Film

“Invisible Beauty”

Jamaica Performing Arts Center — 153-10 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, N.Y., 11432

Sat. April 26 at 7 p.m.

This weekend’s all-free 10 Minute Film Festival features an award-winning documentary co-directed by a fashion industry trailblazer. Bethann Hardison. who started out working in the Garment District before becoming an international runway model during the 1970s, helped diversify the fashion industry as a model agency owner and activist championing change. “Invisible Beauty” features a deep dive into her life and work, with insights from her son, “A Different World” actor Kadeem Hardison, and the supermodels whose lives she touched, like Tyson Beckford, Iman and Naomi Campbell.

Free.

Theater

“tick, tick…BOOM!”

George Street Playhouse — 11 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, N.J., 08901

Through May 19. Various showtimes.

The autobiographical story of Jonathan Larson, the Tony-winning composer of “Rent,” is back onstage, this time at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center.

The work, which was adapted into a 2021 film, revolves around the struggling playwright as he navigates his love life and experiences the early onset of the HIV/AIDS crisis — which served as the inspiration to his most famous work. Larson died at 35 in 1996, the day before “Rent” began previews Off-Broadway.

This David Saint-helmed production, starring Daniel Marconi, Cathryn Wake and John Yi, features a script consulted by David Auburn and vocal and orchestral arrangements by Stephen Oremus.

Tickets start at $25.

Music

José James

Blue Note Jazz Club — 131 W 3rd St, New York, N,Y., 10012

Through Sun. April 28. 8 p.m and 10:30 p.m. showtimes.

With his recently dropped album,  “1978,” the New York City-based artist known as “the jazz artist for the hip hop generation” is celebrating the year of his birth.

Already proven to be a vocal virtuoso on previous projects dedicated to the musical legacies of Bill Withers, Billie Holiday and Erykah Badu (definitely worth checking out), José James gets into a new groove with sounds from the new, self-produced album at The Blue note, New York City’s enduring jazz staple. Latin conguero Pedrito Martinez, who’s featured prominently on “1978,” joins the artist for select sets.

Tickets are $35 (plus additional fees and a $20 minimum)

Dance

Ballet Hispanico

New York City Center — 131 West 56th Street New York, N.Y., 10019

Through April 28. Various showtimes.

The late Tina Ramirez‘s Latino dance organization is going strong in its 54th year with the world premieres of Annabelle Lopez Ochoa‘s “House of Mad’moiselle,” Gustavo Ramírez Sansano’s “18+1” and artistic director Eduardo Vilaro‘s “Buscando a Juan.”

In Ochoa’s newest piece, Ballet Hispanico performers use fans, boas and Latin dance to take on iconic female imagery found in Latin American culture through a camp performance described as a “wild romp.”

For the “En Familia Matinee” performance, the journey of Latin American culture and traditions are explored through excerpts of the troupe’s classics, such as Pedro Ruiz’s “Club Havana,” Talley Beatty’s “Recuerdo de Campo Amor” and Geoffrey Holder’s “Danse Creole.”

Tickets start at $45, $20 for Saturday afternoon’s “En Familia Matinee.”

Family

“FL!P Circus”

Staten Island Mall — 2655 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, N.Y., 10314

Through April 30. Various showtimes.

Just a few years into creating new magic and death-defying family fun, FL!P Circus‘ 2024 tour will feature international performers from Ukraine (Anastasia & Misha), India (Hasan Ansari), Mexico (Alexa Vazquez) and Czech Republic (Pavel Valla Bertini) led by by Brazilian clown Bubi Guiner.

All the action takes place under a red and white striped, climate-controlled big top tent with 800 seats.

Tickets start at $30.00 with children, seniors, military and handicap discounts available.

Comedy

“Luenell: Live at the Apollo”

Apollo’s Historic Theater — 253 W 125th St, New York, N.Y., 10027

Fri. April 26 at 7:30 p.m. 

The self-proclaimed “Original Bad Girl of Comedy” returns to the Apollo Theater for an uproarious night of comedy. Fresh off her “Town Business” Netflix special, produced by Dave Chappelle, Luenell is trekking across the country from her long-standing residency at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club Las Vegas to bring her wicked wit to Harlem.

The bleached-blond comedian has become a favorite on the stand-up scene for her saucy sense of humor about everything from her time in jail to her sexcapades and traveling ordeals.

Tickets start at $39.50.

Food

“Oyster History & Shucking Class”

Market 57 — 25 11th Ave, New York, N.Y., 10011

Fri. April 26 at 6:00 p.m.

As the height of oyster season comes to a close, may as well shuck some or learn about the mollusks from the Mother Shuckers, who are hosting a special Oyster History & Shucking Class at the James Beard Foundation‘s food hall facing the Hudson River.

Mother Shuckers owner Ben “Moody” Harney will serve as instructor, teaching shucking techniques to attendees who will also have the chance to engage with fellow oyster lovers.

Tickets are $65 per person, includes one glass of bubbly, white, or red wine.

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“He was in the hospital previously with a bout of pneumonia, not sure that was the cause,” a representative told Entertainment Weekly, noting the actor was “surrounded by family.”

Calderon broke into the entertainment industry during the early 1970s, appearing in movies made in Hollywood, Europe and his native Mexico. His early films included 1971’s “Duck, You Sucker!” — a Zapata Western starring Rod Steiger and James Coburn — and acclaimed 1976 Mexican drama “Canoa: A Shameful Memory.”

Calderon later portrayed the character Jose — a human head on a stick — in 1997’s “Men in Black,” the original entry to the alien comedy franchise starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones.

Last July, Calderon celebrated the 25th anniversary of the film, tweeting “Men in Black” was “one of the greatest movies I worked in” and a “wonderful opportunity.”

His portrayal of a pirate lord in 2007’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End” was also among Calderon’s most memorable works. In 2017, he tweeted a photo in his pirate get-up alongside Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richard, who also appears in the film.

“If someone tries to take your gun, it better be someone like #KeithRichards,” Calderon wrote at the time. “A true #Legend!”

Most recently, Calderon appeared in episodes of three shows last year, including “Better Things” on FX and Peacock’s “The Resort.”

The Broadway and film star from Washington Heights returns Monday for his annual movie screening series at the neighborhood’s famed United Palace with a showing of “Black Swan,” followed by a conversation between director Darren Aronofsky and Miranda.

The screening starts at 7 p.m., with Miranda’s chat with the filmmaker scheduled to start immediately afterward at 8:50 p.m. Tickets are free and now available to reserve on the United Palace website.

Miranda, 43, became attached to the “Movies at the United Palace” series a decade ago when he helped re-establish the nearly 100-year-old theater as a film-going destination through a fundraiser for a new projector, screen and surround-sound system.

Last year, the “Hamilton” creator welcomed Steven Spielberg, Spike Lee and other stars to the United Palace through the series. The 3,400-seat venue also hosted the 2021 premiere of the “In the Heights” film, adapted from Miranda’s Tony-winning stage musical.

“Movies at the United Palace” recently announced several of the films that will be featured in 2023 — each of which are set in New York. The dates for those movies and additional titles are forthcoming, organizers said.

Here are the films confirmed for this year’s edition of the series.

“Black Swan”

The 2010 psychological standout depicting a New York City ballerina’s dance with darkness earned star Natalie Portman her first Oscar. It remains one of the most-acclaimed films by the Brooklyn-born Aronofsky, who also directed “Requiem for a Dream” and, most recently, “The Whale.”

“When Harry Met Sally”

The romantic-comedy classic about recurring run-ins in New York remains beloved as ever, with Vanity Fair ranking it the genre’s best film of all time in February. Stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan received Golden Globe nominations for their performances and both won honors at the American Comedy Awards.

“The Devil Wears Prada”

Fashion and feuding go hand-in-hand in the 2006 comedy-drama about a New York City magazine and its impossible-to-please editor. Meryl Streep dazzles as the no-nonsense Miranda Priestly, who makes life miserable for assistants portrayed by Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt.

“If Beale Street Could Talk”

The most-recent film on the list is a 2018 critical darling about a pregnant woman working to exonerate her wrongly accused lover. It’s directed by Barry Jenkins, whose previous movie, “Moonlight,” won the 2017 Oscar for best picture. “If Beale Street Could Talk” also enjoyed awards-season success, receiving three Academy Award nominations, including a best supporting actress win for Regina King.

The 46-year-old “Beautiful Liar” singer, who spent nearly nine years in the Spanish city, confirmed that she and her two sons are relocating following her 2022 split from 36-year-old former soccer player Piqué.

“I settled in Barcelona to give my children stability, the same that we are now looking for in another corner of the world next to family, friends and the sea,” she shared in Spanish on Instagram Sunday. “Today we start a new chapter in the pursuit of their happiness.”

Shakira’s reported move to Miami comes almost exactly 10 months after the couple — who share sons Milan, 10, and Sasha, 8 — officially announced they were over.

Four months ago, according to E! News, the couple signed a custody agreement “that’s best for the kids.” Shakira, whose real name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, met Piqué on the set of her 2010 music video “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa).” They were together for 11 years.

“Thanks to everyone who surfed so many waves with me there in Barcelona, the city where I learned that friendship is undoubtedly longer than love,” her farewell message continued. “Thank you to everyone who has been there to cheer me up, dried my tears, inspired me and made me grow.”

The Colombian-born chart-topper, known internationally for crossover hits such as “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Wherever, Whenever,” showed love to her Spanish fans in the conclusion of her post.

“Thanks to everyone who encouraged me there, took away my tears, inspired me, and made me grow, I want to thank my Spanish audience who covered me with their warmth and loyalty.”

“This is just a see you soon, and like my father used to say, see you in the curves.”

De Armas will host the April 15 episode while Karol G performs as the musical guest.

Their episode will be the show’s third of the month. NBC previously announced “Abbott Elementary” star Quinta Brunson will host the April 1 show with rapper Lil Yachty as the musical guest, and revealed Monday that the April 8 episode will star “SNL” alum Molly Shannon with the Jonas Brothers as performers.

De Armas’ hosting gig comes less than a week before the April 21 debut of her latest movie, “Ghosted.” The Apple TV+ action romantic-comedy stars de Armas as a secret agent who embarks on a mission with a smitten everyday man, portrayed by Chris Evans.

“Ghosted” serves as a reunion for de Armas and Evans, who starred together in “The Gray Man” last year and “Knives Out” in 2019. It continues a busy stretch for de Armas, who was nominated for best actress at this month’s Oscars for her portrayal of Marilyn Monroe in “Blonde.”

Karol G is fresh off the success of her fourth studio album, last month’s “Mañana Será Bonito,” which became the first all-Spanish-language project by a female artist to debut atop the U.S. albums chart. The Colombian singer, 32, is known for hits such as “Provenza,” “Bichota” and “Mamiii.”

The April 8 episode marks the second hosting gig for Shannon, who was an “SNL” cast member from 1995 to 2001.

It will be the third time the Jonas Brothers perform as musical guests. The singing siblings from Wyckoff, N.J., had a five-night concert residency on Broadway this month and plan to release their sixth studio album, “The Album,” on May 5.

“SNL” is in its 48th season. Previous hosts this season include Miles Teller, Pedro Pascal and Jenna Ortega, while Kendrick Lamar, Lizzo and SZA have performed as musical guests.

A recording of the phrase “Bad Bunny, baby” is featured in the 2016 song “Pa Ti” as well as the 2022 track “Dos Mil 16,? which appears on the Puerto Rican rapper’s chart-topping album “Un Verano Sin Ti.”

Carliz De La Cruz Hernández never authorized the artist to use her vocal clip, her lawyers claim in the lawsuit seeking at least $40 million.

“Since then, thousands of people have commented directly on Carliz’s social media networks, as well as every time she goes to a public place, about the ‘Bad Bunny, baby.’ This has caused, and currently causes, that De La Cruz feels worried, anguished, intimidated, overwhelmed and anxious,” reads the lawsuit, which was filed this month in Puerto Rico.

Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, was in a relationship with De La Cruz from 2011 to 2016 and again in 2017. She allegedly recorded the “Bad Bunny, baby” sample in 2015.

Last year, De La Cruz rejected a $2,000 offer from a Bad Bunny representative for the sample and also failed to reach an agreement with the Rimas Entertainment label, she claims.

Bad Bunny, 29, hasn’t publicly commented on the lawsuit.

Known for hits such as “Tití Me Preguntó” and “Me Porto Bonito,” Bad Bunny was Spotify’s most-streamed artist globally in each of the past three years. “Un Verano Sin Ti” won a Grammy last month for best musica urbana album and was the first Spanish-language project to be nominated for album of the year.

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