Miss Universe Competes for A Cause By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The new Miss Universe 2018 was crowned on Sunday, December 16th, 2018. The pageant was televised from exotic Bangkok, Thailand in front of a very enthusiastic audience. There were some marked differences this year from years past,made very evident to those ...

Golden Globe Nominations: Complete List Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg will host the 2019 ceremony on Jan. 6.  Full list of 2019 Golden Globe nominations below: Best Motion Picture – Drama “Black Panther” “BlacKkKlansman” “Bohemian Rhapsody” “If Beale Street Could Talk” “A Star Is Born” Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama Glenn Close (“The Wife”) Lady Gaga (“A Star Is Born”) Nicole ...

  You Decide the Winner for the Academy Award By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The most coveted award ceremony in the motion picture film industry is known as the Academy Awards. If an actor/actress, director, writer, producer, costume designer or songwriter walks away with the sparkling Oscar at the end of the evening, ...

Party Time at Full Moon Festival 2018 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer On Saturday, June 30, 2018, the full moon lit up the New York skyline. With that ray of brilliance rose the most magnificent party of the century, the eighth annual 2018 Full Moon Music Festival. This festival is a production of ...

The Newest Museum Under the Sea By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   New York City is renowned for its abundance of mesmerizing museums. Statistics show that there are close to 100 in total. Whatever your interest, whether it be art, history, fashion or architecture, any of these topics can be found within a NY ...

  https://youtu.be/InfWxC09DC0     Reggae Rhythm & Blues Concert DAMIAN MARLEY FOR GROOVIN’ IN THE PARK Reggae’s most sought after superstar Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley will bring the curtain down on the highly anticipated Groovin In The Park festival that takes place on Sunday, June 24 inside Roy Wilkins Park in New York. The tremendously popular decision to ...

2018 CFDA Fashion Awards Overshadow Grief By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer           The fashion world was left with a strong sense of emptiness after the announcement of designer Kate Spade’s death the week of June 4th, 2018. Brightness became darkness, and, for just a moment, creativity became stifled. It seemed ...

Royalty Takes on a New Meaning By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer              The fairytale wedding of Prince Harry and Miss Meghan Markle will surely become one of the most notable events of 2018. With this magical union came a leap of faith for all young women across the globe, and ...

Beautycon Redefines The Shape of Beauty By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The scene at Beautycon. Comic Con has nothing on Beautycon, one of the fashion elites most talked about beauty festivals in the nation today. Like comic books are to Comic Con, lifestyle brands are to Beautycon Festival. Each year, this festival sells out in ...

Everyone’s Mad at The Bachelor—So Why Can’t They Stop Watching? MARCH 7, 2018 2:03 PM by MICHELLE RUI Photo: ABC Television Group “This morning I woke up and I thought about you,” Arie Luyendyk, Jr., told Becca Kufrin on Monday night’s Bachelor finale. “I thought about our kids together; I thought about us when we’re old.” But mere ...

Oscar Winners 2018: See The Complete List MARCH 5, 2018 7:30 AM     Photo: Getty Images   The 2018 Oscar nominations came with their fair share of snubs and surprises—what’s new? The drama continued over at Los Angeles’s Dolby Theatre at the 90th Annual Academy Awards where anything can happen. Find out whether crowd favorites left empty-handed or the ...

  ALL THE BEST LOOKS FROM THE ACADEMY AWARDS RED CARPET written by Charles Manning March 4, 2018 Margot Robbie in Chanel (Getty Images) It’s Oscar’s time! take a look at all the amazing red carpet looks from the 90th annual Academy Awards below  So pretty! SO PRETTY!  

TIFFANY HADDISH WORE ALEXANDER MCQUEEN & UGGS AT THE OSCARS, MEGHAN MARKLE HAS HER BACHELORETTE written by Taylor Harris March 5, 2018 Tiffany Haddish at Sunday night's Oscars ceremony (Getty Images) Read today’s dose of chic intel right here… Tiffany Haddish Wore Her SNL Monologue Gown to the Oscars (The Cut) Tiffany Haddish believes in recycling fashion, ...

The Marley Cup, International Poster Contest, Reggae music and Festiva     March 1, 2018 reggae festival guide Volume 15/Issue 9 Reggae updates daily ...Follow us TABLE  OF  CONTENTS News Flash In Jah´s Name We Pray Ital Statistics About New CDs in the Mix Reggae Airplay Charts Upcoming Reggae Festivals News Flash Last day for early bird discount     Call or email us today. Click here. THE MARLEY CUP The first ...

MAR 17, 2018  TEMPO Live Presents #LOVEHER Ft. Duane Stephenson & ARITA in NYC WATCH PROMO  

      March 2, 2018 ALL-NEW CADILLAC XT4 SUV TO DEBUT IN NEW YORK   Here's the first official image of the highly anticipated Cadillac XT4, the brand's first-ever entrant into the premium compact SUV segment, which will be revealed at the New York International Automobile Show. Viewers of this year's ACADEMY AWARDS® will get a ...

A Royal Wedding - Harry and Meghan Say “I Do” By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The date is drawing ever closer with all the preparation already well underway. Prince Harry, the wild stallion of the Royal Family, is getting ready to settle down in just over two months on Saturday, May 19, 2018, ...

  February 27, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   MORE STARS TO PRESENT AT 90TH OSCARS® EMILY BLUNT, SANDRA BULLOCK, DAVE CHAPPELLE, EUGENIO DERBEZ, ANSEL ELGORT, JANE FONDA, JODIE FOSTER, EIZA GONZÁLEZ, ASHLEY JUDD, NICOLE KIDMAN, MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, HELEN MIRREN, RITA MORENO, LUPITA NYONG’O AND CHRISTOPHER WALKEN LOS ANGELES, CA – Producers Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd today announced additional presenters ...

Rebel Salute  Celebrating 25 years of being "The People's Show" under the theme '25 NOT OUT' January 2018 Rebel Salute 2018 officially launched at Milk River Restuarant and Lounge in Brooklyn NY,  November 02, 2017.    Celebrating 25 years of being "The People's Show" under the theme '25 NOT OUT'.  Rebel Salute the ultimate, wholesome, lifestyle and authentic Reggae Festival will ...

Palm Beach Swim Week Takes To The Water Once Again By: Hope Wilkos, Writer The shiny Teslas and Jaguars make their way down Worth Avenue, the most elite avenue in all of Palm Beach, past designer storefronts displaying customized collections for the season. Only minutes away, just over the bridge, in ...

      NY GRACE JAMAICAN JERK FEST A SUCCESS- LISA HANNA WINS CELEBRITY QUICK FIRE CHALLENGE AGAINST NY MAYOR   The 7th annual Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival welcomed over 15,000 guests this past Sunday July 23rd. Patrons from all around New York, the tri-state area and beyond came out to Roy Wilkins Park in ...

  BERES HAMMOND, MARCIA GRIFFITHS & THIRDS WORLD LIVE IN NEW YORK & NEW JERSEY   SINGERS IN ACTION - PT.6 Two (2) - Big Concerts Saturday - July 15th @ Ford Amphitheater, Coney Island Boardwalk - Brooklyn, NY Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 @ NJPAC - Newark, NJ Tickets On Sale NOW Charge By Phone: 800.745.3000 ONLINE: www.ticketmaster.com VISIT: For July ...

  Stephanie Mills R & B SONGBIRD STEPHANIE MILLS JOINS GROOVIN LINEUP by Dave Rodney Yet another R & B icon, Stephanie Mills, has just been added to the lineup of New York's premier reggae and rhythm and blues summer concert, Groovin' In The Park. Sensational songbird Stephanie Mills has been a huge all-time favorite ...

25th Reggae Sumfest 2017 Becomes Week-Long Takeover of Montego Bay July 16-22 With 5 Over-the-top Themed Pre-event  Parties, and...       ...Cutting-Edge Livestreaming   DownSound Entertainment and Reggae Sumfest will again provide high-quality, cutting-edge Live Streaming in both, High Definition traditional Broadcast Live Streaming, and, Immersive 360° Surround Video Live Streaming for the main festival nights July 21 and 22 during ...

Beyonce’ Gives Back Empowering Women By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer She continues to reign as one of the top musical and fashion icons of all time. Her classic smile and angelic grace attract fans and admirers of all ages, races and religions. But, there is so much more behind Beyonce’s persona than meets ...

  THE MANHATTANS Feat GERALD ALSTON for MISS DREAM CASTLE PAGEANT 2017 The 6th Annual Miss Dream Castle Pageant is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 10 at the Royal Regency Hotel in Yonkers, New York. Located at 165 Tuckahoe Road, Yonkers, NY 10710, the hotel is offering special pageant rates for ...

Maxine King announces New Single "Are You Ready" Feat. Desi Roots available on all digital music distribution Worldwide April 24th, 2017. New Single "ARE YOU READY" Feat. DESI ROOTS New Single "ARE YOU READY" Feat. DESI ROOTS   ARE YOU READY Written By Maxine King, Desi Roots, Gibby Morrison Published By Pure Fame Media Inc. Music Produced By Gibby Morrison ...

Tribeca Film Festival Promises An Amazing Event As It Celebrates 16 Years By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Movies have that uncanny ability to melt our hearts and warm our souls. They take us into the land of the unimaginable, reminding us that life is not all routine. There is no better time than ...

R KELLY FOR GROOVIN IN THE PARK 2017, ROY WILKINS PARK, QUEENS NY By Monique Nolan Photos: George Whylie, Alaine Deleon, Images Newsletter. Video: Maxine Nolan   R&B SUPER STAR R KELLY,  REGGAE GREATS FREDDIE MCGREGOR, KEN BOOTHE, LEROY SIBBLES & REGGAE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONFIRM FOR GROOVIN 2017 ,    Groovin In the Park is scheduled for ...

“Water ——  Champion The Cause” By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer These days, prominent corporations are magnanimously recognizing the importance of saving our planet. All it takes is courage and commitment to get the philanthropic initiative off the ground and before the eyes of the concerned public. is successfully creating sustainable fashion ...

Dancing Under The Depths For Ocean Conservation By: Hope Wilkos, Writer When it comes to making a powerful statement through expression, Christine Ren does it with purpose, passion and pride. This young lady is making quite a name for herself, combining her skills, expertise and hobbies into one fascinating project to ...

The Charitable Power Of Snow Sculptures By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The snow continues to fall in New Brighton, Minnesota, blanketing the ground with its winter white spell. In one particular neighborhood in this extreme northern city, the snow takes on a magical power, thanks to the creativity and skill of three brothers ...

Manhattan’s Winter Wonderland By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It was literally a “Winter Wonderland” with an elite set of socialites slipping into their gowns and tuxedos to enjoy one of the most highly anticipated events of the holiday season.   [caption id="attachment_21742" align="alignnone" width="300"] Michael Cominotto, Dennis Basso[/caption]   On Friday, December 9, 2016, the New York ...

Michael Kors Reveals His Transeason Kors Collection 2017 By:  Hope Wilkos, writer The fashion industry always looks forward to the next season with its spot on trends, and, right now we are on the cusp of Spring/Summer, and yet, we still find ourselves waiting for the winter winds to subside. ...

The Holiday Spirit Of The Nights Of Lights in St. Augustine By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer One of the most beautiful and historic cities in the state of Florida is St. Augustine. Considered the nation’s oldest city, the holiday season is truly, and quite literally, the city’s time to stand up and shine. This ...

Paris, Angels & The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2016 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer     One of the most highly anticipated evenings of the holiday season is that one night that “Angels” strut their stuff on the catwalk. This is none other than the traditional Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show which has been going ...

   Miami Comes Alive With Art Basel 2016  By Hope Wilkos   MIAMI BEACH, FL - NOVEMBER 29: Atmosphere at The Daily Front Row and Faena Art Celebrate the Launch of The Daily's Miami Edition, Featuring Act One at The Faena Art Dome on November 29, 2016 in Miami Beach, FL. (Photo by Sean ...

  You’re Invited To Shop ‘Small Business Saturday’ By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The Christmas Holiday is almost here. After enjoying the Thanksgiving turkey and taking in an evening of football, predictions are calling for a very successful season of holiday shopping in 2016. Lines already began to form on Monday of Thanksgiving week ...

Halo Awards 2016 Honor Young Community Leaders By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Here come the Nickelodeon HALO Awards 2016. This award and concert event is being simulcast to audiences across Nickelodeon, TeenNick and Nicktoons. It will take place live at New York’s Pier 36 on November 27, 2016, beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST. Host, ...

Enjoy The Holidays With Michael Kors’ ‘The Walk’ By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Sloan Tango: A limited-edition release of 1,250 pieces inspired by the movement of the South American tango, this expressive shoulder bag is trimmed in mini chains and glistening pavé for maximum romance and drama. Just a few days ago, Michael Kors ...

A Spectacular Season of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It was exotic, enticing and filled with enough stunning fashions and activities to take your breath away as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia raised the roof this season even higher than last season. It was a designer’s dream of creativity and ...

Volunteer To Save Our National Marine Sanctuaries By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to shape the future of our oceans and our lands so that our next generation would be able to benefit from the beauty of our efforts? The opportunities are simply endless when you begin ...

MOCA Leads Us To Art Basel Miami Beach 2016 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer We have all been craving that crazy cultural breeze that blows into Miami every year in the November-December time frame. This artistic phenomenon invading the stylish southern metropolitan city, home to a host of celebrities, is known as Art ...

  Get Involved On World Food Day - October 2016 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It is time for us to all come together and unite on a day that holds extreme significance for the entire world. That day is World Food Day and in 2016 it is on October 16, 2016.   One of the ...

  Tampa Bay Fashion Week Fuels Beauty In The South By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The Tampa Bay area in Florida recently exhibited strength in beauty and fashion as the area welcomed fashion enthusiasts to enjoy a ninth big year of Tampa Bay Fashion Week. (www.fashionweektampabay.com) The main goal of the event was to ...

The Man, The Legend, The Bowtie - Charles Osgood By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Sunday, September 25, 2016 marks a historic day in television broadcasting. After 22 years of being invited into our homes on Sunday morning and sharing an hour and a half of his time, CBS’ Charles Osgood signed off as ...

Patricia Field Packs A Fashionable Punch At NYFW By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer We all idolized Carrie Bradshaw’s closet on the ever famous series, Sex & The City. The stylist responsible for all those amazing looks is Patricia Field, and, after all these years, she is still going strong in her career. ...

Tribeca Film Festival 2017 To Be Even More Entertaining By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   As we close in on the last quarter of 2016, Tribeca Film Festival (tribecafilm.com) is already planning its 2017 film festival. The 2016 Tribeca Film Festival turned out, once again, to be an overwhelming success with an even larger ...

By: Hope Wilkos, Writer New York Fashion Week, held every September, seems to hold even more excitement for a select group of fashion honorees. The Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards salute outstanding individuals and media outlets, in the fashion world, as well as bring rising stars to the forefront of the ...

Global Fishing Watch Leaps Into The Digital Age By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Fishing is a sport, a way of life and a pastime all wrapped into one. Whether it be for the thrill of the game or an individual’s livelihood, one stark fact holds true. Right now, as we speak, oceans all ...

Palm Beach Shares October With Open Arms By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Palm Beach County in sumptuous South Florida is the place to be over the next month and a half. Besides making sure that you get your daily dose of sunshine, there are plenty of heartfelt and philanthropic events and activities to ...

  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer One of the many joys of New York Fashion Week is being able to attend the debut of designer Son Jung Wan’s seasonal collections. This September it was Spring/Summer 2017. She achieved the inevitable, taking us soaring into a land of sophistication and giving us a brief ...

    Ska & Rocksteady Music Festival For Kingston Kingston, Jamaica the birthplace of Ska and Rocksteady music, two of the most popular musical genres played around the world today, will host the 1st Annual One World Ska & Rocksteady Music Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 26 and 27, 2016 at the Ranny ...

Reshma’s Courage Inspires At FTL Moda New York Fashion Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It has gone viral this season at New York Fashion Week in an inspiring and motivating sort of way, proof that dreams can become reality, overcoming obstacles with drive and determination. Acid attack survivor Reshma Bano of India ...

By Hope Wilkos, Writer The collections are always bright and bountiful with color, charisma and a bit of intrigue. This season, DESIGUAL (www.desigual.com/en_US) certainly did not disappoint at New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017. The Desigual Fashion Presentation took place on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at The Arc, Skylight ...

Diobox Leads New York Fashion Week Into The Future      By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer As the seasons progress, New York Fashion Week is evolving, feet first into the future, to meet the needs of its tech-savvy attendees and participants.   Although we all consider it ‘New York Fashion Week’ for as long as we ...

Fashion As Seen Through Lenses In Miami  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer If you are enamored by fashion and inspired by the power of film, Miami has just the event for you. Beginning on September 19th and continuing through September 23, 2016, the fourth annual Miami Fashion Film Festival (www.MIAFFF.org) will showcase ...

DSW Gives Kids Something To Smile About - A Family Affair By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The news is big and the reception to the announcement is even larger. Yes, it is true that the ever-popular retailer, Designer Shoe Warehouse ( www.dsw.com), is now launching DSW Kids in over 200 of their current ...

Going For The Gold In Rio By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer       Months turned into weeks, weeks turned into days and days became mere minutes. Now it has arrived like fireworks on a warm July 4th evening. The anticipation is over and the Summer Olympics 2016 are underway in Rio. It all began on ...

Spanish Artist Domínguez de Haro Takes Inspiration From The Sea By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer His abundance of talent has earned him the honorable title of “the new Spanish Picasso”. Domínguez de Haro is the #1 poet and painter of images that conjure up the beauty of what the seafloor holds ...

Style And Sea Turtles Reign at The Gardens Mall In August By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Get out of the heat and surround yourself with luxury and decadence as the most prestigious Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, invites its visitors in for some cause-worthy events during the month of August. It ...

Art Hearts Fashion Dominates Miami Swim Week - July 2016 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   The month of July, once again, caught Art Hearts Fashion spreading the love. This time they arrived in the tropical paradise known as Miami Beach. Art Hearts Fashion has consistently taken the world by storm, breaking new ground ...

Miami International University of Art & Design Makes Magical Memories At Swim Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Miami Beach went from wonderfully warm and inviting to sizzling hot this month from Thursday, the 14th through Tuesday, the 19th of July, 2016. In 2015, Miami Swim Week decided to start a new chapter ...

The Michael Kors Man Is Ready For Spring 2017 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The votes are in and as it comes to a close, New York Fashion Week Men gets a big thumbs up. Innovative ideas, outstanding tailored looks and wildly creative designs cap off a week of designer presentations and collection ...

                 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The fan base is quickly growing for the show that has rounded out Monday night television. The Bachelorette has become the main topic of conversation for both men and women come Tuesday morning. Who will JoJo Fletcher choose to ...

  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer We are counting down to one of the most glorious and monumental events in sports history, the time when athletes know that they have reached the pinnacle of success. The Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games are set to begin on August 5, 2016, just over a ...

  The Gucci Museum Pays Tribute to Tom Ford By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   His designs have been labeled as creative masterpieces, innovative, game changing and sometimes even provocative. Tom Ford is one of those designers who, without a doubt, continues to steal the spotlight wherever he goes and with whatever he undertakes. Ford ...

  Life Under The Printed Palms With Lilly Pulitzer By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Bright tropical prints and gorgeous tanned models made for a spectacular day in New York City on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. This is what summer is all about as the Lilly Pulitzer brand unveiled the latest 2017 Resort 365 Collection ...

Michael Kors Presents In A Different Fashion   By: Hope Wilkos The manner in which fashion is presented is continuing to transition to meet the demands of the industry. Jumpstarting fashion and creating somewhat of a mystery for what the next season holds in the way of trends is what this may ...

  Sultry Swimsuits Coming To Miami   Courtesy of Funkshion By: Hope Wilkos, Writer South Beach is known for beautiful bodies clad in bikinis, tantalizing tankinis taking to the surf, and amazing swimsuit styles beyond your wildest dreams. So it is only fitting that Swim Fashion Week Miami Beach returns for the second ...

   POP it up at SWATCH, By: Hope Wilkos, Writer [caption id="attachment_21045" align="alignnone" width="204"] New York City - May 3, 2016: Swatch celebrates the launch of POP Collection during the grand opening of their Times Square flagship store.- PICTURED: Chanel Iman, Nina Agdal wearing SWATCH- PHOTO BY: Sara Jaye Weiss[/caption]   As if ...

The Fashion Parade at Cannes Film Festival 2016          By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer       It is one of the most exclusive film festivals in the world. Just as remarkable as the films themselves are the couture fashions which seem to take center stage. The Red Carpet is rolled out and ...

Oracabessa Festival 2016 Queens New York Writer Monique Nolan Oracabessa Music Festival 2016 set for  May 30th at Roy Wilkins Park, Queens NY Caribbean fever will take over the tri-state area on Memorial Day, Monday May 30, 2016 with   Oracabessa Festival at Roy Wilkins Park in NY. Festival organisers Irie Jam Media Radio ...

    Universal Smile Award Recipient, Kate Hudson, attends the Operation Smile Gala Universal Smile Recipient, Kate Hudson, and Master of Ceremonies, Brooke Burke-Charvet, donned in black sequence at the Operation Smile Gala New York’s finest hit the red carpet last night at Cipriani 42nd Street to show their support at Operation Smile's 14th Annual ...

   The MET Examines Fashion In An Age Of Technology By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, Fall 2013 Photo: Catwalking / Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art   In less than one week, all eyes in the fashion world will be fixated on the MET located on Museum Row in New York ...

PBIFF 2016 Delights Audiences By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer For nine thrilling days, all eyes in the film industry were focused on Palm Beach as the exclusive community within South Florida celebrated its 21st year of the Palm Beach International Film Festival. The festival took place at various venues throughout the county, all ...

Tribeca Film Festival Invites You to Celebrate 15 Years of Film Entertainment By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Life is a series of stories waiting to be told and only the most creative can captivate your attention with their unique rendition. That may be why film fanatics love the month of April in New ...

The Stars Are Shining At The White House  By:  Hope Wilk os, Writer There is plenty to toast to at the White House these days. While keeping our country safe is a top priority, it is always a pleasant diversion to spend time in the artistic world. The month of February ended on ...

Gwen James Honored At SASSY 2016 Conference  By Monique Nolan Photo Credit: Roland Hyde Congratulations to Gwen James owner of Dream Castle Resorts, Montego Bay, Jamaica  who was honored with the SASSY Of The Year 2016 Award. A well deserved accolade for Gwen James , this recognition is thoroughly deserved for the contribution she has made by inspiring and ...

Desigual Autumn/Winter 2016 Focuses On The City   By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It is always a treat to attend a DESIGUAL Fashion Show. The brand took us into the sublime once again at New York Fashion Week held earlier in February. DESIGUAL paid homage to the ever-evolving and forever inspiring urban metropolis. Ready to ...

  Kors Goes InstaGlam During New York Fashion Week Fall 2016 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer This wasn’t your ordinary New York Fashion Week for celebrated designer, . This fashion show, taking place on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, was all about his customers, his followers and devoted fans that have thrown him directly into ...

  HASTY PUDDING THEATRICALS AWARDS KERRY WASHINGTON AS WOMAN OF THE YEAR By: Hope Wilkos, Writer While the Oscars have drawn a considerable amount of attention for their lack of diversity in the category of nominees, another award ceremony is celebrating diversity with their annual ‘Woman Of The Year’ award that took place on ...

  ‘Toast For The Cause’ Raises Needed Funds At The Golden Globes  By Hope Wilkos (Writer) The Golden Globes are more than just a walk on the Red Carpet or a way for one celebrity to outdo the other. Although much of the generosity of the event takes place beyond the view of the ...

New Year's Eve Revelers Ring In 2016 NYC Times Square Happy New Year 2016 Monique Nolan The  huge party and iconic ball drop at Times Square in New York City, where a crowd of a million  say Happy New Year 2016. As New Year's Eve 2015 festivities start cranking up – and whether you're in ...

Girls On The Run Raises The Bar By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Thumbing through one of the largest publications in health, wellness, beauty and style (SELF MAGAZINE), I ran across an insert to the magazine which introduced an amazing initiative for young girls.   GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL will mark one of its landmark ...

Marketing The Angels By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   No matter if you are 15 years old or 50 years old, the line is always long, come holiday time at Victoria’s Secret. The retailer is even more chaotic the day after the annual VS Fashion Show is held at the beginning of December. Who ...

Holiday Dressing With New York City Department Stores By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   There is no finer place to celebrate the holidays than in the heart of New York City. Not only does the winter chill and the skating rinks in Bryant Park and Rockefeller Center raise your holiday spirits, but, the decorations ...

GLAMOUR CELEBRATES 25TH WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer     It is an honor that very few women are blessed to be able to experience. Those who do receive that honor have a deep and abiding appreciation for one publication that stands out for its exceptional work. Glamour Magazine just ...

By:  Hope Wilkos,Writer   The Country Music Awards celebrated its long-standing 49th year, recognizing outstanding talent in the world of country music. The award ceremony took place on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, in the heartland of country music, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.   Marking their eighth year of officiating the     , country superstars Brad Paisley ...

By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer   Friday, November 6, 2015, brought with it a variety of celebrities, entertainers, musicians and philanthropists, who came together for the Voss Foundation 6th Annual Women Helping Women luncheon. They joined together all bound for the Stephan Weiss Studio, located at 711 Greenwich Street in New York City. Warmth filled ...

By: Hope Wilkos, Writer   Designer Donna Karan has always seemed to be on top of the world. She has gained tremendous respect in the fashion industry and gives courage and strength to those emerging designers with a desire to live out their dream. In the month of October, Donna Karan has launched ...

  Oprah Winfrey bought 10% of Weight Watchers stock at the hefty price of 43.2 million. This year Weight Watchers had lost stock value, however since Oprah’s investment the stock leapt past 100%. Oprah will follow the Weight Watcher weight loss program as well as serve on the board of directors. A great move ...

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Kim Kardashian West We know. “Things you didn’t know about Kim Kardashian West” is sort of an oxymoron. The social media star has, after all, published a coffee-table book of selfies. One of her weddings was broadcast on E!. Her bottom broke the Internet. She ...

Beyoncé and Jay Z Pull Off a Modern Bonnie and Clyde Fashion Moment Ever since the release of “Bonnie & Clyde” in 2002, Beyoncé and Jay Z’s love story has caught the public imagination. As much as fashion fans furiously scan through Bey’s social media for daily updates on her #OOTD, ...

The 2015 GLAMMY AWARDS GET YOUR VOTE By: Hope Wilkos, Writer We are all familiar with the GRAMMY Awards, the Emmy Awards, the Tony Awards and the ultimate OSCAR Awards, however, there is one coveted award program that allows the fashion industry to interactively pick the best beauty products of the year ...

Viola Davis Gave the Most Powerful Emmy Awards Acceptance Speech of All Time September 20, 2015 11:35 pm by  Jessie Heyman    Viola Davis became the first African-American woman to win the    Emmy Award  for best actress in a drama series for her role on How to Get Away with Murder, then delivered ...

Emmy Awards 2015 Ten Best Dressed 10 Best Dressed  At Emmy Awards 2015 by Vogue Catherine Kast, Style Editor: “Best Dressed” doesn’t mean “the gown that would be the most visible if the Emmys were being filmed from a helicopter” but if it did, this Marc Jacobs would win. It’s just … ...

More help for western Jamaica-based students BY MARK CUMMINGS Editor-at-Large, Western Bureau  Thursday, August 20, 2015   YONKERS, New York AT least three more western Jamaica-based primary school students are expected to get valuable scholarships this year under an initiative by Montego Bay/New York businesswoman Gwen Nicks-James, aimed at assisting needy Jamaican children. At her 50th ...

The New & Improved New York Fashion Week  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It is a new day and the curtain rises on a much more contemporary New York Fashion Week  in September. Gone are the long lines leading into the designer fashion shows and the daily scene outside Lincoln Center of all those ...

Jason Derulo Headlines Hamptons Event By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Siri Music Group/eOne/Sony's recording artist, Miesa, and singer/songwriter/dancer ,Jason Derulo, brought down the house on Saturday, August 8, 2015, as they took their talent to a new high in support of one of the most worthwhile causes in the music industry today. At the private residence of of ...

Dress For Success Builds Bonds By: Hope Wilkos, Writer It is very easy to take some of the smallest gifts we have with no appreciation for how we got those gifts. It is sometimes inherent to cast aside thoughts of those less fortunate. There is one non-profit organization that continues to brighten ...

Bolt Races At The 2015 Adidas Grand Prix By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer On your mark, get set, GO!!!!! It is the thrill of the race, the excitement of the speed and the adrenaline of the competition that draws fans to the Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island, New York every year to witness ...

LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™ AND HAMMOCK OPEN MIAMI SWIM WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Sun, surf, sand and swimsuits. How could you ask for anything more during this steamy hot summer? It is time to head down to South Beach and soak in the sun while you admire the steamy new swimsuit trends ...

Supermodel Turned Superstar By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer A timeless beauty who has captured the secret to staying young, once again, proves that her skills and strong initiative have taken her down various avenues. Cindy Crawford inspires those that have followed her throughout her career. Google Images Crawford has been one of the original supermodels of all ...

A New Fashion Week Gets In Full Swing By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer No, you don't need to look at your calendar. It isn't February and it isn't September, but something big is on the horizon and heading this way.  The neighborhood of Soho within the Manhattan area is feeling that flurry of ...

Beth Sobol Soars Globally By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Miami Fashion Week has earned international acclaim for the past 17+ years as it has captured audiences with its energetic variety of style and unique originality. It became an overnight sensation and draw to Miami Beach, largely in part because of its founder, a fashion success ...

A Sparkling Evening At The CFDA Awards By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Every year at this same time, fashion takes a front seat as the high-profile award ceremony of the year is held in New York City to recognize outstanding designers and those individuals who have made a lasting mark on the fashion ...

The True Cost of Fashion  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Most recently on May 29th, 2015, a most candid documentary was released for worldwide viewing with a dual purpose. Not only would this film be entertaining and intriguing, but it was also a means of building awareness on a very crucial topic. The ...

The Curtain Closes on Cannes Film Festival 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer There is so much to love about the annual Cannes Film Festival  which took place this year from May 13, 2015 through May 24, 2015. The unforgettable films, the gorgeous gowns seen enviously on the Red Carpet, the setting amongst a ...

The Billboard Music Awards Bring Out The Best By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Las Vegas lit up even more than usual. Major stars in the entertainment world gathered at the MGM Grand dressed in the most dazzling gowns to attend the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. The Red Carpet filled ...

Theo James Appointed BOSS Brand Ambassador By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer As Father's Day approaches, why not try and surprise Dad with a scent superior to all the rest. Just in time for Father's Day, HUGO BOSS  has launched a new seductive smell called 'The Scent.' As we ask, who is the HUGO BOSS ...

Rave Reviews For Tribeca Film Festival 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It is hard to believe that we are just about halfway through May, and now looking back to almost one month ago, signs were popping up across New York City, spreading the message that soon, Tribeca Film Festival 2015 would be introducing film fanatics ...

Making Mom Feel Special By: Hope Wilkos, Writer It was an exceptional Mother's Day because not only was it celebrated on Sunday, May 10, 2015, but the festivities honoring Mom began much earlier and will continue into the next week. On Thursday morning, May 7th, 2015, many moms came together for the ...

Couture Comes To The Met By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Haute Couture made a comeback this past week as the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art  were doused in Red Carpet and you could sense the smell of fine fashion in the air. On Monday evening, May 4, 2015, the time had once ...

Gigi Hadid - A Fashion Phenomenon By: Hope Wilkos, Writer She is young, she is gorgeous, she is the all-American girl and the hottest name to hit the fashion runway these days. Her name is Gigi Hadid. Gigi is turning some heads these days. She is following in the footsteps of her mom, ...

A Stylish Season With Art Hearts Fashion By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The unique event closed Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and then within a few weeks later was seen spicing up LA Fashion Week. Now with both behind us, the fashion event is gearing up for Miami Swim Week which takes place this summer. Photographer: Saeed Zargham ...

Fashion Is Your Business By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Fashion is certainly getter greater focus as we move into the future and more individuals are trying to make their mark in the business. Everywhere we turn, fashion fits into the big picture. Now, more than ever, it is so important to soak up all ...

Spring Studios Welcomes Tribeca Film Festival 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer One of the greatest cultural draws to New York City during this time of year is the annual event known as Tribeca Film Festival. As the years continue to go by, the festival only grows larger in magnitude and encompasses more ...

Big Thumbs Up For Curacao International Swim Fashion Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It was a sultry setting as the waves crashed onshore in Curacao, one of the most lovely islands of the Caribbean. It was a welcome getaway to Paradise as the very first ever International Swim & Resort Fashion Week ...

Charleston Fashion Week 2015 Soon To Heat Up Marion Square By:  Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan, Writer/Blogger The countdown begins. In less than 3 weeks time, Charleston Fashion Week  will be warming up Marion Square in the heart of town in Charleston, South Carolina. This year, the lineup promises to be simply amazing and filled ...

Puerto Rico Welcomes Victoria's Secret Models  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Ah......the power of television. It can take you anywhere that you want to be. Many a household shed their layers of winter clothes to sit down and watch 'The Victoria's Secret Swim Special' which aired on CBS TV on Thursday evening, February 26, ...

Lady Gaga Amazes At The Oscars 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer One of the biggest nights of the year drew celebrities out in the pouring rain to walk the Red Carpet amongst the flash of the paparazzi, only to take part in the Oscar Awards 2015. It all took place on Sunday ...

The Colorfully Creative World of Desigual Fall 2015 By: Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan Writer/ Blogger This season, there was no better way to open Fall 2015 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York, than with the bright colorful kaleidoscope and imaginative creativity of designs by Desigual. On Thursday, February 12, 2015, charisma filled the Theatre ...

Fashion Could Not Be Any Finer At MB Fashion Week NY By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Less than a week from now, New York City sheds its winter weather doldrums and welcomes Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week once again for a whole new season of outstanding designer collections. After this Fall/Winter 2015 showing, changes are in ...

CHICAGO: Tessanne Chin to rock July 4th Fest of Life, as Carnival of Carnival of Nations returns!

CR Fashion Book's Issue 4 cover; Pirelli Calendar Bruce Weber; Steven Meisel Carine Roitfeld On Discovering The Next Big Names By Alexandra Ilyashov There’s no question that Carine Roitfeld has the magic touch when it comes to finding fresh faces. Her most recent discovery, Gigi Hadid, has gone on to snag a string ...

Vogue, New York, And The New Yorker Score Big At The ASMEs By Alexandra Ilyashov Last eve, the National Magazine Awards went down at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, and we’re guessing that eds at Vogue, New York, and The New Yorker are in pretty great spirits today. Pourquoi? This ...

Sundance Film Festival 2015 Has Another Successful Year  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer This past week, film and music lovers focused their attention on the area of Utah which is home to the annual Sundance Film Festival, Park City. Emerging talent blossomed, memorable films debuted for the very first time, and there is that distinct ...

Fashion GPS & NOWFASHION Deliver Social Style By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer New York Fashion Week is going to be even bigger and better than ever this coming February as we arrive into the current fashion season, Fall 2015. Fashion GPS, leading the fashion industry in technological advancement since 2006, is using innovative ideas ...

"The Stone Of Hope" memorial by master sculptor Lei Yixin was opened to the public in West Potomac Park, Washington DC, on August 22, 2011. Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., ...

Fashionistas Flock To Delray Fashion Week By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer In the land of sunshine and surf, another fashion week makes its second annual debut from Saturday, January 17, 2015 through Saturday, January 24, 2015.  Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority Facebook Page Delray Fashion Week  may not be quite as large as New York Fashion Week, ...

Jammins Entertainment Presents PATTI LABELLE & BILLY OCEAN - SUNDAY, FEB 15 @ BAM in Brooklyn, NY For one night ONLY IT’S A VALENTINE'S WEEKEND to remember as THE LADY OF SOUL & Grammy winning Artist - PATTI LABELLE makes her long overdue return to Brooklyn alongside fellow R&B Grammy Award Winner - ...

GREAT GIFT FOR YOUR VALENTINE…. SHAGGY, MAXI PRIEST AND SANCHEZ PERFORMING LIVE ON VALENTINE’S WEEKEND http://youtu.be/YdjnFo8UX14 SINGERS IN ACTION - PART4 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2015 @ NJPAC (NJ PERFORMING ARTS CTR. In Newark, NJ) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2015 @ BAM (BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC in Brooklyn, NY) Jamaican reggae royalty! 2015 Grammy Award Nominee and ...

'MADNESS' FROM TWO JAMAICAN MUSIC ICONS FOR 2015; INNER CIRCLE READY TO PERFORM AT REBEL SALUTE 2015, LADIES BALL IN NYC plus more RICHIE STEPHENS & BEENIE MAN - MADNESS 'MADNESS' FROM TWO JAMAICAN MUSIC ICONS FOR 2015 Kingston: Is the reggae/dancehall world ready for the first ever collaboration between Dancehall King Beenieman ...

Toasting Charities With Moët At The Golden Globes By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It isn't just about the Red Carpet looks, the honor of winning the award or reuniting with fellow talented entertainers for an unforgettable evening.  The Golden Globe Award Ceremony is the one time of the year when drinking a glass of champagne ...

Cheer For Charleston Fashion Week 2015 By: Hope Wilkos, Writer In just over two months from now, the most stylish fashion week of the South will be giving a big warm welcome to visitors seeking to attend Baker Motor Company Charleston Fashion Week. This exciting event has been named a Top 20 ...

Civil Rights saga revisits historic MLK March By Kam Williams Rated PG-13 for violence, disturbing images, and brief profanity Running time: 127 minutes Distributor: Paramount Pictures I was born in the early Fifties, which means the Civil Rights Movement unfolded over the course of my formative years. And like the average black kid growing up ...

The Year Goes Out With A Bang In Barcelona by:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Courtesy of Image.net It's no wonder that January 1st remains low-key the day after a night of celebration that lingered into the early morning hours. Horns, hats and merriment crowded streets, restaurants, homes and other locales. December 31st signifies 'Out With ...

Jane's Carousel Captivates The Crowds By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Christmas is one of the best holidays for children to inspire us with their innocence , excitement, merriment and so much goodness.  In a world where bitterness is becoming more the norm than the exception and peace and friendship seem to fade into ...

Bundle Up For New Year's Eve In Times Square By:  Hope Wilkos,  Monique Nolan Writer / Blogger Doesn't it seem as if 2014 flew by and now we are left with both the good and the bad memories to forever fear or forever cherish?   As is customary, the countdown is soon underway to the ...

Guyanese beauty wins Miss Caribbean title By Tangerine Clarke Congratulations are in order for Rafieya Husain, Miss World Guyana who qualified in the final 10 at the Miss World 2014 pageant at the Aloft London Excel on Dec. 14, and earned the title of Miss Caribbean for being the only national from ...

New York City Receives A Visit From The Royal Couple By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Washington and New York City have truly enjoyed the presence of the Royal Couple, if only for a brief number of days. On Monday, December 8, 2014, a photo that will most likely make the history books, was taken ...

November 2014 Events Worthy Of A Toast By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer During the weekend of November 15th, 2014, all eyes were focused on New York City and Hollywood.  Two star-studded events took place that brought out the best of the best to receive awards and support their fellow recipients. The Annual Power Women Gala is considered the ...

It isn’t turning out to be a very good week if your name is Mariah Carey, but another music legend keeps chugging along…Versace announced today that Madonna is the face of their Spring/Summer 2015 campaign. This marks the fourth time she’s appeared in the brand’s ad campaigns over the past ...

BRAATA BRINGS CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS TO NEW YORK New York – December 4, 2014 Braata Productions will once again offer New Yorkers an exciting and colorful taste of a traditional Caribbean Christmas when it presents its second annual Ole Time Grand Market Celebration at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in Jamaica Queens ...

Designer Creations Rule The Red Carpet By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Whatever the awards ceremony being held at a certain time of the year, designer creations always overcome the Red Carpet with sensational style and unforgettable sophistication. The latest showing took place at the 42nd Annual American Music Awards 2014 which were held in Los ...

Film Festivals Abound in 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The cameras have been rolling continuously and the film festivals have kept us very busy this year. Perhaps the joy of film is captured as an escape into our wildest dreams, playing upon our past, present and future. It is a means for ...

'IMAGINE' For All Of The Children By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It draws memories accumulated over a period of time, a dream for our future, a reminder of our past. 'IMAGINE' a world free of war and strife, a better place for our children to roam and prosper throughout the years. Voices were heard ...

A MUSICAL FAREWELL FOR JOHN HOLT! November 18, 2014 By Mr. lindsay John Holt’s daughter, Debbie Holt-Buckmiller, and her husband Wayne (second left), join other mourners to view the body of her father in the portico of the Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Kingston yesterday. (PHOTOS: JOSEPH WELLINGTON) By Richard Johnson— John Holt’s sons Richard ...

The Glamour Of The Bambi Awards 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer On November 13, 2014, glamour and outstanding achievement went hand in hand as they were highlighted at the BAMBI Awards 2014 held at the Stage Theater in Berlin, Germany.  The international cosmetics company Kryolan was the exclusive partner of the event and contributed ...

Wear Your Favorite Designer This Holiday Season By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer This is the finest time of the year for fashion to shine and sparkle. The holiday brings with it a sense of excitement as the parties abound for a few months. The next important step is finding something to wear so ...

Festival of Lights celebrated in Richmond Hill By Tangerine Clarke Photo by Tangerine Clarke One of the many decorated floats participating in the Diwali celebration in Queens The young man skillfully plays the Tassa drum. Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights was celebrated with a spectacular motorcade, which lit up the night skies over Richmond ...

Fashion Forward Dubai October 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The month of November has much to live up to as we look back upon October 2014.  Fashion hit a high note as the month of October kicked off in one of the most glamorous locales of the world. From October 4 through October ...

Tribeca Film Takes On A New Meaning By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The world of film is taking a giant leap forward to satisfy the demands of a constantly changing and technically savvy audience.  It is with great anticipation that Tribeca Enterprises  and Lionsgate  announced their partnership to launch what will be known as "Tribeca ...

A Treasure Trove Of Fashion At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tokyo By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has whisked us to all parts of internationally renowned regions of the globe, from the most divine to the majestically  intriguing.  One of the best of the season was saved for the last stop. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week ...

Daisy Fuentes Celebrates Ten Years With a Capsule Collection By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer We all remember that wholesome look, that tantalizing smile and the vivacious personality of a model admired by many. Daisy Fuentes hit the fashion world with a fast and fervent attitude and an international flair. Born in Cuba, Daisy ...

Son Jung Wan Fulfills Our Spring/Summer 2015 Dreams By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer In just a matter of less than two weeks, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York revealed the fresh and inviting trends for the dawning of a new season, Spring/Summer 2015.  Many of our favorite designers applied their sense of originality to ...

Another Year Of Rocking The Runway By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Fashion Rocks The Runway!  Coinciding with the presentation of New York Fashion Week, this past week gave us yet another exciting event pairing fashion and music for one of the biggest nights of the year.  It all took place on Tuesday, September ...

The U.S. Open Attracts The Celebrities By: Hope Wilkos, Writer If you are an avid sports enthusiast, the U.S. Open  is 'the' much celebrated sports event of the season that is annually enlightening with some of the most distinguished tennis champions coming out to enthusiastically compete for that grand title that will put ...

The Magical Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It seems like we were just getting prepared for one of the most talked about international events of the season and now it is behind us.  However, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin  left us in awe and amazement at the exquisite fashions ...

The Magical Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2015 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It seems like we were just getting prepared for one of the most talked about international events of the season and now it is behind us.  However, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin  left us in awe and amazement at the exquisite fashions ...

Films, Films and More Films By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer The Tribeca Film Festival 2014 was an amazing experience.  So much talent and creativity united through the power of film.  Since its inception, the film festival has attracted millions of film enthusiasts and supported a robust economic push throughout New York City. Although the ...

Spring Forward With MB Fashion Week In NYC By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer We are almost to that magical month in New York City.  Not only is September a fabulous time to visit the Big Apple, but fashion dominates the city in a very special way. On September 4th, 2014, New York Fashion ...

Robin Williams' Legacy Of Laughter Lives On By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer You couldn't help but love the alien with a sense of humor and a smile to light up the moon.   The television sitcom, 'Mork & Mindy'  was one of my all-time favorite shows that brought me up when I was down ...

Window Watching In Manhattan By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Have you ever thought about just taking a day to do some window watching?  There can be no better city in all the world than Manhattan to grab your camera and a curious imagination and head to the streets. The best place to begin the ...

Weekend In Havana With Nicolita By: Hope Wilkos, Writer Weekend In Havana..........pick your pleasure and enjoy the balmy breezes in Nicolita, a brand name that turns heads in swimwear style and captures the hearts of all those that we love. A collection that is vibrant, versatile and brimming with energy and pizazz - Weekend ...

Mitch Levine & His Award-Winning Short - In Confidence By: Hope Wilkos, Writer We love to head to the theatre to sit, relax and watch films as a means of escape from our day to day lives.  Sometimes those films are made with the most personal of touches, invoking the greatest meaning ...

Meet Me.....At 6 Shore Road By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Meet me there.............Think exotic lands of sunshine and serene blue seas.  That is the symbolic image of a swimwear brand that can fly you around the world and back just by slipping into the elegant swimwear of 6 Shore Road by Pooja. The designer ...

The Iconic Catwalk Of The Century By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It has been an amazing comeback as the majestic skyscraper that is now known as One World Trade Center towers high above the bustling city of Manhattan. Not only are numerous powerful fashion and media corporations going to take up residence within this ...

Pick Your Favorite Swimsuit At Salon Allure By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer All the latest trends in swimwear are set to unfold as Swim Week 2015 makes a splashdown on the sunny shores of the land of art deco and hot summer nights, South Beach. Celebrating their fifth year of bringing diverse designers to buyers, ...

The Magical Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer It seems like we were just getting prepared for one of the most talked about international events of the season and now it is behind us.  However, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin  left us in awe and amazement at the exquisite fashions and the ...

Playfully Pink In Mark & Estel By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer What does the color pink mean to you?  It could mean feminine and flirtatious or positively on top of the world.  Maybe you begin to close your eyes and imagine cotton candy, sunsets and little girls playing the role of the fairy ...

Patriotism Shines On July 4th, 2014 By Hope Wilkos, Writer In a magnificent burst of brilliant color sweeping across the night sky to the sounds of patriotic tunes, we were reminded on July 4th of the freedom  that we so enjoy here in the United States of America. The tradition is always so ...

Designer Plus Model Spells Success By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer What sells clothing and accessories better than the top models tantalizing the runways who have us in a state of envy as we set our goals to become transformed into our own new face of fashion? Perhaps designers are on to something these days ...

20 Year Anniversary For LA Film Festival  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer Looking back on the month of June, what was one of the most memorable parts of the month?  Of course, it had to be the 20th Annual Los Angeles Film Festival  which took place from June 11th through June 19, 2014 right ...

Be Beautiful In Mara Hoffman Swimwear By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer As we inch ever so closer to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim, it is easy to recognize stand-out style in swimwear from a shining star in the design world. Mara Hoffman impresses with each piece that she delivers and she is surely a ...

The Jazz Lawn Party Of The Century By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger This past weekend we took a huge leap back in time to a more Golden Age as we headed out to New York's Governor's Island, away from city civilization and into the tropical paradise that the island historically represents. Over 4500 free-spirited ...

Be Fun, Be Fearless at the Cosmo Weekend By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Close your eyes and feel the swift breeze blowing against your skin.  You are fearless and free and ready to embark upon an exciting journey at Cosmo's Fun Fearless Life Weekend.  That's right. You can learn how to take control, ...

Splash Into MB Fashion Week Swim 10 Year Anniversary By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Once the summer breezes blow through the month of June, the month of July is not going to be just another ordinary month.  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim  takes to South Beach with the power and prestige of its 10-year anniversary.  It ...

Magical Moments of the CFDA Fashion Awards By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Just as monumental an event as the traditionally lavish Met Gala, the CFDA Fashion Awards shine an even brighter light on the fashion industry.  This year's award ceremony was held on Monday, June 2, 2014, at the Alice Tully Hall located within Lincoln ...

The 5th   Annual Miss Dream Castle Pageant, Featuring  live performances by:  Ray Goodman & Brown,  Blue Magic featuring Ted Mills, Noddy Virture, and Princess Anaya . On June 28, 2014 the  Miss Dream Castle Pageant will hold  their Grand Coronation Ceremony & Show   for the 4th time at the Royal Regency Hotel   165 Tuchahoe Rd, ...

Documentaries Dealing In Reality By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger If you enjoyed the most recent Tribeca Film Festival 2014, you are sure to be impressed by AFI DOCS Documentary Festival, set to take place beginning on June 18th and running through June 22, 2014. What gives this film festival its stature and its stand-out quality, ...

Glorious Gardens in "Bette's World" By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger There is nothing more beautiful than New York City as the seasons transition from Spring to Summer. Central Park shows off flowers in full bloom, the grass is a deep and startling green and you seem to find everybody outside enjoying the simplicity of ...

A Time For Women, Film & Fashion By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   It is time for women to make a strong statement and you too are invited to take part in this influential event which is set to take place from June 3 - June 7, 2014.  In two weeks from now, leaders ...

And The 2014 Billboard Music Icon Award Goes To............. By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Her eyes sparkle with a magic appeal and her smile is infectious.  Jennifer Lopez has realistically gone from 'Rags To Riches.'  On Sunday, May 18, 2014, Jennifer Lopez received yet another coveted award giving credence to the many diverse ...

"GOODBYE TO ALL THAT" By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger One of the most enticing parts of Tribeca Film Festival is how easily that we, as the audience, can relate to the film content that is mastered by the filmmakers on the screen.  Through the eyes of each and every filmmaker and the actors ...

The Met Celebrates Charles James, A Design Legend By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The press line seemed to stretch for miles as we all anxiously awaited what was surely to be one of the most memorable afternoons in May. It was all taking place in the fashionable setting of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. ...

Chinese Laundry Is Official Shoe Sponsor of Miss USA 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Some of the most gorgeous and talented women in the entire nation will soon be on stage vying for the coveted title of Miss USA 2014.  It is all set to take place on Sunday, June 8, 2014, ...

Tribeca Film Festival 2014 Introduces "APP" By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger What has happened to the good old-fashioned dating scene, when we were accustomed to meeting "the one" and we fell head over heels after interacting with them face to face?  To tell you the truth, technology has taken over every part of our lives ...

Recap of Tribeca Film Festival 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger As I look back now on the exuberance of the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival, it is so difficult to put it all into words.  There was not one day that didn't shine on a new and exciting experience. Although New York City is ...

The Rocket Man Rises Again By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger On the evening of Wednesday, April 30, 2014, a few hours of unforgettable history were made in one of the most authentic venues of the U.K. . Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Battersea Power Station   The crowds came out to celebrate the inaugural annual ...

Brooklyn Bowl - Perfect Ending to Tribeca Film Festival By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Families from New York City to New Jersey jumped out of bed early on Saturday morning, April 26, 2014, to eagerly got ready to attend the Tribeca Film Festival's Brooklyn Bowl which was hosted by American Express. Everyone, from the tiniest of ...

A Designer Of A Different Kind By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Who is Isabella Rose Taylor?  Rosy cheeks, a huge welcoming smile and tons of talent is about the best way to describe Isabella.  At only 13 years old, this youngster is quickly on her way to design stardom. Living in Austin, Texas, it ...

Who Are The 2014 Tribeca Jurors? By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger For all their hard work and determined efforts, their test of the imagination, their self-expression of reality as they see it, reward can be so sweet and there are various factors that contribute to the success of the hundreds of films that premiere ...

Easter Bunny Soon To Arrive At The White House By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The Easter Bunny is on his way bringing tidings of a "Happy Easter" to all.  He is headed right up to Washington, D.C. It is an association, by memory, that we tie together Easter and the event that has become ...

Let's Go Diving With Aerosmith By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Steven Tyler is a rock-n-roll star who seems to defy the aging process.  In addition, whenever we hear, "Live life to its absolute fullest," Tyler is the perfect example.  Whatever the sport, he is willing to give it a try, at least once. Not ...

LACOSTE Holds Exclusive Party in Honor of Coachella By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Everyone is talking about the most spectacular music festival to make its way to the mountains of California.  That would have to be Coachella, one of the most diversified music and art festivals of the year.  The event is exploding with ...

Another Great Year for Palm Beach International Film Festival By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It is always a thrill when the Palm Beach International Film Festival arrives in Palm Beach County, Florida.   Every year around this time, the Palm Beach International Film Festival  heats up the temperatures of South Florida and transforms the ...

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Karlie's Fashionable 'Kookies' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Who could imagine that wholesome sweetness could be beyond satisfying? When Karlie Kloss isn't posing for some of the hottest fashion campaigns and most desired designers or strutting down the runway looking vivacious for the ever popular retailer, Victoria's Secret, she is giving back through baking to those ...

Groovin in the park  2014 Press Launched Groovin in the park  2014 press launch  took place at the Consulate General of Jamaica in Manhattan April 2nd, 2014. The Honorable Herman G. LaMont, Jamaica's Consul General to New York was in attendance. It’s going to be some kind of summer in New York City. ‘Groovin In The ...

Marcia Griffiths Marcia Griffiths for 2014 'Groovin in The Park' festival in New York City Bullzii PR KINGSTON, Jamaica -- Marcia Griffiths kicked off her year-long golden anniversary celebration earlier this year on the opening night of Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival, and is now booked for Groovin In The Park festival in ...

Chime For Change Launches APP By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger She attracts sold-out crowds and her charisma has captured the entire world.  Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is a star  in more ways than one.  Her look is admired and longed to be copied by girls and women all throughout the world and her costumes are ...

Fashion Law Bootcamp Heads to California By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger When we think of Bootcamp, we envision hours of rigorous exercise and a very strict schedule to adhere to. Fashion Law Bootcamp is about to change your mind about the concept and explore a whole new meaning of the word 'Bootcamp.'  The ...

Emerging Designers Grab the Spotlight at Charleston Fashion Week 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Labeled as the oldest and second-largest city in South Carolina, Charleston has an abundance of history to share with curious travelers.  From the quaint cobblestone streets to the historic buildings to a waterfront ripe with stories from the ...

Come One, Come All to the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger As New York City prepares for what promises to be twelve stimulating days of film, art and culture, the excitement only continues to build for an event that lets newcomers to the world of film as well as ...

The Style Awards Take Center Stage By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Only a few days remain until the most anticipated event, live and online, in the fashion and design industry.  The 5th Annual Fashion 2.0 Awards are coming to the fashion community on March 20, 2014 from Merkin Concert Hall in New York ...

ANOTHER FABULOUS YEAR FOR SXSW By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Austin, Texas may not be the largest city in Texas, but this time of the year, the stupendous sounds of South By Southwest, the greatest music and film interactive festival, rejoice throughout the Texas plains and make it larger than life to the ...

DONNA KARAN DIVES INTO 30 YEARS OF DESIGN By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger When it comes to timeless style and stand-out sophistication, the name Donna Karan pops into our minds.  Her collections can be classic as well as contemporary all at once.  Her sincerity and love of fashion come to the surface with ...

Student Workshop: The History of Women in Soul March 06, 2014 | 1:01:26 | Public Domain First Lady Michelle Obama hosts middle school, high school and college students from across the country for an interactive student workshop: “I’m Every Woman: The History of Women in Soul."

President  Obama and the First Lady Host "In Performance at the White House: Women of Soul"     JOIN THE LIVE CHATVISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV

IT'S A WIN FOR THE 2014 OSCAR AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger What a wild and exciting evening it was on Sunday, March 2, 2014!  The night certainly wasn't like any Oscar Award Ceremony that I remember.  Although we sometimes put celebrities on a pedestal, this past Sunday evening proved that they ...

PARIS FASHION WEEK BRINGS US BALENCIAGA By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The beauty of fashion can only be described as magnificent expression felt the world over.  It brings with it a sense of pride, a sensuous overtone, a positive spirit to hold with us season after season. We were captivated by the charismatic ...

THE FIRST EVER WHITE HOUSE FILM FESTIVAL By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger We all know of Tribeca Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival and Cannes Film Festival, but for the very first time ever, President Obama hosted the White House Film Festival on Friday, February 28, 2014.  As part of this stimulating event, the ...

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK MADRID AUTUMN/WINTER 2014/15 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Just as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 ended on a somewhat chilly note in New York City,  serious and cultural savvy fashion enthusiasts rushed off to yet another fashion week with an international flair and the flourishing beauty of Spanish fashion amongst ...

START YOUR ENGINES FOR THE NY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger A show that will excite the entire family is the upcoming New York International Auto Show.  It is set to speed into the Jacob Javits Center in New York City on April 18, 2014 and continue through April 27, ...

CHANEL & TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHT ARTISTS By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The very famous Tribeca Film Festival  is not just about the discovery of exceptional film.  The festival also highlights outstanding art and diversified culture in a city ripe with creative talent.  As evidence of this, the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival brings to ...

THE GENEROSITY OF AN AUTHOR By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger We all know that a real book may soon become a legend of the past. Our future generation enjoys immediate satisfaction. Between ebooks and kindles, these tools have made reading more convenient but there are always 'cons' to every 'pro'.  For those still ...

GREET SPRING WITH CHARLES JAMES:BEYOND FASHION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger New York City can almost time the approach to spring by the stylish arrival of the annual exhibition brought to the Metropolitan Museum of Art  which takes place the first week in May.  Each year, some of the biggest and most historical names ...

KORS IS CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger During Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week  Fall 2014 held in New York City from February 6 - February 13, 2014, top designer strayed away from the overwhelming crowds of Lincoln Center and favored a more untraditional location to debut his Fall 2014 Collection.  The fashion ...

FILM FESTIVALS GET US THROUGH THE WINTER By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger No matter what the time of year it is, the world of film lets you escape the harsh reality of your daily routine into a world that you can mold to satisfy your curiosity. This time of the year brings us ...

DRAPED IN THE GLORY OF GOLD - SON JUNG WAN By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger A designer who has a knack for making beauty blossom eternally is Son Jung Wan.  Equipped with a large serving of creativity and incredible imagination, it is no wonder that some of the most prestigious people in New ...

RED MAKES AN IMPRESSION ON THE RUNWAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The startling reality is that women between the ages of 40 to 60 years of age are at great risk of heart disease.  Until they are educated on the symptoms that lead to heart disease and seek preventative treatment, this silent ...

DESIGUAL BRINGS LOVE TO MB FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger High Fashion has a whole new look this season.  It's bright, it's fun and it's full of vivacious energy and plenty of pizzazz.  One of the big openers of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014 New York  was Desigual with the brand's Fall ...

FOOTBALL OR ANIMAL BOWL? By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Super Bowl Sunday XLVIII brought out some fierce competition.  The Seattle Seahawks and the Denver Broncos battled on the field for the title of champions for this football season, but while the annual tradition that brings friends and families together was taking place, some ...

KORS MAKES THE MAN WITH FALL 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger You can feel the fall breeze in the air as designers get ready to show off their newest Fall 2014 Collections at the upcoming New York Fashion Week that begins in a couple of days. There is one designer that knows ...

TIME TO TALK WITH 'THE MOMS' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The charismatic duo of Denise and Melissa, also affectionately known as 'The Moms', have been the talk of New York City for some time now. They even rule the airwaves of Sirius XM these days. From their fabulous and fun fashion show at ...

GIVING IN THE NAME OF FASHION  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Fashion will always find an interested audience as it works like a torch to raise cultural collaborations with charities of all kinds. In the month of January, Fashion For The Philippines made a huge statement all in the name of philanthropy.  The Council of ...

STANDING OVATION TO THE GRAMMY AWARDS 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It was a tough choice to make on Sunday evening, January 26, 2014.  Should I watch the fairytale wedding of 'The Bachelor' Sean Lowe and his soulmate and forever partner, Catherine Giudici,or do I turn to the much anticipated 56th Annual ...

RALPH AND RUSSO IMPRESS AT COUTURE FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The ultimate in style lit every star in the evening sky at Couture Fashion Week held in Paris, France from January 19th through the 23rd, 2014.   The luxurious and lavish fashions that graced the runways were unmistakably magical and ...

IT ALL BEGINS AT MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has been infused with a shot of vitality to begin the new season of style. Falling temperatures, snow flurries and all the woes of winter will not keep the fashion fans down. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall/Winter ...

THE SUPER BOWL SCORES A TOUCHDOWN WITH FASHION  BY:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger As sports fanatics are glued to their big screen televisions, the football playoffs are well under way to determine who will be the final two teams given the opportunity to go to Super Bowl XLVIII. The ultimate win of the ...

SALUTE THE FGI RISING FASHION STARS By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It is time to rise to the occasion as we get ready to salute those chosen to compete for the 17th Annual Rising Star Awards.  On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at Cipriani at 110 East 42nd Street in New York City, there ...

50 YEARS OF SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUITS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The action-packed pages of Sports Illustrated cover every sport from basketball to football to tennis to soccer and breaking news about the NFL, the MLB, the NBA and the NHL.   Once a year, the publication disappears off the shelves at a ...

86TH OSCARS® NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED   BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Actor Chris Hemsworth and Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs announced the nominations for the 86th Academy Awards® today (January 16). Hemsworth and Boone Isaacs announced the nominees at a 5:38 a.m. PT.  A live news conference was attended by more than 400 international media ...

71st ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES 'TOAST FOR A CAUSE' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It may seem like the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards, held on Sunday, January 12, 2014, were all about receiving and recognition for the most creative and influential artists of the past year. It was a who's who of celebrities ...

 One of Reggae’s finest  Festival Rebel Salute  will rock the north course of  the Island  Jamaica January 17 /18th at Richmond Estate, Saint Ann, Jamaica Two days of  Reggae Rebel Salute with an Impressive  Artist line up Artist Line Up – Friday 17th Damian Marley       Bunny Wailer                     Andrew Tosh              Luciano                    Bugle                              Duane Stephenson   Chuck Fender             Tony Rebel                  ...

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL SOON TO SHINE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Breaking away from our own reality and entering the realm of fantasy, emotional retribution, happiness, drama and dreams are all part of one of the most highly-accredited film festivals in the world. This is one of the passionate projects of the very ...

COUNTING DOWN TO SOCHI By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It won't be long before we become glued to our television screens as world-class athletes compete vigorously for gold medals at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.

Bobbi Kristina Brown and Nick Gordon "Happily Married:" See Their Wedding Rings! Bobbi Kristina Brown and Nick Gordon "Happily Married:" See Their Wedding Rings! Secret wedding? Bobbi Kristina Brown announced on Twitter Thursday, Jan. 9 that she and Nick Gordon are "happily married." The 20-year-old daughter ...

By:  Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan Writer/Blogger It doesn't seem to matter how unbearably cold it is, record crowds of over 1 million people seem to flock to Times Square every year for the tradition that we never tire of. The festivities this year marked the 42nd year of the largest New Year's ...

By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger As we look back on 2013 and all it had to offer the fashion world, we look at some of the best vintage and unique boutiques that New York City and Brooklyn have to offer a woman with a passion for shopping and enjoy rounding out their ...

HOLIDAY RELIEF FOR HAITI By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Tis' the season to rejoice in the gift of giving.  That was exactly the spirit earlier this month when Bovet 1822 (a Swiss "Maison" of luxury timepieces) owner, Mr. Pascal Raffy, participated in a holiday gala celebration for Artists For Peace & Justice on December ...

THE WHITE HOUSE WELCOMES THE HOLIDAYS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger As many of us get ready to celebrate Christmas, the White House is quickly becoming quiet as the Obama family headed off this past weekend to Hawaii to celebrate the holiday with first dogs, Bo and Sunny in tow.  However, there were ...

ALL THINGS BEAUTIFUL WITH 'MADE FASHION WEEK'  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger We are gearing up for another exciting Fashion Week set to take place in New York City in February 2014. Fashion is a language that unites the world in harmony and beauty.  Many fashion fanatics are familiar with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week but ...

CHARLESTON FASHION WEEK IS AROUND THE CORNER By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The fashion focus will soon be on New York City and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, but that is only the beginning to a loaded season of style.  In the months that follow this Fall 2014 Collection debut, other fashion weeks across the ...

CELEBRATING WOMEN AND ART AT ART BASEL MIAMI By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Although Art Basel has departed the trendy shores of sunny Miami, the cultural savvy set is still talking about the success of this annual event that unites fashion, art and entertainment together for an action-packed week of excitement. From art ...

Jamaican Tessanne Chin Makes History For The Caribbean http://youtu.be/eNxp9j6Vczs Chin, l, performing with legendary singer, Celine Dion on Dec. 17, 2013. (NBC TV image) http://youtu.be/RtBSNe_JCbI Story Credit : News Americas News Americas, Los Angeles, CA, Weds. Dec. 18, 2013 It was one for the Caribbean history books Tuesday night as for the first time in the ...

  Jamaican  Tessanne Chin Makes History For The Caribbean  http://youtu.be/eNxp9j6Vczs Chin, l, performing with legendary singer, Celine Dion on Dec. 17, 2013. (NBC TV image) http://youtu.be/RtBSNe_JCbI Story Credit : News Americas News Americas, Los Angeles, CA, Weds. Dec. 18, 2013 It was one for the Caribbean history books Tuesday night as for the first time in the ...

THE 'OTHER BALL' TO BENEFIT CHILDREN By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The holiday season is bringing people together to share the gift of love, sharing and giving.

SANTA COMES TO SOHO FOR A TOY DRIVE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The holidays are all about making others feel special, no matter what the age may be.

A NEW WORLD OF MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK AWAITS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The face of fashion continues to emerge even brighter continuing with change to meet the needs of the industry as time goes on, season after season.

LOVE IS FALLING ON KISS FM'S JINGLE BALL By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The snow doesn't fall in Los Angeles this time of year like it does in the cold Northeast, but that doesn't discourage the holiday celebration from taking place each year at this same time. 

TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY BEATLES By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger One of the most iconic musical groups of all time is the Beatles.  It doesn't quite matter if you are middle-aged or in your teens, everyone knows all about the life and times of the Beatles. To this day, we still hear their ...

WHO LOVES A PARADE? By:  Hope Wilkos, Monique Nolan, Writer/Blogger PHOTO CREDITS: George Whylie There is no better reminder of holiday cheer than to wake up on a brisk November morning in New York City and head outside. The frigid air whips at my cheeks but it is well worth it because I am ...

SING OUT FOR THE 2013 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger While people across the country were getting ready for the big winter storm sweeping across the nation, celebrities took to the Red Carpet on Sunday, November 24, 2013, to celebrate the American Music Awards which took place at the Nokia ...

A MAZE OF DIAMONDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Pictures, paintings, photos are all priceless interpretations of self-expression.  There is no better way to ring in the holiday season this year than paying a visit to Jamison Ernest's 'Bouncing Cars' exhibition going on now through November 30, 2013, at the Ambassador Gallery in ...

NY PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES 30th ANNIVERSARY of "STING" By: Roland Hyde Writer / Photographer L-R: Sophia Bernard-Fairman (Group Brand Manager, J.Wray&Nephew), Josef Bogdanovich (CEO, Downsound Records), Isaiah Laing (CEO, Supreme Promotions Ltd), Kiprich (Dancehall/Reggae Artist), Howard "Big Mac" McIntosh and Junior "Heavy D" Fraser (Supreme Promotions directors). NY PRESS CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES 30th ANNIVERSARY of ...

THE GIFT OF GLORY HONORED AT 2013 GOVERNORS AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger A black-tie event took place on November 16, 2013 that gave us a deep appreciation for our stars of the present who have also influenced the past and will continue to have a strong impact on the future.

VICTORIA'S SECRET DAZZLES IN 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Dim the lights and the fashion extravaganza takes to the runway once again.  Like clockwork, we know that the holiday spirit is in the air when the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is the buzz on the streets of New York City.  This magnificent show ...

From  lead vocals for one of the most enduring (and enduringly popular) reggae groups of the 1970s and 80s (The Chosen Few), who not only had an enviable string of hits across the decade but also toured the United States, Canada, and England,  known for their superbly crafted vocals and ...

FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK STEAL THE SHOW - SPRING 2014 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The other day I just happened to be daydreaming about some of the most unique collections that Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014 brought us this past September.  My mind was immediately drawn to one particular fashion show that ...

LAUREN CELEBRATES 'TO CATCH A THIEF' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Ralph Lauren is one of those designers that can turn any event into a royal gala.  Just a few days prior to Halloween, on October 28, 2013, Ralph Lauren hosted a screening of Alfred Hitchcock's 'To Catch A Thief' at MoMA (Museum of ...

MB FASHION WEEK RUSSIA DRAWS MISS UNIVERSE CONTESTANTS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week continues to travel the globe to exotic cities all thriving with the excitement of elegance and sophistication in style with a dynamic backing. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia began in Moscow on October 25, 2013.  This is the premier ...

LOOK GORGEOUS AND STAY HEALTHY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger As seasons come and seasons go, each one brings its own set of surprises. With autumn taking over, we look forward to the leaves changing colors, a chance to buy a new pair of leather boots and a new fall cardigan to keep ...

MB FASHION WEEK RUSSIA JOINS FORCES WITH eBAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger The digital world of fashion is taking huge steps across the debonair divide as two giants unite in partnership on an original project giving fashion conscious consumers the chance of a lifetime. eBay, the global leader of the Internet trade and ...

LET'S MAKE IT A HAUNTINGLY OUTRAGEOUS HALLOWEEN By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Halloween is one of the most imaginative holidays of the year.  Costume parties are the best way to get lost in the escapades and enjoy the freedom to display your own unique individuality without question. A notable party making light of the ...

COUNTING DOWN TO THE 56th ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It is once again time to begin counting down to the GRAMMY AWARDS®.  Talented artists with sweet-sounding music and tunes that stick in our heads all day long have so much to offer the culturally inclined world that they impress each ...

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 Collections LIVE STREAM: MBFW NY SPRING 2014 COLLECTIONS The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 Collections will include shows from designers including: NICHOLAS K, DAVID TLALE, BCBGMAXAZRIA, RICHARD CHAI, SUPIMA, TADASHI SHOJI, CANDELA, DESIGUAL, MARISSA WEBB, THE ART INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK CITY, FASHION LAW INSTITUTE, ZIMMERMANN, ...

Caribbean Fever Music Festival is the premier celebration of Caribbean cultures, fashion and music. Presented in partnership with Irie Jamboree, the Caribbean Fever Music Festival is a three-day live event taking place during Labor Day Weekend on Friday, August 30 through Sunday, September 1 at Barclays Center. The music festival will ...

AN EVENING OF ELEGANCE WITH CFDA AWARDS 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   It was almost like Fashion Week all over again at Lincoln Center  in New York City as designers, models, entrepreneurs, corporate sponsors, celebrities and the executive members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America came out to celebrate the ...

LIGHTS, FASHION, ACTION! By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   New York City is in for a thrilling surprise as the month of June brings with it a very important event highlighting outstanding women in fashion, entertainment and media for the world to admire in awe. It is a uniquely creative film festival and a conference ...

CHIME FOR CHANGE SPREADS THE WORD By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Empowerment can be powerfully rewarding.  It can carry our world to new heights to support a cause if we stand united. On Saturday, June 1, 2013, in an effort to empower, 'The Sound of Change Live' took to the stage at Twickenham Stadium in ...

CONCERTS FOR A CAUSE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   In the last couple of months, we have been tried and tested as a nation.  First we were struck with the horrific Boston Marathon bombing.  As we tried to pick up the pieces, Mother Nature's anger wreaked havoc on Oklahoma with a tornado that ...

THE TALENT OF PARSONS ON DISPLAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   It's graduation time again and in the fashion world that can only mean one thing.  Top graduates from Parsons The New School For Design received the opportunity to step out in style as they presented their own creative collections in front of a ...

THE GLAMOUR OF CINEMA AGAINST AIDS XX By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Cannes has been the center of attention for over a week now.  The energy has come to a climactic end but it was a week of awesome magic.  With enchanting premiere films, an impressive 'who's who' list of attendees and scenery ...

  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It's going to be some kind of summer in New York City.  The sun is up and the flowers are blooming brightly.  It is time to get outdoors and head out to 'Groovin In The Park' set to take place on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Roy Wilkins Park ...

CAROLE KING IS HONORED AT WHITE HOUSE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   As a long-standing tradition, President Obama and First Lady Michelle are continuing with the entertaining series "In Performance at the White House".  The goal is to showcase the rich fabric of American culture in the nation's most famous home, the White ...

GOVERNOR NATHAN DEAL OF GEORGIA APPOINTS JAMAICAN BORN BROADCASTER THE HONORABLE PAT BACCAS-BOWEN ‘LIEUTENANT COLONEL’ Atlanta, GA- Jamaican born, The Honorable Pat Baccas-Bowen, founder, CEO, Producer and host of Atlanta based Future Movement Radio (FMR) has made her community and country proud with her recent appointment as 'Lieutenant Colonel’ by the ...

BRING ON THE BLING WITH LIBERACE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Liberace was a man who certainly lived life to its fullest. His world was full of glitz, glam and plenty of sparkle. He was the original "King of Bling" in every sense of the word. His famous line was "Too much of a ...

CLAP YOUR HANDS FOR THE 2013 BILLBOARD AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Sunday evening, May 19, 2013, was the night that the musical world had been waiting for all year.  The entertainment industry celebrated the 2013 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Hotel.  As usual, fashion was one ...

THE 66TH ANNUAL CANNES FILM FESTIVAL By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Cannes is quite certainly one of the most magnetic film festival destinations in the world.  The fashions, the films, the celebration are all exciting parts of the diversity of the event that runs from the 15th of May through the 26th of ...

MAGIC OVER THE MEDITERRANEAN WITH DIOR By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Monaco is known as the land of luxury overlooking the expansive Mediterranean Sea and located on the chic French Riviera.  So it was only befitting that this exclusive country provided the backdrop for the Dior 2014 Cruise Collection as models walked the ...

LET'S CELEBRATE MUSICAL SUCCESS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   A gala event is making its way to New York City to benefit advocacy, education and professional development.   The RECORDING ACADEMY HONORS® 2013 will be celebrating talented successes on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. at 583 Park Avenue in New York City. Recipients of ...

A SUMMER OF ENCHANTING FILMS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   When we think of summer, we think of pool parties, longer days of sunshine, beach outings, BBQs and vacations. For those film buffs that enjoy watching the classics, the Academy promises you a real treat. It is once again time for the 2013 Oscars Outdoors ...

NICK AND MARIAH LIVE THE FAIRYTALE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   While the tension continues to mount between Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj on American Idol, Mariah put all that aside recently on April 30, 2013, so she could renew her vows with Nick Cannon in the true spirit of love and a ...

CELEBRITIES CELEBRATE MOM'S DAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   This weekend is all about Mom and treating our moms special as we thank her for all the love, guidance, advice and comfort that she has provided to us over the years. We know how we are planning on celebrating Mother's Day but how about ...

'PUNK: Chaos to Couture' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger  The MET Costume Gala is extremely addictive as one of the biggest events of the year,   celebrity guests arrived to walk the Red Carpet, some reliving the era through their attire for the evening. Hundreds gathered to get a glimpse of the flowing gowns, fishnet stockings, strange ...

FROM PUNK TO COUTURE AT THE MET By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Punk has had a huge influence on fashion.  From the streets of London to the rock & roll clubs of New York City, the 70's were a time of transition that would forever influence our lives and promote the manifestation of ...

A STAR-STUDDED KENTUCKY DERBY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   The exciting 139th running of the Kentucky Derby was won by Shug McGaughey's 'Orb' on a muddy track at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2013. Not only was there a winner on the track but winning fashions crowded the Red Carpet as celebrities gathered in Millionaire's ...

THE ICONIC CELEBRATION OF THE GREAT GATSBY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   As one of the great classics of all time opens soon in theaters across the country, The Great Gatsby, toasted the New York City Premiere with a roaring good time held at The Plaza Hotel after the Red Carpet arrival and ...

RINGWALD ENTERTAINS SOUTH FLORIDA By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   We all remember the enchanting films with the happy endings that were classic situations of teens of the 80's.  The "Brat Pack" gave us moments to remember in 'Sixteen Candles', 'The Breakfast Club' and 'Pretty In Pink'. One of the best known actresses of the ...

'SHARE THE LOVE, JOIN THE FIGHT' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger It's time to share the love and join the fight.  On May 1, 2013, a fervor was felt in the air as it was time to make New York City and the world aware that we must conquer blood cancer, once and ...

RACE TO THE FINISH AT PENN RELAYS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   This past weekend, sports fans thrilled to the energy and excitement that overtook Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as they came out with enthusiasm for the 119th Penn Relays held from April 25 - April 27, 2013. It is the time of ...

BOCA PREPARES FOR 'PROPER AFFAIR' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for one of the most fashionable events of the year. It's going to be another unforgettable 'Boston Proper Affair'. This is the time for South Florida fashion to shine right in the heart of Palm Beach County. Favorite retailer, Boston Proper, will ...

2013 LATIN BILLBOARD AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger   Miami was sizzling on Thursday, April 25, 2013, as the Red Carpet was rolled out for the 2013 Latin Billboard Awards.  The glamour and glitz took place at Bank United Center at the University of Miami.  The event was broadcast live on Telemundo Television. It ...

THE BRIGHT SIDE OF MB AUSTRALIA By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/Blogger Most recently from April 8th through April 12, 2013, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia  celebrated another gorgeous season of sensational fashion.  So many designers with so much talent gathered in one location to show the world how Sydney can easily compete with some of ...

TIME HONORS TOP 100 IN NYC By:  Hope Wilkos,  Monique Nolan Writer/Blogger Once a year, TIME brings together their top 100 most influential individuals of the year in order to celebrate their successes and recognize their achievements.  This year the event took place on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 in New York City at ...

CELEBRATE THE 2013 ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Each year we recognize talented individuals who contribute so much to the entertainment industry.  They bring life a more colorful meaning with a gift of pleasing performances again and again over the years. On Thursday, ...

TIFFANY CELEBRATES WITH DIAMONDS & CHAMPAGNE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan New York's fashion and celebrity elite came out to toast the Jazz Age at the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Ball  on Thursday evening, April 18, 2013. Celebrities flocked to Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center to celebrate Tiffany & Co.'s ...

Beyoncé - BEAUTY ON TOUR By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the brightest and most beautiful artists of the entertainment world is thrilling audiences this year as she visits cities all across the globe and her name is  Beyoncé. Not only is Beyoncé wowing with her songs, but her extreme ...

'LOST ON PURPOSE' CAPTURES AUDIENCES By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the biggest thrills of the Palm Beach International Film Festival was having the opportunity to interview the Directors/Writers of the World Premiere film, Lost On Purpose.  They had a vitality and vigor about them that immediately puts you ...

 A WEEK OF FABULOUS FILMS COMES TO A CLOSE   By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It was a week that movie memories are made of.  Palm Beach International Film Festival  brought aspiring, emerging and seasoned filmmakers from all over the globe to warm and welcoming South Florida to debut their films ...

COME ON OVER TO COACHELLA 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan For two magnificent musical weekends, Coachella Music & Arts Festival brings the California desert to life with the sweet and sometimes reverberating sounds of summer.  Weekend One begins today, April 12th and continues through April 14, 2013 and ...

FIGHTING WORLD HUNGER WITH MICHAEL AND HALLE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  is on a mission.  This designer of international acclaim has pledged to raise millions of dollars for the United Nations World Food Programme.   WFP is the food assistance branch of the United Nations and the world's largest ...

LOOKING BACK ON THE LIFE OF LILLY PULITZER By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan On Sunday, April 7, 2013, we sadly lost a fashion icon in the design world.  Lilly Pulitzer who brightened wardrobes with signature prints and created collections that have always conjured up a vivid tropical oasis of ...

JOLIE IS FILLED WITH GENEROSITY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Angelina Jolie has been making news lately both in the United States and abroad. Here in the United States, Jolie attended the 4th Annual Women in The World Summit  at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York ...

THE MAGIC OF 'MISS YOU CAN DO IT' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It only takes three simple words to make everything seem so much easier.  "Love conquers all."  That statement became much more evident after having seen a most heartwarming documentary film. The Palm Beach International Film Festival taking ...

THE 40TH ANNUAL NYC POLICE FOUNDATION GALA By:  Monique Nolan, Maxine Nolan-Whylie Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George Whylie , Roland Hyde  The exclusive Waldorf-Astoria Hotel lit up on Thursday evening, April 4, 2013, as members of the New York City Police Foundation came out to celebrate an evening of honor and tribute.  Spring was felt throughout ...

CHECK OUT YOUR CAR OF THE FUTURE AT NY AUTO SHOW By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan There are only two more days left to check out the sleekest and fastest cars that the year has to offer.  Right now through Sunday, April 7, 2013, the New York International Auto ...

BIG THUMBS UP TO OPENING NIGHT OF PBIFF By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Palm Beach International Film Festival opened on a powerful cinematic note on Thursday, April 4, 2013.  Although the weather was rainy and overcast, spirits could not be dampened that easily. Ranking in the top ten film festival destinations ...

MIAMI FASHION WEEK'S SHOWCASE OF DESIGNERS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan On the last evening of Miami Fashion Week 2013, not only was the Miami Moda Awards a large part of the excitement of the evening but we got a glimpse into the fashions of a kaleidoscope of ...

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THE 2013 WHITE HOUSE EASTER EGG ROLL By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan While children may love the brightly colored Easter eggs and the floppy ears of the symbolic bunny rabbit, they are also sad to see this holiday come to an end. However, Easter is not over just yet. ...

BRING ON THE MUSIC WITH IRAWMA AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan When you are feeling sad and blue, Reggae music is one genre that will get you out of your chair and moving to the beat. One of the biggest days  for Reggae music is surely to be Martin's ...

THE BEAUTY OF THE MACY'S 2013 FLOWER SHOW By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Nature comes alive in March as Spring comes knocking on our doors.  Although there is still a chill in the air, Macy's in Herald Square has decided it's time for a change of scenery. We welcome their creativity ...

FASHION HOPE MAKES A DIFFERENCE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan There is no organization more prominent in the fashion world than Fashion Hope-Styling For A Cause.  Born out of  an idea to use fashion as a vehicle to make a worldwide difference, this organization came about in May of ...

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK RUSSIA RISES By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan In just two days, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia will debut a whole new exciting season with fresh new designers, their creations and a new international partner, Depesha, which is a premier worldwide publication. There can be no better way to ...

CELEBRITY FIGHT NIGHT 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The dreamy desert destination of Phoenix, Arizona was 'THE' place to be on Saturday evening, March 23, 2013, as celebrities could be seen celebrating 'Celebrity Fight Night XIX' at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa.  It was an exclusive ...

PALM BEACH POLO ATTRACTS CELEBRITIES By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan As our northern neighbors are still doing their very best to keep warm from the winter chill, South Floridians are enjoying the peak of the Polo Season in the warm tropical climate. The USPA Maserati 109th U.S. Open Polo Championship ...

ART & CULTURE BRING CHARISMA TO PALM BEACH COUNTY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan April is the one month of the year when spring brings us much more than flowers.  It is the time when art and culture are at their finest in Palm Beach County, Florida as the ...

MIAMI FASHION WEEK 2013 GAINS INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan If you are eager to jet off to exotic destinations in any part of the world such as Peru, Bolivia, Africa, Jamaica, Spain or Italy, imagine being in all of these countries at the very same time. For ...

CFDA ANNOUNCES ITS 2013 NOMINEES By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan In the midst of all the flurry of fashion events taking place these days, the Council of Fashion Designers of America announced their nominees for the 2013 CFDA Fashion Awards that will take place on June 3rd at Lincoln Center's Alicy ...

MET GALA BENEFIT GREETS PUNK FASHION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Anybody and everybody that is a fan of fashion knows that there is one evening of the year that attracts the fashion elite in a magical setting. The highly anticipated Met Costume Institute Gala Benefit will take place on ...

NCL GIVES YOU A GRAMMY® EXPERIENCE AT SEA By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Interested in taking a cruise?  Why not opt for the far from ordinary experience at sea? Norwegian Cruise Line launches its newest state-of-the-art ship in February of 2014 called 'Norwegian Getaway'.  This 4,000-passenger ship will have an open-air boardwalk, ...

LA IS FILLED WITH FASHION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan All the beautiful people gathered in one place to celebrate a week full of style as Style Fashion Week LA and LA Fashion Weekend took over the West Coast.  There was loads of energy and enthusiasm to go around as all ...

FASHION WITH AN INTERNATIONAL FLAVOR By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Miami Beach is preparing for one of the hottest international fashion events of the year as the Miami Beach Convention Center welcomes Miami Fashion Week and Miami Bridal Week .  It all takes place from Wednesday, March 20, 2013 through Saturday, ...

BETSEY JOHNSON IS BACK! By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Betsey Johnson is making a huge comeback.  During Mercedes-Benz Fall 2013 Fashion Week held in February, Betsey lit up the runway with her colorful and imaginative pieces and some very sporty and stylish exercise apparel.  For a standing-room only crowd, ...

A PETITE PARADE OF FASHION WITH BONNIE YOUNG By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The cameras were out on Sunday, March 10, 2013, to snap pictures of pretty petites walking the runway at the Bonnie Young Fall/Winter 2013 Fashion Show at Industria Super Studio in New York City. Bonnie's creative abilities ...

FALL FASHION WEEK 2013 AROUND THE WORLD By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Following fashion can be thrilling, thought provoking and sometimes even exhausting.  From the time that January flies by, we gracefully saunter into a couple of months of non-stop fashion weeks, back to back. Everyone is familiar with New ...

TINA FEY'S DAY OF 'ADMISSION' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Although the door has closed on '30 Rock', Tina Fey is back in the limelight as she stars in the new film called 'Admission' due out in theaters on March 22nd. This is a comedy/drama about all the detours that a ...

ROAD TO ULTRA: A LONG WAY FROM HOME By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the hottest events to hit the music scene in Miami is the upcoming Ultra Music Festival which will take place for not just one but two historic weekends in warm and inviting Miami, Florida, the ...

'LET'S MOVE!' MARKS ITS THIRD ANNIVERSARY By: Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer: George WhylieVideographer: Maxine Nolan  While President Obama is absorbed with the sequester and the effects that it will have on our nation, First Lady Michelle Obama is embarking on her own campaign. Michelle Obama is a huge advocate of nutritious eating and ...

CELEBRATING THE 85TH ANNUAL OSCAR AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It is the night that shapes movie legends.  It is the night that defines the top names in filmmaking and acting.  It is none other than the biggest night in Hollywood , the 85th Annual Academy Awards telecast ...

24 HOURS OF FASHION IN SOUTH BEACH By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It's upon us once again. The World of Cotton will be taking over the streets of South Beach enveloping them in loads of diverse looks for the fashion conscious individual daring to impress. This marks the second year that Cotton Incorporated brings ...

FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK DAZZLE WITH FALL 2013 COLLECTION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Wild dreams and magical moments were once again made with Falguni & Shane Peacock at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York. Falguni & Shane Peacock tend to take us away from the ordinary and into the world of ...

AN ENLIGHTENING EVENING WITH VERA WANG By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  The 92nd Street Y in New York City and MARTINI Sparkling Wines are in that fashion frame of mind again. Coming right off of a very impressive Fashion Week, this latest event drew a crowd of well-versed industry professionals ...

KORS COLLABORATES WITH AMBER LE BON By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan After a very successful showing of his Fall 2013 Collection,  is pleased to debut the third installment of the Kors Collaboration series, featuring British beauty and model, muse Amber Le Bon. Fashion enthusiasts are still talking about all of the exquisite ...

IT IS GOING TO BE A NIGHT TO SHINE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The OSCAR® Awards is one of the biggest evenings in entertainment seen round the world.  Events have been taking place leading up to the dazzling evening. Just this month from February 2nd through the 14th, at The ...

A COLLECTION OF CLASS BY RALPH RUCCI - FALL 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Ralph Rucci is a man of incredible talent and driven dedication to his craft.  He is constantly in the creative state of mind and forever raises the bar with each collection that is unveiled. ...

DENNIS BASSO CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF FASHION AT MBFW By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week brings all glitter and gold and fashion designers with a celebrity following unveiling their newest collections.  One of those greatly cherished designers is Dennis Basso.  His fashions have been featured on the cover ...

UNTAMED WITH MERCEDES-BENZ AND KARLIE KLOSS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is all about elegant fashion and the finer things in life. On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class was officially unveiled at Lincoln Center in New York City as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013. This ...

THE AMAZING 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards will go down in music history for not only its list of winners and flashy Red Carpet arrivals, but also many of its musical moments. It all began on the Red Carpet.  Beyonce' went ...

PADLOCKS OF LOVE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Love is in the air and Cupid is getting ready to strike.  February 15, 2013 is the day to celebrate your sweetheart, the love of your life, the person of your dreams. People are beginning to give the gift ...

FASHION FOR A CAUSE DURING NEW YORK FASHION WEEK  By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Neither sleet nor snow could halt "The Reality of FASHION, The Reality of AIDS" runway show that took place as New York Fashion Week kicked into high gear.  The show was destined to go on on ...

HITLAB CHOOSES A WINNERBy:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the biggest nights in music will soon be upon us as we close in on The GRAMMY Awards coming to us live on February 10, 2013 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.Just a few days ago, ...

CONCEPT KOREA BECOMES A FASHION WEEK FAVORITE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2013 has opened the gateway to the international world of style by continuing to promote Concept Korea. Concept Korea is a collaborative project to introduce the world to talented creative Korean fashion designers and ...

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK KICKS OFF WITH amfAR By:  Monique Nolan, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George Whylie, Maxine -Nolan- Whylie  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week  began the showing of the Fall 2013 Collections in celebrity style on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. The stars braved the cold to make their way to Cipriani Wall Street not only to celebrate the beginning of another ...

SUPER BOWL ISN'T JUST ABOUT SPORTS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Super Bowl XLVII certainly had its share of surprises this year.  Beyonce' and her much awaited reunion with Destiny's Child was the talk of the century in the music world and it led to a super energetic half-time extravaganza. Shortly ...

YOU CAN TAKE PART IN MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicks off in chilly New York City this coming Wednesday, February 6, 2013.  As we climb the steps of Lincoln Center with a jump to our step and excitement building in our heart, there ...

MAKING MEMORIES WITH GRAND CENTRAL STATION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan New Yorkers experienced a mix of emotions on Friday, February 1, 2013, as the historic landmark of Grand Central Station celebrated its 100th birthday just as the city woke up to learn the news that a legacy of ...

THE SAG AWARDS 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Receiving the honor of a SAG Award (Screen Actors Guild Award), is possibly one of the highest accolades you can receive as an actor.  The voting is decided by 4200 randomly selected members of the union and bestowed upon the winners ...

'THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA' MARKS 25 GLORIOUS YEARS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  A major milestone has been reached as the calendar reflected 25 glorious years for 'The Phantom of the Opera' on Broadway this past weekend.  On Saturday, January 26, 2013, this stage production hit one of ...

REALITY HITS THE RUNWAY AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan New York City is counting down to Fashion Week and what better way to spread the word and build awareness to "Reality of FASHION, The Reality of AIDS 2013".  One of the most anticipated fashion ...

CELEBRITIES SHINE FOR A CAUSE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan There is nothing like 'Passion for a Cause' to bring some of the brightest celebrities together if only for one evening. It is important to stand up for what you believe in and have that drive and determination to make ...

THE STIMULATING SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Excited film buffs have been gathering in Park City, Utah to take part in one of the largest independent film festivals in the United States.  The Sundance Film Festival    is now underway and began on January ...

A WEEK OF PRESIDENTIAL EVENTS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan This week was abuzz with presidential activity in Washington as all the exciting inaugural events took place to kick off the next four years of the White House administration. Saturday, January 19, 2013, was meant to honor America's children and ...

Here's the full schedule, all times Eastern: 11:30 a.m. - Inaugural Swearing-In Ceremony 4:00 p.m. - Inaugural Parade / Presidential Escort 7:25 p.m. - Commander in Chief's Ball President Obama & Vice President Biden About Barack Obama President Barack Obama Barack Obama was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on August 4th, 1961, to a father from Kenya and a ...

LET'S GO FOR 'A WALK ON THE MOON' WITH THE Laurèl COLLECTION By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin  lived up to its chic expectations as designers showcased their Autumn/Winter 2013 Collections from January 15 through January 18, 2013. One of the standout presentations of the 4-day event was ...

THE GALA EVENTS OF THE GRAMMY® AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the next award shows to make it to our living rooms will be THE 55TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS® taking place on Sunday, February 10,2013, at The Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Recording Academy® has been very ...

A 'FORCE OF NATURE' TAKES ACTING WORLD BY STORM By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan She is just 9 years old but already is an accomplished actress. Adorable Quvenzhané Wallis is the youngest Oscar nominee in 2013 chosen for her emotional role in the film "Beasts of the Southern Wild".   Wallis has a maturity ...

FAST FORWARD TO THE FUTURE IN TECHNOLOGY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan Just as fashionistas excite to Fashion Week, tech titans excite to the Consumer Electronic Show held annually to introduce some of the most innovative gadgets that give us a glimpse into the future.  The trade show was ...

THE 2013 GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS LIGHT UP HOLLYWOOD By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It was a big night for Hollywood on Sunday, January 13, 2013 as the stars gathered at the Beverly Hills Hilton to celebrate the successes of their talented fellow actors and actresses for the 70th Annual ...

AN EVENING WITH A FASHION ICON AND MARTINI By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  Once again the fashion industry was bubbling over in New York City on Wednesday evening, January 9, 2013. It was an evening of formidable fashion as prominent and inspirational designer, Marc Jacobs, took to the stage as ...

THE 2013 OSCAR NOMINATIONS ARE ANNOUNCED By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan There was no sleeping late on this very important morning in January.  This was the morning that hundreds of thousands of people had been waiting anxiously for, the announcement of the 85th Annual Oscar Nominees. At 5:38 a.m. PT ...

ENJOY A 'GOLDEN GLOBES' GLAMOUR PARTY By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan We all know that the months of January and February have plenty of awards shows in store for us. The first one on our calendars is The Golden Globes Awards which will be broadcast this coming Sunday, January 13, 2013, ...

THE 2013 PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The 2013 People's Choice Awards kicks off a stream of award ceremonies and took place on Wednesday, January 9, 2013.  This event means much to us as the results are based on votes by the general public.  This year, fans ...

ALMOST TIME TO REVEAL THE 'FGI RISING STAR' AWARD By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan We can feel the warmth of fashion in the air.  The Fashion Group International has revealed the finalists for this year's FGI Rising Star Award.  This is the time to recognize and honor the best of ...

LET'S 'SAVE OUR CINEMAS' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan The cinema provides us an escape from our daily routine if only for a few hours.  We laugh, we cry, we are totally absorbed on the fashions, the plot, the characters.  Technology has now pushed us so far into the ...

10TH ANNIVERSARY OF POLO ARRIVES IN PALM BEACH By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan There is nothing more thrilling in the global equestrian world than the elite sport of polo. Polo is a sport that has achieved prestigious acclaim worldwide but there is no better place to enjoy the sport ...

THE CLOCK STRIKES MIDNIGHT AND HERE COMES 2013 By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan How quickly the time flies by......The year 2012 brought with it sadness, happiness, loss, good times, bad times, financial woes and a host of different feelings that we will remember the year gone by for.  But ...

FROM 'GOSSIP GIRL' TO 'CARRIE DIARIES' By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan For six seasons and five years, we were mesmerized by a group of privileged teenagers on Manhattan's Upper East Side who grew up right in front of our eyes.  "Gossip Girl" was 'the'  program introduced on the CW Channel. ...

'IMAGINE PEACE' IN TIMES SQUARE By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan There could be no greater wish on this earth than the hope for peace.  As all eyes focus on New York City this last week of 2012, the Ball Drop in Times Square has become a long standing ...

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2013 SAG AWARDS ANNOUNCED By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan  There is quite a stir going on in the world of cinema and television as the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® are right around the corner being held on Sunday, January 27, 2013. Some of the biggest and ...

ANOTHER FASHION WEEK IS ALMOST UPON US By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan We've seen the best that Spring/Summer 2013 has to offer us with wildly feminine frills, fancy floral designs and vibrant colors reminding us that with spring showers and May flowers comes a whole new world of trend-setting ...

FASHION'S FIGHT AGAINST MS By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan It was a perfect afternoon to bring fashion lovers together for a cause worth fighting for.  On Thursday, December 13, 2012, Fashion's Fight Against MS brought Fort Lauderdale, Florida, alive with a passion as supporters attended a charity fashion show and luncheon. ...

THE ENTICING EXHIBITION OF "ASCENSION" By:  Hope Wilkos, Writer/BloggerPhotographer:  George WhylieVideographer:  Maxine Nolan One of the most celebrated artists of the decade can add another major accomplishment to his impressive list.  Ralph Rucci has once again given the world a piece of himself through his enticing artwork. The Serge Sorokko Gallery in San ...