On this episode actor, comedian, director and “3 Strikes” star Brian Hooks joined to discuss his independence within the film industry, mental health within comedy, the importance of comedy in today’s society, his relationship with E-40 and more!
Full podcast here: https://soundcloud.com/ww5/episode-130-the-new-normal-featuring-brian-hooks
Young Bans is performing songs from his album Misunderstood, as well as new material from his upcoming album, Live, and fan-favorite tunes.
Full article here: https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/9551085/livestreams-virtual-concerts-week-of-april-5/
Check out our interview with artist, activist and entrepreneur Olivia Charmaine.
Embracing her melanin, queerness, and womxn power after making her mark in the TV & film industry as one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets, Olivia is finally turning the camera on herself with her new weekly live stream show, “The Tea,” currently on IGTV.
In addition to working on “The Tea” and running her own full-service production company, Olivia also regularly moderates and participates in panels discussing diversity, women in the industry, creativity, inclusivity, and more.
Full article here: https://www.naludamagazine.com/interview-with-artist-activist-and-entrepreneur-olivia-charmaine/
Lauren Peacock is a producer, humorist and the best-selling author of “Female. Likes Cheese. Comes with Dog.: Stories About Divorce, Dating, and Saying “I Do.” Lauren has always gravitated towards storytelling. After receiving a BA in communications from Florida’s Flagler College, her theater background led her straight to the entertainment industry, where she’s worked extensively for the past decade with clients like Under Armour, US Polo Association, the NFL, Lindsey Vonn, Wiz Khalifa and more. She has produced award-winning features such as “Lady-Like,” “Joshua Tree”and the creative buzz-worthy TV series “Atlanta’s a Drag.”
Full article here: https://www.castingdepot.com/blog/posts/producer-lauren-peacock-shares-her-advice-and-insider-tips-for-success
Gigs Live a new hybrid concerts platform offering live musical performances online and at select venues nationwide, has launched with a line-up of all-star recording artists, including country superstar Justin Moore, multi-platinum-selling rockers Daughtry and alt-rock muse A R I Z O N A.
The brainchild of former executives from ViacomCBS, NBC, Amazon and MIT Alumni holding patents in video and advertisements technology, the startup promises to disrupt the concert industry by offering a new way for fans to connect to their favorite artists and to each other. Unlike other live-music platforms, Gigs Live is a full-service event-content and video production company with performances produced simultaneously at designated venues and distributed globally.
Full article here: https://www.streamingmedia.com/PressRelease/Gigs-Live-Launches-New-Hybrid-Physical—Virtual-Music-Concert-Platform-_52191.aspx
This high tech exploration of the Dutch painter’s work doesn’t debut until June 10, but the exhibit has been selling out in cities nationwide. An hour-long, immersive experience (that promises Covid-19 precautions) the exhibit is made up of 60,600 frames of video, 90,000,000 pixels, and 500,000+ cubic feet of projections. Producers describe it as “merging state-of-the-art technology, theatrical storytelling and world-class animation.”
Full article here: https://redtri.com/new-york/best-museum-exhibits-for-kids-in-nyc/slide/12
