Artists & Personalities

MOCAD 20th Anniversary Exhibition Features More Than 80 Artists

November 10, 2026

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an exhibition featuring more than 80 artists across four thematic sections. Titled 20 Years of MOCAD: A Practice of Multiplicity, the presentation brings together painting, sculpture, sound, performance and installation art to examine the museum’s history and its relationship with Detroit. The exhibition opened in stages beginning in September 2026, with its final sections scheduled to remain on view through April 4, 2027. Key Takeaways MOCAD’s 20th anniversary exhibition features more than 80 contemporary artists Participating artists include KAWS, Kara Walker, Mike Kelley, Rashid Johnson and Sterling Toles Four thematic sections examine experimentation, artistic leadership, Detroit’s cultural environment and community-based practices The exhibition includes painting, sculpture, sound, performance and installations Part I runs through March 21, 2027, while Parts II–IV continue through April 4, 2027 MOCAD Celebrates 20 Years of Contemporary Art in Detroit Founded in 2006, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is marking two decades of exhibitions and artistic programming with a presentation focused on the people and creative practices that have influenced its development. 20 Years of MOCAD: A Practice of Multiplicity examines the institution’s history through works by artists associated with its exhibitions

MOCAD 20th Anniversary Exhibition Features More Than 80 Artists

November 10, 2026

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an exhibition featuring more than 80 artists

The Self, Reframed: Inside Qiming Peng’s Surreal Portraits

November 7, 2026

Stevie Alger: The Artist Redefining Contemporary Art Through Texture, Identity and Human Connection

November 6, 2026

Stevie Alger: The Artist Redefining Contemporary Art Through Texture, Identity and Human Connection

November 6, 2026

Stevie Alger: The Artist Redefining Contemporary Art Through Texture, Identity and Human Connection

November 6, 2026

Kim Kardashian Discusses Her Future Bar Exam Plans

November 4, 2026

Kim Kardashian’s bar exam plans remain undated after she said she needs more time to prepare for another California test. Speaking at the November 2 New York premiere of All’s Fair Season 2, she addressed her next attempt following an unsuccessful 2025 exam. Her remarks clarify the delay, while reports suggest 2027 as a possible timeframe. Key Takeaways Kim Kardashian said at the November 2, 2026, premiere of All’s Fair Season 2 that she intends to retake the California bar exam when her schedule allows She took the exam in July 2025 and announced on November 8, 2025, that she had not passed TMZ and Page Six have reported that another attempt is not expected before 2027, although Kardashian has not confirmed a date She completed her law office study program in May 2025 after passing California’s baby bar in December 2021 All’s Fair Season 2 premieres November 4, 2026, on Hulu, with three episodes available initially Kim Kardashian’s Bar Exam Plans Still Have No Retake Date Kim Kardashian has explained why she is waiting before attempting the California bar examination again, citing the time required to prepare while managing her professional and family responsibilities. The 46-year-old television personality addressed

Belle Chi Featured in Steinway&Sons’ Official “Pourquoi Steinway” Series

November 3, 2026

By: Carter Liu PARIS. Steinway & Sons has featured pianist Belle Chi in Pourquoi Steinway, the manufacturer’s interview series exploring the deep bond between concert artists and their instruments. Recorded in Paris following her designation as a Young Steinway Artist in 2026, the feature highlights a performer whose career as a concerto specialist accelerated rapidly at age 17. The series title translates to “Why Steinway.” Each episode poses a single fundamental question to concert pianists: why this instrument? The responses focus on physical and artistic connection rather than technical specifications, touch, resistance, tonal color, and the sensation of sitting at a familiar keyboard before a full hall. Steinway & Sons, founded in New York in 1853, has built instruments for world stages for over 170 years; Pourquoi Steinway connects that heritage directly to the artists shaping today’s concert landscape. Inside the Pourquoi Steinway Series Pourquoi Steinway is a short-form video series produced by the maker, documenting conversations with pianists in studios, halls, and showrooms in France. The format is stripped back and intentional: an artist speaks, performs, and demonstrates what the instrument enables them to achieve. The series aims to celebrate artistry across generations while demonstrating how traditional piano craftsmanship

Snow Tha Product Brings Her Unmistakable Presence to Joliet Ahead of November Mixtape

October 31, 2026

The Mexican-American rapper’s October 18 appearance at La Herradura Joliet comes as she prepares to release “Next Time, Believe Me.” Snow Tha Product has built a career around having something to say, and a style that makes people listen. Her appearance at La Herradura Joliet on Sunday, October 18, brought that presence to Illinois, offering fans a chance to connect with an artist whose appeal reaches across languages, genres and generations. The Mexican-American rapper moves between English and Spanish with a distinctive combination of technical precision, sharp humor and emotional directness. Her music makes room for confidence, frustration, ambition and vulnerability, giving listeners multiple ways to recognize themselves in her work. The wordplay draws people in; the personality keeps them invested. Part of that appeal lies in the way she delivers a thought. A shift in language or cadence can change the feeling of a verse, moving from playful to pointed without losing momentum. Her rapid delivery commands attention, but the impact also comes from what sits underneath it: observations, emotions and a perspective that give the technique a purpose. There is room to appreciate the skill while also connecting with the person expressing it. That connection is central to

My Chemical Romance Animated Film Features Billie Eilish

October 31, 2026

The My Chemical Romance animated film Prelude to The End features voice contributions from Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers in a new collaboration directed by artist Lauren Tsai. Released October 29, the nine-minute short combines Tsai’s animated storytelling with music from The Black Parade ahead of two Hollywood Bowl concerts. Key Takeaways My Chemical Romance released Prelude to The End on October 29, 2026, as part of its 20th-anniversary activities for The Black Parade Billie Eilish voices Astrid’s friend, while Phoebe Bridgers plays her sister Lauren Tsai directed the film and produced it through her independent studio, UNREAL INC. Hideo Kojima and John C. McGinley also contribute voices to the nine-minute production The film is scheduled to screen before My Chemical Romance’s October 30 and 31 Hollywood Bowl concerts My Chemical Romance has released an animated short film featuring Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers and a supporting voice cast drawn from music, gaming and television. Titled Prelude to The End, the project expands a fictional setting created by visual artist Lauren Tsai while incorporating music from the band’s 2006 album The Black Parade. The October 29 release follows the album’s 20th-anniversary reissue and precedes the band’s final two Hollywood Bowl performances.

Rhett Ullmann Moves From Business Models to Runway Model to AI Models

October 31, 2026

Rhett Ullmann, founder of Ullmann Brands, is an entrepreneur, artist and model who works across celebrity licensing, PR, media production and talent development. Over the years, he has built ventures in several industries rather than settling into one. His latest projects include runway modeling and artificial intelligence. Ullmann took part in the Faith & Fashion New York Fashion Week Show as a runway model and licensed his likeness as an AI model with Mirai Talent, which places his creative work in a different context. Four Agencies Across Different Verticals Rhett Ullmann’s professional work spans four ventures: Ullmann Brands, Ullmann Miami, Ullmann Media and Ullmann Ventures. Each agency serves a different part of the market. Ullmann Brands focuses on celebrity intellectual property licensing and brand equity. It sets commercial terms for talent, estates and brand owners, and it helps manufacturers find suitable intellectual property. Ullmann Miami handles public image, personal brand development, social media strategy and influencer marketing. His team specializes in scaling and positioning founder-led brands. Ullmann Media covers the production side. It makes film and episodic vertical entertainment, developing original generative shorts and branded mobile-first series. Ullmann Ventures sources investors for consumer social businesses, creator monetization technology and celebrity-led

A Belgian Detective Who Won Over England

October 28, 2026

The Humor, Heart and Loyalty of Hercule Poirot in One of My Life’s Passions He complains about English food, refuses to wear a costume and insists he has retired. Somehow, that only makes audiences love him more. Andrew Balzano’s One of My Life’s Passions: Classics and Mysteries treats Hercule Poirot as more than a brilliant mind. In his notes on David Suchet’s long-running series, Balzano returns again and again to the scenes that reveal Poirot’s personality: his vanity, his precision, his dry wit and his deep loyalty to the country he has made his home. Those moments, Balzano suggests, are why the series rewards repeat viewing. The solution may be the same the second time. The pleasure of spending an hour in Poirot’s company is not. The English Have No Cuisine The Yellow Iris has grown into one of Balzano’s favorites, and food is a big reason why. The episode opens with Poirot’s simple breakfast, a fruit preserve spread on bite-sized crackers lined up symmetrically, the only way he would allow it. When Hastings asks whether anything in English cooking pleases him, Poirot delivers a cutting verdict on overcooked meat and inedible cheese, adding that the day the English invent

Collaboration, Production, and Community Music: How Simon Husbands Built a Second Career in Minnesota’s Recording Scene

October 27, 2026

For a long time, the regional music scene relied on the expertise of musicians who functioned outside the limelight. Producers, arrangers, session musicians, and songwriters are usually behind the scenes and work on records that get much less attention than big-label releases. However, they play an important role in creating local music culture. Minnesota is one of the states with one of the most vibrant independent music scenes in the U.S. Within that environment, British-born musician Simon Husbands developed a second phase of his career after the commercial success of Blue Train, becoming involved in recording projects, production, broadcasting, and live performance while remaining active as a recording artist. Having made an impact with Blue Train in the 1990s, Husbands stayed in Minneapolis but started dedicating most of his time to collaborative projects. Instead of concentrating exclusively on his own music, he engaged in various collaborations with local musicians who were recording their music that combined British pop and American rock/alternative music elements. In particular, he worked as a producer, arranger, and songwriter, reflecting his transformation from the leader of a group that reached the Billboard charts to working with many different independent musicians. This trend is characteristic of the

Two Squirrels, One Luggage Compartment, and a Train to New York

October 23, 2026

How Steve Weinstein Sends Two Talking Squirrels Up the East Coast in Nuts To You Two squirrels hitch a ride on a bus, memorize a train schedule, and find a luggage rack roomier than a two-bedroom condo. That is the road trip nobody expects in Steve Weinstein’s comic novel Nuts To You. When spring break arrives at Golden Arches University, Smiley and Zina, the two squirrels who have gained human-level minds, overhear that Professor Ballnick is heading home to Queens, New York, and that two students are planning a surprise visit. After a little research and a few conversations with the squirrels in the neighborhood, Smiley concludes that they have distant relatives in Queens too. Then he asks Zina if she is thinking what he is thinking. Some vacations begin with a single overheard sentence: What would you pack if you were leaving the only forest you had ever known? The Overheard Conversation The setup is pure Weinstein. In the ceiling above the desk of Joyce, an older administrative coordinator who taps her hearing aid whenever someone speaks to her, Smiley and Zina wait for the crowd to clear so they can start their lunch. Richard, trying to confirm his

Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige Heads to IMAX for the First Time

October 22, 2026

The Prestige IMAX release is scheduled to bring Christopher Nolan’s 2006 thriller back to select U.S. theaters on January 29, 2027, with its first IMAX engagement and 70mm showings. The anniversary program also includes 35mm and digital 2D screenings, drawing attention to the film’s Oscar-nominated cinematography and production design. Key Takeaways Walt Disney Studios announced the January 29, 2027, U.S. theatrical return on October 20, 2026 The film will receive its first IMAX and 70mm presentations, alongside 35mm and digital 2D screenings Cinematographer Wally Pfister originally photographed the film on anamorphic 35mm The Prestige received two Academy Award nominations for cinematography and art direction in 2007 Participating theater locations and format-specific schedules have not been fully announced Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige is set to return to select U.S. theaters on January 29, 2027, with its first IMAX engagement and a separate 70mm film presentation. Walt Disney Studios announced the plans on October 20, exactly 20 years after the thriller opened in the United States, and released an anniversary teaser and poster alongside the date. Rather than a sequel or a new cut, the booking is a theatrical return of the 2006 feature. Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale portray rival illusionists

Harlem Renaissance Documentary Preserves Artists’ Stories

October 20, 2026

Filmmaker William Greaves’ documentary Once Upon a Time in Harlem brings a remarkable 1972 gathering of Harlem Renaissance artists and cultural figures to contemporary audiences. Completed more than five decades after the footage was recorded, the film preserves conversations among musicians, writers, photographers and visual artists who helped shape one of the most influential movements in African American cultural history. Key Takeaways Once Upon a Time in Harlem features footage of a gathering held at Duke Ellington’s Harlem townhouse in August 1972. Filmmaker William Greaves recorded firsthand conversations with prominent Harlem Renaissance figures. Participants included photographer James Van Der Zee, composer Eubie Blake and visual artist Romare Bearden. David Greaves directed the completed documentary, with his daughter Liani Greaves serving as a producer. The restored footage preserves discussions about Black artistic expression, cultural identity and the Harlem Renaissance’s enduring legacy. William Greaves’ Harlem Renaissance Documentary Reaches Contemporary Audiences The Harlem Renaissance documentary Once Upon a Time in Harlem revisits a gathering that filmmaker William Greaves organized in August 1972. Held at Duke Ellington’s townhouse in Harlem, the event brought together surviving artists, writers, musicians and intellectuals associated with the cultural movement that flourished during the 1920s and 1930s. Greaves assembled

How Jamie McKenzie, Known as Nastyrck, Built a Career From East London Studios to Ibiza Records

October 19, 2026

The modern British music industry has always relied on production talent working in the background, just as much as the artists who perform in the limelight. This has been seen through genres like UK hip hop, grime, garage, and jungle, which have evolved in independent studios, pirate radio stations, and music communities within Britain before gaining mainstream attention. Development initiatives for the music industry, such as MOBO UnSung, have also provided a launchpad for upcoming artists seeking recognition. The UK record industry still produces thousands of albums every year, thanks to both big record companies and independent artists. Within that environment, Jamie Ale McKenzie, professionally known as Nastyrck and Mac.1, has developed a career that spans production, engineering, songwriting, DJing, and performance. Raised in Hackney, East London, McKenzie entered music through church before becoming active on London’s pirate radio circuit as a DJ. His work spans several styles, including UK hip-hop, grime, reggae, jungle, dubstep, and electronic music. Rather than remaining tied to a single role, his career has moved between remix production, original recording projects, and later releases issued under his own artist identity. McKenzie’s production career began in 2002 after joining the London collective Street Politiks. The group

The Secretly Kept Journals That Were Discovered Posthumously Are the Heart of Middle Sisters, and What They Contain Will Stay With You Long After the Last Page

October 17, 2026

By: Samantha Borcy There is a specific quality of encounter that happens when a person reads the private writings of someone they knew in a public way, when the official version of a relationship, with all its conscious management and all its strategic silences, is suddenly supplemented by the version the other person was keeping privately, in the space between what they were willing to say and what they actually thought and felt and endured. Marguerite Duvivier, writing under a pseudonym, had that encounter when her mother Zilda’s secretly kept journals were discovered after her death, and Middle Sisters is the memoir that emerged from reading them. It is a book about six generations of women, and it is also, at its most intimate, a book about what a daughter discovers when her mother’s private record of their shared history is finally made available. What the journals contain, and what Duvivier traces through the full span of the memoir from Belgium in 1908 to the United States today, is the evidence of women’s resilience operating under conditions that the official record of their era would not have noted or valued: the resilience of Zilda, coerced into a loveless marriage by

Nicole Evans Brings Theatre, Education, and Imagination Together in Children’s Literature

October 16, 2026

With 25 years of experience as an actor, director, writer, and educator, Nicole Evans brings a lifelong appreciation for storytelling to her work as a children’s author. Through books that invite young readers into worlds of adventure, humor, and imagination, she continues to explore the ways stories can inspire children both inside and outside the classroom. For Nicole Evans, storytelling is more than putting words on a page. It is a way to connect with people, encourage imagination, and create experiences that stay with an audience long after the final scene, or the final page, has ended. An actor, director, writer, and educator for the past 25 years, Evans has spent much of her professional life exploring the power of stories in different forms. Her journey has taken her from studying theatre and education at Indiana University to teaching theatre to young people and adults across the United States. Today, she brings that diverse background to her work as a children’s author while continuing to teach kindergarten at a magnet school specializing in gifted education and cultural arts studies. Her creative world brings together the performing arts, education, and children’s literature, three fields that share a common interest in helping

Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Trailer Reveals First Look at Fantasy Film

October 15, 2026

Netflix has released the first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, introducing the film’s cast, fantasy settings and music. Based on C.S. Lewis’s 1955 novel, the film is scheduled to open in theaters on February 12, 2027, before arriving on Netflix on April 2. Key Takeaways Netflix released the first trailer on October 13, 2026, introducing Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew The story follows Digory and Polly as they travel between magical worlds and witness the creation of Narnia Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep are among the cast Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” accompanies the trailer The film opens in theaters on February 12, 2027, followed by its Netflix premiere on April 2 Netflix Releases the First Trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Film Netflix unveiled the first trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew on October 13, providing an extended look at Gerwig’s interpretation of the fantasy novel. The footage introduces the central characters, magical environments and visual approach to Lewis’s fictional world. Gerwig wrote and directed the film, which explores events preceding The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Rather than revisiting the storyline of earlier screen adaptations, the production begins

Robert Kraus on Why Artists Should Stop Renting Booths and Start Building Their Own Pop-Ups

October 13, 2026

By: Zach Miller Robert Kraus, CEPS, CNS, MMP, owner of PopUpsByDesign, has invaluable advice for artists looking to display their work. He recommends artists stop renting a booth or displaying in galleries because craft fairs make artists pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a tiny space on the floor, and commercial galleries usually take up to 50% commission from sales. Instead, Robert Kraus reveals why the answer lies in pop-ups. Strategically designed pop-up shops allow artists to have full control over the space, the customer relationship, and the economics. He further looks at the art pop-up from an event planner’s perspective. “The space is part of the product.” Even if a painting is brilliant, how people enter the area, navigate it, ask questions, and purchase could shape their recollections. Art pop-ups could help draw attention, build relationships, gauge demand, and develop a customer base that can be contacted once the event ends. Start With the Room, Not the Artwork The usual planning order is easy to understand: finish the collection, then find somewhere to display it. Robert Kraus has a different view on this. Define the target audience and the behavior you expect from them. Do you launch