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FULL-FIGURED FLINGS TEASER DROPS: A 46-SECOND STATEMENT ON BEAUTY, POWER & REPRESENTATION

by Awakened LoungeMay 27, 20250 comment

Atlanta, GA — Back 2 the Basics Production Management Group is proud to announce the official teaser premiere for FFF: Full-Figured Flings, a bold and unapologetic new film celebrating full-figured women and challenging the norms of beauty…

17May

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers, Writing

Addison Witt: Using Film, Poetry, and Radical Truth to Defend Democracy and Spark Transformation

by Awakened LoungeMay 17, 2025

At the intersection of art, activism, and inner healing stands Addison Witt—a dynamic voice who refuses to be silent in an era of growing censorship and cultural suppression. This summer, the award-winning actor, educator, and political poet…

05May

Creatives on the Go

Gaga in Rio: When Music Becomes Medicine

by Awakened LoungeMay 5, 2025

On May 4, 2025, over 1.5 million people filled Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro—not just for a concert, but for a moment. Lady Gaga's return to Brazil after over a decade was more than a headline—it…

02May

Creatives on the Go

Talking Life, Loss, and Books with Publishers Weekly

by Frederick JosephMay 2, 2025

We are never as far from our beginnings as we think. The streets we come from, the books we read, the hands that lifted or dropped us — these things shape the stories we tell and the…

23Apr

Creatives on the Go

Creative Entrepreneur, Remi Wolf, Named Named 2025 Thornton Commencement Speaker at Alma Mater USC

by Awakened LoungeApril 23, 2025

Accomplished and critically acclaimed musician and performer Remi Wolf will take the podium as commencement speaker and recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award for the USC Thornton School of Music graduates. The Thornton commencement ceremony is scheduled…

18Apr

Creatives on the Go

Snoop Dogg: From Long Beach to Global Influence

by Awakened LoungeApril 18, 2025

The latest TIME 100 list has dropped, and among the titans of industry, art, and activism stands a figure who has undeniably shaped popular culture for decades: Snoop Dogg. This iconic rapper, actor, and entrepreneur has been…

17Apr

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers, Theater Arts

A Well-Deserved Shine: Sheryl Lee Ralph Lights Up the Hollywood Walk of Fame

by Awakened LoungeApril 17, 2025

Yesterday, the iconic Sheryl Lee Ralph, a true luminary of stage and screen, was finally immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The energy on Hollywood Boulevard was electric as fans, friends, and family gathered to witness…

16Apr

Creatives on the Go

Weaving Luxury with Purpose: The Inspiring Journey of Ale’B Collection

by Naomi K. BonmanApril 16, 2025

A Conversation with the Founder on Inclusive Luxury, Authentic Growth, and Owning Her Narrative In the dynamic world of fashion and entrepreneurship, the journey of Ale’B Collection stands as a testament to vision, authenticity, and the power…

15Apr

Creatives on the Go

Record Store Day 2025: Standout Moments at VP Records

by Awakened LoungeApril 15, 2025

The event in Queens brought out King Jammy, King Addies, King Turbo, Sister Nancy, Johnny Osbourne, Aza Lineage, and more VP Records celebrated Record Store Day on Saturday, April 12, with a five-hour outdoor sound system session…

15Apr

Creatives on the Go

Sanchez Releases New Album Jamdown

by Awakened LoungeApril 15, 2025

The 10-track set features original songs co-written with producer Kenneth Thompson, with contributions from Paul Gauntlett, Wayne Armond, and Tafina Wilson Jamdown, the latest album from lovers rock kingpin Sanchez, is out today, April 11, via VPAL Music.…