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Global Black Pride names 2026 honorees for Paris gala
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Global Black Pride will honor Hosh Ibrahim, Niecy Nash-Betts, Lady Phyll, Durand Bernarr, YouTube, ViiV Healthcare, the Republic of South Africa and others at its Black Excellence Gala & Awards on Sept. 11 in Paris.
Smart speakers market seen tripling to $75.8B by 2035
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The global smart speakers market is projected to rise from $18.3 billion in 2026 to $75.8 billion by 2035, driven by LLM-powered voice assistants, smart home adoption and on-device AI. The forecast points to a shift from basic voice commands to…
Plasma fractionation market seen nearly doubling by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global plasma fractionation market will grow from $45.1 billion in 2026 to $98.8 billion by 2035. Demand is being driven by rising immunodeficiency and autoimmune disease cases, more plasma collection capacity,…
AfriKin brings Taste of AfriKin back to North Miami for Miami Spice 2026
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AfriKin Foundation says Taste of AfriKin returns Sept. 6, 2026, to Maison AfriKin in North Miami during Miami Spice season, with African and Caribbean food, live performances and the Jollof Cook-Off. The ticketed event is presented with the…
International Polo Tour expands FAIM.WORLD partnership ahead of September 19 Sunset Polo
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The International Polo Tour is adding Web3 collectibles, authenticated digital memorabilia and new fan experiences through its collaboration with FAIM.WORLD ahead of the Sunset Polo White Lotus 250th Anniversary Polo Cup on Sept. 19 in Leesburg,…
eeVoo and Bexs on Decks release new house track 'Bleedin’ Colors (I Got What You Need)'
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Portuguese producer eeVoo and DJ Bexs on Decks have released a new collaborative single, “Bleedin’ Colors (I Got What You Need),” out now on Base 2 Base Music.
Global events industry seen reaching $5.1 trillion by 2035
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The global events industry is projected to grow from $1.68 trillion in 2025 to $5.14 trillion by 2035, driven by corporate spending, hybrid formats, and new event technology.
Remote orchestra recording market to reach $0.59B by 2030
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The remote orchestra recording market is expanding as streaming, gaming and digital production workflows push more music creation online.
ADIFF returns to Washington for 19th film festival
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival is bringing award-winning films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America to George Washington University in Washington, D.C., from Aug. 14-16. The lineup centers on human rights,…
Karaoke market seen reaching $1.25 billion by 2035
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The global karaoke market is projected to grow from $873.16 million in 2024 to $1,247.96 million by 2035, driven by demand for interactive entertainment, smart devices, and cloud-based music access.
KFFO Afro Steakhouse reopens with upgraded menu and live entertainment in Houston
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KFFO Afro Steakhouse has reopened at its Westheimer Road location in Houston with a revamped steakhouse menu, weekly live music, karaoke and a BYOB format.
Harlem Fine Arts Show heads to the Hamptons for July festival
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The Harlem Fine Arts Show is bringing its Summer Festival to Duck Walk Vineyards in Water Mill, New York, from July 17-19, with art, live music, chef experiences and community programming.
WMF 2026 draws 75,000 people in Bologna as AI, startups and culture converge
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WMF – We Make Future closed its largest edition in Bologna after drawing more than 75,000 attendees from 90 countries over June 24-26. The event underscored Italy’s growing role as a global hub for AI, innovation, investment and cultural exchange,…
Harlem Fine Arts Show partners with Creole Food Festival for Hamptons summer event
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The Harlem Fine Arts Show Summer Festival is teaming with the Creole Food Festival for a July 17-19 takeover of Duck Walk Vineyards in Water Mill, N.Y., featuring more than 15 chefs, Black art, live music and community programming.
Omarion releases O2-Part 1 and sets a busy live return
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Omarion has released O2-Part 1 today via Create Music Group and Immaculate Frequency Records, reviving the thread of his 2005 debut O as he sets up a second installment expected this fall.
Elen Sharafullina brings etiquette and art to Paris Haute Couture Week
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Elen Sharafullina took part in a multidisciplinary program at Hôtel Particulier Monceau during Paris Haute Couture Week 2026, linking contemporary art, literature and international etiquette.
Global K-pop event market seen doubling by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global K-pop event market will rise from $8.36 billion in 2025 to $17.44 billion by 2035, driven by fan engagement, digital participation and hybrid event formats.
Harlem Fine Arts Show draws 1,300-plus to Hamptons festival
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The inaugural Harlem Fine Arts Show Summer Festival drew more than 1,300 attendees to Water Mill, New York, over July 17-19, pairing art, food and community programming with a tribute to founder Dion E. Clarke.
JET podcast spotlights Global South climate voices
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JET — The Just Energy Transition Podcast has launched from Pretoria and is now streaming at jetvoices.com, with early episodes featuring climate activists and clean-energy thinkers from Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria and across the continent.
Li Auto launches All-New Li L9 in Kazakhstan and signs local assembly deal
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Li Auto rolled out the All-New Li L9 in Almaty and signed an MOU with Allur to begin local assembly in Kazakhstan, with the agreement witnessed by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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