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Caribbean Music Awards VIP Reception

by Danielle Niecey August 28, 2025
written by Danielle Niecey

Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Kimoto Rooftop Garden Lounge. Downtown Brooklyn.—Tuesday evening found me and my plus one on the rooftop of the Sheraton Brooklyn Hotel, attending a quaint gathering of VIP media professionals and creative talents. One could say the VIP Reception, hosted by Sun River Health, was the pre-game event to attend before the prestigious Caribbean Music Awards Show, which is returning on Thursday, August 28th, at the Kings Theatre.

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Kickoff to Gotham Week 2025 At The Genesis House

by Danielle Niecey August 24, 2025
written by Danielle Niecey

Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The Genesis House, Manhattan, New York. — The Gotham Film & Media Institute, popularly known as ‘The Gotham’, based in New York, hosted an Independent Film Maker Mixer at The Genesis House in Manhattan.

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Roc Nation School Presents: Management Strategy

by Danielle Niecey July 1, 2025
written by Danielle Niecey

Tuesday, June 24, 2024. Roc Nation LIU Brooklyn Campus. Brooklyn, New York. —Clayton Durant, a New York‑based music, entertainment entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor of Artist Management and Music Business at Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment, facilitated a free class to the public, Management Strategy: How Artists Can Use Data to Land Brand Deals. in honor of New York City’s Music Month in June.

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Masters Of The Mix: A Fireside Chat With Young Guru & Anthony Cruz

by Danielle Niecey June 26, 2025
written by Danielle Niecey

Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Long Island University Brooklyn — In honor of New York City’s Music Month this June,  Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment hosted a Fireside Chat featuring two prominent figures in the entertainment industry: Grammy Award-winning audio engineer, producer, and Director of the Music Technology, Entrepreneurship & Production program at the Roc Nation School, Young Guru and Roc Nation A&R Manager and adjunct professor at the Roc Nation School, Anthony Cruz, whose genre-spanning credits include Meek Mill, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Ricky Martin, Ne-Yo, Jessie J, and J. Cole.

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Clive Davis Inducted Into The Apollo Theatre’s Historic Walk Of Fame

by Danielle Niecey June 9, 2025
written by Danielle Niecey

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. Apollo Theatre. Harlem, New York. — The Apollo Theatre held its 2025 Spring Benefit on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The annual event began with a Red Carpet Walk at 4:30 pm at the Victoria Hotel.

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Complex Family Food Festival NYC Hosted by Keith Lee

by Danielle Niecey May 19, 2025
written by Danielle Niecey

Saturday, May 17th, 2025. COMPLEX Family Style Food Festival. Industry City, Brooklyn. — We cleared our calendars at the Knockturnal to hit up Casamigos’ partnered event with COMPLEX for their exclusive summer Family Style Food Festival in New York City, a celebration of food, culture, and community.

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“Making Minds Sing!” Education Through Music 2025 Gala

by Danielle Niecey May 17, 2025
written by Danielle Niecey

Thursday, May 15, 2025. “Making Minds Sing!”, EDUCATION THROUGH MUSIC, 2025 Gala. Park Avenue, New York City. —The Education Through Music held its annual Fund Raising Gala on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Manhattan, New York, in its continued efforts to provide music programs for the underprivileged youth in New York City. 

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Wu Tang & DJ Mathematics To Release “BLACK SAMSON, BASTARD SWORDSMAN” April 25th

by Danielle Niecey April 19, 2025
written by Danielle Niecey

April 12, 2025. Manhattan, New York. — DJ Mathematics, long-standing DJ and producer to the legendary Wu Tang Clan, is set to release a new LP, Black Samson, Bastard Swordsman, on April 25th, 2025. The new LP album is a follow up to Saga Continues and precedes the farewell “Wu Tang Forever: The Final Chamber” Tour to take place beginning June 6, 2025 in Baltimore and will cover the likes of 27 dates spanning across the United States, concluding its run on July 18, 2025, in Philadelphia.

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“MONSTER” by Paine the Poet

by Danielle Niecey March 4, 2025
written by Danielle Niecey

Friday, February 28, 2025. Monster, Madhura Studio. Gowanus, Brooklyn.—Madhura Studios proudly presented “MONSTER”, a visually stimulating, and audibly captivating performance that highlights significant turning points in the life of Activist, Creator, and Spoken Word Artist, Kristofer Sykes, popularly known as PAINE the POET.

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Japanese Winter Curry Festival Takes Over New York

by Danielle Niecey February 25, 2025
written by Danielle Niecey

Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Japanese Winter Curry Festival, Japan Society. Midtown Manhattan, New York. — A mouth-watering event occurred on a cold winter evening in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. Food enthusiasts gathered at the Japan Society (located at 333 East 47th Street) to partake in the Japanese Winter Curry Festival where a variety of Japan’s beloved comfort food, Japanese Curry, a rich, sweet, and savory staple since its introduction to the country in the 1870’s, took on a life of its own.

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The making of a moment: @naomiackie for The Knockt The making of a moment: @naomiackie for The Knockturnal.

Go behind the scenes of our latest cover shoot with Naomi Ackie, and get an exclusive look behind the lens.

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Talent: Naomi Ackie @naomiackie
Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams @ojwilliams4
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All eyes on @naomiackie , The Knockturnal’s latest All eyes on @naomiackie , The Knockturnal’s latest cover star. 

Read the full cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com

Talent: Naomi Ackie @naomiackie
Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams @ojwilliams4
Photographer: Ty Chen @tychenphotography @tychenofficial
Stylist: Jason Rembert @jasonrembert
Creative Director:  Ben Schmidt @equitiesmanager1
Deputy Editor: Elizabeth Taylor @liztaylorworld
Cover Story By: Sebastian Cintron @sebascintron
Makeup Artist: Daniel Martin @danielmartin
Hair Stylist: Marcia Hamilton @marciahamiltonhair
Videographer: Philíp Alexander @philipalxndr
Photographer’s Asst: Jordan Mitchell-Love @jmitchelllove
Photographer’s Asst: Celine Milien @celinemili 
Styling Asst: Wilton White @ww.ilt
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A little darkness, a lot of depth. The Knockturn A little darkness, a lot of depth. 

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, @naomiackie , to discuss her approach to complex characters, her hesitation toward romance, and trusting that the right roles come at the right time.

Read the full cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com
“I don’t mess with that crap!” Demons, Ouija boar “I don’t mess with that crap!”

Demons, Ouija boards, and cold water? That’s a hard pass for @naomiackie 

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, Naomi Ackie, to reveal the three things she refuses to mess with.

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Sometimes, the setbacks are part of the journey. Sometimes, the setbacks are part of the journey.

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, @naomiackie , to reflect on career challenges, finding gratitude in the unexpected, and staying grounded.

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Finding joy in the craft, even when no one is watc Finding joy in the craft, even when no one is watching. 

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, @naomiackie , to reflect on her late mother’s influence and the importance of finding joy in the process.

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Sometimes, one film can change everything… The Kn Sometimes, one film can change everything…

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, @naomiackie , to discuss the impact of film and how The Dark Knight Rises inspired her journey as an actor.

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A little squirming, a lot of fun. The Knockturnal A little squirming, a lot of fun.

The Knockturnal sat down with our latest cover star, @naomiackie , to discuss Clayface, her love for horror, and the films that sparked it all.

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Meet Dr. Caitlyn Corr, Naomi Ackie’s latest transf Meet Dr. Caitlyn Corr, Naomi Ackie’s latest transformation.

The Knockturnal caught up with our latest cover star, @naomiackie, to discuss her role in Clayface and the journey of bringing Dr. Caitlyn Corr to life.

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Here’s Naomi! 🔪 For the third and final cover in Here’s Naomi! 🔪 

For the third and final cover in our spooky-season series, Naomi Ackie channels the chilling atmosphere of The Shining for The Knockturnal.

As Clayface brings her into Gotham and a new chapter of her career, Ackie opens up about the roles that scare her, the joy of acting, and trusting the journey. Reflecting on finding the right opportunities, she says, “the right things come to you at the right time when you need them.”

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Talent: Naomi Ackie @naomiackie
Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams @ojwilliams4
Photographer: Ty Chen @tychenphotography @tychenofficial
Stylist: Jason Rembert @jasonrembert
Creative Director:  Ben Schmidt @equitiesmanager1
Deputy Editor: Elizabeth Taylor @liztaylorworld
Cover Story By: Sebastian Cintron @sebascintron
Makeup Artist: Daniel Martin @danielmartin
Hair Stylist: Marcia Hamilton @marciahamiltonhair
Videographer: Philíp Alexander @philipalxndr
Photographer’s Asst: Jordan Mitchell-Love @jmitchelllove
Photographer’s Asst: Celine Milien @celinemili 
Styling Asst: Wilton White @ww.ilt
Styling Asst: Jarrett Meilleur @mrjla
Production: Twelve29 Group @twelve29group
Social Media: Jesse Kosierowski @jessekosierowski @jessekmedia
Spooky season calls for a little darkness. 🖤 Nao Spooky season calls for a little darkness. 🖤 

Naomi Ackie takes center stage on the second of three covers for The Knockturnal, inspired by the dark glamour of Queen of the Damned.

From Star Wars to Mickey17 and now Clayface, Ackie continues to embrace roles that challenge expectations. On her approach to her craft, she shares, “The biggest lesson I’ve learnt is patience is key.”

Discover our exclusive cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com

Talent: Naomi Ackie @naomiackie
Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams @ojwilliams4
Photographer: Ty Chen @tychenphotography @tychenofficial
Stylist: Jason Rembert @jasonrembert
Creative Director:  Ben Schmidt @equitiesmanager1
Deputy Editor: Elizabeth Taylor @liztaylorworld
Cover Story By: Sebastian Cintron @sebascintron
Makeup Artist: Daniel Martin @danielmartin
Hair Stylist: Marcia Hamilton @marciahamiltonhair
Videographer: Philíp Alexander @philipalxndr
Photographer’s Asst: Jordan Mitchell-Love @jmitchelllove
Photographer’s Asst: Celine Milien @celinemili 
Styling Asst: Wilton White @ww.ilt
Styling Asst: Jarrett Meilleur @mrjla
Production: Twelve29 Group @twelve29group
Social Media: Jesse Kosierowski @jessekosierowski @jessekmedia
It’s spooky season, and Naomi Ackie is taking over It’s spooky season, and Naomi Ackie is taking over The Knockturnal’s latest cover! 🪓 

Inspired by the iconic psychological horror of American Psycho, our first of three covers puts Naomi in a world where fashion meets fear.

As she steps into the DC Universe in Clayface, Ackie reflects on her unconventional career journey and the lessons that have kept her grounded. As she puts it, “I've learnt since then to hold things lightly.”

Read the cover story by Sebastian Cintron at theknockturnal.com

Talent: Naomi Ackie @naomiackie
Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams @ojwilliams4
Photographer: Ty Chen @tychenphotography @tychenofficial
Stylist: Jason Rembert @jasonrembert
Creative Director:  Ben Schmidt @equitiesmanager1
Deputy Editor: Elizabeth Taylor @liztaylorworld
Cover Story By: Sebastian Cintron @sebascintron
Makeup Artist: Daniel Martin @danielmartin
Hair Stylist: Marcia Hamilton @marciahamiltonhair
Videographer: Philíp Alexander @philipalxndr
Photographer’s Asst: Jordan Mitchell-Love @jmitchelllove
Photographer’s Asst: Celine Milien @celinemili 
Styling Asst: Wilton White @ww.ilt
Styling Asst: Jarrett Meilleur @mrjla
Production: Twelve29 Group @twelve29group
Social Media: Jesse Kosierowski @jessekosierowski @jessekmedia
@theebillyporter is ready for his Capitol close-up @theebillyporter is ready for his Capitol close-up!

When Billy Porter makes an entrance, the look is never an afterthought, so it is only fitting that, as he steps into the world of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, he takes on the role of a Capitol stylist.

The Knockturnal sat down with Porter who opened up about bringing a little bite to the world of Panem, one snakeskin ensemble at a time.

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It’s time for a Glee boot! 🎤 The New Directions a It’s time for a Glee boot! 🎤

The New Directions are getting an encore! #Glee is officially making its way back to our screens, with Disney+ and Hulu ordering a reboot of the beloved musical comedy.

The revival has been a topic of conversation for months, with co-creator Ryan Murphy repeatedly teasing the possibility of a return. The new series will come from 20th Television, the studio behind the original hit.

The official Glee Instagram account confirmed the news with a post declaring, “It’s official, Glee is returning.”

We’re not Glee-king out, YOU are!
In Crete, shoulder season has never felt so charmi In Crete, shoulder season has never felt so charming.

Look up the location of Chania, Crete in a travel guide and your eyes will be filled with visions of winding stone-paved lanes lined with artisan shops and restaurants showcasing Cretan cuisine.

Thanks to Hilton, a new destination made for the best of shoulder season seekers is crowned. A regal gem found in treasures, Chania is the perfect place to go and be all things Greek in autumn and even the holiday season.

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In the Off-Broadway play ‘The Ask’, the deepest di In the Off-Broadway play ‘The Ask’, the deepest divide is not between left and right, but within the left itself.

The play brings together Greta (Golden Globe nominee Marilu Henner), a longtime ACLU donor on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and Tanner (Emmy nominee Shannon Purser), the young representative sent to secure a substantial contribution. While initially united by progressive values, their conversation quickly exposes a widening generational and ideological rift.

Henner and Purser deliver performances that keep an ideological debate grounded in recognizable human emotion.

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An evening that brought two distinct culinary pers An evening that brought two distinct culinary perspectives into the same Midtown kitchen…

LOLITA welcomed the flavors of Baja California Sur to New York for a one-night culinary collaboration with Corazón Cabo Resort & Spa, bringing Chefs JC Colón and Eric de Maeyer together for a tasting experience complemented by agave-driven cocktail pairings from Beverage Director Marshall Minaya.

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The next era of Delta is taking flight with an ele The next era of Delta is taking flight with an elevated Delta One. ✈️ 

The sky welcomes a lavish world of wonder with a journey full of the very best in airline dining, hospitality and rest.

Available first on transoceanic Delta One routes departing Los Angeles International Airport this fall plans are for the specialty line to expand across the full global network in early 2027.

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Drawing on journal entries and memories from her l Drawing on journal entries and memories from her late twenties, IS THIS THE END? documents a period of change that Cutler was still trying to make sense of as she lived through it. 

The Knockturnal caught up with Chelsea to talk about writing her way through her twenties, coming to terms with getting older and figuring out what comes next.

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Grab your finest hat and call the horse and carria Grab your finest hat and call the horse and carriage! The women of #TheGildedAge are back for more.

Carrie Coon, Cynthia Nixon, and Sonja Warfield stopped by PaleyFest to share behind-the-scenes stories and tease what’s ahead in Season 4.

The cult favorite HBO series returns November 1.

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