Zach Koepp is Now on Hollywood’s Watchlist: How the Writer/Director got the World’s attention with a little COVID movie

WGA Writer Zach Koepp returned to his family’s cabin in the winter of 2021 with the intention of completing a rewrite job for a production company. He ended up extending his hometown stay, and two months later, Koepp returned to Los Angeles with a completed rewrite… and a movie. Prior to COVID, Koepp’s visual storytelling … Read more

Laci Mosley & Jaidyn Triplett on Representation in iCarly & Show Growing Up With Its Audience

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iCarly is back for another season on Paramount+ and to celebrate our favorite childhood show, we sat down with Laci Mosley and Jaidyn Triplett on what to expect this season, pressures of joining the show back in season 1 and how refreshing it is to see more black and brown representation in shows that we … Read more

Tax Money? Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral Cost British Government A Whopping $200M!

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Talk about a hefty bill. When the late Queen ElizabethII passed away, it reportedly cost the British government the equivalent of $200 million! The longest running British monarch’s funeral is reported to have cost the British government £162 million. Apparently, the exact amount was $204 million (£161.7 million) on Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral and related … Read more

Instagram Reportedly Working On Twitter Style App That Will Drop This Summer!

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Instagram is gearing up to allegedly release a text-based app that will be a competitor to Twitter this Summer, per reports! According to Bloomberg many celebrities and influencers have already been testing out the app with hopes of reportedly leaving Twitter as a whole following the changes made by new CEO Elon Musk. The app will … Read more

Woman Left Humiliated By Airline After Being Told To Weigh Herself On Baggage Scales

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A woman took to social media to share the moment that a fellow passenger was weighed in front of others on the airport’s baggage scale. The incident was shared by @lilwessel on TikTok, and shows the passenger standing on a baggage scale at the airport. In the caption of the video, the poster claimed the woman was … Read more

TDA Papi Is Trending Worldwide And You Heard It Here First!

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TDA Papi is a name you will be hearing more and more stateside as he is a trending artist in the Dominican Republic, making his way worldwide, winning his audience with his unique style, music, and dancing.

Having worked and collaborated with top Latin artists like Jon Z, Chimbala, El Mayor Classico, Treinti Siete, Shelow Shaq, and Leslie Shaw and creating hit songs. Working with top producers who have also worked with many mainstream artists such as Bad Bunny, Kanye West, and Britney Spears.

We spoke with the artist himself who touched on the inspirations behind his music.

“My inspiration and creativity can come at any time or day. It can be from a beautiful random stranger walking down the street to even my day-to-day life interactions. I love to celebrate the essence of women from all over the world through my music.”

Papi explains while his career has been lucrative there have been times when has had to break down many barriers.

“Being in the music industry, I think people try to box you into a certain category, and when you’re new and different, people don’t know how to handle it. But I feel I’m not meant to be pushed into a category that’s what makes me different and causes headlines and attention. Im focused on just being myself, at the end of the day some of the biggest artists we have now, had a challenge because they were different as well.”

In the next few months, Papi plans to make his mark internationally and show the world what he has in store for them. His latest musical release is his first English-titled song called ‘Lavender Girl.’

“I was so mesmerized by this woman’s lavender scent that I felt I would smell it everywhere I go. Seemed like I could not get away from it.  That’s the inspiration to this song.”

The video for the songs centers around a dance visual showcasing TDA Papi’s dancing skills. TDA has worked alongside the well-known choreographer Bash Johnson. He has worked with big artists such as Mariah Carey, Kanye West, and much more. Together they were able to bring the vision to life.

TDA Papi shares that there are plans to widen his library with more English and Spanish tracks. Press play above to check out the video.

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Jasmine Cephas Jones On Success Of ‘Blindspotting,’ Telling Impactful Stories & The Writers Strike

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Amid Blindspotting Season 2’s release on Starz, we spoke to the star of the show Jasmine Cephas Jones who has been embodying the character Ashley since the movie and subsequent television show, where Ashley becomes the main character. What Blindspotting has always done best is creatively bring light to issues in our communities in creative … Read more

Lucie Alexandre Breaks down The Benefits Of Replacing Surgical Procedures With Awake Lipo & Building a Black Owned Empire

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Smooth Body Contours is an award-winning Aesthetic Medical Spa in Orlando, Florida and Sandy Springs, GA. Smooth Body Contours voted the number one body sculpting spa in central Florida, by Aesthetic Everything. Smooth Body Contours takes a conservative approach to care and only uses FDA-approved devices during treatments, and they are expanding to Boston!

Some of the body sculpting services available include the Brazilian butt lift with Sculptra® injections, buttocks enhancement with vacuum therapy, noninvasive and minimally invasive liposuction, fat-dissolving injections, and fat freezing. Smooth Body Contours also offers cellulite treatment to improve the tone and texture of the skin.

In addition to body sculpting, the aesthetic medical spa offers laser hair removal, drainage massage, and sauna detox that promotes weight loss and detoxifies. Smooth Body Contours believes everyone deserves to get the look they want and offers highly competitive pricing that makes us stand out from other Medical Spas. The practice also offers referral bonuses for patients, providing gift cards when clients refer their friends and family. At Smooth Body Contours, aesthetic experts contour the body to match a patient’s personal desire. To get started today, call the offices or schedule a consultation online.

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Kazerma e Cerenit: A Historical Military Site Reinvented as Albania’s First Green Agro-Tourism Business

In the Western Balkans, Kazerma e Cerenit has become the talk of the town. This historical military site in Albania has been transformed into a sustainable agro-tourism business and fine dining restaurant. The mastermind behind this ingenious conversion is owner Ismet Shehu, who has turned this once-secretive military installation into an exceptional dining destination and … Read more

Mindset Comes First: How Sasha Belair Became a Rising Star by Staying Focused

Singer, blogger, writer, and marketer Sasha Belair has accomplished an unthinkable amount, and she’s not yet thirty. Not only is she consistently topping the music charts, she also created the app AB.MONEY, which has more than 200,000 users. And if that weren’t enough, she also runs an Instagram blog with more than half a million … Read more

Brauny B Talks Drugs & Overdose Prevention & Black Leadership In Public Health

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Brauny B headed to Hollywood Unlocked on a mission to educate the public and bring awareness to overdose prevention and be the pilar for black leadership in public health.

Braunz is currently the Executive Director of HEPPAC, an Internationally known, nationally recognized, and locally respected Black Owned, and Black-led Harm Reduction Public Health agency.

Their impact is known for decreasing HIV/HCV infection, opioid Overdose Deaths for people who use drugs, and increasing access to life-saving services and supplies that enable the Black community to be healthier alive and able to thrive. Their non-clinical street-based integrated services are a national model and have proven to be an effective strategy to increase racial equity in public health.   A few primary programs include.

  1. Overdose Prevention Education Naloxone Distribution (OPEND)
  2. Black Drug Users Health HUB (B-DUHB)
  3. East Bay MAT Expansion (EBME)

Check out the interview above and make sure you head to heppac oakloand for information.

13 Year Old Kills 8 Children And Guard At School In Serbia’s First Mass Shooting In 10 Years

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A 13-year-old went on a shooting rampage at a school in Serbia this morning, killing 8 children and one guard. This marked the country’s first mass shooting in ten years. Police reported that they got a call regarding an incident at the Vladislav Ribnikar Elementary School around 8:40 a.m. local time in Belgrade. Upon arrival, the … Read more

THE COUNTDOWN IS ON – Disney’s “THE LITTLE MERMAID Is Just A Month Away!

Advance tickets for Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” the live-action reimagining of the studio’s animated musical classic, are now available for purchase at Fandango or wherever tickets are sold. This includes tickets for “Disney’s The Little Mermaid Early Access Screening” taking place on Wednesday, May 24 in IMAX® and Premium Large Format theaters nationwide. Every guest will receive a commemorative poster with special music offer to add to their collection. Now fans, communities and organizations can arrange group bookings and theater buy-outs by visiting: tickets.thelittlemermaid.com.