Creatives on the Go - Awakened Lounge

Remembering Ananda Lewis: A Voice for Healing, Hope & Awareness

by Awakened LoungeJune 12, 20250 comment

With profound sadness, we share the news that Ananda Lewis—the vibrant MTV VJ-turned-activist and healing advocate—has passed away at 52 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Her sister, Lakshmi, announced on Facebook on June 11, 2025,…

09Jun

Creatives on the Go

Dr. Dre Attends Ribbon-Cutting for Revamped Compton High School, Featuring Performing Arts Center in His Name

by Awakened LoungeJune 9, 2025

Compton, CA — Hip-hop icon and philanthropist Dr. Dre returned to his hometown of Compton this week to celebrate the grand reopening of Compton High School, now completely reimagined with more than $200 million in upgrades. At…

27May

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers

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

by Awakened LoungeMay 27, 2025

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…