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Kevin James on Solo Mio: “The Best Film I’ve Ever Made” | NYC Premiere | NYC VIBE

Solo Mio premiered right here in New York City, and NYC VIBE caught up with Kevin James on the red carpet to talk about why this project feels different, and why he believes audiences will connect with it. James stars as Matt — a fourth-grade art teacher whose dream of a picture-perfect Italian wedding comes to a sudden halt when he’s left at the altar in Rome. Heartbroken and stranded in what’s supposed to be the happiest city in the world, Matt makes an unexpected decision — he goes on his honeymoon alone. What begins as a wedding disaster slowly turns into an adventure he never planned for. Kevin James didn’t just star in "Solo Mio" — he also co-wrote and produced the film, bringing a more grounded, reflective tone than audiences may expect. While the movie has humor, it leans into something deeper — allowing moments of stillness, vulnerability, and personal growth to take center stage. Over the years, James has balanced stand-up, television, and film — starring in hits like "Paul Blart: Mall Cop", "Here Comes the Boom", and "Grown Ups", while also delivering acclaimed comedy specials for Netflix, Prime Video, and Comedy Central. But with "Solo Mio", Kevin James steps into a more personal kind of storytelling — one that reflects growth, change, and the idea that life rarely goes according to plan. And sometimes, that’s where the real story begins. @AngelStudiosInc @kevinjames #solomio #rome #roma #italy #romcom
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Kevin James on Solo Mio: “The Best Film I’ve Ever Made” | NYC Premiere | NYC VIBE

January 2026 - Hell’s Kitchen, NYC: Magic Mike LIVE is now developing an all new production that will premiere this October. Created and directed by Channing Tatum, Magic Mike Live is designed to merge hospitality, nightlife along with live entertainment - all carefully mixed together to create a special experience. Channing and the development team have been hard at work on this production with the aim to deliver a show with the spirit of confidence, celebration of the body, and female empowerment - bringing together a global roster of the finest dancers and athletes for an atmosphere built for an unforgettable evening that will create a buzz that has not been seen in Times Square in a long time. At the site of the old Copacabana, NYC VIBE’s Mike Leventhal was invited with the media to hear from Channing and the creative team - with the revelation that the interior has been gutted - with a new renovated, multi-function and custom-built venue now under construction. This all started with the film Magic Mike released in 2012 where Channing Tatum actually financially backed the film! Did you know that before Channing Tatum was an actor he was actually a male stripper in Tampa for 10 months? Magic Mike Live wants to be NYC's "Ultimate Girls' Night out," with a 90-minute show that takes it cues from the successful movie franchise featuring dance routines, acrobatics, and a waterfall scene that Channing says he is planning to be on stage on an unannounced night - which he will decide when the spirit moves him. NYC VIBE will be back during the summer months to watch rehearsals and talk with the cast as the production is finalized. #channingtatum #magicmike #magicmikenailedit #copacabana @magicmikelive
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Watch Out NY - Magic Mike Live is Coming This Fall

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 - Lincoln Center, NY: Ragtime is back on Broadway—a towering musical event that makes the story of America feel both intimate and epic. Set in the vibrant, turbulent dawn of the 20th century, this rich tapestry weaves together fictional narratives with the essential currents of history, blurring the line between personal struggle and national identity. In the bustling melting pot of New York, a Black pianist, a Jewish immigrant, and a wealthy white mother find their lives dramatically intertwined. Their fictional struggles explode against a backdrop of real history, where they cross paths with icons like Harry Houdini, Emma Goldman, Booker T. Washington, and Henry Ford. This landmark production is based on E. L. Doctorow's 1975 novel, featuring the four-time Tony Award-winning playwright, the late Terrence McNally and a truly brilliant, soaring score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens. NYC Vibe's Mike Leventhal caught up with Tony-nominated director Lear deBessonet, who spoke of a special, personal mission driving this high energy and emotional production. On opening night, the cast concurred: the script's message is more vital now than ever. It is a profound responsibility to carry forward a story that ultimately leaves the audience with one powerful, resonant word: HOPE. #Ragtime, #RagtimeBroadway, #BroadwayIsBack, #MustSeeMusical, #MusicalTheatre, #AmericanHistory, #IntimateAndEpic, #Hope, #MoreRelevantThanEver, #TerrenceMcNally, #FlahertyAndAhrens, #LearDeBessonet, #Broadway2025, #NewYorkTheatre
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Ragtime is Back on Broadway - A Must See Show for the Times | NYC VIBE

October 2025 - New York City The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors hosted its momentous 50th Anniversary HOLA Awards Gala in New York City, marking five decades of support for Hispanic and Latino artists in the performing arts. The evening brought together luminaries from theater, film, television, and Broadway to present the 2025 theater nominees and winners in a vibrant ceremony. The gala delivered memorable artistic moments and celebrated the careers that have transformed the Latino theatrical landscape in the United States. Acclaimed singer and actor Rubén Blades joined HOLA on stage to present the Raúl Juliá HOLA Founders Award to Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the musicals Hamilton and In the Heights. The honor recognized his extraordinary contributions to the performing arts and his steadfast commitment to elevating Latino voices in theater, film, and television. Ariana DeBose received the 2025 HOLA Rita Moreno Award for Excellence from her close friend and television host Ana Navarro, recognizing her exceptional talent, trailblazing leadership, and impact on the representation of the Hispanic and Latino community in the entertainment industry. The ceremony also highlighted reflections from industry leaders, including Tony Award-winning Director, Choreographer & Dancer Sergio Trujillo. Discussions also touched upon the financial pressures facing arts and culture institutions and the importance of continued support for the Hispanic creative community. Ultimately, the HOLA Awards celebrate exceptional achievements across theater, film, television, streaming platforms, media, and all performing arts disciplines. By honoring this extraordinary talent and creativity, the awards elevate Latin and Hispanic cultural contributions, inspiring future generations and fostering a vital legacy of artistic excellence and representation. #HOLAawards #LatinxExcellence #HispanicHeritage #LinManuelMiranda #ArianaDeBose #RubenBlades #SergioTrujillo #Broadway #LatinxTheater #TheaterAwards #PerformingArts #NYCArts #HispanicOrganizationOfLatinActors #HOLA50
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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ariana DeBose Receive Top Honors at HOLA's 50th Anniversary Gala | NYC VIBE:

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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Broadway's Masterpiece: Hirschfeld's Sondheim Book Launch #Broadway #HirschfeldsSondheim | NYC VIBE

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Kevin James on Solo Mio: “The Best Film I’ve Ever Made” | NYC Premiere | NYC VIBE

Solo Mio premiered right here in New York City, and NYC VIBE caught up with Kevin James on the red carpet to talk about why this project feels different, and why he believes audiences will connect

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Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian fashion designer, has passed away at the age of 93.

His funeral was held Friday, January 23, at the Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Roma.

Born in Milan in 1932, he became known by one name — Valentino — after

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Watch Out NYC - Magic Mike Live is Coming This Fall

Magic Mike LIVE is now developing an all new production that will premiere this October. Created and directed by Channing Tatum, Magic Mike Live is designed to merge hospitality, nightlife along with live entertainment - all

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112th NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Shares the Stage with His Friends

January 1, 2026 - NYC City Hall 

NYC VIBE was on site at NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani's swearing in ceremony on City Hall steps - on the look out to see which stars and celebs would make an appearance to show support

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