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Joshua Taliani was scrolling through dance videos on YouTube when he first chanced upon a performance by legendary American ballroom dancer Javier Ninja. “Javier Ninja did an iconic hand performance at a ball in 2006. I absolutely loved the energy, the movement, and the beats he was catching,” Joshua told Star Observer in an email interview.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Multi-talented actor and comedian Marlon Wayans has his sights set on the comedy stage once again, this time with his latest uproarious venture, “Marlon Wayans: Good Grief,” on Amazon Prime Video, exclusively revealed to Variety. In what marks his fourth stand-up special, and set to air this summer, the versatile entertainer is poised to deliver a side-splitting performance at the iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York.

Hello, and welcome to the Scene to Seen Podcast. I am Valerie Complex Associate editor and film writer at Deadline. 

Sean Combs, known as Diddy, is iconic in music, fashion, and entrepreneurship. Born in Harlem, New York City, he founded Bad Boy Records and propelled artists like The Notorious B.I.G, Usher, and Mary J. Blige to stardom.

promises to give fans more fashion, fun and, of course, lots of drama. After two years, the sophomore season of the STARZ series returns to follow the 30-something trio of Renee (Bresha Webb), Whitney (Amber Stevens West), and Sondi (Corbin Reid) — Andrea Bordeaux, who played Ella, departed the series in February 2022, after its debut season — as they navigate the trials and tribulations of being successful career women in pursuit of world domination while juggling their romantic relationships and their connections to one another. As the three strive for personal growth and self-discovery, balancing career, love, and the ups and downs of life in Harlem, New York, they rely on their sisterhood to propel them onward and upward in a world in which they were never meant to do so.The show's logline promises, «At its core, it’s an unapologetically female show about enviable friendship and not only surviving – but thriving together.»And according to the cast, viewers will get all that and more when they tune into the show. ET's Rachel Smith visited the set ahead of the series premiere on May 26, during which Webb, West and Reid teased all the exciting things fans can expect in the second season. «We're doing big things, big style in Harlem, honey! We are taking things by the reins, we're being selfish and not apologizing for it and, might I add, we look fabulous doing it as well,» Webb proclaims.West adds that the cast's real-life friendship enhances their fictional bond, pointing out how close they've gotten while working on the show.

Singer, actor and staunch civil rights activist Harry Belafonte as died aged 96, it's been announced.

Uptown Saturday Night, Island in the Sun, Odds Against Tomorrow, Carmen Jones, The World, theFlesh and the Devil, White Man's Burden, and most recently, Spike Lee’s 2018 film, BlacKkKlansman.In childhood, Belafonte lived somewhat nomadically, traveling between the Caribbean and New York City, where he was born on March 1, 1940. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Belafonte spent his pre-teen years living in Jamaica with his grandmother before moving back to Harlem, New York, where he attended high school.After joining the Navy during World War I, Belafonte returned to the Big Apple to find work.

Drake and 21 Savage have expanded their 2023 North American tour – see all the details below.The run of shows, dubbed ‘It’s All A Blur’, is due to kick off in New Orleans this June in support of the two rappers’ recent collaborative album ‘Her Loss’. Drake previously teased the stint during a SiriusXM concert at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City.Tickets go on general sale at noon local time today (March 17) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.Further gigs have now been added in Houston, Dallas, Miami, Detroit, Montreal, Washington, DC, Seattle, Vancouver, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Las Vegas.

Drake and 21 Savage have announced a huge 2023 arena tour of North America – find details below and buy tickets here.The 29-date tour, dubbed ‘It’s All A Blur’, begins in June and comes in support of the two rappers’ recent collaborative album ‘Her Loss’.The tour begins in New Orleans on June 16 before dates in Houston, Miami, Atlanta, Chicago and more. It was previously teased by Drake during a career-spanning SiriusXM concert at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York City back in January.Four dates in New York – two at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and two at Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden – will then follow, before the tour wraps up in early September in Glendale, Arizona.A press release for the tour states that additional dates will be added to the tour soon, including a hometown show for Drake in Toronto.A number of brand presales for the tour will take place this week (find details here) before a general sale at noon local time on Friday, March 17.

Must be love on the brain! Rihanna’s dating life is as glamorous as ever. With her new baby and gushing over her BF A$AP Rocky, Rihanna has had quite the dating history.

Tito Puente continues living in the hearts of millions of Latinos and Hispanics worldwide. Recently, Google honored the musician, songwriter, bandleader, and record producer with a special Doodle and a short. As a celebratory gesture during Hispanic Heritage Month, the late Puerto Rican descent star, widely known for his dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz compositions, including his most famous song, “Oye Como Va,” is now part of the Google Doodle history for his contributuons to music.

Jonathan Cohen For Pearl Jam, it was a long time coming. For 1,500 lucky fans, it was a dream come true. The Seattle Rock and Roll Hall of Famers made good Saturday night (Sept. 10) on a special show nearly two-and-a-half years in the making at the fabled Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York, navigating through a serious technical-related delay five songs into the set that took more than 15 minutes to correct. The concert was broadcast live on Pearl Jam’s long-running SiriusXM channel as part of the network’s Small Stage series, and was open only to subscribers, contest winners and the usual coterie of VIPs. The 21-song performance blended classics such as “Porch,” “Even Flow” and “Better Man” with seven songs from the band’s latest album, “Gigaton,” plus a situation-appropriate dedication to Howard Stern, Robin Quivers and producer Gary Dell’Abate on “Spin the Black Circle.”

He gets it from his parents. Rihanna’s baby looks a lot like A$AP Rocky and the “Umbrella” singer. An insider revealed to In Touch Weekly on May 23, 2022, that the baby has a great resemblance to both of his parents.

After their iconic baby announcement photoshoot and the long-awaited birth, fans are wondering what is Rihanna’s baby’s name?

Looking to the future. A$AP Rocky opened up about the values he intends to raise his children with in an interview published two weeks after welcoming a son with Rihanna.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have reportedly welcomed their first child, with the pop star said to have given birth last week.The couple first shared the news that they were expecting back in January, when photographs captured the pair together in Harlem, New York with the singer unveiling her baby bump.Earlier this month (May 13)TMZ broke the news that the couple had welcomed a baby boy. Today (May 19) People confirmed the news, adding that Rihanna and A$AP were at home in Los Angeles with their first child.In April, the singer discussed her pregnancy with Vogue, sharing “Planning? I wouldn’t say planning. But certainly not planning against it.

Rihanna is officially a mom! The singer has given birth to her first child, a baby boy, with A$AP Rocky.A source tells ET that Rihanna gave birth to a baby boy in Los Angeles with A$AP by her side, and that the family is now resting at her Los Angeles home.«They have not left each other's side,» the source says of the couple. «They are over the moon.

Joe Wicks had an emotional moment this morning as he discussed his childhood.The fitness guru broke down in tears as he recalled his parents’ addiction and mental health issues during his younger years. As he remembered a visit to a primary school in Harlem, New York, he remembered a student he met there. Joe said he could remember the “sadness” in his eyes, and said he had the “hardest home life you can possibly imagine”.

Naomi Campbell wore a dramatic white fur outfit as she attended her long-time friend André Leon Talley’s funeral in New York. Accompanied by a friend, the 51 year old supermodel looked sombre as she walked through the sunshine with Kate Moss following behind her. Mum-of-one Naomi, who recently shared sweet photos of her daughter, wore her signature sleek black tresses long and straight, but her entire outfit was gleaming.

Tika Sumpter, Comedian CP and Isha Blaaker are all joining the cast in recurring roles for the show's sophomore season.Additionally, Cree Summer and 's Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins will join as guest stars.Based in Harlem, New York,  stars Amber Stevens West, Bresha Webb and Corbin Reid as three fiercely loyal friends who work to juggle the trials and tribulations of being successful career women while navigating their romantic relationships and their connections to one another. As the show's logline reads, «At its core, it’s an unapologetically female show about enviable friendship and not only surviving – but thriving together.»Sumpter will play Naomi, the biological mother of Amari (Ellie Reine), who has returned home from the Navy.

An unwelcome return. ASAP Rocky was arrested at Los Angeles International airport after returning from a vacation with Rihanna, according to multiple reports.

Premature filmmaker Rashaad Ernesto Green is set to helm Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), Participant and MACRO’s feature movie ’68 inspired by the true story of Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos. The track athletes from San Jose State rose to become Olympic medalists and activists at the 1968 Games in Mexico City. That’s where they both raised their fists in solidarity and in support of human rights.

Rihanna continued her sensational maternity style run as she attended the Dior show at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday.The 33 year old has been wowing with her fashion ensembles since announcing that she is expecting her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky. And in one of her raciest maternity looks to date, the 33 year old showed off her blossoming bump in a sheer black lace négligée from the fashion house Dior.

Selome Hailu “Harlem” has been renewed for a second season on Amazon Prime Video.The comedy series follows four best friends who live in Harlem, New York. Camille (Meagan Good) is a popular young anthropology professor at Columbia University who struggles to navigate her love life; Tye (Jerrie Johnson) is a successful, queer dating app creator who prefers keeps romance at arm’s length; Quinn (Grace Byers) is a hopeless romantic and trust-fund fashion designer trying to give back while running a struggling business; and Angie (Shoniqua Shandai) is a confident singer and actress who lives rent-free with Quinn.

Rihanna's maternity fashion is nothing short of spectacular. The 33-year-old singer was snapped going out to dinner in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday night, and her bare baby bump was on full display in a statement-making top, leggings and heels.Rihanna rocked a black lace-up sweater during her outing, and just like in her stunning pregnancy reveal, she adorned her baby bump in chains.

Gigi Hadid has apologised for causing a “commotion” with her comment underneath Rihanna’s pregnancy announcement on Instagram. On Monday 31 January, the 33-year-old singer revealed that she and rapper A$AP Rocky are expecting their first child.

Rihanna’s recent post on Instagram where she’s showing off her baby bump. On Monday (31 January), the 33-year-old singer revealed that she and rapper A$AP Rocky are expecting their first child. The duo shared the news during an outing in Harlem, New York City, during which Rihanna was photographed in a long pink puffer jacket that was unbuttoned to show off her pregnant stomach.

Rihanna has given her 120million Instagram fans a closer look at her blossoming baby bump after news of her pregnancy broke earlier this week.The 33 year old is expecting her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky – which was revealed in a gorgeous photoshoot in Harlem, New York City, on Monday 31 January. After the photoshoot, the Umbrella hitmaker shared two posts unrelated to her pregnancy onto her social media feed, promoting the launch of her new lipstick collection of 10 bold reds and classic nudes. Some of her followers were left wanting as one person commented: "I mean miss ma’am…… this ain’t what we wanna see right now from you".

Rihanna "couldn't be happier" to be pregnant with her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky, a source close the couple has said.The 33 year old, who recently starred in a Savage X Fenty campaign with Madonna's daughter Lourdes, shared her happy news by showing off her blossoming baby bump over the weekend in Harlem, New York City. Now, a source has shared how "giddy" she is as they said: "Having a baby is something she was never focused on, but being with Rocky opened her up to the idea.

Rihanna has announced the heartwarming news that she is pregnant and is expecting her first child with boyfriend A$AP Rocky.The 33 year old was snapped in New York showcasing her blossoming baby bump while her American rapper beau, 33, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, planted a sweet kiss on her head, in pictures seen by People magazine. Umbrella hitmaker Rihanna stepped out in Harlem, New York, which is the hometown of A$AP, as she displayed her bare bump by having her fuchsia pink jacket unbuttoned.The singer's bump was also adorned with brightly coloured jewels and a gold cross and she wore a pair of light blue denim jeans. Rihanna looked every inch the radiant mum-to-be as she leaned into her boyfriend while standing on a bridge for the heartwarming snap.