Detroit’s legendary jazz destination Cliff Bell’s — “the place to be in Detroit!” according to The New York Times — is celebrating a major milestone: 20 years since its celebrated re-opening of the historic club originally opened in 1935.

To honor this momentous anniversary, Cliff Bell’s is presenting a special weekend of live jazz events featuring acclaimed musicians and dynamic performances:

- Thursday, February 5: Sean Dobbins Organ Trio — Detroit-born jazz great opens the anniversary weekend with swinging rhythms and soulful grooves.
- Friday, February 6: Michael Jellick Quartet — World-renowned pianist returns from NYC for an unforget...

Look Up is a new exhibition inspired by skies, space, and flight, featuring majestic eagles, cosmic landscapes, and treetop scenes across every medium. From the moment guests enter, they’ll experience organza billowing from the ceiling, mirrors and glass catching the light, and a full collection of artwork created by artists with special needs who spent months exploring new techniques, taking creative risks, and producing truly exceptional work. Six artists spent 79 hours creating a single collaborative chandelier—layered with cloud-like rings, cascading beaded strands, and crystal teardrops that shimmer like falling rain.

It’s as magnificent as it sounds—and it’...

Kamri Hogans, Esq. represents a new generation of Detroit-born leaders—multidimensional, intentional, and unafraid to build across lanes. A New York–licensed attorney now based in Michigan, Kamri has quickly earned a reputation for sharp legal analysis, thoughtful client advocacy, and a growing specialization in entertainment law and the creative industries. Her work reflects both technical excellence and an intuitive understanding of how law supports innovation, ownership, and long-term impact.

Beyond the courtroom and contract negotiations, Kamri is also an entrepreneur with a clear vision. She is the founder of KAKE Cosmetics, a beauty brand rooted in empowerment, self-expressi...

For years, whispers about luxury fashion’s inflated pricing have circulated among industry insiders. Now, those whispers have been backed by court documents, prosecutors, and a formal investigation in Italy—pulling back the curtain on how some of the world’s most powerful fashion houses actually operate.

A recent Italian investigation, reported by Reuters, revealed that iconic luxury brands including Dior and Giorgio Armani paid subcontractors only a fraction of their handbags’ retail prices—while the bags themselves sold for thousands of dollars.

According to court documents cited by Reuters, Milan prosecutors found that Dior, owned by LVMH, paid as little as $5...

As Detroit continues its cultural and economic renaissance, the city’s dating landscape is evolving in ways that feel optimistic, authentic, and energizing — a true reflection of the Motor City’s resilience and rebirth. From renewed emphasis on real-world connection to positive trends in how couples meet and commit, 2026 promises a dating scene in Detroit that’s as dynamic as its skyline.

The dating world has transformed dramatically over the past decade. While technology still plays a role, its influence has shifted toward enhancing real human connection rather than replacing it. In fact, about 27% of couples who married in 2025 met through a dating site or app, show...

Andre "Dre" Dukes who is originally from Detroit now living in Phoenix, He will be visiting the Detroit area January 2-5 and available for interviews.

After surviving five bullet wounds and nearly a decade in prison, Andre Dukes turned his life experience into Street-Wise & Real Talk, a fictional, age-appropriate book for at-risk youth that focuses on consequences—not glorifying crime. Now a mentor at a juvenile facility and former bodyguard for celebrities, Dukes uses his story to connect with kids who listen because he’s lived what they’re facing.

After five bullet holes and nearly 10 years in prison, Detroit native writes book to inspire at-risk adolescents

Andre Dukes, wh...

2025 proved to be one of the most powerful years for documentary filmmaking in recent memory.

From frontline war reporting and civil-rights reckonings to intimate portraits of cultural icons and explosive investigations into power, fame, and accountability, this year’s best documentaries didn’t just inform—they confronted, challenged, and stayed with us long after the credits rolled. These films represent nonfiction storytelling at its most urgent, cinematic, and socially relevant.

Here are Beautiful Machine Magazine’s Top 10 Documentaries of 2025.

1. The Perfect Neighbor
Told entirely through police body-cam footage, surveillance video, and emergency calls, this chilling...

A headline that’s been making the rounds in men’s health conversations lately is the idea of “Ozempic penis”—claims from some men that taking Ozempic (semaglutide) has made their penis larger. It’s a viral, attention-grabbing story, but when you look at what medical experts are saying, the truth is a lot more grounded—and still interesting.

The buzz appears to be driven mostly by anecdotal reports (men sharing personal experiences on social media and forums) and pop-culture coverage of the trend. Forbes, for example, covered the phenomenon and highlighted that the reports are real—but that doesn’t automatically mean the drug is causing tru...

2025 reminded Hollywood of a simple truth: audiences still show up when movies feel like events.

Whether driven by spectacle, star power, nostalgia, or bold original ideas, these films filled theaters, dominated timelines, and sparked real conversations. This list isn’t about prestige—it’s about impact.

Here are Beautiful Machine Magazine’s Best Movies of 2025—the ones people actually went to go see.

1. Sinners
Ryan Coogler’s genre-bending Southern gothic thriller starring Michael B. Jordan became one of the most talked-about releases of the year. Dark, stylish, and unapologetically Black, Sinners blended horror, history, and social tension into a cinematic ev...