Entertainment

Christian McBride, Lakecia Benjamin Help Jazz Power Initiative Celebrate the Next Generation of Jazz Talent

By NEW YORK TREND / July 12, 2026 /

The Jazz Power Initiative’s Syncopated Celebration 2026 brought together Grammy-winning musicians, community leaders and aspiring young performers for an evening that highlighted jazz’s enduring legacy while raising support for arts education. The Jazz Power Initiative’s Syncopated Celebration 2026 took place at the Symphony Space, specifically the Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theater, located at 2537 Broadway at…

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Paul Taylor Dance Company Returns to Lincoln Center With World Premieres and Modern Dance Classics

By Ann Brown / July 12, 2026 /

The Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to New York City’s Lincoln Center this fall with a three-week season featuring world premieres, company debuts and beloved works from one of modern dance’s most influential choreographers. Running Nov. 3-22 at the David H. Koch Theater, the 2026 engagement will showcase the company’s signature blend of classic…

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New Solo Play ‘BELLY’ Explores Body Image, Grief and Womanhood Across Three Generations

By NEW YORK TREND / July 10, 2026 /

A new one-woman play tackling eating disorders, body image and family relationships is making its world premiere in New York before heading to one of the world’s largest theater festivals. Written by and starring Reilly O’Shaughnessy, BELLY will debut with a limited three-performance engagement at 59E59 Theaters in Manhattan from July 22-25, before traveling to…

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American Cinema Editors Sets Date for 77th Annual ACE Eddie Awards

By NEW YORK TREND / July 9, 2026 /

The American Cinema Editors (ACE) has announced the timeline for the 77th Annual ACE Eddie Awards, with the ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, at UCLA’s historic Royce Hall in Los Angeles. The annual awards recognize excellence in film and television editing, honoring the professionals whose work shapes stories across feature films, documentaries, television,…

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Dionne Warwick and John Legend Team Up for New Duet ‘Where Is Your Heart’ Ahead of Warwick’s Final Album

By Ann Brown / July 9, 2026 /

Music icon Dionne Warwick has released a heartfelt new single, “Where Is Your Heart,” a duet with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter John Legend. The collaboration marks the first time the two celebrated artists have recorded together and serves as the latest preview of Warwick’s upcoming album, DWUETS, which she has described as the final studio album of…

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Universal Music Group and TikTok Strike New Global Deal to Expand Artist Opportunities and Strengthen AI Protections

By NEW YORK TREND / July 8, 2026 /

Universal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok are deepening their partnership with a new multi-year global licensing agreement designed to create more opportunities for artists, songwriters and creators while strengthening safeguards against unauthorized AI-generated music. Announced on May 22, the agreement builds on the companies’ 2024 partnership and ensures TikTok users will continue to have access…

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AAFCA TV Honors Celebrates the Year’s Best in Television With ‘Paradise,’ ‘Shrinking’ and ‘Abbott Elementary’ Among Top Winners

By NEW YORK TREND / July 7, 2026 /

The African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) has announced the winners of its eighth annual AAFCA TV Honors, recognizing the year’s most outstanding achievements in television and streaming while celebrating the artists and storytellers shaping today’s entertainment landscape. The invitation-only awards ceremony will take place Aug. 8 at the City Club Los Angeles, where winners…

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Academy Launches Global Theater Recognition Program to Honor the World’s Best Movie Cinemas

By NEW YORK TREND / July 6, 2026 /

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is expanding its celebration of the moviegoing experience with the launch of the Academy Marquee Theater List, a new global initiative that will recognize exceptional movie theaters for their commitment to preserving the magic of cinema. Announced ahead of the Academy’s 100th anniversary in 2027, the program…

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Broadway Stars Head to Cape Cod as The Cape Playhouse Celebrates Its Historic 99th Season

By NEW YORK TREND / July 6, 2026 /

The Cape Playhouse is marking a major milestone in 2026 with a season packed with Broadway talent, beloved musicals and star-studded casts that promise to make it one of the theater’s most memorable summers yet. Known as America’s longest-running continuously operating professional summer theater, the historic venue in Dennis, Massachusetts, will celebrate by welcoming acclaimed…

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New York Asian Film Festival Marks 25 Years of Showcasing the Best in Asian Cinema

By Ann Brown / July 5, 2026 /

The New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) is celebrating a major milestone this summer as it marks its 25th anniversary with an expanded lineup of acclaimed filmmakers, blockbuster premieres and special tributes honoring some of Asia’s biggest cinematic stars. Running from July 10 through July 26, the festival will once again transform New York City…

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