The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed two excerpts from his masterwork Revelations on the weekly television variety show The Hollywood Palace (1968). The episode hosted by Diahann Carroll helped give the then fledgling dance company national attention. The cast included Judith Jamison, George Faison and Kelvin Rotardier. Continue reading
Jay Leno takes you for a ride in his very favorite car, a three-ton bespoke beauty meticulously restored by Karl Middelhauve. Continue reading
Eartha Mae Kitt was an actress, singer, cabaret star, dancer, stand-up comedienne, activist and voice artist. Known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of C’est Si Bon and the enduring Christmas novelty smash Santa Baby. Both songs became US Top 10 hits. Orson Welles once called her the most exciting woman in the world.
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Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin’ is the upcoming sixth studio album by recording artist Kid Cudi. The album is scheduled to be released on December 16, 2016 through Republic Records and Cudi’s Wicked Awesome Records imprint. The album features production from Dot da Genius, Mike Dean, Mike Will Made It and Plain Pat, along with guest appearances from André 3000, Travis Scott, Pharrell Williams and Willow Smith.
The Honeymooners 1955 episode Twas The Night Before Christmas has the elements of a quintessential Honeymooners story line with a dash of O.Henry’s The Gift of the Magi.
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Jingle Bells is a lost piece of I Love Lucy that originally aired at the end of the episode titled: DRAFTED, from 1951. It was the inspiration for the ending of another Lucy Christmas episode 5 years later. Continue reading
It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a man who has given up his dreams in order to help others, and whose imminent suicide on Christmas Eve brings about the intervention of his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers). Clarence shows George all the lives he has touched and how different life in his community of Bedford Falls would be had he never been born. Continue reading
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Chris Brown brings a new soulful flare to Donny Hathaway’s Christmas classic This Christmas. Continue reading
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Adidas has announced a limited edition release of the 3D technology shoes, the FutureCraft 3D Black. This first time public release of the FutureCraft 3D Black and it will be available for $333 via adidas Confirmed in New York with sign ups starting today and reservations opening tomorrow, December 13. Pairs can be picked up on Dec. 15 at adidas NYC, the brand’s new flagship store.
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The FutureCraft 3D Black features an engineered 3D web structure with dense zones in high force areas and less dense zones in the low force areas, allowing for the optimum level of performance. The shoe also features a 3D printed heel counter, which is integrated into the midsole and avoids the typical process of gluing or stitching. Benefits include greater elasticity, compliancy and support. A black PRIMEKNIT upper ensures high style, superior fit and performance.
Merrill Ashley and Sean Lavery dance the Nutcracker Pas De Deux in a perfect demonstration of Balanchine’s style and technique. Continue reading
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 
The Dance of the Village Elders are back ! This time we exercise, dance and just have fun through the zoom platform or in-person at R.A.I.N. Nereid 