The 2026 Oscars Nominees Luncheon took place on February 10 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, bringing together this year’s Academy Award contenders ahead of the 98th Oscars on March 15. The annual gathering, hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is one of the final major events before Hollywood’s …
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The 2026 Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala took place on February 7 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, bringing together leaders from fashion, entertainment, media, and business in support of economic equity for Black-owned businesses. Founded by Aurora James in 2020, the Fifteen Percent Pledge began as a call for major retailers to commit at least …
Bad Bunny headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show on February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, performing almost entirely in Spanish. His set celebrated Puerto Rican culture and identity, reflected in his music, heritage, and visual storytelling. The show opened with Bad Bunny walking through tall sugar cane set pieces …
The 68th Grammy Awards took place on February 1st in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah, and it was a night that combined music, politics, and memorable moments. Artists from across genres, including Justin Bieber, Jelly Roll, Kendrick Lamar and more, came together to celebrate their work. Several artists, including Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Kehlani …
Rami Al Ali’s Spring/Summer 2026 haute couture collection, Fragments in Harmony, was presented in Paris as part of the official Haute Couture Week calendar. Born in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, and studied visual arts and design in Damascus, Ali moved to Dubai in the late 1990s, where he founded his label in 2001. Over the years, …
Paris Haute Couture Week took place from Monday, January 26 to Thursday, January 29, 2026, bringing together established couture designers on the official Spring/Summer 2026 calendar. Across the week, each presented their latest collections on the runway. Christian Dior opened the official schedule with In Bloom, the first haute couture collection by creative director Jonathan Anderson staged at …
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations for the 98th Academy Awards, led by Sinners with a record‑setting 16 nominations and featuring major contenders such as One Battle After Another, Hamnet, Frankenstein, Marty Supreme, and Sentimental Value across key categories including Best Picture, acting, and directing. Leading the nominations is Ryan …
Valentino Garavani built his career around a clear point of view. He believed fashion should make women feel confident, glamorous, and in control. When he opened his fashion house in Rome in 1960, his goal was not to follow trends or shock people. He wanted to create beautiful clothes that felt intentional, and could last …
New York Fashion Week will take place from February 11 to February 16 as the first major stop of the Fall/Winter 2026 fashion season. Over six days, designers will present their collections through runway shows and presentations across Manhattan as part of the official Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) calendar. Gotham Hall in …
Public trust in politics is caused by action, not language. Promises around affordability and family support are common, but executing them is what determines whether they matter. In New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani's commitment to free child care reflects a promise that moved from words to policy. Child care affordability is a critical issue for …
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