Mario: A Blueprint for Timeless R&B
Before the chart positions, before the platinum plaques and sold-out tours, Mario was a kid from Baltimore learning how to survive. Born and raised in the city, he grew up in a crowded household where 18 people shared one roof, anchored by his mother and his grandmother — the woman he credits as the spiritual…
5 budget-friendly travel destinations to add to your retirement bucket list
5 budget-friendly travel destinations to add to your retirement bucket list Retirement is steadily becoming less of a time for slowing down and more of an opportunity to explore the world. According to AARP, travel remains one of the top priorities for retirees, with about 70% of adults age 50 and older planning trips in 2025,…
Matt Damon & Ben Affleck’s THE RIP World Premiere
Netflix rolled out the red carpet for the World Premiere of The Rip at Alice Tully Hall in New York City, bringing together Hollywood heavyweights and cultural tastemakers. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck led the evening under their Artists Equity banner, joined by an ensemble cast including Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, and Kyle…
Mavis Pusey: Structure, Restraint, and a Long-Overdue Presence
For decades, Mavis Pusey’s work existed in a space familiar to many Black artists of her generation: respected by those who knew, overlooked by the institutions that shape the dominant art historical narrative. Today, as museums and cultural spaces reassess whose voices have been centered — and whose have been excluded — Pusey’s work reads…
Less Race, More Road
A 24-year slumber breaks with Honda’s decision to revive the Prelude name for 2026. The picture this time is different. Previous generations pressed for performance. As per chief engineer Tomoyuki Yamagami, the sixth charts another course. Here comes a grand touring coupe, a four-seater built for style, comfort, and plug-in efficiency. It’s aimed at both…