Frederick J. Goodall On November 19, the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery will hold its second biennial American Portrait Gala to honor individuals who have made an impact on the nation’s shared history, development, … Read more
I first saw Desi Valentine at an Audra Day concert. I initially dismissed him as another marginally talented opening act standing between me and Andra. Boy, was I wrong! When Valentine started … Read more
Prince may longer be with us, but his music will always endure. To keep Prince’s memory alive, the Tropicana Las Vegas has announced the residency of Purple Reign, the world’s #1 Prince … Read more
The Texas Auto Writers (TAWA) Truck Rodeo, presented by Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), was held in the scenic Texas Hill Country as vehicles were tested both on local streets … Read more
This post is sponsored by Applebee’s. All opinions are my own. One Thursday evening, I was feeling a bit disappointed after finding out the car I was trying to buy … Read more
Last season, Russell Westbrook did something amazing. He averaged a triple-double. Only one other player in NBA history has done that. Oscar Robertson. Westbrook did it while breaking the single-season … Read more
Designer Virgil Abloh grew up in the suburbs as a skater who listened to Nirvana, Beastie Boys, and Wu-Tang Clan. These are the influences that shaped his design aesthetic. This … Read more
In 2011, 25-year old Olivier Rousteing became the creative director of Balmain. At the time of his appointment, Rousteing was a relatively unknown designer. His age, anonymity, and race … Read more
On the latest edition of SiriusXM’s “Artist Confidential” series, rapper, musician, and producer Wyclef Jean spoke about the importance of protecting hip-hop culture. He also discussed his latest album, Carnival … Read more
“The weight of being an artist is heavy.” — Mario Andres Robinson. Mario Andres Robinson is a serious artist. He thinks deeply about what art means and its power to … Read more