Vaughn Lowery is a native of Detroit and the youngest of five siblings, a graduate of Cornell University's ILR School. Core duties: global diversification strategy, production management, and ecological implementation. The grandson of the late civil rights defender and recipient of the presidential medal of freedom, Joseph Lowery. Lastly, a distinguished member of the Alpha Phi Alphi Fraternity, Incorporated (Alpha Chapter).
Ice Spice unveils “Big Guy,” an original track featured in Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies’ anticipated animated film The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants, set for release only in theatres on December 19th. The song arrives alongside an official video and the reveal of a limited-edition 7” vinyl collaboration with renowned Japanese graphic artist, Verdy, which features his esteemed panda-rabbit character, Vick.
“Being part of the SpongeBob soundtrack is such a full circle moment for me. It’s crazy to see my music in a movie that’s been part of so many people’s childhoods, including mine,” says Ice. The 4x GRAMMY-nominated artist also lends her voice to one of the characters in the film marking her first-ever voice cameo.
“Big Guy” made its global broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU, and across MTV’s global network of channels, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards.
This original song follows Baddie Baddie, which was accompanied by a fashion-forward visual that included some of Ice’s standout moments during this year’s Paris Fashion Week. “Baddie Baddie” served as her first solo release since her explosive Y2K!: I’m Just A Girl (Deluxe) album. Ice’s wildly anticipated official debut album Y2K!, was originally released in July 2024 to rave reviews and came stacked with hits including the Sean Paul-sampling “Gimmie A Light” and hater-dismissing “Think U The Shit (Fart),” which notably became her highest solo charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 (#37). The album was also hailed by Pitchfork for featuring “some of her most dynamic and abrasive bars to date,” while also praising the album for sounding “like nothing her peers could make, swerving from one sonic inspiration to the next.”
Having contributed to Barbie The Album with “Barbie World” and making her film debut earlier this year in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest, starring Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky, Ice is further cementing herself as a dynamic voice in entertainment.
Following the birthday release of his new album CAOS on October 23, Grammy Award-winning artist and visionary Miguel has announced he will embark on a tour next year across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Promoted by Live Nation, the 41-date CAOS Tour with special guest Jean Dawson kicks off February 10 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, making stops in major cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more before wrapping the North American leg March 21 at Houston’s 713 Music Hall. The tour then heads overseas for a spring run across the UK and Europe, with performances in London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Madrid, and more. The tour includes a special Los Angeles hometown performance at the Kia Forum with support from Channel Tres. Full routing and ticketing information can be found below.
Tonight, fans can tune into Miguel’s performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live at 11:35/10:35c on ABC.
With a career defined by innovation and soul, Miguel continues to captivate audiences around the world. Since winning the GRAMMY Award for Best R&B Song with his chart-topping hit “Adorn” in 2013, he’s remained one of the most forward-thinking and genre-defying artists. From the triple-platinum rise of “Sure Thing” to its viral rebirth more than a decade later, Miguel’s music has continued to transcend generations. Both Wildheart (2015) and War & Leisure (2017) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B Albums Chart, proving that influence isn’t measured in years but in impact. With CAOS, Miguel compels a redefinition of his own legacy, setting a new precedent for how radical, cross-genre, and cross-cultural an artist’s evolution can be. Now, he’s bringing that same magnetic energy to the CAOS Tour, delivering a show that bridges eras and showcases his evolution as a performer and creator.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Verizon presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, October 28. Fans can sign up HEREnow to access the Seated presale beginning on Wednesday, October 29 at 10am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Thursday, October 30 at 10am local time at officialmiguel.com.
VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer an exclusive presale for COAS tour in the U.S through Verizon Access, just for being a customer. Verizon Access Presale tickets for select shows will begin Tuesday, October 28 at 10am local time until Thursday, October 30 at 10pm local time. For more details visit Verizon.com/Access.
MASTERCARD PRESALE: Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in France and Italy. Mastercard Presale starts Wednesday, October 29 at 10am local time. Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available in the UK, France and Italy from Friday, October 31 at 10am local time. Check out priceless.com/music for details.
VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, guided behind-the-scenes tour, exclusive pre-show VIP soundcheck and Q&A, invitation to Miguel’s pre-show VIP Lounge & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com!
TOUR DATES: Tue Feb 10 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy^ Wed Feb 11 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium^ Fri Feb 13 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome^ Sat Feb 14 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway^ Sun Feb 15 – Washington, DC – The Anthem^ Tue Feb 17 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS^ Wed Feb 18 – Toronto, ON – History^ Sat Feb 21 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark^ Sun Feb 22 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre^ Tue Feb 24 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall^ Thu Feb 26 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre^ Fri Feb 27 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center^ Sat Feb 28 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom^ Mon Mar 02 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory^ Tue Mar 03 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live^ Thu Mar 05 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium^ Fri Mar 06 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex^ Sun Mar 08 – Portland, OR – Keller Auditorium^ Mon Mar 09 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater^ Tue Mar 10 – Vancouver, BC – UBC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre^ Thu Mar 12 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium^ Fri Mar 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum^* Sat Mar 14 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre^ Mon Mar 16 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre^ Wed Mar 18 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater^ Fri Mar 20 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory^ Sat Mar 21 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall^ Mon Apr 13 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester Tue Apr 14 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham Thu Apr 16 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton Sun Apr 19 – Brussels, BE – La Madeleine Mon Apr 20 – Paris, FR – L’Olympia Thu Apr 23 – Cologne, DE – Carlswerk Victoria Fri Apr 24 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg Sun Apr 26 – Berlin, DE – Huxleys Neue Welt Mon Apr 27 – Munich, DE – Muffathalle Wed Apr 29 – Prague, CZ – SaSaZu Thu Apr 30 – Zurich, CH – X-TRA Sat May 02 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz Mon May 04 – Madrid, ES – La Riviera Tue May 05 – Barcelona, ES – Razzmatazz ^ with Jean Dawson * with Channel Tres
Chris Brown garnered two nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards – Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance – for his hit single “It Depends” featuring Bryson Tiller. This brings Brown’s total to 27 Grammy nominations throughout his career, with two wins (both for Best R&B Album).
Most recently, Chris Brown wrapped his sold-out BREEZY BOWL XX WORLD TOUR at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, capping off a massive international run celebrating the 20th anniversary of his career. The tour marked Brown’s highest grossing to date, earning $300 million and drawing 2 million fans across North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicked off overseas with the European and U.K. leg, which included multiple-night sellouts in major markets such as four nights in Manchester and two in London. The momentum continued across North America, where Brown played to packed stadiums coast to coast, further cementing his place among the world’s premier live performers.
Spanning 39 cities and 48 shows, the BREEZY BOWL XX WORLD TOUR marked Chris Brown’s first-ever stadium tour and the largest production of his career. Fans were treated to a high-energy, career-spanning performance that blended aerial stunts, intricate choreography, and a catalog of chart-topping hits with moments of raw intimacy. The three-hour spectacle featured 56 songs divided into four acts – The Rise, The Fall, Fantasy, and Legacy – each representing a distinct chapter in Brown’s artistic evolution.
Brown’s stage production featured massive LED screens, high-powered lighting rigs, pyro, lasers, and a cross-shaped catwalk that allowed him to move through the venue and connect with fans from every angle. Taking his signature harness and flying-rig stunts to new heights, first introduced on his 2024 11:11 Tour, Brown soared above sections of the crowd, creating a breathtaking visual spectacle that amplified the show’s larger-than-life energy.
The trek featured 7x Grammy nominated artist Jhené Aiko and Grammy-nominated hitmaker Summer Walker on select dates, with Bryson Tiller joining as a special guest across the entire run. Brown also had surprise performances from Usher, 50 Cent, GloRilla, Tyga, Bow Wow, Sexyy Red, and Davido.
Throughout the tour, Chris Brown also notched several radio achievements, with “It Depends” hitting No. 1 at both Urban and Rhythmic Radio and “Holy Blindfold” also claiming the No.1 spot at Rhythmic – marking a remarkable stretch of momentum from the trek.
NA Tour Highlights & Records:
Highest-attended set of back-to-back concerts in Globe Life Field history (Arlington, TX).
Most tickets sold by any artist in a single tour at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
According to Billboard Boxscore, Brown achieved his highest career touring month in August 2025, earning the No. 1 spot on the monthly chart with $96.8 million in gross and 590,000 tickets sold from just 14 shows that month alone.
EU/UK Tour Highlights & Records:
Set a new record for highest grossing tour by a male R&B artist at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, selling more than 90,000 tickets across two nights.
Multiple-night sell-outs in major markets including four nights in Manchester and two nights in London.
Brown headlined some of the region’s most iconic venues – from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to its last stop at Paris La Défense Arena.
CHRIS BROWN’S SOLD-OUT BREEZY BOWL XX WORLD TOUR GROSSED $3OOM, PLAYING TO 2M FANS (photo by TRAVIS COLBERT) via 360 MAGAZINE.
OUTLOUD PRESENTS: SLAY RIDE, A 2025 HOLIGAY SPECTACULAR, STARRING ALYSSA EDWARDS, FRANKIE GRANDE, AND KORI KING
The Nine City Coast-to-Coast Tour, Benefiting the Human Rights Campaign, Kicks Off in West Hollywood on December 4, 2025
Tickets Go On Sale Friday, November 7, at 10:00 a.m. Local Time
OUTLOUD, the leading LGBTQ+ music brand, announces OUTLOUD Presents: Slay Ride — A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular, a dazzling live holiday tour starring drag icon and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Global All Stars Alyssa Edwards, music artist Frankie Grande, and drag queen sensation Kori King. The nine-city tour kicks off December 4, 2025, in West Hollywood, CA, and will bring festive cheer, fierce performances, and unapologetic queer joy to cities across the country, just in time for the holidays.
“From California to Kentucky and Tennessee, Slay Ride will remind audiences that queer joy belongs everywhere — even in states where our visibility is being challenged,” said Jeff Consoletti, Founder and Executive Producer of OUTLOUD. “As we continue to grow the OUTLOUD brand, expanding into new markets allows us to uplift voices and celebrate pride in communities nationwide during one of the most special times of year.”
“My return to the OUTLOUD stage is set to be bigger and jollier than ever as we turn venues across the country into safe, fabulous spaces where everyone can feel seen and celebrated,” said drag icon and OUTLOUD Music Festival alum Alyssa Edwards. “Slay Ride is our chance to love, laugh, and spread unapologetic queer joy this holiday season because nothing shines brighter than a community that comes together.”
OUTLOUD will donate $1 from every ticket sold to the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, as part of the brand’s continued commitment to advocate for HRC’s mission of equality for all LGBTQ+ people.
Slay Ride is a one-of-a-kind, high-energy holiday variety show that blends live music, drag, dance, and comedy for a stocking-full of entertainment. With fan-favorite performers and beloved queer icons, the production will deliver an immersive, over-the-top spectacle that reimagines the holiday season with signature OUTLOUD flair.
OUTLOUD Presents: Slay Ride — A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular Tour Dates
Thursday, December 4 – Beaches Tropicana in West Hollywood, CA
Friday, December 5 – X Bar in Denver, CO
Saturday, December 6 – Milk+ in Salt Lake City, UT
Sunday, December 7 – Highland Lounge in Austin, TX
Wednesday, December 10 – Station 4 in Dallas, TX
Thursday, December 11 – Play Dance Bar in Louisville, KY
Friday, December 12 – Play Dance Bar in Nashville, TN
Saturday, December 13 – Underground Arts in Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, December 14 – Blend in Dorchester, MA
To purchase OUTLOUD Presents: Slay Ride — A 2025 HoliGay Spectacular tickets, visit outloudmusicfestival.com. Tickets officially go on sale Friday, November 7, at 10:00 am local time.
The curated collection includes seasonal apparel, accessories and made-to-order items designed to offer thoughtful gift options for car enthusiasts
RUF Automobile introduces its 2025 Holiday Collection, a carefully curated selection of clothing, accessories and made-to-order items created by Aloisa Ruf. Available now at shop.ruf-automobile.de, this seasonal collection highlights 13 new pieces that bring a gentle, winter-inspired interpretation of RUF’s design language into everyday life. The collection reflects Aloisa’s interest in combining the heritage of the brand with contemporary, understated style, taking inspiration from the daily atmosphere of the RUF workshop and the RUF workshop uniform.
The items included in this year’s holiday offering are:
Custom made-to-order RUF Skis, developed in partnership with Swiss ski manufacturer AK Ski
All items, aside from the RUF Skis, are available for purchase through the official RUF website and will ship within 1-2 weeks of ordering. To inquire about RUF Skis, please contact info@ak-ski.ch.
The RUF Holiday Collection continues the creative involvement of Aloisa Ruf, daughter of Alois and Estonia Ruf, who has been gradually contributing to the brand’s growing lifestyle projects. With a genuine enthusiasm for design and photography, Aloisa created and photographed this collection with the intention of offering approachable, well-crafted pieces that bring a touch of RUF into the holiday season.
“The RUF Holiday Collection is a reflection of my love for fashion, design and photography, brought together in pieces meant to be enjoyed in everyday life,” said Aloisa Ruf. “Each of our cars is built with care and individuality, and I hoped to carry a bit of that spirit into this collection – something simple, thoughtful and special for the holidays.”
Building on a Family Legacy For more than eight decades, RUF has remained committed to craftsmanship, engineering precision and a deep appreciation for the joy of driving. As the last family-owned OE manufacturer in its field, the brand’s history is closely tied to the people who build the cars and those who appreciate them. Every RUF vehicle is developed and assembled in Pfaffenhausen with close attention to detail, a philosophy that also informs the collectible pieces in the 2025 RUF Holiday Collection.
For more information about RUF Automobile and to explore the 2025 RUF Holiday Collection, visit shop.ruf-automobile.de or follow @rufsince1939 on social media.
Directed by Ti West and produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, Neverland stars the GRAMMY® Award-winner, alongside Kiernan Shipka, Brittany Snow, Haley Joel Osment, Cary Elwes, and Brandon Scott
Available exclusively on Amazon Music for Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers now
Kid Cudi announced today that Neverland, the highly anticipated short film from GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum artist Kid Cudi, is available to stream exclusively on the Amazon Music app for Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ti West and produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions, Neverland is an on-screen adaptation of the first single from Cudi’s recently released album, FREE. The film follows a 200-year-old vampire and his newly turned love during her first feeding experience. The star-studded cast features Cudi alongside Kiernan Shipka, Brittany Snow, Haley Joel Osment, Cary Elwes, and Brandon Scott.
In celebration of the film release, there will be a select number of limited edition, exclusive signed Popcorn Bucket inspired by Kid Cudi’s short film Neverland, dropping exclusively in the Amazon Music app. Also, launching is a new collection of apparel available for fans to shop online on Cudi’s official Amazon storefront at Amazon.com/kidcudi, as well as in the Amazon Music app.
Merch Line Sheet Kid Cudi Official Limited Edition Signed Popcorn Bucket, $55 Kid Cudi Official Mr. Miracle T-Shirt, White, $55 Kid Cudi Official Free T-Shirt, Faded Black, $55 Kid Cudi Official Free Longsleeve T-Shirt, Black, $65
Polestar takes first step in enabling bi-directional charging, launching vehicle-to-home (V2H) offer to Polestar 3 customers in California
Innovative technology allows owners to lower total cost of ownership and increase the use of renewable energy
Further benefits with dcbel’s home energy system mean Polestar 3 customers in California can reduce charging costs and use the car as blackout protection support for their home
Polestar takes first step in enabling bi-directional charging to customers, ultimately making it possible to use the car as a powerbank and monetize it when parked while supporting the electric grid. Together with home energy company dcbel, Polestar is launching a vehicle-to-home (V2H), blackout protection support and smart charging solution for Polestar 3 customers in the U.S., starting with California.
Michael Lohscheller, Polestar CEO, says: “Bi-directional charging is a gamechanger, not only for the car industry, but the home energy ecosystem. As it lowers your total cost of ownership and makes your car work for you even when parked, this makes the choice of driving a Polestar even more attractive.”
Bi-directional charging technology allows electric cars to both charge and discharge energy from their batteries, with the capability to send energy to the user’s home or back to the electricity grid. As a result, the car can help reduce energy costs, act as a backup source for your home, support the local grid, and increase the use of renewable energy.
This initial bi-directional charging solution uses direct current (DC) and enables V2H functionality for Polestar 3 customers on the 400 Volt electrical architecture. The commercial offer is aimed at residents in California who can take advantage of local state incentives and includes the dcbel home energy system, Ara, and allows customers to reduce charging costs by up to 1,300 USD per year and use their car as an energy backup during blackouts for up to 10 days.
California residents can enjoy rebates as part of a California Energy Commission program administered by dcbel, offsetting large parts of the investment for both the energy system and installation. More information on the V2H offer for Polestar 3 customers in California is available on https://polestar.dcbel.energy/.
Olivier Loedel, Head of Software product management at Polestar, says: “We are very excited to deliver this initial bi-directional charging offer together with our North American partner dcbel. It’s a new technology that requires a sophisticated and intelligent ecosystem, and this marks an important first step as we aim to launch bi-directional charging features to more Polestar customers in more markets.”
Polestar continues the development of bi-directional charging capability and plans to introduce a wider offer in the future. In Germany, with more European markets to follow, Polestar has launched a bi-directional-ready AC home charger together with partner Zaptec; the Zaptec Go2. Compatible with Polestar 3, this charger enables bi-directional charging when the feature becomes available for the car in the future.
Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouse Summer Walker surprises fans with two brand-new deluxe editions of her acclaimed third studio album, Finally Over It, giving listeners even more music, moments, and behind-the-scenes insight from her most personal era yet.
The first deluxe, Finally Over It (Cocktail Hour), arrives with four exclusive products available only on the iTunes download version and expands Summer’s beloved Sessions series with a brand-new installment, “Session 34,” alongside an unreleased version of “Session 32” recorded live from her Breezy Bowl Tour stop in Las Vegas. The project also includes a special breakdown from Summer explaining all three Sessions, and an exclusive video of her recording fan favorite “Go Girl.” Together, the tracks offer an intimate look at Summer’s rawest songwriting, capturing the emotion, honesty, and magic fans love most. Download HERE
The second deluxe, Finally Over It (The After Party), answers months of demand by officially releasing two songs previously available only on vinyl: “Take Me Out This Club” and “Drown In My Love” featuring Foggie Raw—both of which Summer teased earlier this year during an Instagram Live that instantly set social media buzzing. Rounding out the release is a solo version of “1-800 Heartbreak,” giving fans a new way to experience one of the album’s standout moments. Listen HERE
With these deluxe editions, Summer extends the world of Finally Over It even further, offering new stories, new layers, and new energy for both longtime fans and the listeners who have joined her across this powerful era.
Finally Over It (Cocktail Hour) Download HERE.
Finally Over It (The After Party) is available on all streaming platforms HERE.
American Federation of Arts Honors Three Champions of the Art World at Annual Gala & Cultural Leadership Awards in New York
The American Federation of Arts (AFA), the leader in traveling exhibitions worldwide since its founding in 1909, presented the 2025 Cultural Leadership Awards to three champions of the art world: Christian Levett, Howardena Pindell and Ann Temkin at its annual Gala on November 10. The event gathered leaders in art and culture to celebrate the outstanding contributions to the arts by these three honorees, at Guastavino’s in New York. Proceeds benefit the AFA’s Women in Art Initiative, which advances exhibitions and programs that elevate women artists. Proceeds also support the AFA’s nationally touring exhibitions and public programs that reach millions of museumgoers across the country.
“The American Federation of Arts is honored to present our 2025 Cultural Leadership Awards to Christian Levett, Howardena Pindell and Ann Temkin – three distinguished voices whose advocacy, collecting, and curatorial vision are instrumental in elevating women artists on the global stage. Each of these three honorees has played a pivotal role in shaping a more equitable world,” says Pauline Forlenza, Director & CEO of the American Federation of Arts. “The AFA’s mission is to propel art exhibitions to communities far and wide, so that people may benefit from broader access to art – especially artworks from underrepresented voices. It is especially meaningful that the AFA’s signature event pays homage to this mission by honoring these three champions of the art world,” adds Forlenza.
The marquee annual event brought together the country’s leading artists, museum directors, philanthropists, collectors, and art professionals to celebrate the AFA’s heritage and the honorees.
Among the arts leaders and influencers at the stellar event: Elizabeth Belfer, Kimerly Rorschach, Pamela Joyner, Monique Schoen Warshaw, Beth Rudin DeWoody, Judy Glickman Lauder, Ellen and Bill Taubman, Stephen Reily, Legacy Russell, Axel Rüger, Christophe Cherix, Jill Deupi, H. Alexander Rich, Dustin Yellin, Alexis Rockman, Mary-Kate O’Hare, Storm Ascher, Bonnie Lautenberg, Helena Guindo, Kathleen Goncharov, Gracie Mansion, Roberto Juarez, Reynier Llanes Marquez, J. Henry Fair, Tina Rivers Ryan, Helen Stoilas, Sarah Cascone and Alina Cohen. A table of MoMA curators was also present, in honor of the late Agnes Gund who generously supported the gala before she passed, including: Connie Butler, Stuart Comer, James Grooms, Ana Janevski, Michelle Kuo, Cara Manes and Smooth Nzewi.
“I feel deeply privileged and profoundly grateful to be recognized at the American Federation of Arts Gala and Cultural Leadership Awards, particularly given the extremely distinguished company that I am so lucky to find myself in,” says Christian Levett. “The American Federation of Arts is a true powerhouse in the art world, championing access to the visual arts for over a century through traveling exhibitions, publications, and educational programs. Their enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication to our project – Abstract Expressionists: The Women – a two-year touring exhibition of my collection highlighting the pioneering women of the New York School, has been nothing short of inspiring.” Levett is a British art collector, philanthropist, and founder of the Mougins Museum of Classical Art in France, which he established in 2011. His collection spans antiquities, modern, and contemporary art, with a particular focus on women artists. In 2021, he transformed his museum to highlight work by female painters and sculptors, building one of the most significant private holdings of women’s art in Europe. Levett is also an active supporter of institutions including the Ashmolean, the Courtauld, and the Fitzwilliam Museum, and funds initiatives to broaden representation in the arts.
“It is an honor to accept this award, especially in the company of such esteemed co-recipients. I am grateful to the AFA for its support of my work,” says the artist and educator Howardena Pindell. She is a pioneering artist, educator, and advocate whose work spans painting, collage, film, and installation. Pindell is the last living artist among the nationally acclaimed artists in Abstract Expressionists: The Women, the AFA’s new touring exhibition. A trailblazer in addressing issues of race, gender, and equity in contemporary art, she is celebrated for both her abstract, process-driven canvases and her powerful political works. Pindell was a curator at MoMA for over a decade before joining the faculty at Stony Brook University, where she is Professor of Art. Her work has been presented in major solo exhibitions at the Shed, MCA Chicago, and the Hirshhorn, and is held in the permanent collections of leading museums worldwide.
“I am delighted to join in celebrating the work of the AFA as an honoree at this year’s Gala,” says Ann Temkin. “The AFA has a remarkable history of connecting art and people, and this history resonates powerfully with issues that are top of mind today: how to position art and culture at the center of building community, how to share resources across institutions, and how to serve audiences across broad geographies. I look forward to the work ahead and extend my warmest gratitude to the AFA,” says Temkin. She has served as Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art since 2008. Her reimagining of its galleries features dynamic rotations and broadening acquisitions to include women artists, artists of African descent, and voices beyond Europe and North America. She has curated landmark exhibitions such as Matisse: The Red Studio (2022), Judd (2020), and Picasso Sculpture (2015), and co-edited Inventing the Modern: Untold Stories of the Women Who Shaped MoMA (2024). Previously Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, she is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and holds degrees from Harvard and Yale.
The AFA would like to thank our event sponsor Chargeurs Museum Studio: “The AFA’s mission to make art accessible to all resonates deeply with our own at Chargeurs Museum Studio. Together, we celebrate the power of design and exhibition-making to connect people and ideas across geographies and generations, honoring those who expand the reach and relevance of art today,” says Vincent Larnicol, the Deputy CEO of Chargeurs Museum Studio.
The 2025 Co-Chair:
Elizabeth Belfer, Emily Bingham & Stephen Reily, Monique Schoen Warshaw, Kimerly Rorschach & John Hart, Alice Walton, and Martha MacMillan.
The 2025 Host Committee: Sarah Arison, Betsy Shack Barbanell, Laura Bardier, Berry Campbell Gallery, Jonathan P. Binstock, Ph.D, Janis Gardner Cecil, Tina Davis & James S. Snyder, Leslie & Tom L. Freudenheim, Fort Gansevoort, Vida Foubister, Lee White Galvis, Ellen Grimes, Agnes Gund, Anthony Hirschel, Elizabeth Kahane, Barbara & Richard S. Lane, Mary Lapides, Bernard Lumpkin, Clare E. McKeon, Wangechi Mutu, Alexis Rockman, Tyler Rollins, Capera Ryan, Betsy Pinover Schiff, Tschabalala Self, Angelica Semmelbauer, Belinda Tate, Ian Taylor, Joyce Tsai, Sandra & Stanford Warshawsky, George Wells, and Allison Whiting.
The AFA is honored to collaborate with a network of more than 100 distinguished museum partners, including:
Northeast: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC), Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Jewish Museum (NYC).
South: High Museum of Art (Atlanta), Dallas Museum of Art, Gibbes Museum of Art (Charleston), the Lowe Art Museum – University of Miami, and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Richmond).
Midwest: Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas City), and Wichita Art Museum. West: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, and Seattle Art Museum.
International: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery (U.K.), Musée du Louvre (Paris), The British Museum (London), and Vancouver Art Gallery (Canada).
Mattel Accelerates UNO Elite™ with Formula 1® Partnership, Launching a New Immersive Game for Racing Fans
Now Formula 1® fans can interact with their favorite drivers, cars and more during UNO gameplay
With the 2025 Formula 1® season nearing a compelling conclusion, Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced the expansion of UNO Elite™ with the officially licensed UNO Elite™ Formula 1®. This adrenaline-fueled edition allows fans to bring the world of Formula 1 to the game table. Featuring drivers and cars from all 10 F1® Teams, along with a selection of team principals, reserve drivers, and helmets. The new Elite Action Cards bring the energy of the grid to every hand.
UNO Elite Formula 1® takes everything fans love about the world’s #1 traditional game1 and combines it with the speed, drama, and strategy of the most popular racing series on the planet. The first release will include more than 100 unique Formula 1 inspired Elite Action cards, which can be found in various colors and special edition foil variations, for a total of more than 1,000 unique cards.
UNO Elite™ Formula 1® 2025 Core Edition Starter Pack (SRP $16.19)
To get racing fans and UNO aficionados over the starting line, the UNO Elite™ Formula 1® 2025 Core Edition Starter Pack features 112 cards that play just like regular UNO, two exclusive promo cards and four game booster packs – each containing 10 Elite Action cards including drivers, cars, team principals, reserve drivers, circuits and helmets.
UNO Elite™ Formula 1® 2025 Core Edition Booster Set (SRP $6.47)
The Booster Sets are also sold separately for those players and fans who want to hunt for their favorite drivers, team principals, reserve drivers, cars and helmets. Each Booster Set includes three game booster packs of 10 additional Elite Action Cards, which integrates seamlessly into the Core Edition Starter Pack. “This expansion to UNO Elite brings the excitement of the pinnacle of motorsport to the world’s most popular traditional game in a unique interactive way,” said Katie Buford, Vice President, Global Head of Games, Mattel.
“Both UNO and Formula 1 have extremely passionate fanbases and these partnerships allow us to bring new fans into our respective spaces.” Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer of Formula 1®, said: “The release of the UNO Elite™ Formula 1® edition sets marks another exciting collaboration between F1 and Mattel. As a brand, we always want to show up for our fans in new and innovative spaces, and I cannot wait for players to bring the competitiveness and the drama and excitement of Formula 1 to this iconic game.”
The UNO Elite™ Formula 1® 2025 Core Edition Starter Pack and UNO Elite™ Formula 1® 2025 Core Edition Booster Set are available now for pre-order on Amazon with a customer promise date of mid-December.
