage her businesses and provide insight into maintaining mental health during transitions. With nearly two decades of clinical…
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High-energy ballroom dance, laugh-out-loud comedy, and tangled family dynamics take center stage this fall when the Off-Broadway production “FALSE STEPS” waltzes into the Theatre at St. Clements in Manhattan for a limited three-week engagement through September 28. Presented by A Ballroom Comedy LLC and co-written by Candace H. Caplin and Kim St. Leon, FALSE STEPS…
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Patrick Gloster, founder and editor-in-chief of The R Report Magazine, recently inked a new publishing deal with Inkspire Publishing Inc., a move that will expand his growing media brand across multiple online platforms and retail outlets. Gloster’s publishing journey began in 2009, when he started blogging on a friend’s website. What began as a passion…
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has elected producer Lynette Howell Taylor as its new president, marking a significant moment for the organization as it continues to evolve in its support of global filmmaking. Howell Taylor, a longtime member of the Academy Board of Governors representing the Producers Branch, begins her first term…
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As corporate demands intensify and stress, exhaustion, and disconnection soar among workers, former corporate executive and life coach Mark Reinisch offers a timely antidote with his new book, The Wellness Ethic: How to Thrive in an Unpredictable World (Where Stupid Things Can Happen). Reinisch challenges the long-held glorification of relentless work ethic, advocating instead for…
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National Grandparents Day is on September 7th, 2025, the perfect moment to celebrate not just timeless music but enduring legacies — those passed down through song, story, and service. Bill Withers’ cherished song “Grandma’s Hands” has been transformed into a deeply moving 32-page children’s book, created by his wife, Marcia Withers, and daughter, Kori Withers,…
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The African-American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) lit up Los Angeles on August 23 with its 7th Annual TV Honors, celebrating standout television achievements with powerful speeches, groundbreaking wins, and a star-studded guest list. Hosted by Jordin Sparks, the event took place inside the historic Blossom Ballroom at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. This year’s honorees represented…
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Hidden Homelessness: The Growing Crisis You Don’t See
When we think of homelessness, the image that often comes to mind is someone sleeping on a park bench or seeking refuge in a shelter. But an alarming and often overlooked form of homelessness is quietly spreading across the nation: hidden homelessness. This crisis affects thousands who don’t fit the traditional narrative—people living in cars,…
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