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).
The show was framed by a dialogue with Studio Mumbai and envisioned as a life-size game of Snakes and Ladders, staged with the Centre Pompidou as its backdrop.
The collection illuminates the influence of modern Indian sartorialism on the global contemporary wardrobe and reflects it in the dandyism at the core of the Studio Homme. The impressions inspire Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams to reflect on the multi-faceted sensibilities of present-day Indian sartorialism: cloths, cuts, colours and craftsmanship conditioned by a connection to city, nature and the vitality of the sun.
GRAMMY® Award-nominated international superstar Anittahas garnered an impressive five nominations at the 22nd annual Premios Juventud Awards! Her blockbuster 2024 LP Funk Generation received a nod in the category of “Best Urban Album,” while her other nominations included “Best Dance Track” for “Savage Funk (DJ Snake Remix)” with DJ Snake, “Best Urban Track” for “Savage Funk,”“Best Urban Mix” for “Gata Only (Remix)” with Floyymenor and Ozuna, and “Girl Power” for “En 4” with Kenia Os.
As always, fans may choose the winners for this year’s Premios Juventud by voting on the official site. Meanwhile, the ceremony broadcasts live on September 25 from Panama City’s Figali Convention Center via Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavisión and ViX at 7pm ET. Be sure to tune in!
Most recently, Anitta served up the fan favorite “Larissa,” which V Magazine hailed it “a vulnerable ballad, a passionate song to a mysterious antagonist, a lover.” It also notably accompanied the release of her 2025 documentary Larissa: The Other Side Of Anitta—streaming on NETFLIX now. She guested on NBC’s TODAY to discuss the doc, and Rolling Stone applauded how, “Anitta shows her human and superhuman sides.”
Gondwana Ecotours is thrilled to announce its new “Solar Maximum” Alaska Northern Lights Adventure, an eight-day tour designed to take advantage of a once-in-a-decade celestial event. As the sun peaks in its 11-year cycle, known as the solar maximum, there has been a surge in the intensity and frequency of the Aurora Borealis. This tour is an exclusive opportunity for guests to witness the northern lights at their most spectacular.
Guests will travel to the heart of Alaska’s auroral oval, a prime location for viewing the northern lights. By night, you’ll hunt for the mesmerizing displays of color from a cozy, family-owned lodge with stunning panoramic views. When the aurora is active, you’ll receive a personal wake-up call to ensure you don’t miss a single moment of the celestial show. Professional photographers will be on hand to teach you how to capture the perfect shot of the dancing lights.
During the day, the adventure continues with a variety of authentic Alaskan experiences. The tour highlights include:
Dogsledding through snowy forests with a local musher.
Learning the game of curling from enthusiastic locals.
Enjoying a meal and hearing stories from a family of off-grid homesteaders.
Soaking in the natural, steaming waters of a geothermal hot spring.
Sharing tea with a family of reindeer herders and hiking with their friendly animals.
Exploring a unique ice sculpture museum.
Jared Sternberg, founder of Gondwana Ecotours, emphasizes the personal connections that make the trip unforgettable. “The best part of this tour is the people we meet,” Sternberg says. “We visit a local family who lives off the grid and hear about their lifestyle in the Alaskan backcountry. We learn the game of curling from interesting locals, and even have tea with a family who raises reindeer.”
Gondwana Ecotours is offering several departures for the Alaska Northern Lights Adventure from September 2025 to March 2026. The eight-day tour includes all lodging, meals, and the special aurora wake-up calls. Flights are not included.
For more information or to book your adventure, visit the website or call 877-587-8479.
The Maison announces the debut of La Beauté: a make-up line that introduces a highly curated offering of the finest quality make-up, housed in objets d’art designed to be kept forever.
Dame Pat McGrath, DBE, joins the Maison as Creative Director, Cosmetics for La Beauté. She brings three decades of boundary-pushing artistry to a house known for avant-garde expression. As with the Maison’s most iconic pieces across fashion, accessories, and fragrance, every detail has been considered refined and perfected.
The debut collection includes:
Lipstick: 55 shades in creamy satin and velvety matte finishes, each infused with a signature fragrance exclusive to the collection
LV Baume: A curated wardrobe of 10 sheer glow shades that nourish and enhance lips
LV Ombres: Available in 8 colorways, each palette is composed of four eyeshadows
Each product is designed to be a keepsake and was conceived by renowned industrial designer Konstantin Grcic and made to be minimalist yet luxurious.
The collection will also debut with a Vanity Trunk and a dedicated line of small leather goods. La Beauté will be available starting August 29th in select Louis Vuitton stores and on LouisVuitton.com.
Steeplechase Fans Follow ABAAN’s Historic Journey to the 2026 Cheltenham Festival
All eyes remain on ABAAN, the winner of the 2025 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase Grade 1, as he prepares for his next high-profile target in the $250,000 American Grand National Steeplechase Grade 1 at Far Hills Race Meet, October 18, 2025 at Moorland Farms in Far Hills, New Jersey.
With a commanding victory before a crowd of 30,000 at Nashville’s Percy Warner Park this past May, ABAAN cemented his place at the top of American Steeplechasing. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Iroquois Steeplechase, The Jockey Club U.K., along with the generous support of TVV Capital led by Andrew Byrd, ABAAN has earned an invitation to run in the Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle Grade 1 at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival in Gloucestershire, England.
The four-day Cheltenham Festival race, offering a purse of approximately €350,000 / $381,000, is the pinnacle of jump racing in the U.K. with championship races each day before a crowd of over 300,000. ABAAN’s invitation marks a rare and historic opportunity for an American-trained horse to compete — and potentially win — at the sport’s highest international level.
ABAAN is owned by Dr. Joseph Fowler, Daigneault Thoroughbreds and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, trained by Kate Dalton and ridden by jockey Bernard (Bernie) Dalton.
“What an honor it has been to be a part in ABAAN’s rise to the top of American Steeplechasing,” said Dwight Hall, Chairman of the Iroquois Steeplechase. “A Grade 3 winner on the flat before switching to jumping, ABAAN was a commanding winner of the 2024 Green Pastures Novice Stakes at Iroquois before graduating to the top level with a win in the 2025 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Grade 1. It’s an even greater honor through our partnership with Jockey Club U.K. to give him the chance to make history on the world stage. We can’t thank TVV Capital enough for supporting this historic initiative and wish ABAAN the best of luck.”
If successful at Cheltenham, ABAAN would become the first horse ever to achieve the elusive Iroquois-Cheltenham double — a feat narrowly missed in 1987 by Eclipse Champion Flatterer. This journey underscores the spirit of the new international collaboration, which strengthens ties between U.S. steeplechasing and the legendary Cheltenham Festival, while highlighting the elite quality of horses that compete at the Iroquois Steeplechase each May in Nashville.
“ABAAN is a tremendous representative of the American jump racing scene,” said Andrew Byrd, CEO of TVV Capital and longtime supporter of the Iroquois Steeplechase. “The opportunity for him to compete at the Cheltenham Festival next year is bigger than one race — it’s about creating global visibility for the sport and the charitable causes it supports.”
For more about the Iroquois Steeplechase set for May 9, 2026 in Nashville, TN and its international partnership with The Jockey Club, visit: www.iroquoissteeplechase.org.
ABAAN, the winner of the 2025 Calvin Houghland Iroquois Steeplechase Grade 1 race in Nashville, TN, on May 10, 2025, is a photo by Brenda Black via 360 MAGAZINE.
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FIRST-EVER EUROPE TOUR TO BEGIN AUGUST 22 IN LONDON
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“Because as ENHYPEN took the stage for their sold-out show, the floor, the seats, and the ice in every plastic cup in the New York venue visibly shook with the resonant roar of 18,000 fans.” – People
“… the K-pop act’s most ambitious world tour yet” – Billboard
K-pop’s unrivaled storytellers ENHYPEN have officially wrapped the U.S. leg of their third world tour, ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR ‘WALK THE LINE’ (hereinafter ‘WALK THE LINE’), with a grand finale at Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium on August 16. The concert marked the culmination of a completely sold-out U.S. run, further solidifying the septet’s status as global performance powerhouses.
Following a dynamic two-night kickoff at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY (August 6 & 7), ENHYPEN brought ‘WALK THE LINE’ to Chicago (August 9), Houston (August 12 & 13) and Los Angeles. The tour spotlighted the group’s elevated stagecraft, emotional storytelling and deepening connection with their fanbase, ENGENEs, after their groundbreaking Coachella debut this past April where Forbes praised them for defining “a new level of global stage presence,” while Billboard commended them for “keeping the crowd engaged at every turn.”
Launched with two stadium shows in Korea last October, ‘WALK THE LINE’ has since journeyed through Japan, the Philippines, Thailand and now the U.S., totaling over 20 shows across 12 cities worldwide.
Set against a backdrop of self-discovery and shared destiny, ‘WALK THE LINE’ brought ENHYPEN’s evolving narrative to life through cinematic VCRs, dramatic staging and an electrifying setlist spanning their discography.
The show kicked off with a high-octane run of “Brought The Heat Back,” “FEVER,” “ParadoXXX Invasion” and “Future Perfect (Pass the MIC),” as the members took the stage in sleek custom Prada ensembles.
Fans were then treated to the group’s debut single “Given-Taken,” followed by unit stages. JAY, JAKE and SUNGHOON delivered a fierce rendition of “Lucifer” while JUNGWON, HEESEUNG, SUNOO and NI-KI showcased a powerful performance of “Teeth.” The full group returned for the hard-hitting “Blessed-Cursed,” mesmerizing “Fatal Trouble” and fan-favorite “Bite Me.”
“Your Eyes Only” was up next, followed by “Loose.” After performing the full version, HEESEUNG launched into an a cappella reprise, a moment Billboard hailed as one of the tour’s highlights. His voice carried through the stadium as fans joined in a singalong.
From there, the energy surged once more with “Scream,” “Tamed-Dashed,” “Sweet Venom” and “Go Big or Go Home” before the members delivered a mix of cinematic vocals and captivating visuals for “Moonstruck,” “XO (Only If You Say Yes) (English Ver.),” “No Doubt,” and “Bad Desire (With or Without You) (English Ver.).”
An explosive double encore capped off the night with “Helium,” “Paranormal Love,” an EDM version of “Drunk-Dazed” and a victorious reprise of “Go Big or Go Home,” sending the crowd into one last euphoric frenzy.
Before leaving the stage, the members teased that they’re working on a new album, sparking excitement among fans eager for what’s to come.
With the U.S. leg now complete, ENHYPEN are preparing to kick off their first-ever Europe tour, beginning August 22 in London with additional stops in Manchester (August 25), Amsterdam (August 28), Brussels (August 30), Berlin (September 1) and Paris (September 3).
More information on upcoming international tour dates is available at walkthelinetour25.com.
Grammy-winning artist, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Steve Lacy has put out his first new music since hitting #1 on Billboard and Spotify charts with his critically-lauded sophomore album, Gemini Rights, in 2022. The song, entitled “Nice Shoes,” was written and produced by Lacy. And while Lacy may have been absent, his music has not – his high school-made demos steadily eclipsed 2 billion streams, landing his songs “Dark Red” and “Bad Habit” in the coveted Spotify Billions Club while also both going platinum.
The song comes quickly on the heels of Lacy gracing the cover of the September issue of Rolling Stone, where he discussed the creation of his forthcoming album, Oh Yeah?, which is still a work-in-progress and currently without a release date. Click HERE to read the cover story.
In an era where first impressions form in milliseconds, mastering presence has become the ultimate luxury. For Aliia Roza, human sexuality expert, former intelligence operative, and global women’s empowerment coach, style is about how you influence the space around you before saying a word.
“Your entrance is your opening line,” Roza says. “Posture, pace, the texture of your voice are the details that are as much a part of your style as the fabric you wear.”
It’s a philosophy she honed in the high-stakes world of espionage, where every glance, gesture, and choice of silhouette could shift the outcome of a mission. Today, she translates those lessons for women navigating boardrooms, galas, first dates, and international stages.
Her approach blends neuroscience, psychology, and couture-level attention to detail. “Style is strategy,” she explains. “From the cut of your jacket to the way you hold your glass, you’re sending signals. The most powerful people know exactly which signals they’re sending.”
Roza emphasizes the art of calibration including adjusting presence to match the setting while maintaining control of the narrative. In a negotiation, that might mean a monochrome palette and stillness that commands focus. At a social soirée, it could be a fluid silhouette and warmer tones to invite conversation.
“Luxury is being able to choose the effect you have on people,” she says. “When you understand how color, proportion, and movement affect perception, you’re directing a mood.”
For readers looking to elevate their own presence, Roza offers three immediate strategies:
Anchor your posture: Imagine a string pulling you upward from the crown of your head. It lengthens the frame and signals confidence.
Control your pace: Move 10% slower than the room as this method draws the eye without demanding attention.
Use texture as a signature: Whether it’s silk, velvet, or fine wool, tactile elements can leave a subconscious impression.
Her method resonates in a world where luxury is increasingly about experience and self-definition rather than labels alone. It’s about owning how you are seen.
“True elegance,” Roza says, “is the ability to leave a room with your influence still there.”
Aliia Roza is an internationally recognized Human Sexuality Expert, certified by the Kinsey Institute’s Human Sexuality Intensive Program at Indiana University. Through her neuroscience-based approach to confidence, seduction, and communication, she has coached over 50,000 students worldwide in cultivating emotional intelligence, personal magnetism, and relationship mastery. Her signature course, Master of Seduction & Influence, teaches clients how to activate mirror neurons, calibrate energetic presence, and read subtle nonverbal cues—skills that are equally effective in dating, networking, and high-stakes business environments. She is also the founder of Roza Club, a private empowerment membership community that has hosted more than 30 humanitarian initiatives supporting women and children. She was most recently recognized with two honors from the I Success Awards: named one of the Top 100 Influential Coaches and awarded Best Audio Book for To Die For—her candid, deeply personal conversation with New York Times bestselling author Neil Strauss. The audiobook achieved a Top 6 global ranking in the true crime genre and has played a key role in shifting public perception of her story, while sparking international dialogue about the gender bias women face in male-dominated fields. She has also been honored as Best Women Empowerment Influencer by the World Influencers and Bloggers Awards (WIBA).
Today, A24 Music released the original soundtrack for Spike Lee’s new A24 and Apple Original Films feature HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, which is now playing in select theaters nationwide and will be streaming on AppleTV+ September 5.
Curated by Spike Lee and including new songs from multi-hyphenated artist, entrepreneur, actor and fashion icon A$AP Rocky and Jensen McRae, the soundtrack champions black artists across genres as the film follows Denzel Washington’s music business mogul character rediscovering his love for exactly these kinds of artists.
Alongside new tracks from A$AP Rocky, Jensen McRae, the soundtrack includes a rich score balanced throughout. Out today alongside the film’s theatrical release, the record was executive produced by Spike Lee and sees original composition by Howard Drossin. The album also features compositions from the late Latin music legend, Eddie Palmieri. Last week saw the first taste of music from the film with the release of powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and producer Aiyana-Lee’s stunning song and movie’s title track “Highest 2 Lowest.” The album also features a second track from the rising soul star.
In addition to their soundtrack contributions, A$AP Rocky, Jensen McRae, Aiyana-Lee and Eddie Palmieri also feature in the film.
Spike Lee on curating the soundtrack: “I First Saw And Heard Aiyana, Jensen And The Fergus McCreadie Trio On INSTAGRAM. My EYES And EARS Don’t LIE. It’s Da TRUTH,RUTH. Ya-Dig? SHO-NUFF”
In addition to the film’s soundtrack, the bonus album features an extended score album by Howard Drossin and an EP from the Scott Jazz Group Fergus McCreadie Trio. The soundtrack is also available for vinyl pre-order now – purchase HERE.
We Got This – Fergus Mcreadio Trio, Howard Drossin
And Now We Shall Begin – Howard Drossin
Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’ – Norm Lewis
All Money Ain’t Good Money – Howard Drossin
Loving Partners – Fergus McCreadie Trio
Da Lowdown – Eddie Palmieri & Afro-Caribbean Jazz Octet
Trunks – A$AP ROCKY
The Chase – Fergus McCreadie Trio, Howard Drossin
Paul Begs (Solo Piano) – Fergus McCreadie Trio
Da Kings – Howard Drossin
Questioning Kyle – Howard Drossin
King David – Jensen McRae
Both Eyes Closed – A$AP ROCKY
Loving Partners – Howard Drossin
Puerto Rico – Eddie Palmieri & The Salsa Orchestra
Paul Begs – Fergus McCreadie Trio
Brooklyn Hospital – Howard Drossin
Prisencolin (Americano Joint) – Aiyana-Lee
ABOUT THE FILM
When a titan music mogul (Denzel Washington), widely known as having the “best ears in the business”, is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma. Brothers Denzel Washington and Spike Lee reunite for the 5th in their long working relationship for a reinterpretation of the great filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s crime thriller High and Low, now played out on the mean streets of modern day New York City.
ABOUT A24 MUSIC
Founded in 2021, A24 Music is the studio’s home for original music — through the label, A24 has released an extensive catalog of projects, working directly with both established and emerging artists. Notable releases include original scores by Alex G for I Saw the TV Glow, Bobby Krlic for Beau is Afraid, Grizzly Bear for Past Lives, and Son Lux for Everything Everywhere All At Once. A24 Music has also debuted songs such as Sky Ferreira’s “Leash” from Babygirl, Sharon Van Etten’s “Quiet Eyes” from Past Lives, Charli XCX’s “Hot Girl” from Bodies Bodies Bodies, original songs for the I Saw the TV Glow Soundtrack, and “Le Monde” from Talk to Me, among others. Additionally, A24 Music made its mark with Everyone’s Getting Involved: A Tribute to Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense, the label’s first fully produced album outside of film and TV.
Khalid announces his new album After The Sun Goes Downreleasing October 10th via Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records. Exploring themes of love, self-discovery, openness, and a refreshed sense of freedom, the album ushers in a bold new chapter for Khalid. Pre-save HERE.
Today, Khalid releases his upbeat, infectious new song “In Plain Sight” alongside the music video, which is directed by 91 Rules (Camila Cabello, Jon Bellion). Visually arresting and symbolically meaningful, the video celebrates Khalid’s personal and artistic evolution as he embarks into the night. Watch HERE.
Khalid says, “This chapter is about taking my power back, living in my truth, and being able to express myself freely. I’m excited for my fans to experience this new era with me, not just musically but personally.”
