Despite the gloomy rainy day, It is all working well - NYC VIBE was in Times Square this morning to witness the confetti test - Nearly 3,000 pounds of confetti will be released on New Year’s Eve will include thousands of wishes from individuals who have submitted them on actual confetti at the New Year’s Eve Wishing Wall in Times Square and via the Virtual Wishing Wall. The Wishing Wall is located on the same block for individuals throughout the day to submit additional wishes. America250 is also revealing that the decorated Times Square Ball will drop again on July 3, 2026, marking the first time in history the Ball drops outside of New Year’s Eve. The Fourth of July countdown moment will anchor America250’s nationwide Independence Day celebrations and reinforce New York City’s central role in the nation’s Semiquincentennial.
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The Ball Drop is Set, the Stars & Celebrities to Perform are Set and the Confetti Will Work! #nye

December 2025 - Midtown Manhattan, NYC: The big news breaking from the 2025 RFK Ripple of Hope award ceremony in New York City is that longtime president, Kerry Kennedy - RFK’s daughter, will be leaving her position as the president of the highly respected organization. Kerry told NYC VIBE that she will remain on the Board of Directors and continue to play an active role in the organization’s initiatives and advocacy efforts. The successful 2025 gala honored Ripple of Hope laureates Stephen Colbert, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Darren Walker, and Martin Cabrera, Jr. Mike Leventhal was on the red carpet and had a special conversation with an NBA legend. Nearly 1,000 attendees joined Robert De Niro, Dolores Huerta, Mark Hamill, New Jersey Governor elect Mikie Sherrill, and Maine Governor Janet Mills to celebrate the accomplishments of the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center this past year. The Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that has worked to realize Robert F. Kennedy’s dream of a more just and peaceful world since 1968. In partnership with local activists, they advocate for key human rights issues—championing change makers and pursuing strategic litigation at home and around the world. And to ensure change that lasts, they foster a social-good approach to business and investment and educate students about human rights and social justice. @kennedyhrc #robertfkennedy #kennedy #magicjohnson #darrenwalker #martincabrerajr #stephencolbert
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Kerry Kennedy is Stepping Down as President of Kennedy Human Rights Organization

November 2025 - Lower Manhattan: Step inside the star-studded 12th Annual Maestro Cares Foundation Gala in New York City! Co-founded by Marc Anthony and Henry Cárdenas, this memorable evening raised crucial funds to transform the lives of vulnerable children and communities across Latin America and the U.S. NYC VIBE joined Marc Anthony to learn about the foundation's new initiatives and celebrate a year of incredible accomplishments. The gala honored Actress and activist Eva Longoria with the Community Hero Award for her work in education and entrepreneurship, and global artist J Balvin with the Trailblazer of Cultural Empowerment Award for his leadership in mental health advocacy. All funds raised support Maestro Cares' core programs—housing, education, and health services—which have funded 44 projects in 17 countries to date. It’s a powerful mission: providing hope, one child and one community at a time. #MaestroCares #MarcAnthony #EvaLongoria #JBalvin #MaestroCaresGala #Philanthropy #Latinos #MentalHealthAdvocacy #NYCGala #NYCVIBE
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Eva Longoria and J Balvin Honored by Marc Anthony at Maestro Foundation Gala in NYC | NYC VIBE

November 2025 - Upper West Side, NY: Wow - What a night - it was fashion's night under the bright lights in New York City for its annual awards where the industry pays recognition to its best. Nominees, honorees, and winners were determined by the CFDA Awards Guild which is composed of CFDA members, leading fashion journalists, stylists, and top retail executives. There they are - A$AP Rocky being honored with the prestigious Fashion Icon Award joined of course by Rihanna...by the way, the couple wore more than 625 thousand dollars of jewelry from a number of houses. The red carpet was buzzing with Hollywood, designers, models and music stars … There was Julianne Moore, Addison Rae, Naomi Watts, Lily Allen, Michelle Williams, Naomi Campbell, Olivia Dean, Saweetie, Naomi Campbell, Amber Valletta, Mark Ronson wearing his robe - Venus Williams, Ariana DeBose, Ava Duvernay, Bernadette Peters and more showing off the best in American fashion. The night honored the top designers in womenswear, menswear and fashion accessories. Hosting for the first time, a nervous Teyana Taylor brilliantly tied it all together from the stage, championing the leading designers, celebrities, and industry icons to recognize true creativity and innovation in modern day fashion. By the way, did you see Amber Valletta wearing the same Jennifer Lopez’s famed Versace dress - 26 years after modeling it at the Grammy Awards ….Who says history repeats itself? And for the next generation of fashion stars, Kate Barton is taking this all in - as her day is next… NYC VIBE was back stage with the winners and honorees and caught up with the California-based fashion designer Jerry Lorernzo - the founder of the luxury streetwear brand Fear of God who was honored with the Innovation Award Presented by Amazon Fashion Now back to work now as February 2026 New York Fashion Week will be here before we know it….
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It's the “Oscars of Fashion” - the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards Hosted by Teyana Taylor

October 2025 - The Theater District, NYC: As the Broadway community is at the center of a divided nation - federal funds being eliminated and cut in many cases and costs rising each year to produce first rate productions - the Drama League made it quite clear at its annual benefit gala in the theater district the message to the aspiring next generation of stage performers is to work hard, stay focused and stay on the path to follow your dreams - as the theater needs you now more than ever. The benefit presented a spirit of uplifting and amplifying the New York theater community - Broadway stars, alumni artists, directors and producers all gathering together. NYC VIBE caught up with the talented and motivated theatrical producer Lia Vollack who was being honored by her peers on this night. Lia graduated high school at the age of 15 and then started her rich career first as a music recording engineer leading to her time as head of Worldwide Music of Theatrical for Sony Pictures Entertainment in California. The Drama League is the preeminent creative development home for directors, offering access and opportunity to them, their collaborators, and the audiences they inspire across the world. #broadway #broadwayisback #broadwaynews #broadwayfans #mjthemusical #beetlejuicethemusical #buenavistasocialclub #liberation #dramaleague @DramaLeagueNYC @MJtheMusical @liberationbway @BeetlejuiceTheMusical @BuenaVistaSocialClubMusical
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The Drama League’s Mission Remains Undeterred, Uplifting Broadway's Artists, Directors & Producers

October 2025 - Soho House - Meatpacking District, New York City Global fashion icon and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg has just endorsed the Oscar®-qualifying short documentary Darkness to Light: When Technology Heals Generations when she hosted an intimate private screening and discussion in New York in celebration of visionary filmmaker and technologist Victoria Bousis and Executive Producer Elodie Yung. Written, directed, and produced by Victoria Bousis, a Greek-American filmmaker and AI expert and executive produced by Elodie Yung, the film details Bousis’s journey to Cambodia earlier this year, marking the 50th anniversary of the Cambodian genocide. Through the power of virtual reality, Bousis uses immersive storytelling to educate young Cambodians about their country’s history - and to explore how technology can bridge generations of trauma and healing that catalyzed global policy change to reunify families. NYC VIBE was invited by Victoria to the screening and to spend time discussing Darkness to Light which has officially qualified for the 2025 Academy Awards® in the Documentary Short category and continues to receive widespread critical acclaim. Bousis, a recipient of a Humanitarian Award from the United Nations Association and a Commendation from the City of Los Angeles, is also in the running for the 2025 BAFTA Games Awards for her interactive PC game and and VR game Stay Alive My Son: A True Story About A Father’s Search for His Son - a true narrative rooted in the refugee experience and based on the acclaimed book by Pin Yathay. @UME_STUDIOS @vicbousis
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Diane von Furstenberg Hosts Private Screening of Oscar®-Qualifying Documentary Darkness To Light

October 2025 - Upper East Side, NYC The Denyce Graves Foundation’s “Harvest Moon Gala” hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist and “20/20” co-host Deborah Roberts honoring Andrea Bocelli, Chandrika Tandon, Dr. Louise Toppin, and Francesca Zambello. All these honorees are visionaries whose artistry and leadership are shaping the future of the arts. The highlight of the gala was an exclusive performance by Andrea Bocelli in an intimate setting - which also celebrated the work of the Andrea Bocelli Foundation Mike Leventhal connected with the Maestro to talk about the important and exciting breakthrough work his and Denyce Graves Foundations are providing to the communities they serve. Proceeds from the night will benefit the Foundation’s signature initiatives, from Shared Voices, linking students and faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities with leading conservatories, to Hidden Voices, which commissions new works that illuminate artists historically left out of the record, as well as masterclasses, scholarships, community concerts, artist development programs, and more. USA Opera for Peace Academy, is an elite, fully-funded program in Washington, DC, and New York City that nurtures the next generation of global Citizen Artists to serve as cultural ambassadors and leaders. Massive cuts to national and local arts and culture programs by the government are causing foundations to work harder and reimagine programs to keep education and opportunities alive. So in just four short years, Denyce’s belief in the mission has helped turn a bold idea into a thriving movement. The famed opera star says restoring what has been forgotten, and weaving a more complete and truthful narrative that honors every voice and enriches our shared cultural legacy is more important than ever. @denycegravesfoundation @FondazioneAndreaBocelli @AndreaBocelli @DenyceGraves
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Andrea Bocelli Honored at the Denyce Graves Foundation Gala in NYC #operasinger #musicfoundation

September 2025 - Upper East Side, Manhattan: Mayor Eric Adams and Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Pat Swinney Kaufman hosted the first-ever “Made in NY” Awards Ceremony for Theatre and Live Performance, celebrating individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the theatre and live performance industry in New York City. The inaugural ceremony, at Gracie Mansion, honored Tony Award® winning actor, producer and co-founder of the Black Theatre United LaChanze LaChanze is a Tony-winning actor, four time Tony-winning producer and advocate with nearly 40 years of experience on Broadway. This season she also made her directorial debut with Wine in the Wilderness at Classic Stage Company. LaChanze told Mike Leventhal that she launched her own production company last year , where she discovers, develops and delivers groundbreaking Broadway and commercial entertainment projects. NYC VIBE first met up with Lachanze when she founded Black Theatre United, an advocacy organization dedicated to protecting Black bodies, Black talent, and Black lives on and off our stages. Also Tony Award® Winning Choreographers of Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck were honored with a Made in NY statue. The husband and wife team are a force on the stage…Patrician Delgado is a first-generation Cuban American born in Miami, Florida. She was a principal dancer with the Miami City Ballet where she worked for 20 years and a member of the dance faculty at The Juilliard School. Justin Peck is a director, choreographer, filmmaker, and dancer based in New York City. He is the Resident Choreographer of the New York City Ballet, and only the second person in the institution’s 75-year history to hold this title. He has developed and created over 50 dance and theater works that have been presented on stages around the world, including Lincoln Center, the Palais Garnier, Sydney Opera House, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and Broadway. The first-ever Made in New York Awards Ceremony for Theatre and Live Performance, celebrating individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to these vibrant communities in NYC. @nycnightlifegov @BuenaVistaSocialClubMusical @blacktheatreunited ​
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LaChanze honored at the Inaugural Made in NY Theatre Awards at Gracie Mansion | NYC VIBE

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Hilaria Baldwin (41) and husband Alec (67) are now in marriage therapy, Hilaria revealed on a recent podcast, citing their 26-year age gap as the core challenge. The mother of

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