The first thing I noticed when I sat down with Jewel was her beautifully sculpted cheekbones and trademark smile, but ...
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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 »Mario Cantone Talks Sarah Jessica Parker, Woke Culture and the Quest for Inclusivity
After being introduced to fans as Charlotte York’s quick witted wedding planner on Sex and the City for four seasons, ...
Read More »Feature: Stephan Moccio on The Weeknd, Miley Cyrus and Lionheart Album by Allison Kugel
Sitting down with famed Oscar and Grammy-nominated music composer, writer and producer, Stephan Moccio, I join his gaze on his ...
Read More »Feature: Jenna Elfman Talks Marriage, Nuclear Disarmament & Fear the Walking Dead
In AMC’s hit series, Fear the Walking Dead, the post-apocalyptic spin-off series of The Walking Dead, now in the second ...
Read More »Cover Story: Wu-Tang’s RZA Talks Second Chances and Cut Throat City Film
As leader of the legendary multi-platinum selling rap group, The Wu-Tang Clan, RZA, or Bobby, as he is known to ...
Read More »Alicia Keys: A Diamond in the Rough Interview 7.24.2001 @aliciakeys #SonginAMinor
Story: Courtney Korder-Carreras Photography: Seth Kushner Editors Note: A photoshoot and interview were initially completed for the Radar section of ...
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 »Cover Story: Al Sharpton Talks Misconceptions About His Place at the Center of Civil Rights @thereval
For many Black Americans, he is next to a Messiah. For many non-Black Americans, he is thought to be an ...
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: 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 »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 »Wu-Tang: #OfMicsandMen #redcarpet interviews at Tribeca Film Festival
Interviews from the red carpet with Sacha Jenkins, RZA, Ghostface Killah, U-God, Al Sharpton, Selenis Layva, Peter Bittenbender and Amanda ...
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 »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 »An Ode to the New American Fashion @JessicaQuillin @DaleMoss @JanineJust @sashacharnin @Ozsultan @ClaudineDeSola @MursAlison
Real fashion is America. It is about freedom, tolerance, diversity, and hard work. In America, there is nothing more iconic ...
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 »Event Recap: The 2018 Tribeca TV Festival @tribeca @tumitravel #TribecaTVFestival
On September 20th, 2018, the second Tribeca TV Festival kicked off at Spring Studios, with a special 20th anniversary celebration ...
Read More »Feature: Garth Cheese- The Stylish Chef @thestylishchef
Garth Cheese was born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in a Caribbean household where his grandmother introduced him to cooking. In ...
Read More »#ModelPerspective – Larissa Drekonja by Brana Dane @LarissaDrekonja @Neon_Coat @dane_brana #neoncoat
Is life easier for the most beautiful among us? This is the assumption many of us make. Larissa Drekonja founder ...
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 »Travel Feature: 2018 Regal TourX by Chris Collie @fashionsguyny @buick #regaltourx
There are certain experiences and trips that stand out in a person’s life. This may be due to a personal ...
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 »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 »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 »The Dwarves Interview @thedwarvesband @PunkRockBowling
Dwarves is an American punk rock band formed in Chicago, Illinois, as The Suburban Nightmare, in the mid-1980s. They have been described as “one ...
Read More »Feature: The Power of Music- Lang Lang @lang_lang
For many people, Lang Lang came to their attention when he took the stage the at 2014 World Cup concert ...
Read More »Feature: Ricardo Cavolo and Carlos Campos collab with @JoseCuervo 222nd Anniversary by Jonn Nubian @RicardoCavolo @CarlosCamposNYC
Jose Cuervo celebrated its 222nd anniversary with a limited edition artist bottle series launch designed by artist, Ricardo Cavolo. YRB ...
Read More »Feature: Moonlight Interview with André Holland and Trevante Rhodes by Jonn Nubian @_Trevante_ @moonlighmov @A24
The film Moonlight has been nominated for numerous awards, including Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay and Best ...
Read More »Feature: Patrik Andersson Interview by Brana Dane @individualeye @dane_brana
Patrik Andersson is a New York fashion photographer and director. He immigrated from Gothenburg , Sweden in 1990. YRB Magazine ...
Read More »Feature: Yoshiki to rock Carnegie Hall by Jonn Nubian @yoshikiofficial @carnegiehall #YoshikiClassical
Yoshiki Hayashi is musician, songwriter, composer and record producer. Better known by his stage name Yoshiki, he is the leader and a ...
Read More »Feature: Moonlight Interview with Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney @BandryBarry @moonlighmov @A24
The film Moonlight has been nominated for numerous awards, including Golden Globe nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay and Best Original ...
Read More »Cover Story: Renaissance Man- Mack Wilds by @micaelahood @DariusBaptist @MACKWILDS #ShotsFired
Story: Micaela Hood, Photos: Ron Cadiz Styling: Darius Baptist Grooming: Camara Helps for Epiphany Artists Group You may recognize him ...
Read More »Cover Story: Zara Larsson A Star is Born @ZaraLarsson @DaleMayPhoto @DariusBaptist @Amandawilsonmua
Photos by: Dale May Story by: Gina Ponce Styling: Darius Baptist Hair and Makeup: Amanda Wilson Assistant Hair and Makeup: ...
Read More »Cover Story: Lukas Graham and his band of Brotherhood by @micaelahood @DariusBaptist @lukasgraham @LoveStick_
Photos: Ron Cadiz Story: Micaela Hood Styling: Darius Baptist Thanks to the single “7 Years” Lukas Graham is quickly becoming ...
Read More »In the Trenches with Nam @namgarsinii @dariusbaptist @TheLucioCastro @CarlosCamposNYC @plac_jeans @AkooClothing #fashion #ss2016 #trenchcoats
As the warmer weather ushers its way in, there still are the moments when you need a bit of layering. ...
Read More »FEATURE: Olivia Jordan in An Evening of Glamour @TheOliviaJordan @MissUSA @DaleMayPhoto @RoadToMissUSA @DariusBaptist
As the newly crowned Miss USA 2015, Olivia Jordan has quite a year ahead for herself. From speaking engagements to ...
Read More »Cover Story: Balancing Act Pete Wentz by Wiz Khalifa
With a stream of artists and bands on his DCD2 Records label, the talented bassist is also quite the businessman ...
Read More »FEATURE: Bright Lights Bright Music Neon Trees by @MenoxMusic @neontrees
Provo, Utah isn’t the first place you think of when imagine a rock band’s hometown, but Neon Trees have made ...
Read More »FEATURE: SOUNDWAVES St. Lucia by @MenoxMusic @stlucia
Brooklyn-based electro-pop outfit, St.Lucia have perfected the nightlife experience. Led by South African singer Jean-Philip Grobler, a producer, songwriter and ...
Read More »FEATURE: Cut & Sew Ashton Michael by @DariusBaptist @AshtonMichaelLA
Prince, Chris Brown, Jennifer Lopez, Cher, and many others have all worn the designs of Ashton Hirota. Under his label Ashton ...
Read More »FEATURE: And Still I Rise words by Pilar Biggers Sanders @PilarSanders
Divorce is tough on anyone, and having to go through something as painful and tragic as this in the public ...
Read More »COVER STORY: The Secret is Out Austin Mahone by @DariusBaptist @AustinMahone
Austin Mahone is a STAR!! At only eighteen years of age the talented singer has set his sights on success and ...
Read More »FEATURE: The Man With A Broken Heart Sam Smith by @MenoxMusic @samsmithworld
Over the past decade there has been no shortage of vocal phenomena in the UK, and now you can add ...
Read More »FEATURE: The Dynamic Duo by @MenoxMusic @Chromeo
Montreal duo Chromeo have adopted a do-it-yourself approach to their music career since the start, and though they headline major ...
Read More »Cover Story: GIRL POWER by @PerezHilton @FifthHarmony @LaurenJauregui @AllyBrooke @DinahJane97 @CamilaCabello97 @NormaniKordei
Starting out as solo artists to later being placed in a group was no small fete for Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, ...
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