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Jordan Aaron Hall on Playing Amir in Netflix’s 'A Different World'
Nearly four decades after the debut of the original series, Netflix’s 2026 reboot, A Different World has already been renewed for a second season. The show follows a new generation of Hillman College students as they navigate friendship, romance, identity, and the ups and downs of college life. Among them is Amir Rodale, a Harlem-raised psychology student played by Jordan Aaron Hall, who fans may recognize from FX’s Pose and Amazon’s The Idea of You opposite Anne Hathaway a
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Serena Williams and Tennis Stars at 2026 Palace Invitational
Ahead of the U.S Open singles tournament in a few days, the Lotte New York Palace hosted its ninth annual Palace Invitational last night in the Villard Ballroom. Guests enjoyed a front-row seat to some of tennis’ biggest names as they battled for victory in a lively pickleball tournament. Taking to the court were tennis icon Serena Williams, American tennis player Taylor Fritz, Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini, and former world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki. Lotte New York
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'Children of Blood and Bone' Cast Brings the Magic to NYC
The energy inside the Brooklyn Academy of Music was electric on Monday night as guests gathered for the trailer launch of Children of Blood and Bone, an upcoming fantasy film directed by acclaimed filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood. The evening featured an exclusive screening of the trailer and a special Q&A moderated by Lena Waithe. Prince-Bythewood spoke about why she decided to direct the film after turning down the offer twice over the last seven years. “I think I was both
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CURLFEST Returns, Celebrating Black Hair, Beauty, and Culture
After a one-year hiatus, CURLFEST 2026 returned this weekend to Randall’s Island, bringing together thousands of attendees for a celebration of textured hair, culture, and community. CURLFEST honors the glory of textured crowns, the richness of our skin, and the boundless joy of our culture,” said co-founder Charisse Higgins. Higgins is one of the five founders of CURLFEST as a member of the Curly Girl Collective, alongside Tracey Coleman, Gia Lowe, Simone Mair, and Melody He
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