In 2019, a banana duct-taped to a wall grabbed attention and sparked debates on social media about what truly makes something “art.” Created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and titled “Comedian,” the piece sold for $120,000 at the time. Now, one of the original three versions of the artwork is back on sale, with Sotheby’s […]
Legendary hip-hop producer DJ Clark Kent, born Rodolfo A. Franklin, has died at age 57 after a three-year battle with colon cancer. His family shared the news on his Instagram page, saying he passed away on October 24th, surrounded by his wife, Kesha, and his children, Kabriah and Antonio. “It is with deep sadness that […]
In a predictable turn of events, Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, a response anticipated since Iran’s missile attack on October 1st. Israel had signaled the possibility of retaliation, and the question now is whether Iran will escalate further. President Joe Biden had urged Israel to avoid targeting Iran’s critical nuclear, oil, and gas infrastructure, advice […]
As the NBA season kicks off, Jayson Tatum appears to be making a statement. Fresh off a summer that included both an NBA championship and an Olympic gold medal, one might wonder what’s fueling his drive. According to Tatum—and outspoken commentator Stephen A. Smith—his motivation stems partly from being sidelined during the Olympics by head […]
This weekend’s ONE MusicFest, set for October 26-27, will proceed with an impressive lineup of artists—but one key performer will be notably absent. Bronx-born rapper and entertainer Cardi B has announced her withdrawal from the festival, citing a “medical emergency” as the cause. The chart-topping artist shared the news on social media, expressing her disappointment […]
