Author: Charlie Jameson

Jack Black, the versatile actor-singer, made a significant impact with his performance of the emotional piano rock ballad “Peaches” as Bowser in the box office hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie earlier this year. However, the hit song almost didn’t come to be. Black revealed that when he initially signed on to the film, music wasn’t part of the plan. “They had this idea late, late in the game, ‘What if Bowser sings a song?’” Black tells The Hollywood Reporter, recalling a conversation with the film’s directors, Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic. “They were like, ‘We got this little nugget,’…

Nicolas Cage has hinted at the possibility of retirement. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, the long-time Hollywood veteran, known for his roles in films like Wild At Heart, Moonstruck and more discussed the ending of his film career. Telling the publication, Cage said, “I may have three or four more movies left in me. I do feel I’ve said what I’ve had to say with cinema. I think I took film performance as far as I could…I do want to get much more severe and stringent in my selection process…I want to say bye on a high note.”…

In the dynamic world of creative entrepreneurship, Jarrett Demetre stands as a beacon of innovation and support. As the founder and president of JDPHG LLC, a New York-based consulting firm, Demetre has made significant strides in empowering creatives since its inception in 2022.His journey, fueled by a rich background as an award-winning photographer and fashion media executive, has been dedicated to helping others turn their creative passions into thriving businesses. JDPHG’s mission is clear and ambitious: to empower a wide range of creatives, from photographers, makeup artists, and stylists to coders, developers, videographers, and gallery artists. The firm specializes in…

The artist’s journey is paradoxical, as they can never fully experience the same joy as their audience. While most viewers only see the finished product, the artist is immersed in the process — the struggle to give form to an idea and bring it into existence. Many ideas, whether brilliant or not, often remain confined to the waste bin. Visual artist Joshua Vides reflects on the path that led him to where he is today, pondering the countless napkin sketches that may never see the light of day. Known for running the label CLSC in Southern California from 2010 to…

Lana Del Rey Unveils Cover of John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads”Lana Del Rey has made a comeback with her rendition of John Denver’s 1971 classic, “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” This single marks her second standalone release following her ninth studio album, “Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.” The opening lines of the song, “Almost heaven, West Virginia / Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River,” showcase Del Rey’s emotive delivery. The track captures the essence of the original while infusing her own unique style. Earlier this year, Del Rey released “Say Yes to Heaven,” a…

Dubbed “The Chocolate AP,” the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked “Cactus Jack” Limited Edition showcases a ceramic build in a rich brown hue, measuring 41mm in case diameter and featuring the brand’s signature silhouette with eight white gold hexagonal screws on the bezel. The sapphire dial frames the intricate openworked Calibre 5135, accented with rhodium and pink gold-hued components. The dial incorporates design elements inspired by Cactus Jack’s graphics, including the replacement of the moon phase with Cactus Jack’s smiley face on the 6 o’clock subdial. The limited-edition timepiece comes with a textured calfskin strap engraved with both the Maison…

Canada Goose and BAPE have come together to launch a special collection, the Canada Goose x BAPE ABC CAMO Collection, in celebration of BAPE’s 30th anniversary. The collection features the iconic ABC CAMO print on Canada Goose’s signature Crofton Puffer and Freestyle Vest in subtle colorways. This collaboration brings together Canada Goose’s focus on embracing the outdoors with BAPE’s bold and expressive streetwear aesthetic. The campaign for the collection draws inspiration from the ATV and motocross subcultures in New York City, showcasing a fusion of BAPE’s Japanese streetwear style with Canada Goose’s functional outerwear. The lookbook features rapper A$AP TyY…

Following a publishing error in a Dutch version of Omid Scobie’s tell-all book, King Charles and Kate Middleton have been named as the senior British royals accused of making comments about the skin color of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s son, Archie. In response, Buckingham Palace has stated that it is “exploring all options,” including potential legal proceedings. A palace spokesperson disclosed to the BBC on Friday that they are addressing the situation in the wake of the revelations. The book identified King Charles and Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, as the senior royals who allegedly had “conversations” with…

In her 1995 Panorama interview with Martin Bashir, Princess Diana famously remarked that her marriage to Prince Charles was “a bit crowded” due to his extramarital relationship with Camilla Parker Bowles. In The Crown’s portrayal of her brief romance with Dodi Fayed, the creators depict another of Diana’s relationships that was never allowed to simply exist between two individuals. Khalid Abdalla, who plays Fayed in the Netflix historical drama, explains, “One of the big things I did for season six is I gathered as many of the photos with the research team as I could of Dodi and Diana and…

The CEO and Founder has created one of the most innovation-driven wellness brands, promoting colorful and wholesome eating combined with an active lifestyle.People have witnessed the constant rise of several male professionals and business owners worldwide and have even celebrated their successes. How often have they celebrated the success stories of strong female leaders, visionaries, and business owners? Well, things have changed for the better, and several women of power have reached the forefront of their niches, becoming influential figures in their respective industries, just like Monica H. San Miguel, who set the bar high in the wellness and nutrition niche…