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Audience Engagement Editor at @nextcityorg. Photographer. Multimedia Journalist. Philly over everybody! All thoughts are my own. solo.to/liss215 Philadelphia, PA Joined August 2014-
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Hudson River and Friends at Chris’s Jazz Cafe on February 15, 2024. Photos published by @wxpnfm xpn.org/2024/04/17/hud…
Day 2 Wrestlemania tickets have been secured. Trying to hit WALEmania on the 4th but VIP tix are sold out and I refuse to be standing all nite. Who’s the plug??!!
Jon Batiste at The Fillmore Philly. March 17 2024. xpn.org/2024/03/20/jon…
I’m thrilled to announce that I’m now a member of @TSANetwork! I’m looking forward to learning about installations, curation and intentionally being in community with other artists. + check out some shows in this weekend
Lucius & Jeff Taylor at Brooklyn Bowl, Philadelphia. January 29, 2024.
“The Triumphant” is hands down Reef The Lost Cauze’s best work to date. On my first listen I went from laughing, to crying, to laughing again. Reef & Caliph put their hearts into this project and it shows. Words & photos by me. xpn.org/2024/02/02/ree…
Some recent photojournalism work for Metro Philly.
Some recent photojournalism work for Metro Philly.
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I’m sorry, a purple, velvet, sequin, zebra-pattern suit??? Umm when is Seth Rollins getting an invite to the Met Gala?
✨✨LAURYN HILL PRINTS JUST ARRIVED!!✨ I'm only doing a limited run so get em while you can. Orders ship this Friday. Also, my site takes various payment methods. But if you wanna do Cash App/Venmo hit my DMs & we can go from there melissa-simpson.com/store
I’m ready to turn this game off & put on Baddies East.
Some of y’all asked where y’all could buy prints of some of my Lauryn Hill photos. Well here you go! melissa-simpson.com/store
My new article for @wxpnlocal with the amazing @melsimpson215 on the camera at @MsLaurynHill show at @WellsFargoCtr check it out xpn.org/2023/11/29/lau…
Ms. Lauryn Hill at the Wells Fargo Center for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th anniversary tour. Words by @jl_ccm photos by me for @wxpnlocal @wxpnfm xpn.org/2023/11/29/lau…
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My heart!
Wow! What a way to kick off the show.
Wow! What a way to kick off the show.
Saying this as a fan fan: he can sing, but it feels like he put no effort into this project. He could have kept this jawn.
Saying this as a fan fan: he can sing, but it feels like he put no effort into this project. He could have kept this jawn.
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I need someone with @WWE to link me up with Trini Man. I need to interview him in Philly
@BramKassidy "Get yo ass up you ain't hurt!" from the crowd killed me
Did I just hear someone say to Zoey Stark “get ya ass up you ain’t hurt” 😭😭
This summer will make it 13 years working at Lil’ Drummaboy Recordings! This was my first job ever, & I can’t believe I’m still doing this. I literally grew up in the studio. From an 18-year-old studio rat, to an almost 31-year-old vet. This has been an amazing run!
I know I’ve been different this week, but my different has been a more at peace, confident type of different. Hers has been… 😜😝🤯🤪💥🚀 I can’t ask her to calm down because she deserves this…but DAMN 😂😂😂
Hey yall! Ask me what she said when I asked her to be with me forever. Go ahead…ask away. ⏱️ Give up? SHE SAID YEEEEEESSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍💍 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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We see several grants and paid opportunities-related comments. Here are a few creative newsletters you should subscribe to in 2024: (Thread ⬇️) Additionally, if you’re a BWP member, check your Slack. There are great resources shared consistently.
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“Her words reflect broadly liberal pablum meant to give the appearance of care and mean just enough that her fans can project radicalness upon her but not so much that she would ruffle anyone enough for her to lose money or be forced to stand for something.” oh my goodness??
In ‘Renaissance: A Film,’ Beyoncé preaches her desire to create a “safe space.” “Renaissance means a new beginning,” she says; it’s a balm “after all we’ve been through in the world.” But what exactly is she referring to? trib.al/oStWm6c
Only mf that came to play today.
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A legend. An icon. Well deserved 💚
Aww, Usher got emotional at the 100th and final sold out show of his Las Vegas Residency 🥹
I’m really about to turn 50 in 28 days. I spent my 49th rotation around the sun extending my professional network and building a solid foundation for the work I’m passionate about. I’ve stretched myself tremendously, stood on my boundaries, and experienced growth. And I’m still…
I just played a house party for the first time in years and I'm happy to report that "House of Jealous Lovers" still rocks the dancefloor.
Lauryn in Philly. Photos by @melsimpson215, words by @jl_ccm ❤️❤️❤️
Ms. Lauryn Hill at the Wells Fargo Center for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th anniversary tour. Words by @jl_ccm photos by me for @wxpnlocal @wxpnfm xpn.org/2023/11/29/lau…
My new article for @wxpnlocal with the amazing @melsimpson215 on the camera at @MsLaurynHill show at @WellsFargoCtr check it out xpn.org/2023/11/29/lau…
Philadelphia is losing its cultural identity in trying to appease the people who wanted to be New Yorkers and then had to move here because they couldn’t afford that shit. And as a Philadelphian, fuck y’all.
@historyinmemes Frank Ocean - Nature Feels always reminds me of Kid Cudi dancing to MGMT - Electric Feel x.com/tribecalledcas…
Clip of MGMT creating the song “Electric Feel” back in 2007