Anthony Ramos
In the Heights Is a Dizzying, Vibrant Pool of Summer Joy: Review
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-06-02T18:29:28+00:00“>June 2, 2021 | 2:29pm ET The Pitch: A blistering heat wave is about to pass over the residents of Washington Heights, a Manhattan neighborhood populated chiefly by the members of New York City’s Latinx community — Cubans, Dominicans, Guatemalans, Puerto Ricans, and various other members of the Latin diaspora. Together, they live, work, and just try to get through the hot summer days while maintaining a strong sense of community that has gotten them through thick and thin. For the next three days, though, a few fated folks will be forced to make some dramatic personal decisions about their future: Will hard-working bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) leave ...
Dominique Fishback To Star Opposite Anthony Ramos In ‘Transformers’ Sequel
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty For those who’ve seen Judas & The Black Messiah, the performance from Dominque Fishback opposite Daniel Kaluuya was seen as a breakout moment for the actress. Now, Fishback has landed the lead role opposite Anthony Ramos in the latest installment of the Transformers film franchise. Deadline exclusively reports that Fishback, 30, is in the final stages of negotiating with the producers of the Transformers franchise after reportedly winning over the team as they sought a lead dynamic enough to match with the talented Ramos. Steven Caple Jr. has been named as a director with Darnell Metayer and Josh Peters are writing based on a script from Joby Harold. The outlet adds that this upcoming venture will be a reunion of sorts for Fishba...
SPIN Daybreaker: 17 Songs That Will Boost Your Mood
It’s the first lovely Friday of spring and what better way to celebrate the coming of better weather and fun times than driving down the coast or starting an isolated dance party on the beach? Lucky for you, Daybreaker has curated some of the grooviest songs you can crank the stereo up to whilst on your weekend escapade. This week’s playlist brings some infectious bops rotating through the pop, dance, soul, psych-pop, and R&B spaces. It’s a complete mix that’ll satisfy every musical craving. Per usual, standouts this week include three incredible rising artists that are making a lasting impression within the industry. First up is seven-piece band, VC Pines who bring a lively alternative-soul sound accompanied with Jack Mercer’s deeply lush vocals on “Smoke Without Fire.” Next is gritty...
