Human Interest/News

Aiden Sinclair’s A Night To Remember Aboard the Queen Mary Returns April 14

Climb aboard the historic RMS Queen Mary and transport through time back to a cold night in April 1912, become a passenger of that ill-fated voyage and experience an evening to never forget. The Queen Mary is excited to welcome…

Latin artists’ presence felt during the [118th] NAMM Show!

By: Fredwill Hernandez Latin artists’, [including singers, songwriters, producers, and recording engineers] all made their “presence felt” during The [118th] National Association of Music Merchants [NAMM] Show, which ran from Thur. – Jan 16 through Sun. – Jan. 19, [2020],…

NAMM 2020: Gibson Live At The Grove

For the past 126 years, Gibson has been synonymous with creating and shaping sound. The new Gibson era celebrates the iconic models of the Gibson Golden Era while leaning into the future with instruments that nurture new players across all generations,…

Society of Camera Operators Announces Geoff Haley, SOC (Joker) and Jim McConkey, SOC (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) As Camera Operators of the Year

The Society of Camera Operators (SOC) announced the recipients for Camera Operator of the Year in Film is Geoff Haley, SOC and in the Television category: Jim McConkey, SOC, during the Lifetime Achievement Awards on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Hosted…

Glenn Close and Zoe Kravitz in Oscar de la Renta at 2020 SAG Awards

Glenn Close and Zoe Kravitz wore a n Oscar de la Renta  Spring-Summer 2020 gown to the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday January 19th, 2020.

26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® Goes Vegan

Following the recent Golden Globes and Critic’s Choice Awards, the SAG Awards has made the decision to shift to a vegan menu. As part of the show’s long-standing commitment to sustainable practices, the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards will…

2020 Writers Guild Awards Screenplay Nominations

Los Angeles and New York – Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting during 2019. Winners will be honored at the 2020 Writers Guild Awards on…

NAMM 2020 Media Preview Day: Juanes, and Los Lobos amongst Gibson’s surprise star power!

By: Fredwill Hernandez A day before the official start of The [118th] National Association of Music Merchants [NAMM] Show, NAMM held [on Wed. – Jan 15th] what it dubs as Media Preview Day at the Anaheim Convention Center.  Among pro-audio, guitars,…

CES 2020 [recap]: Some of what caught my attention!

By: Fredwill Hernandez Excitement and anticipation are always in the air for the start of the CES, this year [was no different] as it turned 53, where over 180,000 electronic enthusiasts and those who thrive on the business of consumer technologies…

Essence Atkins Speaks Up About Workplace Harassment Among Minorities As We Honor MLK Day

As Oscar nominations were released this week. we see an incredible lack of women directors and diversity on the list. This has become a regular issue during the awards season spurring further conversation and frustration in Hollywood around diversity and…