The Dish: Chefs Scott Tacinelli, Angie Rito about food, family and new book
Chefs Scott Tacinelli and Angie Rito's restaurant, “Don Angie," won a prestigious Michelin star. They've both been nominated for the James Beard Award and have a new cookbook out. They spoke with Dana Jacobson about food, family and their special "taste" for innovation.
news.yahoo.comBET Awards highlight Black voices as artists went political
The BET Awards served as an extension of the voices of Black people protesting in the streets about the inequalities Black people face daily, as artists used their performances to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights and the lives of those lost because of police officers, including George Floyd. The BET Awards kicked off with Black artists rapping and singing anthems about the Black experience and fighting for equal rights. Nipsey’s family, we love you.”The BET Awards, one of the first awards shows to air virtually, featured performances that were sharp with artsy stage production, giving extra life to the songs being performed. “I used to watch the BET Awards all the time thinking, ‘One day that’s going to be me going up there accepting my award’ — and now it is.”Though the BET Awards are technically about handing out trophies, the awards were an afterthought. Beyoncé won the BET HER award for “Brown Skin Girl,” shared with daughter Blue Ivy Carter as well as Wizkid and Saint JHN.
Tribute broadcast planned for late music exec Andre Harrell
NEW YORK A tribute to Andre Harrell, the influential music executive who discovered Sean Diddy Combs and died earlier this month, will air Sunday. It will air commercial free on BET, BET Jams, BET Soul and REVOLT TV, where Harrell served as vice chairman. Diddy often credits Harrell with giving him the tools to find success in music and life, even saying Harrell was like a father figure to him. In 1993, Harrell let go of Diddy, who then launched his uber-successful Bad Boy Records. Diddy posted multiple tributes to Harrell on social media following his death.
Diddy calls out Grammys and demands change in fiery speech
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Sean “Diddy” Combs called out the Grammy Awards for dissing rap and R&B stars in its major categories in a blazing speech that earned him a standing ovation from Beyoncé, Jay-Z and several other music industry players. “So I say this with love to the Grammys, because you really need to know this, every year y’all be killing us man. “In the great words of Erykah Badu, ‘We are artists and we are sensitive about our (expletive).’ We are passionate. Last year’s Grammys marked the first time a hip-hop song was awarded song and record of the year when Childish Gambino’s “This Is America” achieved the feat. “You’re in the music industry.
Who will be named model of the year?
(CNN) - The British Fashion Council has announced the nominations for the 2019 Fashion Awards, with model Adut Akech and designer Daniel Lee of Bottega Veneta among those recognized. The awards recognize "exceptional individuals whose imagination and creativity has broken new ground in fashion" in the fashion industry, a British Fashion Council (BFC) press release stated. Alongside Akech, Adesuwa Aighewi, Adwoa Aboah, Winnie Harlow and Kaia Gerber have been nominated for model of the year at the 2019 awards. Both designers have also been nominated in multiple categories: Lee in the British womenswear designer category, Jones for best British menswear designer, and both for best accessories designer. BFC chair Stephanie Phair said in a statement, "I would like to congratulate all the nominees of The Fashion Awards 2019.
Nicole Kidman, David and Victoria Beckham & More Standout Looks From the GQ Men of the Year
The GQ Men of the Year Awards are here! Rita OraDavid M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Hugo BossOra commanded attention as she walked down the carpet in a lingerie-inspired ensemble. Kylie MinogueJeff Spicer/Getty ImagesThe singer, who was honored with the night's Icon Award, rocked a thigh-high slit in a beautiful Grecian gown. See more on the GQ Men of the Year Awards in the video below. RELATED CONTENT:Prince Charles Cracks Jokes While Being Honored at GQ Men of the Year AwardsZendaya, Chrissy Teigen & More Celebs Ooze Sex Appeal at 2018 GQ Men of the Year AwardsBella Hadid Stuns in Plunging Gown at GQ Men of the Year Awards
Naomi Campbell's tips to the perfect photo pose in the Toyota Green Room
Naomi Campbell's tips to the perfect photo pose in the Toyota Green Room In this week's edition of "Sounds of the Toyota Green Room," supermodel Naomi Campbell teaches comedienne Annabelle Gurwitch how to pose for photos. Gayle King talks Alzheimer's with Dr. James Galvin, professor of neurology at New York University Langone Medical Center.
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