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JESSICA BLAIR HERMAN ON HEATHER’S WATCHFUL EYE IN EUPHORIA

JESSICA BLAIR HERMAN steps into Euphoria with the quiet precision of someone who knows every silence can say something, bringing Heather into Cassie and Nate’s glittering world as the friend and neighbor who senses what is brewing beneath the beautiful surface. In this conversation, the actress traces the path from comedy rooms and dramatic training to motherhood, marriage, and self-trust, offering a warm, witty, and deeply human reminder that for her, success has become “synonymous with trusting myself.”

KEILYN DURREL JONES ON MICHAEL, MASCULINITY, AND THE QUIET STRENGTH OF BILL BRAY

KEILYN DURELL JONES steps into Michael with the kind of quiet force that does not ask for the spotlight, but makes you understand why the person beside greatness can matter just as much as the icon himself. In this conversation, Jones opens up about loyalty, masculinity, stillness, protection, and the long road of an artist who keeps showing up because, as he puts it, “I’m a hard worker with an artist’s soul.”

POPPY LIU ON I LOVE BOOSTERS, JIANHU, AND THE RADICAL BEAUTY OF COMMUNITY

POPPY LIU turns I LOVE BOOSTERS into something sharper than a heist film, finding the heartbeat inside Boots Riley’s wild collision of fashion, labor, theft, humor, and resistance.

In this A BOOK OF conversation, Liu opens up about migration, community, reproductive justice, and the quiet power of knowing who you are, reminding us that “when we are together, we are powerful and can be so beautiful.”

CHARLIE WEBER ON CHARACTER, COMEDY, AND CREATIVE CONVICTION

CHARLIE WEBER builds characters from the smallest details into something impossible to fake, and in The Highest Stakes, his turn as Billy Gray becomes a sharp, strange, and satisfying reminder that the best actors know how to disappear in plain sight. In this A BOOK OF conversation, Weber opens up about conviction, comedy, producing, fatherhood, and the long fight of the journey itself, revealing the philosophy behind his craft with one unforgettable truth: “you have to believe yourself first; otherwise, the audience won’t.”

FROM ATLANTA TO PARADISE, KRYS MARSHALL LEADS WITH PURPOSE

KRYS MARSHALL brings the kind of intelligence, steel, and soul to Paradise that makes you lean in closer, and in this conversation, the actress behind Nicole Robinson opens up about the women who taught her to lead, the unseen work behind staying power, and why the characters she plays always seem to carry both grit and grace. As she reflects on truth, self-advocacy, motherhood, and the urgency of telling stories that actually mean something, Marshall leaves us with the kind of line that does not just tease the interview, it defines it: “What a missed opportunity to tell a story without trying to teach at the same time.”

DARREN BARNET ON CHICAGO MED AND THE COURAGE TO FEEL

DARREN BARNET brings wit, warmth, and a quietly wounded charm to Chicago Med, stepping into Dr. John Frost with the kind of presence that makes you look twice before realizing how much he is holding back.

In this conversation, he opens up about identity, rejection, representation, reinvention, and the question that still shapes his work: “Do you want to be an artist, or do you want to be famous?”

BENJAMIN LEVY AGUILAR CARRIES THE FIRE BENEATH CHICAGO P.D.

BENJAMIN LEVY AGUILAR brings a quiet intensity to Chicago P.D., turning Dante Torres into a man caught between survival, faith, loyalty, and the brave work of understanding himself.

In this conversation, he opens up about Guatemala, discipline, vulnerability, reinvention, and the inner compass that reminds him that “the only way to be strong is to be vulnerable.”

BRANDON LARRACUENTE ON THE FIREFIGHTER, THE FILMMAKER, AND THE FIGHTER WITHIN

BRANDON LARRACUENTE steps into Chicago Fire with the kind of quiet force that makes Sal Vasquez feel less like a new character and more like a match struck inside Firehouse 51.

In this conversation, he opens up about discipline, vulnerability, public service, 94 Films, and the hard-won wisdom behind his belief that “everything leads you to where you need to be.”

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NATALIE ALYN LIND ON THE WOMAN BENEATH OREANA’S ARMOR

NATALIE ALYN LIND strikes a match in the dust of Dutton Ranch as Oreana Jackson, a wild-hearted woman whose boldness burns bright enough to hide the fear, longing, and inherited wounds beneath it. In this revealing conversation, Lind opens up about freedom, family, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward, even when strength means simply surviving the next hour.

SEBASTIAN AMORUSO BRINGS A POET’S HEART TO A FIGHTER’S WORLD

SEBASTIAN AMORUSO enters Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2 with a smile sharp enough to lead a rebellion and a heartbreak deep enough to turn survival into philosophy. In this conversation, the actor behind Jet opens up about identity, representation, stunt work, conviction, and the dangerous beauty of a character who believes he is saving the world, even as the fire inside him threatens to burn it down.

KIAWENTIIO ON THE ART OF STAYING GROUNDED IN AVATAR’S GLOBAL FANTASY

KIAWENTIIO returns to “Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2” as Katara with the grace of someone who knows that power is not only in the wave, but in the home that teaches you how to stand still. In this intimate conversation, the Mohawk actress opens up about Akwesasne, waterbending as instinct and discipline, Indigenous visibility on a global stage, and the quiet truth behind her most revealing answer: “I think I would be a sketchbook.”

NICHOLAS DUVERNAY BRINGS HEART, HUMOR, AND HUNGER TO NOT SUITABLE FOR WORK

NICHOLAS DUVERNAY turns Not Suitable For Work into something more than a comedy about ambition, giving Kel Washington the restless heart of anyone who has ever chased a dream before the world was ready to make room. In this conversation, Duvernay opens up about football, faith, masculinity, family, and the courage to be fully seen, revealing why the most powerful role he is playing might be the one closest to himself.

SINCLAIR DANIEL IS A WOMAN OUT OF TIME IN THE COPENHAGEN TEST

SINCLAIR DANIEL opens up to A BOOK OF about finding home through theater, moving through spaces that taught her how to observe, protect, and adapt, and why her line “private is the right track” feels like the perfect invitation into the woman behind the performance.

INSIDE “THINESTRA”: THE MACEDO SISTERS’ DARK, DARING DIVE INTO DUALITY

HE MACEDO SISTERS, MELISSA AND MICHELLE, take us on a hauntingly beautiful journey through duality, identity, and self-acceptance in their bold new film Thinestra, where they play two sides of the same fractured soul. In this exclusive interview, the twin actors, musicians, and creatives open up about sisterhood, shame, and turning darkness into art, proving that sometimes the scariest mirror is the one that reflects who we really are.

SAM MORGAN ON FEAR, FUN, AND THE FIGHT TO STAY HUMAN

SAM MORGAN brings small-town soul and global grit to every role, blending his Indiana roots with a life lived across Berlin dance floors and Hollywood backlots. In our exclusive interview, he opens up about creative risk, loss, and the restless pursuit of staying fully human in an industry built on illusion.

BOOK THE ROOM: COURTNEY TAYLOR’S RISE

COURTNEY TAYLOR punches into Ballard as Zamira Parker—an ex-detective whose fierce loyalty and hard-earned vulnerability make every interrogation feel like a confession—holding her own opposite Maggie Q, John Carroll Lynch and Michael Mosley. She walks us through the on-set rituals that keep her steady between shootouts and soul-searching, then drops the kind of career mantra you’ll want on repeat: “You are being talked about in rooms that you have not entered.”

NOBLE CREATIONS

AMIEL NOBLE OF NOBLE CREATIONS turns the immigrant dream into something you can see, touch, and wear, carrying the embroidery traditions of Lumban, Laguna from humble beginnings to fashion week runways, flagship boutiques, and a growing legacy of Filipino craftsmanship in America. In this interview, Noble reflects on the homesickness, sacrifice, and vision behind his brand, while his longtime ambassador Enchong Dee brings that story to life in Los Angeles through barongs reimagined with quiet luxury, street sensibility, and unmistakable Filipino pride.

OFF DUTY

Fashion Editorial story photographed by DIEGO PINTO, Styled by JUANI VICENTE PONCE featuring DIEGO ARNARY

FREEDOM PLAYGROUND

Award-Winning Visionary Isaac Yu Unveils “Freedom Playground” with Londynn Cardea. Following international recognition for his collection Who Kills My Freedom?, Isaac Yu continues to expand his surreal fashion universe through the collaborative project Freedom Playground, created alongside Atlanta-based set designer Londynn Cardea.

GENTLEMAN IN THE ROUGH

Fashion Editorial story shot by EAN ALFONSO starring TONMY LABRUSCA, Styled by ALDRIN PEDRO

STARSEED

Fashion Editorial story with model JORDAN LEFTWICH Photographed by IRVIN RIVERA styled by MONICA CARGILE

BURNING MEMOIRS

Fashion Editorial shot by TADEO PARAS Starring Miles Dycaico, Styled and Groomed by BONGBONG BUAN, Produced by AC DE QUINA

IN MOTION

Fashion Editorial photographed by IRVIN RIVERA, styled by OTHTHAN BURNSIDE, starring model and actress LARSEN THOMPSON

EMANCIPATION OF EDDY

Fashion Editorial photographed by NEIL SHARUM, styled by KAIT LUSK, starring model EDDY @ FREEDOM MODELS LA

IMAGINARIUM

Fashion Editorial story photographed by JOSEPH ADIVARIN starring AMI JEAN MONET Fashion Director ANDREW PHILIP NGUYEN

VAMPIRE CHINESE

Fashion Editorial story photographed by LILY LYTTON starring NIOHURU X STyled by MIRANDA MONROE

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ERAS

BEAUTY Editorial photographed by ANDREW LOPEZ, Makeup by BONG BUAN starring MONIQUE GERONIMO

ALL OF HER

Beauty Editorial Story Creative Directed by Make-up Artist Christopher Miles featuring Meredith Mickelson, photographed by Michael Dirlam

GEMINI

Beauty Story by Photographer HAYDEN HARRIS, starring models JABARI & MALIK WILLIAMS, Grooming by PATRICK SANTA ANA, Styling by ADRIAN JOSEPH

TEXTURES

Beauty story by Photographer IRVIN RIVERA, Hair by TED GIBSON, Make-up by CHRISTOPHER MILES with MODEL ALEXIS DUCKETT @ ONE MANAGEMENT

OUTLINES

Beauty story by photographer ESTEBAN BONILLA with model ALEX MARTINEZ

WICKED

Beauty Story featuring Addieson and Silvana of Slay Model Management

SHADES OF THE SEASON

Exclusive Beauty Editorial Story photographed by CAITLIN FISHER, Make-up by IRIS MOREAU, Hair by ERIKA VANESSA

UNDER THE SCARLET MOON

Beauty editorial story by MK MCGEHEE, styled by ESTELLE APORONGAO

SPECTRUM

Beauty story photographed by IRVIN RIVERA, Make-up by MYLAH MORALES, Styling by GABRIEL CASTORENA and Hair by MATILDE CAMPOS

BANDIT

Beauty story Photographed by DRAKE HACKNEY, creative directed by SAULÚ SANTANA

IN PRINT: SASHA COLBY

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE SEASON 15 WINNER

IN PRINT: DANIEL DAE KIM

AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER

IN PRINT: BEN BARNES

SHADOW & BONE

IN PRINT: CHACE CRAWFORD

THE BOYS

IN PRINT: DAVID HARBOUR

STRANGER THINGS

IN PRINT: TOM ELLIS

LUCIFER

IN PRINT: PAUL KLEIN

LANY

IN PRINT: STEPHANIE HSU

EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

IN PRINT: ALASKA THUNDERFUCK

RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE ALL STARS 2 WINNER

IN PRINT: OLIVER STARK

9-1-1

IN PRINT: KAREN GILLAN

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

IN PRINT: YUNA

IN PRINT: G-EAZY

TULIPS & ROSES

IN PRINT: TRIXIE MATTEL

DRAG SUPERSTAR

IN PRINT: JUSTIN H. MIN

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY

IN PRINT: DAVID CASTAÑEDA

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY

Edgehill’s Ode to the Greyhouse Is Just the Beginning

In an era where alternative rock continues to reinvent itself, Edgehill—the Nashville trio of Chris Kelly, Jake Zimmermann, and Aidan Cunningham—have emerged from late-night Vanderbilt basement jam sessions with a sound that fuses the fuzzy spirit of ’90s alt-rock with a new generation’s restless energy.

HOW BENJAMIN ELGAR IS REWRITING THE RULES OF POP

BENJAMIN ELGAR steps out of the shadows and into the spotlight with Make It Through the Night, a genre-bending debut album that turns heartbreak, defiance, and desire into high art. In this intimate interview, he opens up about surviving bullies, building universes, and why pop music might just be the deepest language we have.

MAYMAY IS A DREAM IN MOTION

MAYMAY’s journey from the quiet streets of Davao and Cagayan de Oro to the dazzling world of fame is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised by her grandparents while her mother worked overseas, she stepped into the spotlight with a purpose—to change her family’s fate. Her win on Pinoy Big Brother wasn’t just a victory; it began a story of authenticity, resilience, and unshakable determination.

UPSAHL IS A FORCE

UPSAHL’s music is bold and bright, even while grappling with complex subjects. She is straight to the point and has the stage presence to back up her words. In our conversation, we discussed aesthetics, surface-level conversation, and persona. Read on to learn more about UPSAHL!

THÙY'S CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM AND CONFIDENCE

Thùy’s latest EP Wings marks a pivotal moment in her career, reflecting a newfound sense of freedom and confidence in her artistry. The project, which explores themes of personal growth and self-trust, showcases her evolution both as an artist and as a person. With Wings, she unlocks a deeper strength in her voice, one that embraces vulnerability while also standing tall in her identity.

ALOK'S IMPACT ON MUSIC & THE WORLD

ALOK is a force in global dance music, fusing Brazilian beats with international flair to create chart-topping hits that resonate worldwide. In this exclusive interview, he delves into the inspirations behind his dynamic sound and the passion driving his philanthropic endeavors, making waves both on and off the stage.

ALL EYES ON BLU DETIGER

BLU DETIGER is the quintessential New York City "it girl" who proves that bassists can be more than just background players—they can be the main event.

CATCH 'POW' IN REAL LIFE

POW, the dynamic new group under GRID Entertainment, has burst onto the K-pop scene with a unique energy and vision. Consisting of five talented members—Jungbin, Yorch, Hyunbin, Dongyeon, and Hong

REINTRODUCING BRADLEY SIMPSON

BRADLEY SIMPSON, famously known as the frontman of the British pop sensation The Vamps, is gearing up to release his first solo project. Fresh off The Vamps’ 10-year anniversary tour, Simpson is back on the road, thrilling fans with his new singles "Cry At The Moon," "Picasso," and "Daisies," showcasing a more vulnerable and mature side of his musical journey.

SNOW WIFE OUR NEW POP PRINCESS

SNOW WIFE has taken the pop music scene by storm with her electrifying debut, earning her the title of one of Spotify's Pop Rising Artists to Watch for 2024. Dive into our exclusive interview where she reveals the inspirations behind her hit single "American Horror Show" and her bold journey from professional dancer to pop sensation.

THE RAW POWER AND IRONIC GENIUS OF ALLIE X

ALLIE X continues to demonstrate a bold, singular visual and auditory palette, maintaining a commanding presence seemingly light years ahead of her peers.

KACY HILL BLOSSOMS IN HER NEW ERA

KACY HILL reflects on her transformative journey, balancing the allure of stardom with a grounded self-awareness fostered by her love for gardening and nature.

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PACKING LIGHT, LIVING LARGE: LEVEL8 VOYAGEUR REVIEW

LEVEL8 isn’t just a suitcase, it’s the kind of travel companion that makes the journey as memorable as the destination. I tested it, from its bold yellow shell to wheels that glide like butter, this bag turned every airport into a runway and every trip into a little smoother adventure.

THE BEAUTIFULLY ORGANIZED CHAOS OF EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

My take on why Everything Everywhere All At Once belongs to my “Favorite Films of All Time” list

THE BOY WHO LEFT

On managing the inevitable feelings you get whenever you encounter another close encounter with death

CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND THE LEGACY OF THE LATE FILIPINO FASHION DESIGNER ROCKY GATHERCOLE: THE UNDERRATED FILIPINO FASHION GENIUS

WHY PAUL C BUFF’S DIGIBEE IS THE BEST STROBE LIGHT TO KICKSTART YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO

Review of Paul C Buff’s DigiBee Flash Strobe

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In Motion with Flyana Boss

Flyana Boss have never been interested in standing still. Long before viral marketing became a blueprint for success, Bobbi and Folayan were sprinting through city streets, turning everyday locations into the backdrop for a movement that felt impossible to ignore.

THE FANTASY AND FREEDOM OF THAT KID'S SO FAMOUS

As That Kid steps into this new chapter, So Famous feels less like a destination and more like the latest evolution of an artist who has always refused to play by anyone else's expectations. Equal parts satire and celebration, the album challenges the idea of what a pop star can be while never forgetting the most important rule of the genre: the songs should be unforgettable. For an artist who has spent years building his own mythology, So Famous isn't just living up to the title—it's redefining what fame can look like on his own terms.

AZZECCA: Pulling the Dance Floor Into Her World

AZZECCA is rapidly carving out her place as one of the most exciting rising names in house music. The Chicago-born DJ and producer blends the city’s foundational sound with a darker, more psychedelic edge—balancing rolling low-end, shadowy textures, and moments of pure euphoria.

Audien in Real Time

Grammy-nominated and more than a decade into his career, Audien has built a reputation for creating music that prioritizes feeling as much as impact. From early chart success to a catalog that continues to connect with listeners, his work has consistently centered on emotion—tracks that start from something personal and expand into something shared.

Michelle Joy on Learning to Glow Without Burning Out

There’s a moment in every band’s career when everything either clicks—or quietly begins to fade. For Cannons, that moment doesn’t arrive at the beginning. It arrives now, years in, shaped by exhaustion, reinvention, and an unexpected reckoning with self. Their latest album, Everything Glows (out March 27), isn’t just another release—it’s a recalibration. And remarkably, it might be their most powerful work yet

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I Love FX's “English Teacher”

And it isn’t because I had a phenomenal English teacher in high school who kind of looks like Brian Jordan Alvarez.

TV: SHOW, DON'T TELL: X-MEN '97'S MASTERY OF SUBTLE STORYTELLING

Discover why X-Men '97 is reviving the superhero genre with its masterful blend of drama, complex characters, and exceptional storytelling in our latest review

FILM: WIM WENDERS’ PERFECT DAYS AND PUBLIC TOILETS: THE UNSEEN SPLENDOR OF SIMPLICITY

Step into the serene world of Wim Wenders’ 'Perfect Days,' where Koji Yakusho's portrayal of a Tokyo toilet cleaner transcends the mundane, inviting viewers to find magic in the minutiae of everyday life.

FILM: QUIZ LADY ANSWERS SOME LIFE QUESTIONS

Dive into the quirky world of "QUIZ LADY" on Hulu, where Jessica Yu's creation turns the spotlight on embracing our oddities through the laugh-filled yet touching journey of sisters Jenny and Anne. Starring Sandra Oh and Awkwafina, this film isn't just about finding laughter in the chaos of life—it's a heartfelt exploration of family, fame, and finding oneself amidst the madness.

FILM: SURREAL STRUGGLES: 'PROBLEMISTA' EXPLORES IMMIGRANT IDENTITY THROUGH ART

Opinion piece on Julio Torres’ directorial debut- PROBLEMISTA, a surreal, magic realism piece (written, directed and acted by him) is definitely not for everyone, and that’s okay. Some may get it, some won’t, and that’s the beauty of it.

BOOKSHELF

THE ART OF FANTASY, SCI-FI AND STEAMPUNK

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THIRTEEN REASONS WHY Recommended by JENNA ORTEGA

WHEN YOU FIND OUT THE WORLD IS AGAINST YOU

Eastern Body, Western Mind: Psychology and the Chakra System as a Path to the Self by Anodea Judith

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas

House of Versace: The Untold Story of Genius, Murder, and Survival by Deborah Ball

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan

Other Words for Love by Lorraine Zago Rosenthal

The Story of the Human Body by DANIEL E. LIEBERMAN

The Woman I wanted to be by Diane Von Furstenberg

The Unbearable Lightness of being by Milan Kundera

The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Y: The Last Man Book One by Brian K. Vaughan

You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by JEN SINCERO

TALENT INDEX

JOE AZZOPARDI

JOE AZZOPARDI brings the soul of Malta with him, carrying the sea, the silence, the danger, and the charm into a career shaped by survival, instinct, and beautifully uncomfortable risks. In this A BOOK OF conversation, the Enola Holmes 3 actor opens up about playing Mikiel Mizzi, growing up on a rock that taught him how to read the world, and why the best stories, like the best adventures, begin when you “question everything.”

JOEY ZAUZIG

JOEY ZAUZIG knows how to turn a Caesar wrap, a dating confession, and a hard-earned life lesson into the kind of internet moment that feels like it was made just for you. In this candid conversation, the Los Angeles-based creator and Sweetgreen collaborator opens up about Virginia, reality TV, queer visibility, viral food culture, and why his imaginary memoir might say it best: Unwrapped: Professionally Unqualified.

MALKY GOLDMAN

MALKY GOLDMAN returns to the streets, languages, and rituals of her Jerusalem childhood in The Wedding Entertainer, bringing quiet force and aching specificity to Sarah-Leah, a bride whose future becomes the heartbeat beneath the film’s comedy, chaos, and celebration. In this conversation, Goldman opens up about memory, self-determination, silence, faith, art, and the beautiful mess of becoming yourself, reminding us that “sometimes all a person needs is permission to be themselves.”

BRIANA PRICE

BRIANA PRICE brings grace, grit, and a dancer’s instinct for silence to Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas, returning as Tiffany in Season 2 with a performance rooted in heartbreak, softness, and self-trust. From Pasadena to Columbia to the screen, Price opens up about choosing purpose over predictability, challenging the “good girl” trope, and finding power in the kind of womanhood that is tender, complicated, and fully human.

MAX MARYOTT

MAX MARYOTT turns the fantasy of California inside out, finding the chill beneath the sunshine in songs that move through desire, doubt, ambition, and the messy beauty of becoming yourself. In this conversation, the rising singer opens up about choosing music over the traditional path, protecting his ambition without losing his softness, and why staying true to yourself might be the warmest thing of all.

ARTS, CULTURE, SOCIETY

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ANA TUAZON PARSONS ON COMEDY, COMMUNITY, AND CULTURAL MEMORY

ANA TUAZON PARSONS turns grief, immigration, identity, and survival into stories that sting, heal, and make you laugh when you least expect it. From The Lincoln Lawyer to Jokes with JoySauce and the deeply personal Pancit, she reveals what happens when an artist stops waiting for permission and starts building rooms where no one has to feel invisible.

ELY BUENDIA AND DIANE VENTURA ON THE MUSIC, MEMORY, AND MYTH OF ERASERHEADS

ERASERHEADS: COMBO ON THE RUN revisits the rise, rupture, and reunion of one of the Philippines’ most beloved bands with the kind of honesty that turns nostalgia into something sharper, deeper, and unexpectedly moving. Through Ely Buendia and director Diane Ventura’s candid reflections, the film opens a door into the songs, silences, friendships, and hard-won grace behind a legacy that continues to define generations.

AURA MAYARI ON WHY ’HERE LIES LOVE’ IS MORE THAN A PARTY

AURA MAYARI steps into Here Lies Love with sparkle, swagger, and something far more dangerous beneath the shine, turning Imeldific into one of the most unforgettable forces in the Mark Taper Forum’s dizzying, seductive staging of the David Byrne and Fatboy Slim musical. AURA MAYARI opens up about reclaiming her Filipina identity, finding power through drag, and why the real pulse of the show lies in the uneasy question hiding under all that glamour: “Wait, why am I cheering?”

LA ART SHOW 2026: FROM DUBLIN TO SEOUL TO L.A., THE FAIR’S 31ST EDITION GOES BIG

LA ART SHOW 2026 opens January 7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center for its 31st edition, bringing 90+ exhibitors from around the world to kick off L.A.’s art year in full color. This year debuts a new Latin American Pavilion and the return of DIVERSEartLA, spotlighting timely conversations around memory, migration, identity, and the evolving contemporary art ecosystem.

MODEL MENTOR: MARINA ROMASHINA’S IMPACT ON THE NEXT GENERATION

Marina Romashina's journey from a Kate Moss-inspired model to an influential artist is nothing short of captivating. In our exclusive interview, she reveals the inspirations, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her unique path in the vibrant world of Los Angeles.

VIDEO ARCHIVES

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FILM: i (See) Red

FILM: AKER

Fashion film directed by Irvin Rivera starring model Aker

FILM: SOMEWHERE

Short fashion film by director Victoria Innocenzi and Cinematographer Sean Franklin Boyd

FILM: A WORLD ON FIRE

Short film by Victoria Innocenzi and Hunter Gulan for A BOOK OF

TV: UMBRELLA ACADEMY'S DAVID CASTAÑEDA ON ACTING, PLAYING DIEGO, AND MORE

Exclusive interview with THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY’s DAVID CASTAÑEDA

FLASHBACKS

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HARD SUMMER REFLECTS A CULTURE WITHOUT BORDERS

Festivals are often snapshots of a particular moment in culture, and this festival has become one of Los Angeles’ clearest reflections of how quickly that culture is changing. The growing presence of Latino artists and fans, the collision of electronic music with hip-hop and latin music, and the festival’s willingness to give space to emerging international scenes all point toward a culture that is becoming increasingly borderless

Summer Walker Turns Los Angeles Into an Unforgettable Celebration of R&B

On a night already destined to be memorable, Summer Walker reminded Los Angeles exactly why this chapter of her career feels like her strongest yet.

Madison Beer Keeps Los Angeles Locked In With a Dreamlike Stop on the Locket Tour

The Locket Tour succeeds because it never relies on one element alone. The elaborate production, thoughtful visual storytelling, polished choreography, and impressive vocals all complement one another without competing for attention.

The ‘MAGICMAN II’ Tour Is Jackson Wang Letting Go—In Front of Everyone

There’s a moment, somewhere between the first scream and the last chant, where a concert stops feeling like a performance and starts acting like a confession. That’s the space Jackson Wang chose to live in when MAGICMAN II touched down at the Kia Forum—not just delivering a show, but constructing something far more layered, restless, and human.

Skyline Festival’s Biggest Year at Ace*Mission Studios

Skyline’s debut at its new home did more than deliver a successful weekend of music; it reaffirmed the city’s position as one of the most vital centers for electronic culture in the United States.

BOOK REVIEWS

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Francesca Woodman: Portrait of a Reputation by Nora Burnett Abrams and Drew Sawyer

Book Review of Francesca Woodman: Portrait of a Reputation

BETTY KUHNER: The American Family Portrait

Review of American Photographer BETTY KUHNER’s Book BETTY KUHNER: THE AMERICAN FAMILY PORTRAIT

RIHANNA BOOK

Rihanna’s first visual autobiography featuring intimate moments from her life and creative journey published by Phaidon. This beautiful large-format, lavishly produced, 504-page book with more than 1,000 photos, many never seen before

The Beautiful Flower is the World: Jerry Hsu's beautiful book of curated cellphone photos

Photographer and Pro Skateboarder Jerry Hsu’s second book THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWER IS THE WORLD

Dear America, Notes of an Undocumented Citizen by JOSE ANTONIO VARGAS

A review of Pulitzer Prize- winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas’ latest book about his memoirs as an undocumented citizen in the United States as well as some tidbits about the current status of the Immigration Laws in the US