In fashion, one day you might be out, but Bishme Cromartie is definitely in. After all, the Los Angeles-based designer was officially crowned the winner of Project Runway: All Stars season 20 during the show’s Sept. 7 finale, besting his fellow finalists Laurence Basse and Brittany Allen. Bishme, who first competed on Project Ruwnay during season 17, took his inspiration for his final
Month: September 2023
Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time in recent weeks Shenae has addressed criticism about her appearance. “Thing is…I’m just… aging,” she captioned her Aug. 31 Instagram post. “I’m nearly 34 years old with 2 kids, what the hell do you expect?!” The Date With Love star went on to explain that she often gets told she’s “aged terribly”
News Richard Davis, Vaunted Bassist and Pop Sideman, Dies at 93 The jazz great doubled as a sideman to Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, and Barbra Streisand, and was a key architect of Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks By Matthew Ismael Ruiz September 8, 2023 Facebook X Richard Davis, August 1987 (Frans Schellekens/Redferns) Facebook X Richard Davis,
News Live Nation Entertainment Faces Wage Theft Lawsuit in California A subsidiary of the live music giant failed to pay overtime wages, failed to pay minimum wages for all hours worked, and failed to provide meal breaks, according to a complaint filed in a Los Angeles County court. The company denies the allegations. By Marc
Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. When you think of couture, what comes to mind? Parisian confections floating down a runway, most likely. But American designer Ann Lowe’s custom-made designs for social fixtures from Jackie Kennedy to Marjorie Merriweather Post certainly qualify, even if not in the
Steven Meisel is an enigma to many. First and foremost, he’s a fashion god, as one of the premier photographers in the industry with a career spanning over 30 years. Considering he’s worked with virtually every publication, designer, and brand you could possibly imagine, you’ve likely seen his work, even if you don’t know it.
A little earlier this summer, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation announced its launching of a new initiative within its literacy program. The program, called Operation Turn the Page, will provide economically disadvantaged children with books and other educational resources to combat what’s known as “summer learning loss.” Summer learning loss is a phenomenon that
Khaite fall 2023.Courtesy of the designer “For starters, I didn’t think I was going to win,” Catherine Holstein says of being up for the CFDA American Womenswear Designer of the Year award this past November. “On top of that, I don’t like attention.” So when presenter Christina Ricci called her name, she found herself onstage
Barbie will contribute more than $125 million in gross billings to Mattel this year, the toymaker’s CFO said today in a shout-out to the “nice contribution” from the blockbuster film as it closes in on $1.4 billion worldwide. Chief financial officer Anthony DiSilvestro, speaking alongside CEO Ynon Kreiz at a Goldman Sachs media conference, said
This baby knows how to get in formation. After all, Sarah Francis Jones, known for her role in Hairspray, went into labor with her daughter Nola during Beyoncé‘s birthday concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles Sept. 4. “I think it was right after the mute challenge,” Jones recalled to KTLA Sept. 5. “Everybody went mute. L.A. did
News Bruce Springsteen Postpones September 2023 Concerts Due to Peptic Ulcer Disease Symptoms The Boss plans to “pick these shows up and then some” at a later date By Matthew Ismael Ruiz September 6, 2023 Facebook X Bruce Springsteen performs in East Rutherford, New Jersey, August 30, 2023. (Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty Images) Facebook X
Ja Rule‘s decided 50 Cent‘s controversial hurling of a microphone at the head of a radio host is too sweet a moment to pass up — so, he’s rubbing the incident in his longtime rival’s face!!! Ja compiled several clips on Instagram, which included 50’s performance from Super Bowl LVI and Power 106’s Bryhana Monegain‘s
Season after season, the fashion industry has been inundated and overpowered by spectacles, both on the runways and in the world. Meta-immersive displays and forward fashion have all reigned supreme as of late, but what goes up must come down. Rather than attempting to reinvent the wheel, the industry is now taking a refreshing turn
Jessica Lange, Jim Parsons and Celia Keenan-Bolger will star on Broadway this spring in a world premiere production of Paula Vogel’s new Mother Play, to be directed by Tina Landau. The Second Stage Theater production will begin a limited engagement at Second Stage’s Hayes Theater on Tuesday, April 2, with an official opening on Thursday,
And indeed, it looks like that work is already paying off. Earlier this summer, Simone made her official return to competitions at the 2023 U.S. Classic in Chicago. As for how she fared during her big return? Well, proving she’s still at the top of her game, And as though the time since Tokyo had been
News Bob Dylan Announces New Complete Budokan 1978 Live Album The collection expands upon Bob Dylan at Budokan, offering two complete performances from Tokyo By Matthew Strauss September 7, 2023 Facebook X Bob Dylan, February 1978 (Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music/Getty Images) Facebook X In 1978, Bob Dylan began his world tour with three shows at Tokyo’s
Prep is dead; long live prep. Prep is back. Prep never left. Prep is evolving, and by the way, you shouldn’t call it “prep” anymore. Or, anyway, so says the dozens of writers and influencers captivated by the rise of the “old-money aesthetic”; the TikTokers documenting their “dark academia”-inspired wardrobes; the runways once again filled
Imax CEO Rich Gelfond turned a media conference Q&A back on the host today, grilling a Goldman Sachs analyst about the firm’s two-year ‘sell’ rating on the stock when, he said, much of the Street has a ‘buy’. The two were discussing Gelfond’s $1.1 billion box office projection for Imax, made earlier this year,
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is taking bold risks with her fashion style. The Baywatch actress arrived at the Victoria’s Secret World Tour 2023 in a shimmering, see-through dress laid over a black bralette and shorts. The 41-year-oldâ€â€who is married to Nick Jonasâ€â€accessorized her daring outfit with a metallic belt and black heels, as well as gold jewelry.
News Drake Announces Release Date for New Album For All the Dogs The long-teased album is out September 22 By Nina Corcoran September 6, 2023 Facebook X Drake, October 2021 (Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Facebook X Drake has shared the release date for his new album For All the Dogs. It’s due out September 22, and
As the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States, Ada Limón is working on two major initiatives as part of her signature project titled “You Are Here.” One part of the project will be an anthology of nature poems titled “You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World,” which will features original poems by 50
J.Crew went big for its 40th birthday, marking “40 years of American style” with one of the hottest pre-New York Fashion Week tickets in town. The retailer took over New York City’s scenic Pier 17 rooftop to throw a late summer concert celebration with DJ Amrit and The Strokes performing. Amrit kicked off the night,
UPDATED: Craig Gillespie’s Dumb Money, which is making its TIFF world premiere this weeekend at the fest, is still on course for a three-step platform on Sept 15 -LA & NYC, and Sept. 22, but will now widebreak on Sept. 29 instead of Oct. 6. The comedy also sidesteps Universal’s The Exorcist: The Believer. PREVIOUS
The incident occurred after an audience member called out Drew’s name, to which she paused her sentence and replied, “Oh my god, yes, hi!” However, moments later, the Charlie’s Angeles was once again interrupted when the attendee approached the stage and recited his full name. “You know who I am,” he continued, as Reneé stood up and began to escort Drew away from
News Hot Boys Rapper B.G. Released After Serving Over a Decade in Federal Prison The New Orleans musician was sentenced to prison in 2012 after pleading guilty to gun possession and witness tampering charges By Madison Bloom September 6, 2023 Facebook X B.G., February 2000 (Raymond Boyd/Getty Images) Facebook X B.G., who rapped alongside Lil
Kanye West is launching a legal offensive against an IG page that he claims has been leaking his music … a tactic that may eventually lead to learning the identity of the person behind alleged leaks. According to new court docs, Kanye is suing the unknown individuals behind the Instagram account for @DaUnreleasedGod claiming they
AMC Entertainment is setting the table to sell up to 40 million shares, which it can now do with stockholder approval and after it dispensed with its APE units. But just because stockholders approved a sale doesn’t mean they’re happy with the move, which dilutes their holdings. AMC shares are down more than 20% in
And in addition to trips around the world and new sporting endeavors, Tom’s retired life will also see him take on a new roleâ€â€sports commentatorâ€â€after signing a 10-year contract to become Fox Sports lead analyst. A challenge, he said, he’s ready to take on. “I was very blessed to play for as long as I did,”
News Evian Christ Returns for Debut Album, Shares New Song “On Embers”: Listen A decade into his career, the British producer is releasing his first studio LP, Revanchist, in October By Hattie Lindert September 6, 2023 Facebook X Evian Christ, photo by Samuel Ibram Facebook X Evian Christ has announced his debut studio album, Revanchist.
Sound of Freedom director Alejandro Monteverde is reteaming with Angel Studios again who’ll release his next movie, Cabrini on March 8, 2024. Angels Studios and Monteverde had monumental success this past summer as the anti-child trafficking movie, Sound of Freedom, racked up $180M at the domestic B.O. The pic is rolling out overseas. Deadline first