Yves Tumor was born in Knoxville, Tennessee by the name Sean Bowie. As a teenager, they turned to music to escape from their conservative surroundings. Little did the world know that Sean Bowie would later emerge into the public as Yves Tumor, one of the most genre-bending musicians of our time. For the most part,…
On a sunny morning in Norfolk, Virginia, designer Jon Hargreaves welcomed us in to his home for a chat. We were eager to learn more about him after catching glimpses of his work, and entering his home was like stepping into an Architectural Digest story. A welcoming pot of freshly brewed pour over was front…
Virginia-based musician Mimisuki has released a new single and music video titled “Girls like girls <3.” The video draws inspiration from the nostalgic aerobic videos of the 1980s, while the song itself takes listeners on a sonic journey. Initially, Mimisuki captivates the listener with her ethereal vocals, and as the track progresses transitioning into a faster…
Kering and Alexander McQueen have appointed Seán McGirr new Creative Director of the House. McGirr previously held the title of Head of Ready-to-Wear at JW Anderson where he worked alongside renowned designer Jonathan Anderson. Prior to his work at JW Anderson, McGirr made his name working as a Designer for Dries Van Noten, serving as…
Issa Rae has been appointed as the creative director for the upcoming American Black Film Festival scheduled for next year. Making a name for herself through her work in projects such as ‘Awkward Black Girl,’ ‘Insecure,’ and most recently, ‘Rap Sh!t.’ Additionally, Issa has featured in several notable movies like ‘Barbie,’ ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse,’…
TikTok is currently testing an ad-free subscription model, but it’s only available in a small English-speaking country outside of the United States. Users can access this ad-free experience for $4.99, but specific details about the offering are limited. According to a report by Variety, a TikTok spokesperson mentioned that while the feature is in the…
How Long Gone, the podcast hosted by Chris Black and Jason Stewart, has steadily gained notoriety since its launch during the pandemic. Since starting their three-episode-per-week show, the duo has hosted live events worldwide and welcomed notable guests such as Fivio Foreign, Emma Cline, Andy Cohen, and more. Their latest announcement shifts from featuring star…
While continuing her highly successful ‘RENAISSANCE’ world tour, Beyoncé has unveiled an exciting surprise for her fans: a ‘RENAISSANCE’ film set to premiere on December 1st. This unexpected announcement was made through a captivating trailer shared on the artist’s social media accounts. The film, a collaborative effort between Parkwood Entertainment and AMC Entertainment, will offer…
Latto has had an impressive year, and she’s back to kick off the fourth quarter with a new single and music video combo. While fans are still buzzing from her hit song “Put It on The Floor Again” featuring @iamcardib, Latto gives her critics more to talk about with “Issa Party,” featuring fellow Georgia native…
It’s nearly impossible to ignore the excitement and anticipation surrounding designer Phoebe Philo’s inaugural signature brand. Today, the former Celiné designer managed to generate even more buzz by revealing that the debut collection will be launched on October 30th. Keeping with her trademark reserved style (no pun intended), Philo sent out a teaser via email,…
Portsmouth native Jesse Boone has unleashed his debut EP, “Close to Home.” Deciding this year to pursue rap full-time, the 7-track project serves as an “introduction letter” to the 28-year-old lyricist. Although his upbringing was in Virginia, the indie musician currently resides in Bed-Stuy on Classon Avenue, which is the title of the opening track.…