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 Host s 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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Dave Portnoy’s Pizza Super Bowl!!

September 2025, New York City NYC VIBE is looking into the recent tiff Romeo Beckham has with his brother Brooklyn Beckham, supposedly due to Brooklyn's concern over Romeo's new girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, who Brooklyn claims does "not have the right intentions" given a past connection with Brooklyn. This has led to a public rift, with stories that the brothers, and the wider Beckham family, are not speaking to each other. Romeo set the rumors aside and hit the red carpet at New York Fashion Week, joining fellow ambassadors for Champion’s global campaign launch, Champions for Champion." The iconic American athletic and lifestyle brand, Champion, celebrating more than 100 years as a cultural landscape leader hosted a New York Fashion Week party to introduce its new campaign, Champions for Champion, a global initiative celebrating a diverse lineup of tastemakers who embody what it means to be a modern champion. On the red carpet were brand ambassadors who are rooted in Champion’s legacy of empowerment and innovation, the campaign spotlights a new generation of trailblazers, from global music artist The Kid LAROI and gold medal gymnast turned advocate Aly Raisman, to style leader Romeo Beckham. #champion @champion #romeobeckham #alyraisman
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Family drama alert🚨reports say Romeo Beckham’s romance has sparked tension in the Beckham household

Barstool Sports founder and renowned pizza expert Dave Portnoy hosted what many consider one of the world’s largest pizza festivals on Randall's Island in New York City on a glorious sunny afternoon ..The only thing hotter than the sun high in the sky was more than 40 ovens all fired up and with pizza pies loading in and out by the thousands… With about 10,000 fans gathering on the island to enjoy tastes from each of the pizzerias, Dave made the rounds stopping off to meet the chefs and their teams - taking a bite from each… NYC VIBE talked with many of the pizzeria owners to talk about Dave Portnoy's influence and the special assistance he has provided to many that were in need while offering inspiration for each to innovate and grow in their communities. The One Bite Pizza Festival has been such a huge success, Dave said he is considering expanding to Las Vegas and Chicago …. As the chefs told NYC VIBE, business is good, customers are happy and they credit Dave for being the inspiration for this success. Mike Leventhal caught up with long time friend Mark Iacono who founded Lucali Pizzeria and asked about why the Lucali phenomenon continues to this day… Dave Portnoy's Barstool Fund has raised over $41 million and helped more than 420 small businesses survive during the COVID-19 pandemic by contributing to their operating costs, allowing them to keep their employees on payroll. Dave initially contributed $500,000 of his own money to launch the fund in December 2020. #ceres #lucali #onebite @OneBitePizzaReviews @barstoolgolf @BarstoolSportsTV
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Inside Dave Portnoy’s Wild Pizza Festival: 10,000 Fans + 35 Legendary Pizzerias | NYC VIBE

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The annual Dan’s White Party presented by Wilmington Trust | NYC VIBE #whiteparty #danstaste

August 2025 - Theater District NYC: Outside the St. James Theatre, Tony® and Emmy® Winner Kristin Chenoweth joined Academy Award® winner F. Murray Abraham to introduce the complete cast for the highly anticipated Broadway premiere of The Queen of Versailles. Directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Arden with music and lyrics by Academy Award winner Stephen Schwartz, and a book by Olivier Award® nominee Lindsey Ferrentino, The Queen of Versailles will begin performances on Wednesday, October 8, with an opening night set for Sunday, November 9. From computer engineer to Mrs. Florida to billionairess, Jackie Siegel saw herself as the embodiment of the American Dream. As the wife of David "The Timeshare King" Siegel and mother of their eight children, they invited America to visit their most grandiose venture yet: They built the largest private home in America in Orlando, Florida – a $100 million house big enough for her dreams and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. NYC VIBE caught up with Academy award winner F Murray Abraham outside the theater to reflect on his role and how he approached it.. But with the Great Recession of 2008 looming, Jackie and David's dreams begin to crumble, along with their lavish lifestyle. The Queen of Versailles on Broadway explores the true cost of fame and fortune, and one family’s pursuit of the American Dream – no matter cost. The Queen of Versailles was a documentary back in 2012 that took us behind the front doors of a billionaire family and their financial challenges in the wake of the economic crisis. With epic proportions of Shakespearean tragedy, the film follows two unique characters, whose rags-to-riches success stories reveal the innate virtues and flaws of the American Dream. Now prepare to be entrained - laugh and cry with this family on Broadway this fall
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Kristin Chenoweth & F. Murray Abraham on Broadway’s The Queen of Versailles #nycvibe

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28 Oct

Diane von Furstenberg Host s Private Screening of Oscar®-Qualifying Documentary Darkness To Light

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…

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Ragtime is back on Broadway—a towering musical event that makes the story of America feel both intimate and epic.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ariana DeBose Receive Top Honors at HOLA's 50th Anniversary Gala | NYC VIBE

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…

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Honored at Project Healthy Minds Gala in NYC

Project Healthy Minds is a next-gen mental health tech non-profit dedicated to expanding access to mental health services across the country by building the world’s first free digital mental health…

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