Oprah Plans a Town Hall on Racism, Architectural Digest Design Show Canceled, and More

NATIONAL: On June 9 and 10, Oprah Winfrey will host a town hall to address racism in America. The special, which will air across Discovery's 18 cable networks, will feature a number of black activists, artists, and thought leaders. 

IBTM Americas 2020, originally scheduled for August 26-27, has been canceled; in its place, producer Reed Exhibitions plans to host a series of virtual events throughout the year. The next in-person edition of the show is slated for May 19-20, 2021.

Brickworld LEGO Expo, which holds LEGO conventions throughout the midwest, will hold a virtual convention on June 27. The Brickworld LEGO Fireworks Virtual Con will feature online LEGO activities for all ages, plus exhibits, presentations, and more. Tickets cost $9, with a portion of proceeds going to Make-A-Wish. 

LOS ANGELES: After being acquired by Maybourne Hotel Group, The Montage Beverly Hills has changed its name to The Maybourne Beverly Hills. 

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NEW YORK: Architectural Digest Design Show has been canceled. Originally slated for March and then postponed to June 25-28, the event at Pier 94 annual draws 40,000 people and more than 400 brands.  

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SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.: Alex Kim has been named president of Enchantment Group, which oversees four luxury resorts throughout Arizona, Virginia, and the Bahamas. 

With contributions from Ashton Pike in Atlanta, Claire Hoffman in Los Angeles, and Michele Laufik in New York.

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