Money laundering, marriage problems and local rivalries only scratches the surface of “Ozark.” The Netflix crime-thriller is nominated for 18 Emmys in 2020, ranging from outstanding contemporary makeup to outstanding drama series, while also being renewed for a fourth and final two-part season. Read more...
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Even if TikTok dies, the Peach Tree Rascals will still be on the rise. After its song “Mariposa” went viral on the social media platform, the band has been surfing on a wave of newfound popularity. Read more...
Photo: The members of Peach Tree Rascals have been making music together since high school. Following the viral success of its song “Mariposa” on TikTok, the collective hopes to make bigger waves in the music industry. (Courtesy of TenThousand Projects)
At 20 years old, Holly Humberstone is emerging as a new voice in the indie music scene. Humberstone is preparing to release her debut EP, “Falling Asleep at the Wheel,” on Aug. Read more...
Photo: Rising U.K. artist Holly Humberstone discusses breaking into the music industry during a pandemic and her favorite memories from creating her debut EP. (Courtesy of Phoebe Fox)
Off the runway, Jackie Cox proves there’s more to her Persian-ality than meets the eye. The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television alumna brought her acting chops and creative fashion statements to the latest season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” which has recently been nominated for 13 Emmys. Read more...
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We’re all speaking our language. Are you listening? The “Speaking Our Language” podcast, which was launched this June by UCLA alumnus Elston Bell Jr. and USC alumna co-host Ashley Harris, quickly found success – even receiving recognition from Grammy-winning R&B artist H.E.R. Read more...
Photo: Co-hosts UCLA alumnus Elston Bell Jr. and USC alumna Ashley Harris launched the podcast “Speaking Our Language” to help listeners educate themselves on racial injustice. In the first season, the pair have covered themes including navigating one’s Blackness, mental health and self-awareness – which have even garnered attention from Grammy-winning R&B artist H.E.R. (Courtesy of Ashley Harris & Elston Bell Jr.)
Edward Cullen has been 17 for a while – and “Midnight Sun” reveals that even vampires aren’t immune to overindulging in teenage angst. Stephenie Meyer had set aside the retelling of the first “Twilight” novel from Edward’s perspective in 2008 after the manuscript was leaked. Read more...
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Aminé: the sophomore slump’s latest victim. The Portland, Oregon, rapper, whose 2016 debut single, “Caroline,” put his name on the map, unfortunately flounders in his sophomore effort, “Limbo.” While the release is a pleasant listen, it pinballs around and jerkily ventures through thumping trap beats, languid production and jazzy instrumentals. Read more...
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