Culture Misty Copeland’s farewell performance open to the public with a free simulcast Oct. 22 Misty Copeland’s farewell performance open to the public with a free simulcast Oct. 22Misty Copeland’s farewell performance at ABT’s Fall Gala will be live simulcast at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully
Culture The Louvre Jewel Robbery Has Become a Symbol of Macron’s Failures For French Politicians The Louvre Jewel Robbery Has Become a Symbol of Macron’s Failures For French PoliticiansThe robbery has quickly become a flashpoint in France, with figures across the spectrum using it to attack President Emmanuel
Culture How D’Angelo stripped down R&B How D’Angelo stripped down R&B - AndscapeThe neo-soul pioneer D’Angelo said he just wanted to make good Black music. He succeeded.AndscapeKeith Murphy Brother Hakeem Muhammad: An international perspective on the Million Man March Brother Hakeem Muhammad:
Kevin Durant has signed a two-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets, with a player option for 2027-28, his business partner Rich Kleiman confirmed to ESPN on Sunday. Key Details * Durant was eligible for a maximum extension of $120 million but took approximately $30 million less * The deal
Culture Sneakers adidas Samba “Rhinestone” adidas Samba “Rhinestone”The adidas Samba is getting a makeover that will make your feet shine bright! Learn more about the adidas Samba “Rhinestone” on Nice Kicks.Nice KicksNice Kicks Fear of God Athletics x adidas II BASKETBALL Low “Purple” Fear of God Athletics x
Aimé Leon Dore and Porsche unveil their Fall/Winter 2025 capsule—a sophisticated fusion of automotive heritage and contemporary streetwear that redefines collaborative luxury.
Culture D’Angelo, Acclaimed R&B Singer, Dies at 51 After Cancer Battle Remembering D'Angelo: A Soul Music Legend Remembering D’Angelo: A Soul Music LegendThe music world is mourning today with the heartbreaking news of D’Angelo’s passing at age 51. D’Angelo was a
Nike honors co-founder Phil Knight by renaming its Beaverton headquarters the Philip H. Knight Campus—a tribute to the visionary who built a global movement.
The music world is mourning today with the heartbreaking news of D'Angelo's passing at age 51. D'Angelo was a revolutionary force in R&B who helped define the neo-soul movement of the 1990s and beyond. From the moment "Brown Sugar" introduced
Culture Five Works to Know by Seydou Keïta, ‘The Father of African Photography’ Five Works to Know by Seydou Keïta, ‘The Father of African Photography’Here are five of Malian photographer Seydou Keïta’s most iconic works.ARTnews.comAnne Doran Jenkins Johnson Gallery to Open Tribeca Outpost on Marian Goodman
Culture Paul Robeson House And Museum Reopens After Yearlong Hiatus Paul Robeson House And Museum Reopens After Yearlong HiatusThe Paul Robeson House and Museum reopened on Oct. 10 after being closed for over a year, the museum’s focus is on his enduring legacy.Black EnterpriseDaniel Johnson A City-by-City Breakdown
Large Professor plays a selection of jazz, funk, rock, and soul classics on vinyl at Aimé Leon Dore 214 Mulberry.
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Culture Drake Loses Defamation Suit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Drake Loses Defamation Suit Over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’A judge has decided to dismiss the defamation lawsuit Drake filed against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track ‘Not Like Us.’Rolling StoneJon Blistein
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Vince Staples returns to Netflix with season 2 of his satirical comedy series, premiering November 6, 2025. The newly released trailer reveals a darker, more introspective journey as the rapper-actor navigates the aftermath of a tragic loss while confronting his haunted past. A Journey Through Grief and Self-Discovery The six-episode
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Culture Misty Copeland Will Take Final Bow At The 2025 American Ballet Theatre Fall Gala Misty Copeland Will Take Final Bow At The 2025 American Ballet Theatre Fall GalaMisty Copeland will perform with the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) for the final time on Oct. 22, she invites fans to attend
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Culture Founded by Freedmen, Forgotten by Textbooks: The Men Reviving Mound Bayou Founded by Freedmen, Forgotten by Textbooks: The Men Reviving Mound BayouFrom “Women of the Movement” to “Sinners,” this Mississippi town is ready to take center stage.Capital B NewsAallyah Wright Sneakers Victor Wembanyama x Nike Zoom G.T.
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Culture The Creator of ‘Humans of New York’ Has Transformed All of Grand Central Into a Public Art Installation The Creator of ‘Humans of New York’ Has Transformed All of Grand Central Into a Public Art InstallationBrandon Stanton’s Dear New York turns Grand Central into a vast public art
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OpenAI held its third annual Dev Day conference at Fort Mason in San Francisco, unveiling a suite of new tools and models aimed at solidifying its position as a comprehensive AI development platform. Platform Growth CEO Sam Altman opened the event by highlighting OpenAI's explosive growth. The platform
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After one of the biggest years in music, Bad Bunny is ready to make 2026 equally significant in footwear. His first signature shoe with adidas, the BadBo 1.0, blends basketball heritage with his distinct design language.
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Culture Beyond Tulsa: Uncovering America’s Forgotten Black Wall Streets And Their Legacies Today Beyond Tulsa: Uncovering America’s forgotten Black Wall Streets and their legacies todayStacker used Census data and other sources tStacker Media LLCParis Close Pan-African Dreams, Post-Colonial Realities Pan-African Dreams, Post-Colonial RealitiesTwo new books, on Kwame Nkrumah’
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Culture Clipse Honor Their Late Parents in Emotional "The Bird's Don't Sing" Visual Clipse Honor Their Late Parents in Emotional “The Bird’s Don’t Sing” VisualClipse have released a deeply personal and moving video for “The Bird’s Don’t Sing,” the opening
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Jordan Brand makes history with its first U.S. World of Flight flagship store in Philadelphia, celebrating the city's basketball heritage and sneaker culture.
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When one of Los Angeles' most respected boutiques joins forces with Nike's iconic runner, the result is a masterclass in collaborative design that honors both brands' distinct identities.
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Clipse have released a deeply personal and moving video for "The Bird's Don't Sing," the opening track from their latest album Let God Sort Em Out. The song features John Legend and Voices of Fire, creating a gospel-tinged backdrop for the brothers' heartfelt