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It feels like the end of an era, and my heart is h

It feels like the end of an era, and my heart is heavy. When leadership becomes more authoritarian, history shows that the first things threatened are free expression, open speech, and often satire — the very tools comedians use to hold a mirror to society.

Hearing that Stephen Colbert is leaving the Ed Sullivan Theater is something I never imagined witnessing in my lifetime. The pressure surrounding corporate mergers and the shifting media landscape has created an environment where voices can be squeezed out, intentionally . It’s painful to watch journalists and comedians — people who challenge us, inform us, and make us think — face increasing limitations.

Still, I have no doubt that Colbert, with his intelligence and sharp comedic mind, will land somewhere new. But the broader silencing we’re seeing remains deeply concerning.

Stay well. Stay hip. Stay informed. Read books. Be kind to everyone you meet. #FreedonOfSpeech #intellegent #comedy
Word of the day: Peace. @colbertlateshow
— Perez

It feels like the end of an era, and my heart is h

It feels like the end of an era, and my heart is heavy. When leadership becomes more authoritarian, history shows that the first things threatened are free expression, open speech, and often satire — the very tools comedians use to hold a mirror to society.

Hearing that Stephen Colbert is leaving the Ed Sullivan Theater is something I never imagined witnessing in my lifetime. The pressure surrounding corporate mergers and the shifting media landscape has created an environment where voices can be squeezed out, intentionally . It’s painful to watch journalists and comedians — people who challenge us, inform us, and make us think — face increasing limitations.

Still, I have no doubt that Colbert, with his intelligence and sharp comedic mind, will land somewhere new. But the broader silencing we’re seeing remains deeply concerning.

Stay well. Stay hip. Stay informed. Read books. Be kind to everyone you meet. #FreedonOfSpeech #intellegent #comedy
Word of the day: Peace.
— Perez @colbertlateshow

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#musicphotography images taken by Perez using a Ni

#musicphotography images taken by Perez using a Nikon ZF camera #nikon @sung_helen @roncarterbassist Thank you for the amazing music.

An epic evening at Dizzy’s with the incomparable H

An epic evening at Dizzy’s with the incomparable Helen Sung, first alongside @roncarterbassist and then leading her brilliant big band. Watching that music move through the room felt like witnessing art in motion. Helen closed the set with Horace Silver’s Peace, wrapping the night in a warm, soulful embrace.

The audience was full of thoughtful, art-loving humans, and the whole experience lifted my spirit so high I’m still floating. I’m grateful to call Helen Sung a friend — hearing her original compositions and her stunning arrangements was extraordinary.

As Jackson Browne reminds us, these days we need to stick together. We need to support the arts. We need to share stories. We need music to fill our souls and remind us why storytelling matters.

Stay hip out there. Be kind to everyone you meet. Honor your own journey — it’s important.

Helen @sung_helen, congratulations. Tonight was pure joy.
Peace out,
Perez — www.perezimages.com#storytelling

UFC Freedom 250 (also referred to as UFC White Hou

UFC Freedom 250 (also referred to as UFC White House) is an upcoming mixed martial arts event organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship. It is scheduled for June 14, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. The event’s title references the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

On August 29, 2025, UFC CEO Dana White announced on social media that the plans had been finalized, saying, “We had the meeting at the White House… The White House fight is on.” His announcement followed public remarks from President Trump, who referenced his long-standing friendship with White. Trump has attended numerous UFC events in recent years, including UFC 316 in New Jersey, where several fighters greeted him cageside.

For me, this entire situation feels deeply disappointing. At a time when the country needs unity, elevating yet another fighting spectacle on such a symbolic national stage feels disheartening. I have always viewed UFC as a sport that is unrefined and lacking in dignity, and seeing it tied to this administration only reinforces that impression.

As for my own celebration of the Fourth of July, I will be spending it with friends and family, sharing a meal, and focusing on love, connection, and the true spirit of freedom.

That's all

#fourthofjulyweekend #250America #UFC #peaceandlove intelligence and integrity

#itsmylife #nyc #brightmoments #now Happy Sunday

#itsmylife #nyc #brightmoments #now Happy Sunday

#sisters @ashley_santos_1 @dariac917 @vegasballer6

#sisters @ashley_santos_1 @dariac917 @vegasballer67

Fun! Amazing gathering of friends exchanging ideas

Fun! Amazing gathering of friends exchanging ideas. Fun was had by all. @fordcrull

#gottahavefriends

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