In 2024, Dictionary.com coined “demure” the word of the year, citing a 1200% increase in usage in digital web media alone. The website credited Chicago-based creator, Jools Lebron, for the overwhelming popularity of the word after her viral “very demure” video that year.

The musical comedy is inspired by chart-topping anthems of Huey Lewis and the News. With hits like “Do You Believe in Love,” to “Hip to Be Square.” The musical follows Bobby, a rock and roller who’s traded his guitar for the corporate ladder and his boss Cassandra who’s always put the family business first. While their paths cross, they are also faced with life altering decisions when they are given a second chance to live out their dreams. With the help of their friends, a little song, dance, and love they ultimately have to make a decision.

Friday, November 10th marked the kick-off to “The Gentleman’s Experience” in collaboration between Ross Pino, Kultivated Experience, Soojin Kim, Ovono Agency and Mercedes-Benz Manhattan.

Growing up in Guatemala, Jose Ibarra was taught from a young age by his mom, as he explains, “to have my own style and my own spark.” Little did he know that years later as a fashion brand consultant and publicist in Miami, CFO of Semana de la Moda in Guatemala, and CEO of Horizon Agency, he would inspire others to find what makes them unique.

As many cities begin to celebrate Pride this June, on Tuesday, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) officially declared a state of emergency for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals in the United States. What makes this news even more unnerving is that it is the first time the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization calls for this alert since its 40-year history.

On Wednesday, May 31, Pride Live will host the return of Stonewall Day Unplugged at Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City. The event will be livestreamed by Google, Pride Live’s streaming partner, and will feature a headline performance by pop singer and Eurovision winner Netta, along with intimate sit-down conversations and additional performances.

Hip-Hop X Siempre, produced by veteran director Jessy Terrero, looks to the past to remember and celebrate the Latinos who were a founding part of hip-hop. Highlighting legends like Fat Joe, B-Real, N.O.R.E and Residente, while spotlighting new voices in the genre such as Eladio Carrión, Myke Towers, Alemán, Snow Tha Product, Villano Antillano y Trueno.