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BROOKLYN, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 29-MAY 4, 2025)-US Film director & screenwriter " Eli Craig" known for the horror-comedy Netflix's " Little Evil" and the son of US Academy award-winning actress Sally Field attended the New York Premiere of his latest film " Clown in a Cornfield" with US Novelist " Adam Cesare" , walking the red carpet premiere alongside the cast Tuesday's evening April 29, at the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse in NYC." Clown in a Cornfield" is a film adaptation.....

LOS ANGELES, CA (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT 03.21-03.30.2025)-The annual TV Paley Festival LA kicked-off its 42nd edition over the past weekend with 4-sensational featured screenings and conversations with cast and crew; "Severance"(Apple Tv+) on its opening night gala Friday, March 21, Cobra Kai (Netflix, Series -6, Finale), & "Agatha All Along" (Disney+ Hulu) on Saturday March 23, and the newest CBS's drama series " Matlock"on Sunday March 23,....

LOS ANGELES, CA (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT 03.21-03.30.2025)-The creator Rian Johnson, and cast of the well acclaimed Peacock Tv Series " Poker Face" starring Natasha Lyonne, attended the special premiere and discussion of its upcoming season-2, walking the red carpet alongside Natasha Lyonne and full cast on final day of the 2025 Paley Fest LA at Dolby Theatre, in LA.Lyonne who plays main cast "Charlie Cale" & Co-Executive produced the series, participated in the discussion with new....

LOS ANGELES, CA (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT 03.21-03.30.2025)-The crew and cast of the Primetime Emmy and Two-time Golden Globe award winning HBO/Max Tv Series " Hacks" attended the special premiere and discussion as part of the scheduled screenings of the 2025 PaleyFest LA prior to its upcoming season-4, at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Directors, creators and showrunners " Lucia Aniello ", and Paul W. Downs who also plays " Jimmy" in the series walked the carpet premiere alongside...

LOS ANGELES, CA (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT 03.21-03.30.2025)-The annual TV Paley Festival LA kicked-off its 42nd edition over the past weekend with 4-sensational featured screenings and conversations with cast and crew; "Severance"(Apple Tv+) on its opening night gala Friday, March 21, Cobra Kai (Netflix, Series -6, Finale), & "Agatha All Along" (Disney+ Hulu) on Saturday March 23, and the newest CBS's drama series " Matlock"on Sunday March 23,....

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT-FEB. 26-28,2025)-Golden-Globe Award-winning actress " Kate Hudson" was in the Big Apple this evening to attend the special screening and discussion of her upcoming Netflix's Running Point comedy series with cast @Paley Museum in NYC.Hudson, who plays "Isla Gordon" and co- executive produced the 10-episode series walked the red carpet alongside the cast: Drew Tarver, Jay Ellis, Justin Theroux, and Scott MacArthur to premiere Tomorrow on Netflix Thurs Feb 27..

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT AWARD JAN 07, 2025) The National Board of Review (NBR) celebrated its annual NBR Award Gala last evening Tuesday Jan. 07, awarding its honorees in 18-categories in support of the arts in cinema from the 2024 Calendar-year, during an award ceremony and elegant dining at renowned Cipriani's-42nd Street in the Heart of New York City.The awards gala was hosted by Willie Geist (Host, NBC News’ Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist and co-host, MSNBC’s Morning Jo

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-GLOBAL-PHILANTHROPY-MAY 02-04, 2024)-The King's Trust Group founded by HM King Charles III, former His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales celebrated last evening its change of name and annual benefit gala with many A-listers celebrities and business magnates walking the red carpet from Lionel Richie,Dominic West, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Robert & Dana Kraft , John & Margo Catsimatidis, Kate Beckinsale, Emily Ratajkowski, Kate Moss and others at Casa Cipriani's in.....

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-GLOBAL-PHILANTHROPY-MAY 02-04, 2024)-The King's Trust Group founded by HM King Charles III, former His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales celebrated last evening its change of name and annual benefit gala with many A-listers celebrities and business magnates walking the red carpet from Lionel Richie,Dominic West, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Robert & Dana Kraft , John & Margo Catsimatidis, Kate Beckinsale, Emily Ratajkowski, Kate Moss and others at Casa Cipriani's in.....

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-URBAN-ENTERTAINMENT NOV. 01-08, 2023)- Leland Melvin is a retired US NASA Astronaut known for being the first African-American to served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis attended the special spotlight screening "The Space Race" presented by the National Geographic @2023 UrbanWorld Film Festival."The Space Race" is a doc film where Black astronauts challenged the racial inequality opportunities within NASA & how they changed the narrative of space history...

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-GLOBAL-PHILANTHROPY-MAY 02-04, 2024)-The King's Trust Group founded by HM King Charles III, former His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales celebrated last evening its change of name and annual benefit gala with many A-listers celebrities and business magnates walking the red carpet from Lionel Richie,Dominic West, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Robert & Dana Kraft , John & Margo Catsimatidis, Kate Beckinsale, Emily Ratajkowski, Kate Moss and others at Casa Cipriani's in.....

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 31-Jan 01, 2024) – The much anticipated NYE Ball Drop in Times Square closed-out 2023 in style, welcoming the New Year 2024 with a sensational global music performances from Paul Anka, LL Cool, Megan Thee Stallion, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyla, Jelly Roll, Maria Becerra, Yng Lvcas and NYC Major Eric Adams alongside the 2023 NWSL Champions" GothamNJ/NY) pressed the Crystal Button to signal the descend the final Sixty second countdown to the New Year....

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT -SPORTS OCT. 30- 11.02. 2024)-The PaleyImpact hosted a special event discussion of the greatest US boxing fighter of all time " Muhammad Ali" with former 4-weight class boxing champion " Roy Jones Jr., & boxing industry insiders last Wed. Oct. 30, entitled; Still TheGreatest:Muhammad Ali's Triumphant Legacy @Paley Museum.The program celebrated the 50th anniversary of “Rumble in the Jungle" of Ali historic win over unbeaten George Foreman in Zaire, Africa...

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT -SPORTS OCT. 30- 11.02. 2024)-The PaleyImpact hosted a special event discussion of the greatest US boxing fighter of all time " Muhammad Ali" with former 4-weight class boxing champion " Roy Jones Jr., & boxing industry insiders last Wed. Oct. 30, entitled; Still TheGreatest:Muhammad Ali's Triumphant Legacy @Paley Museum.The program celebrated the 50th anniversary of “Rumble in the Jungle" of Ali historic win over unbeaten George Foreman in Zaire, Africa...

NEW YORK,NY(SMI-PHILANTHROPY, 03.03.20)-The World Values Network commemorated its Eight annual Champions of Jewish Values Awards dinner gala this evening March 03, 2020, honoring renowned philanthropist, investor and Chairman of the Board of Carnegie Hall " Robert F. Smith", at the iconic Carnegie Hall in Manhattan, New York City….Photo: Evander Holyfield (Former US boxer & The only four-time world heavyweight champion) with his daughter Ivette & Evander Jr. at the gala...

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-ENTERTAINMENT-MAY 13-15, 2022)- The Viennese Opera Ball non-profit organization, whose main goal is to strengthen cultural and economic relationships between the US & Austria, held its 2022-66th annual White Tie charity gala entitled " A Night Of Love" today(05.13.22) in benefit the music therapy program at MSKCC, with opera stars in attendance including Nadine Sierra as honorary guest @ Cipriani's 42nd Street NYC.Photo:Michael Spinks(Former US Heavyweight Boxing Champ center

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT-SEPT 17-18, 2024)-The cast & crew of the Netflix's hit "Emily in Paris " were in the Big Apple Today, Tue. Sept 17, to attend the latest PaleyLive special screening and discussion entitled: Emily in Paris: The Magic Behind the Scenes at the Paley Museum.The cast and crew walked the red carpet and participated in panel discussion of season four finale, filming in Paris and what's ahead for the series...

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT-SEPT 17-18, 2024)-The cast & crew of the Netflix's hit "Emily in Paris " were in the Big Apple Today, Tue. Sept 17, to attend the latest PaleyLive special screening and discussion entitled: Emily in Paris: The Magic Behind the Scenes at the Paley Museum.The cast and crew walked the red carpet and participated in panel discussion of season four finale, filming in Paris and what's ahead for the series...

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT NOV. 15-22, 2024)-US film director, writer & producer Jill Campbell showcased and attended the NYC premiere of her latest film; Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue" and walked the red carpet alongside former Supermodels & subjects: Elle MacPherson, Carol Alt, & Roshumba Williams at DOCNYC film festival in NYC.The film documents the founding editor of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Jule Campbell, who during her 30's years in the helm fought sexism..

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT OCT 16-22, 2024)-Debora Cahn, the creator and showrunner of the Netflix's US political thriller TV show hit series " The Diplomat" attended the special screening and discussion of the upcoming season 2, with main cast as part of the 2024 PaleyFest NY schedule @ the Paley Museum in NYC." The Diplomat" premiered Season on April 2023, and season-2 will premiere on October 31, 2024 with new 6-epidodes.The series was just recently renewed for 3rd season.....

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT OCT 16-22, 2024)-Debora Cahn, the creator and showrunner of the Netflix's US political thriller TV show hit series " The Diplomat" attended the special screening and discussion of the upcoming season 2, with main cast as part of the 2024 PaleyFest NY schedule @ the Paley Museum in NYC." The Diplomat" premiered Season on April 2023, and season-2 will premiere on October 31, 2024 with new 6-epidodes.The series was just recently renewed for 3rd season.....

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-GLOBAL-PHILANTHROPY-MAY 02-04, 2024)-The King's Trust Group founded by HM King Charles III, former His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales celebrated last evening its change of name and annual benefit gala with many A-listers celebrities and business magnates walking the red carpet from Lionel Richie,Dominic West, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Robert & Dana Kraft , John & Margo Catsimatidis, Kate Beckinsale, Emily Ratajkowski, Kate Moss and others at Casa Cipriani's in.....

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT-JULY 10-19, 2024)-Academy award-winning actress " Natalie Portman" and film director/writer " Alma Har'el " attended last Wed. July 10, the latest PaleyLive special screening and discussion of their upcoming Apple Tv+'s drama series " Lady in the Lake " alongside cast Moses Ingram and Byron Bowers at the Paley Museum in New York City.The upcoming 7-episode series will premiere globally its first 2-episode on Friday, July 19, 2024 on Apple Tv+ Network....

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT-JULY 10-19, 2024)-Academy award-winning actress " Natalie Portman" and film director/writer " Alma Har'el " attended last Wed. July 10, the latest PaleyLive special screening and discussion of their upcoming Apple Tv+'s drama series " Lady in the Lake " alongside cast Moses Ingram and Byron Bowers at the Paley Museum in New York City.The upcoming 7-episode series will premiere globally its first 2-episode on Friday, July 19, 2024 on Apple Tv+ Network....

NEW YORK(SMI-WIRE,11.15.17)The National Urban League, whose main mission is to enable Africa Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights, held its 61th annual dinner gala this evening, honoring Raymond J. McGuire (Citigroup Global-Head Corporate & Investment Bank), Angela Rye (CEO of Impact Strategies) & Mahershala Ali (American Academy Award winning Actor) at New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in Manhattan.The Equal Opportunity Dinner (EOD) highlights important…...

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-ENTERTAINMENT)-Is an English model, actress, & singer. She began her career at the age of 15, and established herself amongst the most recognizable and in-demand models of the past four decades. Campbell was one of six models of her generation declared supermodels by the fashion industry and the international press.She is also known for many roles such as Camilla Marks-Whiteman in the Fox tv series Empire.Photo: Naomi Campbell at 2022 CNN Heroes"An All Star Tribute"...

MEW YORK(SMI GLOBAL E2018)Is an American actor, director, & producer. He has received 3 Golden Globe awards, a Tony Award, & 2 Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for the historical war drama film Glory (1989) & Best Actor for his role as a corrupt cop in the crime thriller Training Day (2001).In 2002, Washington made his directorial debut with the biographical film Antwone Fisher.Then his 2nd was The Great Debaters in 2007 & 3rd film "Fences" was nominated for the Academy Award Best Picture..

NEW YORK,NY(SMI-ENTERTAINMENT,01.13.20)-The much anticipated newest Netflix's thriller film " Tyler Perry's: A Fall From Grace" celebrated its New York Premiere with a special screening, celebrities' guests and full cast in attendance prior to its global released by Netflix on Friday January 17, 2020 at The Metrograph Movie Theater in NYC.Photo:Mariah Carey attended the premiere of "A Fall from Grace"….

NEW YORK,NY(SMI-ENTERTAINMENT,01.13.20)-The much anticipated newest Netflix's thriller film " Tyler Perry's: A Fall From Grace" celebrated its New York Premiere with a special screening, celebrities' guests and full cast in attendance prior to its global released by Netflix on Friday January 17, 2020 at The Metrograph Movie Theater in NYC.Photo:Mariah Carey attended the premiere of "A Fall from Grace"….

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-ENTERTAINMENT, JUNE 07-18, 2023)- The newest BET+ original dark comedy series " Diarra from Detroit " starring and created by Diarra Kilpatrick celebrated its world premiere last Wednesday's evening at 2023 Tribeca Film Festival with full cast & crew in attendance, walking the red carpet & participated in panel-discussion after the screening in NYC. The 8-episode series will premiere @BET+ late in 2023.Photo:Portia (US actress)..at the carpet premiere...

NEW YORK, NY (SMI-PHILANTHROPHY -AWARDS-12.12.21)-The CNN Network celebrated its 15th annual CNN Heroes All-Stars tribute awards today, Sunday Dec 12, recognizing ten individuals (men and women) for their philanthropy contributions that had made a different for a better world, and naming Shirley Raines, the 2021 CNN Hero of the year during an award live ceremony, co-hosted by Anderson Cooper(CNN's Journalist) and Kelly Ripa (ABC's TV host and producer of " Live with Kelly & Ryan" ) at the Ameri

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-URBAN-ENTERTAINMENT NOV. 01-05, 2023)-The UrbanWorld film festival known as one of the largest competitive festival who advocates and promote multicultural established and emerging filmmakers kick-off its 2023-27th annual edition with "American Fiction" opening night presentation directed by Cord Jefferson(US Film director & writer) & during a sold-out Wednesday's evening gala in NYC. Jefferson walked the carpet alongside Karen McMullen, Tampay Obenson & Mignon Von...

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-ENTERTAINMENT, JUNE 07-18, 2023)- The newest BET+ original dark comedy series " Diarra from Detroit " starring and created by Diarra Kilpatrick celebrated its world premiere last Wednesday's evening at 2023 Tribeca Film Festival with full cast & crew in attendance, walking the red carpet & participated in panel-discussion after the screening in NYC. The 8-episode series will premiere @BET+ late in 2023.Photo:Portia (US actress)..at the carpet premiere...

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-URBAN-ENTERTAINMENT NOV. 01-08, 2023)-Hip-Hop Icon Robert Fitzgerald Diggs also known as "RZA" attended the world premiere of his doc film " A Wu-Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre" alongside co-director Gerald Barclay at the 2023 UrbanWorld Film Festival in NYC.RZA is the leader of the Hip-Hop band " Wu-Tang Clan" who premiered his doc musical film combining hip-hop and classical music accompanied by the Colorado Symphony at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-PHILANTHROPY-MAY 09-11, 2024)-The Room-to-Read Non-profit organization known for supporting literacy and helping girl's education in low-income communities from around the world through its education programs celebrated its annual benefit gala last Thursday's evening May 09, honoring John Ridding (CEO of the Financial Times) with the"Champions Award" and Demi Singleton(US Actress "King Richard" with "The Changemaker Award' for their advocacy to literacy & education equali

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-ENTERTAINMENT, JUNE 07-18, 2023)- The newest BET+ original dark comedy series " Diarra from Detroit " starring and created by Diarra Kilpatrick celebrated its world premiere last Wednesday's evening at 2023 Tribeca Film Festival with full cast & crew in attendance, walking the red carpet & participated in panel-discussion after the screening in NYC. The 8-episode series will premiere @BET+ late in 2023.Photo:Portia (US actress)..at the carpet premiere...

NEW YORK, NY(SMI-GLOBAL-PHILANTHROPY-MAY 09-11, 2024)-The Room-to-Read Non-profit organization known for supporting literacy and helping girl's education in low-income communities from around the world through its education programs celebrated its annual benefit gala last Thursday's evening May 09, honoring John Ridding (CEO of the Financial Times) with the"Champions Award" and Demi Singleton(US Actress "King Richard" with "The Changemaker Award' for their advocacy to literacy & education equali

NEW YORK, NY(SM--GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT-FEB 01-04, 2024)- The crew and cast of the National Geographic Emmy award-winning GENIUS Franchise "Genius: MLK/X" gathered last Thursday Feb. 01, for a special New York Premiere and discussion on two of most iconic Black Civil Rights activists Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X and how their philosophies helped to shape the Civil Rights movement in America at Paley Museum.This Paley series was also part in celebration of Black History Month....

NEW YORK, NY(SM--GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT-FEB 01-04, 2024)- The crew and cast of the National Geographic Emmy award-winning GENIUS Franchise "Genius: MLK/X" gathered last Thursday Feb. 01, for a special New York Premiere and discussion on two of most iconic Black Civil Rights activists Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X and how their philosophies helped to shape the Civil Rights movement in America at Paley Museum.This Paley series was also part in celebration of Black History Month....

NEW YORK, NY(SM--GLOBAL-ENTERTAINMENT-FEB 01-04, 2024)- The crew and cast of the National Geographic Emmy award-winning GENIUS Franchise "Genius: MLK/X" gathered last Thursday Feb. 01, for a special New York Premiere and discussion on two of most iconic Black Civil Rights activists Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X and how their philosophies helped to shape the Civil Rights movement in America at Paley Museum.This Paley series was also part in celebration of Black History Month....