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As the Met Gala approaches, the campaign for the new theme has been exploring the new exhibition more and more. Superfine: Tailoring Black Style is meant to pay homage to Black dandyism. This week, Vogue released 4 special covers for the May 2025 issue each featuring one of the co-chairs of the Met Gala. Coleman Domingo, Pharrell Williams, ASAP Rocky, and Lewis Hamilton were the covers. The Met Gala issue of the magazine features an array of Black celebrities dressed in finely tailored clothing, styled by Law Roach, and photographed by Tyler Mitchell. The Met Gala is May 5th and it will be interesting to see the outfits the stylists come up with as well as the designers which are on display. This would be a great opportunity for Black designers to be front and center. On top of the theme being what it is, the menu will be created by Chef Kwame Onwuachi and the red carpet creative director is artist Cy Gavin.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) finalized the numbers for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. There will be a record amount of athletes at 11,198. On top of there being more athletes than any other time in history. The 2028 Olympics will feature more women competing than men competing for the first time.
In most music genres, artists are allowed to age and usually continue touring and creating until they are older. Hip Hop is always referred to as a young man’s sport and due to several factors hasn’t been afforded the same level of grace. This narrative can be changed simply by a few older artists staying active and forcing the issue. Mass Appeal, a label co-founded by rapper Nas, announced a slate of albums by Hip Hop Legends to be released in 2025. Nas and DJ Premier will release their highly anticipated album. Along with that album, Ghostface Killa, Mobb Deep, Raekwon, De La Soul, and Big L will also be releasing new projects by the end of 2025.
In this episode of Pause for a Moment, we explore a story that blurs the line between streaming and statecraft: What does it mean when a Black content creator becomes an unofficial cultural ambassador? We look at IShowSpeed’s recent trip to China—a whirlwind of viral moments, emotional encounters, and unexpected diplomacy. From flying cars to robot hugs, Speed’s chaotic charm captivated millions, including the Chinese government. But beneath the entertainment is a deeper question: How can authenticity, especially from a young Black creator, do more for cross-cultural understanding than traditional media ever could? Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon!
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“Wizkid: Long Live Lagos,” a documentary about Wizkid’s rise to fame, will be premiering at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival.
Michael Ealy has been cast as Malcolm X in an Amazon Prime limited series called “The Greatest” about the life of Muhammad Ali, produced by Michael B. Jordan.
The first poster and teaser trailer for “Him” starring Marlon Wayans and produced by Jordan Peele have been released.
The initial reviews for Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” have been overwhelmingly positive.
Conversations this week
Award-winning designer Telfar speaks with Omondi at The Cutting Room Floor.
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Song of the Week: “Kissing In Public” by Destin Conrad (USA)
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