Ron Howard to Headline The NAMA Show 2026 in Los Angeles
Academy Award-winning filmmaker Ron Howard • Photo Credit: NAMA
ARLINGTON, Va., December 9, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Trade association NAMA, an organization representing the U.S. convenience services industry, has announced that filmmaker Ron Howard will headline The NAMA Show 2026, scheduled for April 22–24, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
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The annual event is the primary gathering for the $40 billion convenience services sector, bringing together business leaders, technology partners and operators focused on vending, micro markets, unattended retail, and workplace coffee and pantry services.
Howard’s participation aligns with the show’s emphasis on leadership and innovation. The Academy Award–winning director is known for films including Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind, and is the co-founder of Imagine Entertainment, whose productions have earned multiple Emmy, Oscar and Golden Globe awards.
A veteran of both film and television, Howard began his career as a child actor before his roles in The Andy Griffith Show and Happy Days. His career has earned recognition in the Television Hall of Fame and on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
“There’s a shared DNA between storytelling and service innovation. The NAMA Show is where those ideas meet: where creativity, technology and human connection come together. Ron Howard’s perspective captures that energy perfectly,” said Kristen Griffith, senior vice president of member experience at NAMA.
The 2026 program will include technology showcases, product unveilings and education sessions focused on emerging trends in convenience services.
For more information, visit www.thenamashow.org.
Source: NAMA
Heidi Klum Kicks Off Empire State Building’s Fall and Halloween Celebrations with Seasonal Pop-Up and Tower Lighting
Photo Credit: Empire State Realty Trust, Inc.
NEW YORK, November 1, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Real estate company Empire State Realty Trust, which owns the Empire State Building, has announced a series of fall and Halloween celebrations at the landmark, including themed décor, a special tower lighting, and an exclusive marathon ticket promotion.
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“The Empire State Building has always been at the heart of New York’s holiday celebrations. Our fall festivities bring that same energy to the ‘World’s Most Famous Building’ as they blend tradition, creativity, and a bit of spooky fun for all our visitors,” said Dan Rogoski, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Empire State Building Observatory.
Supermodel Heidi Klum, known as the “Queen of Halloween,” visited the building to light the tower and officially launch the festivities. Visitors are invited to tour the Observatory in costume through the Halloween weekend.
Through November 21, New York bagel shop Ess-a-Bagel will operate a pop-up on the 86th-floor observatory deck from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, offering bagel sandwiches, fall treats, and seasonal snacks. Additionally, from October 30 through November 3, runners in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon will receive a 15% discount on tickets to the 86th- and 102nd-floor observatories upon showing proof of participation.
The 86th-floor observatory also features a fall-themed photo installation inspired by a New York apple orchard, open through November 6. On Halloween night, the building’s tower will be illuminated in orange and green to resemble a giant pumpkin, accompanied by a new hourly “spooky” chime display featuring flashes and strobes from dusk to dawn.
The Empire State Building’s Observatory Experience underwent a $165 million renovation that introduced a new ticket center, interactive museum, and redesigned 102nd-floor observatory with panoramic city views. The attraction has been ranked the number one top destination in New York City for four consecutive years by Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.esbnyc.com.
Source: Empire State Realty Trust
John Legend Performs Surprise Set at Fetch Pet Gala After Party Presented by Kismet
Sutton Foster, Bernadette Peters, Leslie Odom Jr., Paul Guyardo President & CEO of Fetch, Inc. and John Legend onstage during the Fetch Pet Gala Presented by Kismet at The Carlyle on October 20, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Fetch Pet Insurance Gala) (PRNewsfoto/Fetch Pet Insurance)
NEW YORK, October 27, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) – Pet insurance company Fetch Pet Insurance hosted its inaugural Fetch Pet Gala at The Carlyle in New York City, raising more than $500,000 in one night to benefit animal welfare and humanitarian organizations. Funds raised will support Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Barks, Project Street Vet, and Wags & Walks.
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The event featured performances by Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster, and Leslie Odom Jr., followed by a surprise piano set from John Legend during the after party presented by Kismet.
“This wasn’t just a gala – it was a movement. Together with the immense generosity of our performers, designers and partners, we created something spectacular to raise funds for pets and their people in need,” said Paul Guyardo, CEO of Fetch Pet.
“We created Kismet to serve dogs and their humans with food rooted in science and a mission rooted in love. Partnering with Fetch Pet Insurance to support organizations like Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, Broadway Barks, Project Street Vet, and Wags & Walks was a natural fit. This night was more than a gala—it was a celebration of what’s possible when purpose and performance come together. We are grateful to Fetch Pet Insurance for hosting an evening that will have such a profound impact on pets and people who love them,” said Mathe Young Mosny, CEO of Kismet.
Paul Guyardo President & CEO of Fetch, Inc. and Mathé Young Mosny Founder & CEO of Kismet pose with Rescue Pups from North Shore Animal League America at the Fetch Pet Gala Presented by Kismet at The Carlyle on October 20, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Fetch Pet Insurance Gala) (PRNewsfoto/Fetch Pet Insurance)
The gala’s musical lineup included Leslie Odom Jr. performing “The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face,” his original song “Loved,” and “Forever Young,” closing with “Dear Theodosia” from Hamilton. Sutton Foster performed songs including “If I Were a Bell” from Guys and Dolls, “The Nearness of You,” and a comedic parody dedicated to her rescue pets. Bernadette Peters performed several Stephen Sondheim numbers, including “Losing My Mind” and “Anyone Can Whistle,” before joining Foster for a duet of “Old Friends.”
Following the performances, guests attended the Fetch Pet After Party presented by Kismet, where John Legend gave an unannounced performance.
Rescue dogs from North Shore Animal League America appeared on the “Green Carpet” wearing custom Collars for Cause™ designed by Jeffrey Banks, James Taffin de Givenchy, Josie Natori, Irene Neuwirth, and Stefania Pramma. The collars will be auctioned through HERITAGE Auctions’ Holiday Luxury Accessories Signature® Auction on December 4, 2025, with proceeds supporting the gala’s partner charities.
“From the incredible team at Fetch Pet Insurance to our luminous and brilliant Bernadette Peters, Sutton Foster and Leslie Odom Jr., and the legendary John Legend, and the sponsors who shared their heart on this special night, we’re deeply grateful for this generosity that fuels real impact. Together, we’re helping people across the country, and their beloved furry friends, find care, life-affirming comfort and connection when they need it most,” said Danny Whitman, Executive Director of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.
The Fetch Pet Gala was supported by sponsors including Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, SATELLAI, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka, along with corporate partners such as Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Aon, JPMorgan Chase, Raymond James, and Warburg Pincus.
Fetch has donated more than $8 million to shelter partners and community initiatives, including expanding Project Street Vet from a single-city effort to nine U.S. locations.
For more information, visit www.fetchpet.com.
Source: Fetch Pet Insurance