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Scoop
05-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Mashd N Kutcher Go Viral Again With Renata Bliss Promo Video & New Single ‘Make Me Feel!'
Mashd N Kutcher is a regular name within online pop culture, with an audience of over 2 million+ on social networks. Mashd N Kutcher have collaborated with and have featured alongside top tier talent, including world champion athletes, popular media personalities, entertainers, globally recognised brands, products and services. How did their recent viral promo video collab (for their latest single 'Make Me Feel') with Renata Bliss (yes THE real Renata Bliss) come about? Mashd N Kutcher started posting videos of the classic reference: "Hi I'm Renata Bliss, Your Freestyle dance teacher" alongside the song, asking people if they could "imagine this at a rave'. The video garnered an instant response from their fans, urging Mashd N Kutcher to find her. Mashd N Kutcher then did some research and discovered a new TikTok account named 'Renata Bliss.' This prompted the guys to put a callout to fans to ask if it's actually her - Excitedly, Renata responded via TikTok and instantly connected with Mashd N Kutcher and the rest as they say is history. At a recent show in Sydney, Mashd N Kutcher brought out Renata on stage to the delight of their many fans. As a result of this moment, a video was created and this went viral with over 17 Million+ views across all of Mashd N Kutcher's platforms. Due to popular demand, Renata joined Mashd N Kutcher in the studio to work on their own track. Recently, Mashed N Kutcher and Renata appeared LIVE-IN-STUDIO on national breakfast TV Show 'Sunrise' to tease their collab and discuss future shows. They continue posting daily content amassing millions of views in the lead up to their first ever major festival appearance and song release, coming this November - Watch Video Here:
Scoop
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Iconic Aussie DJ/producer Mark James Set To Release Debut Album ‘Love Triangle' July 11
Mark James is an iconic figure in the Aussie Dance Music scene and a much-respected DJ/Producer Mark James has performed at some of the world's most prestigious festivals & clubs Mark James has achieved 15x #1 Beatport records & 7x #1 Traxsource records Mark James has released 19x Top 20 ARIA Club Chart tracks Mark James' first release off 'Love Triangle' - 'Summertime' topped the charts: #1 Beatport, #1 Traxsource, #4 ARIA Club Chart Mark James' second release off 'Love Triangle' - 'Make Me Feel' featured 2x Part remixes: #1 Beatport, #1 Kiss FM Chart, Top 20 Traxsource & ARIA Club Chart Dive into the vibrant soundscape of 'Love Triangle,' the stunning 15 track, debut album from Mark James. Blending modern soul with rich elements of Amapiano and Funk, fused with sleek electronic textures. Having spent 2 years in the studio producing this stunning piece of work, Mark James proudly presents Love Triangle – an album pulsating with emotion, innovation and irresistible soul. This is modern music with a classic heart. An album that is inspired by travel, art, heartbreak, Summer, love and hope. Mark's love for funk, disco and soul comes through in waves. Fusing his love of festivals, music and the dancefloor, this album is somewhat familiar yet different from what people would expect from this dance music guru. 'I'm extremely excited to finally have my new solo album coming out. It's been an awesome journey writing, producing and working with some amazing studio vocalists and musicians over the last two years on the 'Love Triangle' project.' – Mark James Love Triangle Tracklisting: Summertime I Don't Know The Sun Is Shining What's It to Ya Turn Down the Lights Happy Drums Get UP Make Me Feel Love Triangle I Like to Party One Night in Paris Can We Live Right Now Falling In Love Holding Onto You Brighter Days About Mark James: Mark James, an iconic figure in the Australian electronic music scene, has been a trailblazer for over three decades, renowned for his DJ sets & innovative productions. Mark has consistently pushed the boundaries of dance/electronic music, earning him a place among the industry's elite. As a producer, he has crafted iconic tracks that have resonated on dance floors across the globe, cementing his status as a pioneer in the genre. Mark's career began in the vibrant club scene of the 1990s, where his infectious energy and deep understanding of music quickly made him a favourite among partygoers. His talent behind the decks led to international recognition, with performances at some of the world's most prestigious festivals and clubs. Mark also headed Future Entertainment, responsible for some of Australia's biggest music festivals and events. After a long hiatus from DJing & producing (due to a severe bout of tinnitus) Mark returned in 2019 with his own record label 'Two Tribes Records' along with a staggering run of releases. Achieving no less than 15 Beatport & 7 Traxsource #1's over several genres, plus 19 top 20 positions on the Australian ARIA Club Chart. Following up the successful releases & #1 ARIA Club Chart hits 'Summertime' & 'Make Me Feel' (the first two releases off the forthcoming album), Mark prepares to unveil 'Love Triangle,' on July 11, 2025. A 15-track album of original productions that has been 2 years in the making. Mark James continues to inspire and influence the next generation of DJs and producers. His dedication to his craft and passion for music remain as strong as ever, ensuring his legacy will endure for years to come.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Love Island USA' Season 7 on Peacock, In Which 10 New Singles Bring The Heat And Drama In Fiji
Peacock is releasing its latest season of Love Island USA, starting this week, with near-daily episode rollouts all through June. The reality dating competition series continues to follow the formula of its beloved British counterpart as a brand new crew of 10 attractive singles head to Fiji to chase a nice cash prize… and also maybe love. TV personality and model Ariana Madix returns to host a seventh season that looks to bring the heat like never before. Opening Shot: Scenes of Fiji are interwoven with clips of this season's cast lip-syncing and dancing to Janelle Monaé's 'Make Me Feel.' The montage caps off with host Ariana Madix on the beach looking into the camera to declare that this season will be 'bigger, bolder, and ready to bring the heat!' The Gist: Filmed in near-real time and airing a whopping six days per week, Love Island USA brings 10 spicy singles to Fiji to compete in pairs for $100,000 shared by whoever America votes to be the sole winning couple. This season's set features new additions of a sauna, speakeasy, and photobooth, and the 85 hidden cameras and 17 microphones ensure that no matter where the islanders go, they will always be seen and heard. It's kind of creepy, but hey, they're the ones who signed up for it! Ariana Madix returns for her second season of hosting duties, along with Scottish comedian Iain Stirling back for his fourth season as the show's quippy narrator. Love Island USA: Season 7 welcomes an interesting assortment of islanders with some big personalities and entertaining interactions right off the bat. The women arrive first, introducing 27-year-old day trader Chelley, 27-year-old elevator and escalator industry worker Olandria, 24-year-old fitness coach Huda, 22-year-old Christian Hawaii resident Belle-A, and 27-year-old mobile bar owner Melissa. Then we get the guys: 22-year-old dancer Ace, 24-year-old registered nurse Nic, 24-year-old rodeo competitor Taylor, 26-year-old pool boy (pool man?) Austin, and 25-year-old cateter and model Jeremiah. After their initial introductions, the ladies each get a chance to kiss (or heavily make out) with two guys of their choice before picking one to couple up with. They go one at a time in order of whose name is randomly drawn from a bag, with Chelley up first. Chelley sets the tone with steamy smooches to Austin and then Ace, ultimately picking Ace, in large part due to the fact that they kind of know each other in real life after meeting outside of a club this past January. Huda's next, kissing Jeremiah, then Ace, before deciding on Jeremiah. Belle-A decides to throw a curve ball by opting for cheek kisses from Taylor and Nic due to her 'no kissing on the first date' policy, before she opts for Nic. Olandria then turns the temperature back up by making out with Taylor and Nic before picking Taylor. And then last up is Yulissa, who has a long makeout session with Ace before she goes up to Jeremiah, only for him to kiss her on the cheek, prompting Ace to admit, 'I fucked up' as Chelley sideeyes him. Yulissa picks Ace, forcing Chelley to end up with Austin, and already making for a messy start to everyone's first day. After that, the couples get to know each other, with some more excited than others. Yulissa, for example, is very into Ace, while he and Chelley still seem to have a lingering attraction to one another leftover from their flirty IRL meeting that fizzled into long-distance DMs. Even though she didn't kiss him, Nic finds Belle-A attractive, but he's also interested in Olandria. Olandria and Taylor seem happy with each other as they bond over their mutual Southernness and shared love of fishing and enchiladas. Then there's Huda and Jeremiah, who seem to have the most initial chemistry of all, but whose future together already seems tenuous as they each keep potentially deal-breaking secrets: Huda is a single mom, and Jeremiah is a self-proclaimed reformed cheater. As if things weren't already tangled and chaotic enough, Day 2 gives the islanders a chance to kiss whoever they want in (relative) secrecy, as the couples all sit in a circle blindfolded. Only Ace, Chelley, Olandria, and Nic raise their hands, opting to make out with other people, but everyone ultimately ends up kissed due to the arrival of bombshells Cierra and Charlie, shaking things up even more. At the end of Day 1, the ladies agreed to be 'girls' girls' who are open with each other, but with the entrance of a fiery new woman in the mix, we'll see how long that lasts. All we know is that if Episode 1 is this wild, the rest of the season is sure to be one to remember. What Shows Will It Remind You Of?: In addition to the O.G. British Love Island, Love Island USA will call to mind other deliciously drama-filled reality dating shows like FBoy Island, Too Hot To Handle, Temptation Island, and Bachelor In Paradise. Our Take: From the opening lip-sync video to the slo-mo intros to most of the words out of the men's mouths, Love Island USA is cringey reality TV at its peak. I've never even seen any iteration of Love Island before and am not usually into shows like this, but even I found it compelling. Within just the span of one episode, I got invested despite myself and am definitely curious for more. These producers definitely know what they need to do to pull viewers in. Even just from the casting alone, you've got two people who have met (and exchanged flirty DMs) before, an admitted cheater, a single mom, a 22-year-old Christian who wants to take things slow, and at least two people that the internet has already deemed cancellable. It's just so messy you can't help but watch, even when it's raunchy or embarrassing. Maybe those moments make the whole thing feel voyeuristic and taboo, and that's the biggest draw of all. People like seeing a budding romance story almost as much as they love seeing chaotic people crash and burn. Love Island USA: Season 7 adds to the chaos with a cast of women who are mostly baddies standing out amongst some pretty mid and untrustworthy guys, already setting the scene for tumultuous twosomes and bad breakups. None of these initial couples seem super likely to last, but you just know that no matter what they do from here, it's going to be extremely entertaining to behold. Sex and Skin: There's a lot of skin and plenty of heavy makeouts, but no sex or total nudity in this episode. Anything can happen later on in the season, though, so viewer discretion is definitely advised. Parting Shot: The islanders sit in a circle wearing blindfolds, and everyone gets the chance to secretly smooch anyone they want. Not everyone partakes, but after two bombshells enter the villa, every single contestant ends up receiving a kiss. Once the bombshells are sent away, everyone is informed of their presence in the villa, much to their surprise. Ariana instructs the islanders to put their blindfolds back on and raise their hands if they want to get to know the bombshell better… and the episode ends. Uh oh, I smell trouble ahead! Performance Worth Watching: While there are definitely multiple people that make an impression, single-mom Huda particularly stands out due to her good energy and secret single-mom storyline. She seems sincere in her search for a stable and lasting partner, but will she find a guy like that on this show? I guess we can only wait and see. Memorable Dialogue: When introducing himself to the world, Ace makes it clear that he's not scared to date a taller woman: 'I don't care if you're 6'2″, 6'3″, I'll chop that tree. I'm gonna be like a little chihuahua on a great dane.' Our Call: Whether you're a dedicated fan willing to commit to watching every six-hour-plus-long episode every week or just a casual viewer wanting to catch an episode here and there, Love Island USA: Season 7 has enough marvelous messiness for everyone to enjoy. It's pure summer sexiness, ridiculousness, and fun, that at the very least will make for some entertaining viewing for you and your friends over the next few months. STREAM IT!
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
NEWS OF THE WEEK: Janelle Monáe denounces 'bully' Trump while accepting Equality Award
The Make Me Feel singer made a politically charged speech when she took to the stage at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles during a dinner for the LGBTQ+ advocacy group on Saturday. Accepting the organisation's Equality Award, Janelle said, "Bullies only win when we let them think they can. Here's the truth, bullying doesn't stop when we grow up. It doesn't end when we leave school. It just gets bigger. It rebrands itself. The bully gets elected president." According to Variety, the Glass Onion actress stopped short of saying Trump's name but it was clear who she was referring to.
Buzz Feed
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Janelle Monáe's Geometrically Mind-Boggling Look Is A Must-See
Janelle Monáe is a true "vanguard" of fashion, and I'm so serious. It should be common knowledge that Janelle's music is always a spectacle, a sensational blend of psychedelic soul and funk with a flavor of hip-hop and R&B. From The Electic Lady (2013) to Dirty Computer (2018) and beyond, my favorite ENBY superstar delivers nothing but hit after hit with a cinematic edge. Even when Janelle's on the silver screen, like 2022's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, they give us nothing but high-quality. Throughout it all, one constant placed Janelle in a league of their own, in my honest opinion, and that's the visuals, baby. One thing the "Make Me Feel" singer is going to do is give us something to gawk at regardless of the occasion. On Feb. 6, Janelle attended the Costume Designers Guild Awards at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, where designers responsible for the stunning ensembles of the biggest 2024 movies were honored. Nosferatu, Wicked, and Conclave took home some of the night's top prizes, including Excellence in Period Film, Sci/Fi/Fantasy, and Contemporary Film. Janelle, known for rocking some of the greatest hits like her looks from 2019, 2023, and 2024 Met Gala, was honored with the CDG's Vanguard Spotlight Award. Here's what Janelle wore to the CDG Awards: Click to reveal The ensemble is from the Viktor & Rolf FW24 Haute Couture collection, "created from the desire to express a certain absurdism." This season was inspired by the 1998 "Atomic Bomb" collection, which evolved into more contrasting colors and abstract geometric shapes like cubes, triangles, and spheres. Janelle was styled by Alexandra Mandelkorn, and they paired the look with Kate Spade's Lori Heeled Loafers and a Rodo Firenze black leather handbag. When fashion that'll make you double-take is the topic, Janelle never disappoints. And before we go, I would be remiss if I didn't give a shout-out to fellow LGBTQ+ fashion pioneer Colman Domingo, who also attended the awards. Axelle / FilmMagic Colman ATE DOWN in his Balmain. Axelle / FilmMagic Congratulations on the much-deserved CDG's Vanguard Award, Janelle!
