Blake Lively and K-Pop star Rosé are among the celebs who stepped out to support Pharrell Williams at the launch of his new jewelry collection.
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“We lost over 500 people in D.C. last year to overdoses, both people who are intentionally using opioids and people whose drugs are laced with opioids who don’t know it,” says Alexandra Bradley, the outreach and community engagement manager for the D.C.-based harm reduction organization HIPS, Inc., which serves communities impacted by sex work and substance abuse.“We’ve seen fentanyl show up in cocaine and methamphetamine and other drugs, which are stimulants,” notes Bradley.
“So the folks using those drugs are not used to having opioids in their system. Even a little bit of a strong drug like fentanyl could easily do a lot of damage and put someone at risk.
You’re also speed-balling at that point, because you’re using different kinds of drugs at the same time, which increases your risk of overdose. That’s what we saw at the beginning of this year.”Eager to prevent deaths and serious injuries, and to promote safer behaviors when it comes to sex or drug use, officials with the DC Health, the Department of Behavioral Health, and D.C.
Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department — borrowing a model that has been successfully deployed in cities like Milwaukee, Las Vegas, and New York City — proposed a new pilot program involving the use of “harm reduction” vending machines. (A similar vending machine initiative is currently being carried out in nearby Anne Arundel County, Maryland, which is home to Annapolis.)The vending machines, which require a code to operate, contain naloxone, also known as Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse an overdose from opioids.
Blake Lively and K-Pop star Rosé are among the celebs who stepped out to support Pharrell Williams at the launch of his new jewelry collection.
Anitta is one of Variety’s Power of Women honorees this year!
‘Leather Tour’ all over North America in early 2024, country star Cody Johnson is coming back for seconds.From May through November, the “Son of a Ramblin’ Man” singer announced he will return to the road for more concerts at stadiums, arenas and festivals in the U.S. and Canada.While he won’t hit New York or New Jersey on this upcoming run, CoJo will get close when he performs at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center on Friday, Nov.
Travis Kelce is head over heels in love with Taylor Swift! And this is all the proof you need!
Tony Goldwyn and Bobby Cannavale are stepping out to promote their new movie!
, you're in luck: for the fourth year in a row, Vogue will host the official livestream on its website and across its digital platforms on Monday, May 6. This will give viewers an inside look at one of the most extravagant—and star-studded—events of the year.The event, as always, will take place in New York City at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made quite the splash at a charity gala over the weekend!
The success of the Hulu series Only Murders in the Building has exposed a new generation of viewers to the comedic brilliance and appeal of Steve Martin. But the actor-writer has been appearing onscreen since the late 1960s – and performing even before that, to smaller audiences, as a kid magician at the newly opened Disneyland.
account is only six seconds long, and it's the classic type of her more than 200,000 followers had come to expect from her. It’s pithy and funny, mentioning the pivotal pop culture moment that was JoJo Siwa and Tom Sandoval appearing on the reality show Special Forces together.
Esmery Martinez became the first Dominican-born player to join the league. Born in Hato Mayor del Rey, the capital of Hato Mayor Province in the Dominican Republic, Martinez’s journey to the WNBA is marked by perseverance, talent, and a relentless work ethic.Martinez’s groundbreaking moment came when the New York Liberty selected her as the 17th overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
The Broadway play Stereophonic is officially open and it’s expected to be the big hit of the season!
The Marías will release their second studio album “Submarine.”To go with the record, the Los Angeles-based quartet announced they’re hitting the road for the ‘Submarine Tour’ with special guest Automatic at music halls, theatres, ballrooms and lawns all over North America.That includes a stop at New York’s Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, Aug. 8.The Marías can’t wait, either.“(L)et’s dance let’s cry let’s get hot let’s get sweaty let’s get wettt, submarine tour babyyy,” the band shared on Instagram.And if you want to be there to sing “Cariño,” “Over the Moon,” “mañana” and tracks from the forthcoming “Submarine” along with María Zardoya, tickets are available for all 25 concerts this summer.Some are shockingly cheap, too.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find was $18 before fees on Vivid Seats.To be fair, that price was a bit of an outlier; all other shows have seats starting anywhere from $50 to $180 before fees.Curious how much tickets will cost for The Marías concert closest to you?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the ‘Submarine Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found here.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. After massive fan turnout and hype throughout U2’s residency last fall followed by a special Grammy performance from the band this past February, The Sphere is getting ready to host rock jam band Phish for a four-night concert event. Running Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21, Phish is set to perform an immersive experience for fans at the music and entertainment arena in Las Vegas.
Michaela Zee Stephen Colbert is taking “The Late Show” on the road. The late-night program will broadcast live from Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre during this year’s Democratic National Convention, also taking place in Chicago, from Aug. 19-22 on the CBS Television Network.
is lookin' cute at the club. Well, the Kit Kat Club, which is actually in a Broadway theater, but the outfit is still absolutely club-ready.Kravitz was spotted at the New York City theater on April 16 for a performance of Cabaret—perhaps to support her Fantastic Beasts costar Eddie Redmayne, who is starring in the revival—in a head-to-toe sheer black ensemble (minus the coat).The look layered black briefs under sheer black tights under an equally sheer Saint Laurent black minidress, which was belted at the waist. Kravitz added a black overcoat, peep-toe pumps, and a black mini bag.
Ellise Shafer Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are promising to turn iconic venues into raves on their newly announced “Sweat” tour, which includes a stop at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The pop innovators, who have collaborated on songs “1999” and “2099,” will co-headline with Shygirl opening for all dates. According to a press release, the tour is “not only a celebration of their individual successes, but it is also a testament to their commitment to inclusivity and diversity within the music industry.
Lily Allen has shared how she and her husband David Harbour got revenge on an “obsessed” troll saying, “It will so spin her out”.While appearing as a guest on Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell podcast, the ‘Smile’ singer opened up about her marriage with the Stranger Things star, revealing that there was one online hater who was not happy about the two’s union.“There’s this one person, this like one troll, that is obsessed with David’s ex-girlfriend – my husband David – and hates the fact that he married me. And she’s like … she just shitposts everywhere all over the internet,” Allen told Beckett and Widdicombe.A post shared by Parenting Hell Podcast (@parentinghell) She continued: “And me and David set up a production company and named it after her.
High Water Music Festival dives into North Charleston’s Riverfront Park for two days of folk, rock and pop.Major headliners on this year’s bill include Noah Kahan, Hozier, The Flaming Lips, Fleet Foxes and The Wallflowers.They’ll be joined by The Walkmen, Courtney Barnett, Grace Potter, The Heavy Heavy and Shovels and Rope, who curated the two-day extravaganza.In total, 20 acts are set to grace the stage over the weekend.For fans that have yet to take the plunge and splurge on tickets, last-minute single and multi-day general admission passes are still available.At the time of publication, single-day passes start at $206 before fees on Vivid Seats.Two-day passes can be picked up for as low as $445 before fees.Still looking for a few more details before smashing that buy button?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the 2024 High Water Festival below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day tickets can be found here.Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
“We lost over 500 people in D.C. last year to overdoses, both people who are intentionally using opioids and people whose drugs are laced with opioids who don’t know it,” says Alexandra Bradley, the outreach and community engagement manager for the D.C.-based harm reduction organization HIPS, Inc., which serves communities impacted by sex work and substance abuse.“We’ve seen fentanyl show up in cocaine and methamphetamine and other drugs, which are stimulants,” notes Bradley.