Photos: Ailey's Opening Night Gala Honors Living Legend Judith Jamison with Honorary Chairs Cynthia Erivo and Sunny Hostin
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 2, 2023
On November 29, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicked off its 65th anniversary season at a star-studded Opening Night Gala complete with a rousing performance and party. Honorary Chairs for the evening were Tony®, Emmy®, and GRAMMY® Award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress, singer, author, and producer Cynthia Erivo and 3x Emmy® Award-winning co-host of ABC’s “The View” and 2x New York Times best-selling author Sunny Hostin. Check out photos here!
Knicks Legend John Starks Honored With 2023 Garden of Dreams Hero Award
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 9, 2023
The Garden of Dreams Foundation has awarded Knicks Legend John Starks the 2023 Garden of Dreams Hero Award. Established in 2009, the annual Hero Award honors organizations or individuals that embody the spirit of the Garden of Dreams Foundation through an active and ongoing dedication to positively impacting the lives of young people facing obstacles, while serving as a driving force and inspiration for others.
YouTube & Vogue Launch SUPREME MODELS Docuseries
by Michael Major - Sep 26, 2022
“Supreme Models” features trailblazers such as Iman and Bethann Hardison to superstar models Joan Smalls, Indya Moore, Precious Lee with legends including Pat Cleveland, Roshumba Williams and Veronica Webb alongside Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer, Condé Nast and Global Editorial Director, Vogue, and more.
Photos: Jason Mamoa & SEE Cast Hit the Red Carpet for Season Three
by Michael Major - Aug 24, 2022
Check out photos of Jason Momoa, Hera Hilmar, Nesta Cooper, David Hewlett, Yadira Guevara-Prip, Olivia Cheng, Michael Raymond-James and more at the Directors Guild of America Theater in Los Angeles for the world premiere event for the third and final season of See on Apple TV+.
VIDEO: HBO Max Releases Official Trailer for TITANS!
by Sarah Leiber - Jul 14, 2021
TITANS follows young heroes from across the DC Universe as they come of age and find where they belong. In season three, circumstances draw our heroes to Gotham City, where they will reunite with old friends and face new threats.
Steve Schirripa Honored With 2019 Garden Of Dreams Hero Award
by Tori Hartshorn - Apr 3, 2019
The Garden of Dreams Foundation announced last night that Steve Schirripa is the recipient of the 2019 Garden of Dreams Hero Award. Established in 2009, the Hero Award honors organizations or individuals annually that embody the spirit of the Garden of Dreams Foundation through an active and ongoing dedication to positively impacting the lives of children facing obstacles, while serving as a driving force and inspiration for others. Schirripa received the award as a surprise at the 2019 Garden of Laughs comedy benefit, presented by Delta Air Lines, which took place at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2019.
Steve Schirripa Honored with 2019 Garden of Dreams Hero Award
by Sarah Hookey - Apr 3, 2019
The Garden of Dreams Foundation announced last night that Steve Schirripa is the recipient of the 2019 Garden of Dreams Hero Award. Established in 2009, the Hero Award honors organizations or individuals annually that embody the spirit of the Garden of Dreams Foundation through an active and ongoing dedication to positively impacting the lives of children facing obstacles, while serving as a driving force and inspiration for others.
Photo Flash: Celebrities Mentor Local Kids At 2019 Garden Of Dreams Talent Show Rehearsals
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2019
The Garden of Dreams Talent Show is an annual event where children from various Garden of Dreams partner organizations are presented with the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on the Great Stage at Radio City Music Hall. For one memorable evening in front of their family and friends, the children perform their talents, forgetting their problems and celebrating their unique voices. The Talent Show and multiple rehearsals leading up to the big night attract many notable guests as mentors.
Geoffrey Owens Joins Hilary Swank and Michael Ealy in FATALE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 21, 2018
Geoffrey Owens joins Hilary Swank and Michael Ealy in Deon Taylor's noir thriller Fatale, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Damaris Lewis has also joined the cast that includes Mike Colter and Tyrin Turner.
The 2018 Ailey Spirit Gala Benefit Raised Over $1 Million For Educational Programs & Scholarships
by Stephi Wild - Jun 15, 2018
Led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2018 Lincoln Center engagement continued last night with the star-studded Ailey Spirit Gala. The one-night-only benefit performance and party featured Honorary Chair Jussie Smollett, who stars on Fox's Empire and recently released his debut album, Sum of My Music. The evening honored Vikas Kapoor and Ailey Trustee Jaishri Kapoor for their remarkable support of the Ailey organization and their dedication to Ailey's educational initiatives. Gala Co-Chairs were Stephen Meringoff & Kim Charlton, Almaz & Marc S. Strachan, and Daria L. & Eric. J. Wallach; and Vice Chairs were Michele & Timothy Barakett, Robyn & N. Anthony Coles, Leslie & Tom Maheras, and Pamela D. Zilly & John H. Schaefer. Over $1 million was raised to support Ailey's extensive educational and training programs for young people, including AileyCamp and scholarships to The Ailey School.
Ailey's 2018 Lincoln Center Five-Day Engagement Begins June 13
by Julie Musbach - Jun 6, 2018
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, will return to Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts for a five-day, seven-performance engagement at the David H. Koch Theater from June 13-17.