AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Theater Fight: NYC politicians and neighborhood groups are pressuring NYU Langone over the future of the Kips Bay AMC multiplex at 570 Second Ave, after the theater’s lease was terminated and the site is expected to close by end of 2026. Fashion & Film Philanthropy: Meryl Streep is teaming with Christie’s to auction iconic The Devil Wears Prada wardrobe pieces and experiences online through Sept. 15, with proceeds benefiting CPJ and CFDA. Arts Calendar: The Museum of Moving Image is staging Jim Henson’s Harmonious Hoopla—a two-night musical tribute with puppets and songs from Henson worlds—Sept. 24–25, with tickets now on sale. Policy & Schools: NYC is banning student-facing generative AI for grades 2K–8 for one year, while also tightening screen-time guidance and disabling AI apps. Pop Culture Spotlight: Manhattan has proclaimed Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Appreciation Day, with tributes rolling in after her Aug. 25 death. Music TV: BET is reviving the Soul Train Awards for Nov. 27, simulcasting on CBS and moving the ceremony to Chicago. Sports & Media: Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty in an Indianapolis stabbing case tied to an Oct. 2025 hotel altercation.
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