Creatives on the Go - Awakened Lounge

From the Cage to the Sage: Shane Dougherty Stars in Hulu’s New Series ‘Got to Get Out’ Alongside Omarosa And Cynthia Bailey

by Awakened LoungeApril 8, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=hO5gx3FqHPCMa8PV&v=9MRebuiHW5I&feature=youtu.be In an exciting leap from the MMA cage to the engaging realm of reality television, Shane Dougherty is ready to showcase his talents in Hulu's highly anticipated series "Got to Get Out," which premieres on Friday, April 11. The former undefeated MMA champion and…

01Apr

Creatives on the Go

This Black Woman-Owned Luxury Brand Is Thriving Despite DEI Rollbacks—Here’s How

by Awakened LoungeApril 1, 2025

In the wake of widespread DEI cutbacks, many Black and woman-owned businesses are being left behind by the same systems that once promised support. But Ale'Jandra Breaux, founder of the New Orleans-based Ale'B Collection, is proving that…

31Mar

Creatives on the Go, Film Reviews

Rapper Chris King’s Memory Lives On in HoodTrophy Bino’s “Runnin’ Up A Bag”

by Awakened LoungeMarch 31, 2025

The highly anticipated track and visual "Runnin' Up A Bag," uniting Hoodtrophy Bino and the legendary late Chris King, is now available for fans and listeners. This special collaboration marks one of King's final musical contributions, serving…

28Mar

Creatives on the Go

Tobe Nwigwe – Uplifting the Culture Through Music and Authenticity

by Awakened LoungeMarch 28, 2025

In an industry often shaped by trends and major labels, Tobe Nwigwe stands as a beacon of authenticity, purpose, and independent artistry. With his signature mint-green aesthetic, poetic lyricism, and deep-rooted cultural pride, Tobe has carved out…

L:R: Vincent Homles, Ts Madison, Tamar Braxton, NLE Choppa, V. Scott Hamilton | Photo By Earl Gibson III

26Mar

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers

Ava Duvernay, Colman Domingo, Tamar Braxton, NLE Choppa Unite to Honor Black LGBTQ+ Trailblazers at Better Brothers LA’s Unforgettable Truth Awards Celebration

by ADMINMarch 26, 2025

The 11th Annual Truth Awards, powered by ViiV, dazzled attendees as it celebrated the incredible strength and creativity of the Black LGBTQ+ community at the iconic Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. This unforgettable evening brought together compassionate…

12Mar

Creatives on the Go

Black Women Who Changed the Game: Creatives Who Paved the Way

by ADMINMarch 12, 2025

Throughout history, Black women have shaped the creative landscape with their passion, talent, and perseverance. From film to art, their work has transformed entire industries, telling stories that were once overlooked and giving voice to marginalized communities.…

14Feb

Creatives on the Go, Events

Works & Process announces Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: This House by Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, and Ruby Aiyo Gerber – 4/6

by ADMINFebruary 14, 2025

Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: This House by Ricky Ian Gordon, Lynn Nottage, and Ruby Aiyo Gerber, on April 6, 2025 at the Peter B. Lewis Theater, 1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY…

13Feb

Creatives on the Go

Cocoa Tea’s “She Loves Me Now” Gets Alternate Mixes for Valentine’s Day

by ADMINFebruary 13, 2025

A Rediscovered Gem from VP Records' Archives, Featuring the Iconic "Real Rock" Riddim – Out February 14 If Jamaica was ever in need of a new national anthem, then surely the immortal "Real Rock", originally composed in 1967…

12Feb

Creatives on the Go

Atmosphere of Sound: Sonic Art in Times of Climate Disruption continues with Iman Person and Patricia Cadavid

by ADMINFebruary 12, 2025

LOS ANGELES — Part of Getty’s region-wide initiative PST ART: Art & Science Collide, Atmosphere of Sound: Sonic Art in Times of Climate Disruption, a seven-exhibition program presented by the UCLA Art|Sci Center, continues with Iman Person's Memory Garden and Patricia Cadavid's Electronic_Khipu_ at the California…

31Jan

Creatives on the Go

Toyota Launches ‘You Can’t Stop My Drive,’ A New Campaign Focused on Acknowledging and Celebrating Black Men through the Power of Mobility

by ADMINJanuary 31, 2025

PLANO, TX—— Toyota has proudly lifted the wraps on its newest national brand campaign, “You Can’t Stop My Drive,” which celebrates the shared optimism for a progressive future, focused on Black men. Toyota’s 2025 campaign aims to…