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Reggie Watkins on Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
REGGIE WATKINS portrays the lead role of Sgt. Lawrence Sims in Activision’s new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (releasing Nov 13th). Reggie will soon be included in..
Drewmula on New EP ‘Chemistry’, Inspiration, Social Media & Chicken Wings
South London-based artist DREWMULA has just released his most accomplished project yet, a nine-track EP that confidently moves between UK RnB, pop and afroswing. We..
Breis on New EP ‘Arise & Shine’, The Business Of Music & Social Media
BREIS has just released his new EP Arise & Shine. The project, led by the recently released ‘Wahala’ featuring neo-soul star Nneka, is being released..
Laura Dreyfuss on Netflix’s The Politician, Hilarious Scenes, & Working With Ryan Murphy
LAURA DREYFUSS can currently be seen in the second season of Ryan Murphy comedy The Politican on Netflix. The first season of the Netflix series left us..
Heart FM’s Pandora on Entertaining Britain Every Morning
HEART FM’S PANDORA CHRISTIE is the mid-morning weekday presenter on the radio station airing nationwide. Pandora has been working at Heart FM for the past..
Avenue Beat on ‘F2020’ Becoming Viral TikTok Sensation
What began as a viral TikTok sensation, now stands with over 16 million video views and 31 million global streams. AVENUE BEAT recently released their..
Emily Hackett on New Single ‘Can’t Help Myself’ & Working With Hardcastle
Nashville singer-songwriter EMILY HACKETT sets the bar high for her upcoming EP with her latest single, Can’t Help Myself, out everywhere today. Reminiscent of Michelle..
Rvdical The Kid on New EP ‘Little Planet’, Social Media & Studio Sessions
Beninois-Ghanaian producer and DJ, RVDICAL THE KID, who is releasing his long-awaited sophomore EP Little Planet. We caught up with Rvdical The Kid to talk..
Langa Mavuso on New Single ‘Panther’, Patience, Nostalgia & Prioritisation
LANGA MAVUSO has just released his new single Panther, produced by Noble, who recently collaborated with Beyoncé on her Grammy Award-winning album The Lion King:..
Yung6ix on New Album ‘Introduction To Trapfro’, Inspiration, & Performing
YUNG6IX has just released his new album Introduction To Trapfro. Yung6ix is one of Africa’s most influential rappers and has been putting the continent’s rap..
Cel Spellman on New Netflix Series White Lines, WWF & UNICEF
CEL SPELLMAN is currently starring in the highly-anticipated Netflix crime drama series White Lines, alongside Daniel Mays. The murder mystery follows Zoe Walker investigating the..
LYNE on New EP ‘Bipo Feels’, Inspiration, & Social Media
LYNE has just released her new EP Bipo Feels. The 23-year old London-based Belgian Congolese songstress presents an expansive R&B offering in her work, with lush..
RICHARD RANKIN has just returned to his hugely popular role as Roger Wakefield in Starz and Amazon’s Outlander alongside Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe. The..
Nápoles on New Single ‘Circulate’, Studio Sessions & Music Industry
NÁPOLES has just released her new single Circulate. With Cuban and Russian heritage, the Stockholm-based Nápoles is also one-third of popular DJ and creative collective..
KSI on New Single ‘Down Like That’, Personal Fears & Making Music
When KSI isn’t throwing punches in the ring, he’s making his presence known in the music industry. Ahead of the highly-anticipated fight against Logan Paul..
Nelson Leis on Netflix’s Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina Part 3
NELSON LEIS has returned to the wicked-popular Netflix Original series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina for Part 3. Nelson plays Beelzebub, a Demon King, championing Caliban..
Billyracxx on Upcoming EP ‘Butterflies Pt. 1’, Patience, Inspiration & Performing
BILLYRACXX is breaking barriers in the music industry. Constantly raising the bar for himself, the Houston rapper groundbreaking style of hip-hop is a game-changer. Before..
Rexx Life Raj on New Album, Producing Music & Touring
REXX LIFE RAJ has just released his latest album Father Figure 3: Somewhere Out There, featuring guest spots from Kehlani, Russ, Bas, Jay Prince, Kenny..
Haven on New Single ‘Sad & Successful’, Nashville, Influences & Social Media
HAVEN is nothing short of a pop powerhouse. The young musician’s career was kickstarted by writing country tunes in the heart of country music, Nashville...
Bad Kid on New Single ‘Hard To Love’, Musical Influences & Upcoming Projects
BAD KID has just released the endlessly playable new single Hard To Love. Growing up between London and Hertfordshire, the singer/songwriter developed her vocals whilst..
GASHI on New Album, Introspective Soundtracks & App Ideas
GASHI is an artist at the height of their powers. His highly-anticipated self-titled debut album, GASHI, was released in September, mixing a blend of singing..
Patricia Allison talks Season 2 of Netflix’s Sex Education
PATRICIA ALLISON is returning to the role of Ola in the upcoming second season of Netflix’s acclaimed comedy-drama Sex Education. With the first season’s cliffhanger..
Alistair Petrie on Netflix’s Sex Education & Hellboy
ALISTAIR PETRIE can currently be seen in the new Netflix comedy-drama Sex Education, alongside Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield. In April, Alistair will be seen..
Five years ago, HOZIER released the career-defining single ‘Take Me To Church’ – catapulting him high into the charts, whilst securing a Grammy nomination for Song..
TORREY DEVITTO currently stars in the NBC drama, Chicago Med. We spoke to Torrey DeVitto about her life outside of her busy acting schedule: meditating..
ADINA PORTER has been working in television for the past thirty years, best known for her performances as Lettie Mae Thornton on HBO’s True Blood, Kendra..
Georgina Campbell on Black Mirror Season 4 & Electric Dreams
GEORGINA CAMPBELL is starring in the fourth season of dystopian drama Black Mirror. The acclaimed anthology series consists of standalone cautionary tales, focusing on the..
JIM STURGESS can currently be seen in BBC & Hulu pre-apocalyptic crime series Hard Sun. London detectives Charlie Hicks (played by Jim Sturgess) and Elaine..
DINO FETSCHER is currently starring in BBC’s YEARS AND YEARS, alongside Emma Thompson, Rory Kinnear and Russell Tovey. The six-part drama – from the mind..
T’NIA MILLER is currently starring in BBC’s YEARS AND YEARS, alongside Emma Thompson, Rory Kinnear and Russell Tovey. The six-part drama – from the mind..
MAXIM BALDRY is currently starring in BBC’s YEARS AND YEARS, alongside Emma Thompson, Rory Kinnear and Russell Tovey. The six-part drama – from the mind..
Anjli Mohindra on Netflix’s Bodyguard & ITV’s Dark Heart
ANJLI MOHINDRA has recently starred in the BBC smash-hit thriller ‘Bodyguard’, with a pivotal role at the center of the series which gripped British audiences..
MARK GATISS has revived and reinvented some of the most beloved fictional characters of screen and literature. Growing up opposite an Edwardian psychiatric hospital, it’s easy..
Thomasin McKenzie on Leave No Trace & Netflix’s The King
THOMASIN McKENZIE has been traveling around the world, attending some of the most prestigious film festivals to promote her latest project Leave No Trace. Thomasin first..
RALPH INESON has become a distinctly recognizable face on both the big and small screen, with memorable roles in Harry Potter, The Office and Game Of Thrones. Busier..
Alex Lawther & Jessica Barden on The End Of The F***ing World
ALEX LAWTHER AND JESSICA BARDEN are a force to be reckoned with in the critically acclaimed Netflix comedy – The End Of The F***ing World. AC: How did you..
Circa Waves on Movies, 1960s Mustangs & Filming Music Videos
CIRCA WAVES are set to release their third album What’s It Like Over There? in April. Last year, the band re-emerged with two brilliant new tracks Movies and Be..
After multiple extended plays, BLOSSOMS released their self-titled chart-topping album two years ago. Since then the Stockport born five-piece band have toured the UK,..
Junodream on Music Video for ‘Limiter’, Upcoming EP & Strange Fan Requests
JUNODREAM has emerged as an exciting alt-rock band to watch. With sprawling psychedelic atmospherics, their latest single Limiter is an unfaltering, all-encompassing attack on the..
