On September 9th, Richard Beavers opened the doors to his new SoHo gallery with Dark Fiction: Flowers & Frogs by ...
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Feature: A Martinez on Ambulance, Cowboy Bebop, John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne, Michael Bay and the miracle of Big breaks
Emmy-winning actor A Martinez (Longmire, Queen of the South, L.A. Law) is in the highly anticipated new Netflix series “Cowboy ...
Read More »Feature: DJ Scratch, the Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater album Interview
Hip Hop icons RZA and DJ Scratch bring listeners on a cinematic and nostalgic journey with the release of their ...
Read More »Kirby, Eternally – from Ragnarök to Rebirth! Exhibition November 11-16, 2021 at One Art Space
Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center presents Kirby, Eternally, from Ragnarök to Rebirth November 11-16, 2021 at One Art Space ...
Read More »YRB presents the 1999 eau de parfum musiqué playlist
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of YRB Magazine, the editorial staff has curated a playlist with help of Spotify ...
Read More »Feature: American Dharma Interview with Errol Morris by Jonn Nubian
For his latest film, Errol Morris trains his lens on Stephen K. Bannon. Morris questions Bannon on his background, belief ...
Read More »Feature: House of Cardin Interview with Todd Hughes, P. David Ebersole & Rodrigo Basilicati Cardin by Jonn Nubian @pierrecardin @EbersoleHughes #HouseofCardin
The documentary, House of Cardin premiered in the independent Giornate degli Autori section at the Venice International Film Festival earlier ...
Read More »Feature: Ursula 1000 The Esoterique Interview by Jonn Nubian @ursula1000
In 1999, Alex Gimeno – aka Ursula 1000 – set dance floors whirling with his debut album The Now Sound of Ursula 1000. 20 ...
Read More »Feature: Jonathan Mannion Interview Moët & Chandon New Campaign/Bottle Launch @LaQuanSmith @MoetUSA @JonathanMannion #NectaroftheCulture
Jonathan Mannion has been a pillar within the culture for over 25 years and is infamous for having documented “The ...
Read More »Feature: Sophia Chang- The Baddest Bitch In The Room! by Jonn Nubian
Sophia Chang is a Korean-Canadian music business matriarchitect who was the first Asian woman in hip-hop. She has worked with ...
Read More »Feature: Domingo Zapata completes of Largest Mural in NYC @domingozapata @IBEROSTAR_ENG #domingozapata
Times Square becomes the canvas of famed pop artist Domingo Zapata, as he embarked on his most ambitious work to ...
Read More »Feature: Felipe Pantone Interview by @JonnNubian @felipepantone @hennessyus #felipepantone #Art
Felipe Pantone is an Argentinian-Spanish artist. He started doing graffiti at the age of 12. He graduated with a Fine ...
Read More »2019 New York City E-prix Recap @JeanEricVergne @RFrijns #NYCEPrix #Brooklyn #NYC #FormulaE
Robin Frijns rounded out the season in style with victory in New York for Envision Virgin Racing, as Jean-Eric Vergne ...
Read More »Feature: XY Chelsea Interview with Tim Travers Hawkins
In the first few moments of the film XY Chelsea, director Tim Travers Hawkins reveals that President Obama has commuted ...
Read More »World Trade Center Unveils First Public Artwork by Artist Kadir Nelson x Hennessy @KadirNelson @OneWTC @HennessyUS #MarshallMajorTaylor
On May 15, 2019 Artist Kadir Nelson unveiled his bronze sculpture “The MAJOR” at a private event held at 7 World ...
Read More »Feature: See You Yesterday Interview with Stefon Bristol, Fredrica Bailey, Eden Duncan-Smith, Danté Crichlow, and Brian @stro Bradley by Jonn Nubian @stefonbristol @MissezBrando @realmikefox #seeyouyesterday #Tribeca2019 @netflix
See You Yesterday is a genre-blending drama that utilizes time-travel to examine the current issue of police brutality in America. ...
Read More »Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men Interview by Jonn Nubian @wutangclan #SachaJenkins #Tribeca2019 #OfMicsandMen
Wu-Tang Clan’s debut album Enter The 36 Chambers made its debut on November 9, 1993. The title originates from the 1978 ...
Read More »Feature: #BossTalk Dame Dash Launches Streaming Platform- Interview by Jonn Nubian
For nearly 30 years, Damon “Dame” Anthony Dash has helped to shape today’s popular culture as co-founder of Roc-A Fella ...
Read More »Jean-Michel Basquiat: Xerox Exhibition March 12 – May 31, 2019 at Nahmad Contemporary @joe_nahmad #dieterbuchart
Nahmad Contemporary presents Jean-Michel Basquiat | Xerox, scheduled to run from March 12 through May 31, 2019. Curated by Basquiat scholar Dieter ...
Read More »The Blonds FW19 @theblondsny @davidblond @phillipeblond @lilkim @themisshapes @lionbabe @karrueche @ClermontTwins #NYFW
On Tuesday, February 12, 2019 The Blonds blazed back into NYFW with their signature addiction to glamour and appetite for ...
Read More »American African American Exhibition- January 8-February 8, 2019 @phillipsauction
Phillips is pleased to present AMERICAN AFRICAN AMERICAN, a selling exhibition curated by Phillips’ Senior Advisor and Director Emeritus of the ...
Read More »Feature: Mick Rock Killer Queen Interview by Jonn Nubian @TheRealMickRock @QueenWillRock @TheMHGallery #bohemianrhapsody #queen
On November 5th, 2018 , YRB attended the Morrison Hotel Gallery opening of Killer Queen, in New York City. The exhibition ...
Read More »Feature: Lucas Yancey Interview by Jonn Nubian @Whaboomitup #LucasYancey #Whaboom
Lucas Yancey is an Actor most known for his Comedic Films, TV Shows, Reality TV and Commercials. He recently was ...
Read More »Feature: DAMAGED App interview with Shepard Fairey and Jacob Koo of VRt Ventures by Jonn Nubian
On October 16, 2018, contemporary street artist, Shepard Fairey held a private launch party for his new mobile app, “DAMAGED” ...
Read More »Feature: DeadWax interview with Graham Resnick by Jonn Nubian @shudder @GrahamReznick @tribeca @PeterPhok @tedraimi @theEvanGamble @HannahGrossFans
DEADWAX is a mind-bending neo-noir set in the obsessive world of vinyl collecting. Etta Pryce, a vinyl tracker, is hired ...
Read More »Feature: Rock Rubber 45s Interview with Bobbito Garcia by Jonn Nubian @rockrubber45s @koolboblove
The new documentary ROCK RUBBER 45s explores the cultural connectivity of basketball, sneaker, and music lifestyle through the eyes and ...
Read More »Feature: Boom For Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat Interview with Sara Driver by Jonn Nuban @BoomForRealFilm @MagnoliaPics #SaraDriver #BoomforReal #basquiat
Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat. is a documentary that weaves the story of Jean-Michel Basquiat and ...
Read More »Avengers: Infinity War Review #nospoilers #AvengerInfinityWar @Avengers #InfinityWar
On April 23rd, 2018 , YRB attended an advanced screening of Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 in New York City. ...
Read More »Malan Breton Autumn/ Winter 2018 @stylefw @malanbreton #nyfw
The MALAN BRETON Autumn Winter 2018 collections for man, and woman, are inspired by new beginnings, Alpha. Malan Breton creates a collection inspired by new hope, ...
Read More »Bahmardi FW18 @BahmardiCouture @Stylefw #nyfw #couture
A fascinating collection by designer Tuenaz Bahmardi inspired by florals which represent her journey through womanhood, motherhood and business. The ...
Read More »Event Recap: Marvel Studios’ Black Panther “WELCOME TO WAKANDA” @charitybuzz #nyfw #blackpanthernyfw @theblackpanther @heronpreston @Lupita_Nyongo @SeanRinggold
On Monday February 12th, YRB attended the event, Black Panther “Welcome to WAKANDA,”hosted by Marvel Studios. The immersive event celebrated the upcoming release of ...
Read More »Review: Alcatel Idol 5 @ALCATEL1TOUCH @Cricketnation
We knew TCL was on to something when we reviewed the Blackberry KEYone. Just in time for the holidays the ...
Read More »Event Recap: 3rd Annual MoCADA Masquerade Ball @MoCADA @BAM_Brooklyn
On October 25, 2017 in Brooklyn New York, The Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA), celebrated its 18th anniversary of serving ...
Read More »Event Recap: Keyon Harrold album release performance at the BlueNote @keyonharrold @MassAppealRecs @ShoreFire #Mugician
On Sunday September 24, 2017, YRB attended a special performance by Keyon Harrold and his band at the world famous BlueNote ...
Read More »Malan Breton SS18 Collection The Lament of Icarus @Malanbreton @StyleFW @IntrepidMuseum
On Thursday September 7, 2017, Malon Breton presented his new collection for Spring/ Summer 2018 , titled “The Lament of ...
Read More »Event Recap: Dave Chappelle Celebrates his 44th Birthday with Tanqueray Gin @Tanquerayusa @TaoNY @RealDougEFresh @RealDLHughley
On August 24, 2017 , a star-studded crowd gathered to celebrate the one and only Dave Chappelle at TAO Uptown for an unforgettable evening presented ...
Read More »Panorama 2017 Weekend Recap @Saintrecords @Frankocean @nineinchnails @cashmerecat @panoramanyc #amexaccess
PANORAMA weekend closed out its sophomore run on a high note today with sunny weather and performances from Frank Ocean, Solange, alt-J, Tame Impala, Vince Staples, Nine ...
Read More »Thelonious Monk With John Coltrane: The Complete 1957 Recordings Reissued as Deluxe #Vinyl Box Set @CraftRecordings
For an all-too-brief time in 1957, two of the greatest musicians in history performed together every night at New York’s ...
Read More »Feature: Flying Lotus Kuso Interview by Jonn Nubian @flyinglotus @KusoFilm @shudder
On July 11, 2017 , Jonn Nubian sat down with Steve Ellison, better known as the producer, rapper, musician and ...
Read More »New York ePrix Race Preview @FIAformulaE @MSAmlinAndretti #NYCePrix #FormulaE #nyc
The New York ePrix will be the first FIA-sanctioned motorsports event to take place in any of the five boroughs ...
Read More »Carlos Campos SS2018 @CarlosCamposNYC @leandrojusten #nyfwm #nyfwmens #ss18
“Spring/Summer 2018 was inspired by the work of Mexican architect, Luis Barragan and his sense of playfulness, strength and modernity,” ...
Read More »David Hart SS18 Presentation @davidhartnyc #nyfwm #nymd
” This collection is a celebration of the world’s view of Cuba and not a literal one. I personally have ...
Read More »Jay- Z – The Story of O.J. #444
Directed by: Jay-Z and Mark Romanek
Read More »Event Recap: Urban Tech 22nd Annual Gala @UrbanTechCenter @HannahBronfman @ValerieJarrett @superheroDJ @Guastavinos #UrbanTech
On June 14, 2017 The National Urban Technology Center, Inc. (Urban Tech) celebrated their 22nd anniversary gala and honored Hannah Bronfman, Valerie Jarrett, Vicki Fuller ...
Read More »Equal Justice Initiative Launches Lynching In America with Google @eji_org @Googleorg #SlaveryEvolved
Today, June 13th, 2017, the Equal Justice Initiative, with support from Google, is shedding new light on this chapter in American history with Lynching ...
Read More »Axwell /\ Ingrosso Robin Hood Rocks Performance / Interview at Kola_House @Axwell @Ingrosso @RobinHoodNYC @iHeartRadio #RHRocks
The PepsiCo Foundation has teamed up with Robin Hood, the largest poverty-fighting organization in New York, to support Robin Hood ...
Read More »Event Recap: PEL’s BINK! MIXTAPE Exhibit Preview @PelNYC @sommeave @DreamzRreal @djdnice
On May 15th, 2017 , YRB attended a preview of the PEL’s BINK! MIXTAPE exhibit,held at the S ArtSpace in ...
Read More »Event Recap: LeToya Luckett hosts #Back2Life album @LeToyaLuckett @RealDLHughley @tytryone @SilasVassar3rd @1OAKNYC
On May 10, 2017 Grammy award-winning, multi-platinum selling R&B artist LeToya Luckett hosted an intimate album listening event in NYC for her ...
Read More »Review: BlackBerry KEYone @BBMobile #KEYone
This is my full fledged review of the Blackberry KEYone. We got a chance to hold one earlier this year ...
Read More »Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Review @guardians @marvel
I was never a fan of the Guardians of Galaxy comic book growing up so I was pleasantly surprised when ...
Read More »Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 @SamsungMobileUS #GalaxyTabS3
Samsung continues to set the bar for what to expect from a premium tablet. When I reviewed the previous model ...
Read More »Event Recap: Puff Daddy & The Family @Tribeca Premiere & Performance @BadBoyEnt @diddy #tribeca2017 #cantstopwontstop
On April 27, 2017, Sean “Diddy” Combs aka Puff Daddy was joined by Bad Boy legends Mase, Lil’ Kim, Faith Evans and surprise special guest Carl Thomas for a star-studded world ...
Read More »Event Recap: Davidoff of Geneva Chefs Edition @davidoffgeneva @davidoffceo @CamusCognac @peetcominc
On April 4, 2017, YRB attended an event to announce the Davidoff Chefs Edition cigar — the result of Davidoff Master Blenders collaborating with ...
Read More »Event Recap: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks #NYC Exhibit @KadirNelson @jsullivanmusic @hbo #henriettalacks
On April 6 2017, YRB attended “The HeLa Project,” a culturally-grounded, multi-media exhibition inspired by the highly anticipated HBO film, THE IMMORTAL LIFE ...
Read More »Event Recap: Antonio Brown x Jason Derulo LVL XIII Launch @AntonioisMuted @LVLXIII_BRANDS @JasonDerulo @TaoDowntown
On March 20, 2017 Creative Director and CEO, Antonio Brown, and partner Jason Derulo introduced their luxury urban, menswear line ...
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