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Stacey Abrams, Nipsey Hussle and Lizzo Named Most Influential African Americans
by Abigail Charpentier - Sep 26, 2019


The Root today announced the annual Root 100 and topping the list are Stacey Abrams, Nipsey Hussle, and Lizzo.

Rashaad Newsome's BLACK MAGIC Comes to New York and Philadelphia
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2019


New York Live Arts, in partnership with Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, presents Rashaad Newsome's multifaceted BLACK MAGIC at New York Live Arts (Live Arts), Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (PPAC), and Icebox Project Space (Icebox), September 12 - November 30, 2019. The project includes an exhibition at PPAC, installation at New York Live Arts, and performances at Live Arts and Icebox. BLACK MAGIC is a holistic reflection on agency, Blackness, and the futurity of intersectional identities and oppression.

BWW Interview: Emmy-Nominated Editor Vera Drew Talks 'Who Is America?' and Launching Adult Swim's Channel 5
by Brooke Yunis - Aug 20, 2019


Emmy-nominated editor, Vera Drew, discusses how she became an editor, her work on Sacha Baron Cohen's “Who Is America?” and launching Adult Swim's Channel 5.

HAMILTON's Austin Scott Will Guest Star on FX's POSE This Week
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 12, 2019


Austin Scott who currently stars as Alexander Hamilton in Hamilton on Broadway, will guest star on Tuesday's episode of the groundbreaking drama series 'Pose' on FX at 10pm EST/ PST.

Rashaad Newsome's BLACK MAGIC Announced In New York And Philadelphia
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2019


New York Live Arts, in partnership with Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, presents Rashaad Newsome's multifaceted BLACK MAGIC at New York Live Arts (Live Arts), Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (PPAC), and Icebox Project Space (Icebox), September 12 - November 30, 2019.  The project includes an exhibition at PPAC, installation at New York Live Arts, and performances at Live Arts and Icebox. BLACK MAGIC is a holistic reflection on agency, Blackness, and the futurity of intersectional identities and oppression.

VIDEO: Patti LuPone, Billy Porter, and More Sing on Latest Episode of POSE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2019


On last night's episode of Pose, Patti LuPone was featured as a guest star. The Broadway legend was seen singing 'I'm Still Here' from Follies in the musical episode titled, 'Love's in Need of Love Today.'

New York Live Arts Announces Fall 2019-20 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 19, 2019


Bill T. Jones, MacArthur Genius Award and National Medal of Arts awardee and Artistic Director of New York Live Arts, and Janet Wong, Associate Artistic Director, announced the New York Live Arts' fall 2019-2020 season today. 'Is there such a thing as 'we'? How and why do we come together?  What makes a community? These questions are on our minds as we enter our 9th season. How do artists embody and shed light on these questions?', said the team.

FX Renews POSE for Season Three
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 18, 2019


FX's award-winning and groundbreaking drama series Pose has received a third season order following news that its second season premiere telecast was the series' most-watched episode, it was announced today by John Landgraf, Chairman, FX Networks and FX Productions.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Talks His TONYS Outfit and What's Next for POSE on GMA
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jun 10, 2019


Billy Porter was a guest on Monday morning's episode of Good Morning America. During the interview, the hosts talk about Porter's iconic look at the 2019 Tony Awards on Sunday, which was made with the curtain from Kinky Boots! Porter also discusses FX's Pose, the series he stars in, which premiered its second season on June 9.

VIDEO: The Ball Scene Goes Mainstream in the Trailer for Season Two of POSE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 24, 2019


FX has released the first trailer for the second season of FX's Pose, which highlights transgender life in 1990s New York City.

Photo Flash: Rita Moreno Receives 2019 Peabody Award
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2019


On Saturday evening, the stars aligned to celebrate the 78th Annual Peabody Awards, and present the legendary Rita Moreno with the Peabody Career Achievement Award at Cipriani Wall Street in New York in NYC.

Photo Flash: Rita Moreno Honored With Peabody Career Achievement Award
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2019


Yesterday evening, Mercedes-Benz was on hand to celebrate the 78th Annual Peabody Awards and present the legendary Rita Moreno with the Peabody Career Achievement Award, presented by Mercedes-Benz, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York in NYC.

VIDEO: Billy Porter Stars in the POSE Season Two Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019


FX has released a new teaser for season two of POSE starring Billy Porter. Watch the teaser below!

IFC Center Announces Lineup for 2019 Split Screens Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 9, 2019


IFC Center today announced an impressive and wide-ranging lineup for the third annual Split Screens Festival (www.splitscreensfestival.com) taking place Wednesday, May 29 through Monday, June 3, 2019, at the IFC Center in New York City. The festival consists of special events offering a variety of looks at history, identity and the mystery of existence itself, including panels on series that explore dystopian realities and alternate timelines, and screenings that transport us into any number of time periods and places, be it a late-1800s South Dakota town or the height of 1980s ballroom culture in New York City.

THE PROM's Caitlin Kinnunen Will Perform 'Unruly Heart' at the GLAAD Media Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 26, 2019


GLAAD, the world's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that star of the Broadway LBGTQ-themed musical phenomenon "The Prom," Caitlin Kinnunen, will perform the show's LGBTQ youth anthem 'Unruly Heart' with the NYC Youth Pride Chorus at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

FX Announces New Season Two Premiere Date for POSE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 23, 2019


FX has set the premiere date for the second season of the award-winning and groundbreaking drama series Pose from Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President, Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks. The ten-episode second season of Pose will debut on Tuesday, June 11 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX.

Photo Coverage: Billy Porter, Glenn Close, Casey Cott and More on the Red Carpet of THE PROM Hosted by Ryan Murphy
by Monroe George - Apr 10, 2019


Ryan Murphy hosted a special performance of The Prom last night! At the show, he also announced that he will be developing the musical into a movie, as BroadwayWorld previously reported.

FX Announces POSE Season Two Premiere Date
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 9, 2019


FX has set the premiere date for the second season of the award-winning and groundbreaking drama series Pose from Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions, it was announced today by Chuck Saftler, President, Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks. The ten-episode second season of Pose will debut on Sunday, June 9 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FX.

Patti LuPone Will Join the Cast of POSE For the Second Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2019


Ryan Murphy has revealed that the one and only Patti LuPone will join the cast of the hit FX series, Pose, according to Deadline.

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