Last night, Diane von Furstenberg hosted the 10th annual DVF Awards at the Brooklyn Museum where she recognized five extraordinary women who are making a difference in their communities and around the world.
Today, the Ms. Foundation for Women announced that they will honor award-winning filmmaker and writer dream hampton and Marvel's Vice President of Content & Character Development Sana Amanat at the 31st annual Gloria Awards: A Salute to Women of Vision, to be held on Wednesday, May 8th, in New York City.
YouTube Original Special IF I COULD TELL YOU JUST ONE THING featuring Priyanka Chopra-Jonas launches today, March 27th, 2019, exclusively on Priyanka Chopra-Jonas' YouTube Channel. If I Could Tell You Just One Thing follows Priyanka Chopra-Jonas on her journey to meet three inspiring women from different worlds - Diane Von Furstenberg, Awkwafina and Simone Biles. These inspirational women share some of their own stories and give Priyanka one, actionable piece of advice that can help guide and inspire her, and fans around the world.
YouTube today debuted the highly anticipated trailer for YouTube Original special If I Could Tell You Just One Thing on Priyanka Chopra-Jonas' YouTube Channel. If I Could Tell You Just One Thing follows Priyanka Chopra-Jonas on her journey to meet three women who have achieved so much in their lives - Diane Von Furstenberg, Awkwafina andSimone Biles.
In celebration of International Women's Day, YouTube has unveiled a slate of female-focused programming including a new short film, “Brave Girl Rising,” written and performed by refugees, and a new animated series, “Sherwood” starring Anya Chalotra, Tyler Posey, Jamie Chung, Aneurin Barnard and guest starring Joseph Fiennes) which casts Robin Hood as a girl who uses code to right the wrongs of the world in the 23rd century. Additionally, YouTube today debuted the trailer and announced the premiere date for the highly-anticipated YouTube Original Special “If I Could Tell You Just One Thing.” Based on the best-selling book where award-winning actress Priyanka Chopra-Jonas meets three inspiring women from different worlds - Diane Von Furstenberg, Awkwafina, Simone Biles - to find out what they have learned from facing adversity, embracing their flaws, and how to find balance with traditional expectations. The special will premiere exclusively onPriyanka Chopra's YouTube Channel on March 27th.
This morning, Diane von Furstenberg announced the 2019 People's Voice Award nominees, one of five honors that will be recognized at the 10th annual DVF Awards on April 11. Each year, Diane nominates four extraordinary and courageous women who are dedicated to transforming the lives of others and enlists the public to help vote for a winner. Voting is now LIVE on DVFAwards.com and will remain open until March 24 when the winner will be selected.
With previews starting on March 11, 2019 and officially reopening on April 12, 2019, Pip's Island returns to New York City and establishes a permanent home for its groundbreaking immersive entertainment adventure for kids at 400 West 42nd Street.
David Lynch is announced as the latest instructor for MasterClass in 2019. The Twin Peaks Director joins fellow Instructors Natalie Portman, Jodie Foster, Timbaland, and Neil Gaiman slated to launch classes in early 2019.
The new CNN Original Series, American Style, will make its debut on Sunday, Jan. 13, with back-to-back episodes at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET/PT. The four-part docuseries produced by Vox Entertainment in collaboration with Doc Shop Productions, examines how America's changing style through the decades has mirrored the political, social, and economic climate of the time. Using archival footage and interviews with fashion experts and cultural figures including Tim Gunn, Donna Karan, Carson Kressley, Vanessa Williams, Beverly Johnson, Isaac Mizrahi, Christie Brinkley, John Varvatos, Diane von Furstenberg, André Leon Talley and more, the series highlights the most iconic moments from fashion and pop culture, giving audiences a front row seat to the runway of American history.
As if holiday shopping is not already one of the most joyous times of the year, the Meatpacking District is bringing Very Merry Holiday Hours to all today, December 5. From 6-9 p.m., enjoy exclusive discounts up to 50 percent off from 35+ local businesses and retailers. For one night only, sip on complimentary beverages, enjoy delicious snacks, and check off your entire list, all without breaking the bank.
As if holiday shopping is not already one of the most joyous times of the year, the Meatpacking District is bringing Very Merry Holiday Hours to all on Wednesday, December 5. From 6-9 p.m., enjoy exclusive discounts up to 50 percent off from 35+ local businesses and retailers. For one night only, sip on complimentary beverages, enjoy delicious snacks, and check off your entire list, all without breaking the bank.
MasterClass, the online education company that enables anyone to learn from the best in the world, announced today that Oscar-nominated filmmaker Mira Nair will offer her first ever online class exclusively through its platform. In her new class on independent filmmaking, Nair will share her methods for directing powerful performances, maximizing budgets, and bringing authentic stories to life. Nair's class is now available at www.masterclass.com/mn. Enrollment for the class is $90 for lifetime access, or $180 per year for the All-Access Pass, which grants unlimited access to all new and existing classes.
Juilliard Pre-College, under the direction of artistic director Yoheved Kaplinsky, celebrates its centennial season with a gala evening on Monday, November 5. Juilliard presents An Evening Celebrating 100 Years of the Juilliard Pre-College Division, featuring distinguished conductor Robert Spano, music director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, leading the Juilliard Pre-College Orchestra in a concert with Juilliard faculty member and Pre-College piano alumnus Emanuel Ax, at 7pm in Alice Tully Hall. The program includes Bernstein's Overture to Candide; Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 ("Emperor"); and Rimsky-Korsakov's Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34, with additional performances by Pre-College students and alumni.
The Hudson River Park has announced that they will honor Award-winning actor, Claire Danes; Deputy Mayor, City of New York & Vice Chair, Hudson River Park Trust, Alicia Glen and Chairman & CEO, RXR Realty LLC, Scott Rechler at the 2018 Gala on Thursday, October 11th at Pier 62 in Hudson River Park.
Hundreds gathered at the 30th Annual Gloria Awards: A Salute to Women of Vision at Capitale on Thursday, May 3rd to pay tribute to Academy-Award nominated director Ava DuVernay and award-winning journalist and former Editor-in-Chief of Teen Vogue Elaine Welteroth.
MasterClass, the online education company that that enables anyone to learn from the best in the world, today launched a class on Directing taught by Ron Howard, the Academy Award winning director of A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, Frost/Nixon, The Da Vinci Code, Parenthood, Splash, Cocoon, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years, Genius, and the highly anticipated Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Guitar virtuoso and composer Komie has already enjoyed a successful career creating music for hundreds of hit shows including Ozzy Osbourne's World Detour, Marley & Me, NASCAR, Dateline, Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Duck Dynasty and The Amazing Race. His music has been featured in advertising campaigns for KFC, Diane Von Furstenberg, Six Flags and Coca Cola (amongst others) and has won several Emmy Awards for best music along the way. But despite all of these accomplishments, Komie desired something more: a project made purely for the art of it. No boundaries except one — it had to be the absolute best quality, and express the deepest part of his own artistry at the highest level possible.
After giving budding producers and aspiring artists the chance to pre-enroll for several weeks, Armin van Buuren has launched his highly-anticipated masterclass on dance music today. Enrollment for Armin van Buuren's class is available at the price of $90 for lifetime access, or $180 per year for the All-Access pass, which grants unlimited access to all new and existing masterclasses on masterclass.com.
The Meatpacking Business Improvement District (BID) is proud to announce that their annual 'indoor block party' and fundraiser, Open Market, will return to Highline Stages on March 8, 2018 from 6:30pm - 10:30pm to celebrate the local business community.