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American Ballet Theatre to Present 2024 Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance in May

American Ballet Theatre will host the 2024 Spring Gala: Ballet Brilliance in May. Learn more about the event!
Disney Animation & Kugali's New Series IWÁJÚ Will Air Across Africa

Discover the collaboration between Disney Animation and Kugali with the new series 'Iwájú,' set to captivate audiences across Africa. “Iwájú” will air* across Africa on Disney Channel—distributed on DStv platform (Channel 303)—this April and May, giving viewers across the continent an opportunity to view the series where Disney+ is not available.
IWÁJÚ Series to Stream on Disney+

Discover the all-new six-episode event series 'IWÁJÚ' streaming on Disney+ beginning Feb. 28, 2024. This groundbreaking collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and Kugali brings a unique Pan-African storytelling experience to audiences worldwide. Don't miss the behind-the-scenes documentary 'IWÁJÚ: A Day Ahead.'
American Ballet Theatre 2023 Fall Gala to be Presented at the David H. Koch Theater in October

American Ballet Theatre will host its 2023 Fall Gala at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30 P.M.  
Disney+ Announces SKETCHBOOK Drawing Experience Series

Audiences will be given an insider’s look into the animation process as some of the Studios’ talented artists teach them how to draw beloved Disney characters, including Kuzco from “Emperor’s New Groove,” Olaf from “Frozen,” Genie from “Aladdin,” Captain Hook from “Peter Pan,” Mirabel from “Encanto” and young Simba from “The Lion King.”
VIDEO: Watch The Unofficial Guide To YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX At Lincoln Center

World's largest student ballet scholarship audition - YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX - returns to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center to host its 2018 finals week in New York City. The week of ballet festivities will include the YAGP Final Round with performances by the world's most talented ballet students on April 18th, and the critically-acclaimed 'Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow' Gala on April 19th.
YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX To Present Annual Gala and Finals At Lincoln Center

World's largest student ballet scholarship audition - YOUTH AMERICA GRAND PRIX – returns to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center to host its 2018 finals week in New York City. The week of ballet festivities will include the YAGP Final Round with performances by the world's most talented ballet students on April 18th, and the critically-acclaimed “Stars of Today Meet the Stars of Tomorrow” Gala on April 19th.
VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo Performs 'If You Knew Susie' and 'Let It Be' at AFTD's 2017 Hope Rising Benefit

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) hosted the second annual Hope Rising benefit at The Pierre Hotel on Thursday, October 12. The evening's program concluded with a four-song set from Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo, who most recently starred in The Color Purple on Broadway. Ms. Erivo's first song, 'If You Knew Susie,' was dedicated to the memory of Susan Newhouse. Ms. Erivo capped her performance with 'Let It Be' by the Beatles, dedicated to Si and Victoria Newhouse. Watch her perform both songs below!
YAGP 'Jewels' Celebrate With Amy Fine Collins, Amy Astley, Ralph Rucci, & Dancers Galore

Youth America Grand Prix's (YAGP) First Position Club celebrated Friday night with ballet dancers from around the world at Susan Gutfreund's Upper East Side residence.
Photo Flash: Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center Hosts American Ballet Theatre's Spring Gala

Guests arrived at the Metropolitan Opera House in Lincoln Center for American Ballet Theatre's Spring Gala on a rainy Monday evening.
Idina Menzel, INTO THE WOODS Cast Set for LIVE's Holiday Themed Shows

As the 2014 holiday season begins, top syndicated morning show “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” celebrates this December with festive theme weeks, an annual Christmas Eve extravaganza, and a fun-filled 2014 end of the year special.
LIVE with Kelly and Michael 'Cozy Christmas Eve Special' to Air 12/24

The holiday season is in full swing, and top morning talk show “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” is getting into the spirit with three weeks of programming filled with festive theme weeks, top celebrities and the show's annual Christmas Eve special.
LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL Announces Holiday Programming

The holiday season is in full swing, and top morning talk show “LIVE with Kelly and Michael” is getting into the spirit with three weeks of programming filled with festive theme weeks, top celebrities and the show's annual Christmas Eve special.
Photo Flash: Ana Khouri Celebrates Launch of Jewelry Collection

Barneys New York hosted a private dinner in honor of Ana Khouri and the launch of her jewelry collection at Indochine. Scroll down for photos from the event!
Macy's to Launch Teen Vogue Apparel Collection

Macy's announced Teen Vogue as the latest fashion-forward collection to launch exclusively in Macy's Mstylelab department. Aimed at the most discerning teenage fashionistas, Teen Vogue will bring Macy's customers the latest trends from the combined fashion eye of Macy's and 'Teen Vogue.' The collection will be available in approximately 150 Macy's stores nationwide and on macys.com this March.
Photo Flash: Inside American Ballet Theatre's Opening Night Gala

ABT Opening Night Gala at City CenterAmerican Ballet Theatre's Opening Night Gala at New York City Center on Tuesday, October 16 celebrated the 70th anniversary of Agnes de Mille's Rodeo with a special tribute to the ballet's premiere. First performed by the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo on October 16, 1942 at the Metropolitan Opera House, de Mille's groundbreaking Western ballet features a unique combination of ballet and Broadway-style dancing set to Aaron Copland's famous score.
Supermodel Paula Porizkova to Guest Star on ABC Family's JANE BY DESIGN, 3/6

Jane's dream job may be coming to an end and just in time for Fashion Week, in "The End of the Line," the season finale of ABC Family's original series JANE BY DESIGN airing Tuesday, March 6th (9:00 - 10:00 PM ET/PT). Supermodel Paulina Porizkova, Lucky Magazine Editor-In-Chief Amy Astley and Los Angeles Times Chief Fashion Critic Booth Moore will make guest appearances on the episode.

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