From ‘Fury’ to ‘Furiosa’: The Sound of Tom Holkenborg
When Mad Max: Fury Road exploded onto screens in 2015, its relentless action was matched by an equally powerful soundtrack. Director George Miller worked with Dutch composer Tom Holkenborg, also known as Junkie XL, to create music filled with pounding percussion, orchestral force and electronic intensity. Holkenborg had already built a career blending electronic and […]
Meet Sofia Carson, The Stylish Star Using Her Voice for Good
From acting and music to memorable red carpet appearances, Sofia Carson has created a career that crosses several corners of entertainment. Born Sofia Daccarett Char in Florida to a Colombian American family, she adopted the professional surname Carson in honor of her maternal grandmother, Lauraine Carson. Her interest in performing appeared early, with dance lessons […]
Gotta Go Fast: The Story Behind ‘Sonic’s’ Hollywood Success
Turning one of gaming’s most recognizable characters into a successful movie franchise was never guaranteed, but producer Neal H. Moritz helped make it happen. Known for producing major Hollywood projects including The Fast and the Furious, Moritz brought his blockbuster experience to Sonic the Hedgehog. What began as a single movie has expanded into multiple […]
The Suit Vest Revival: Fashion’s Timeless Power Piece
Some wardrobe staples survive every fashion cycle, and the suit vest is proving once again that it belongs in that category. Once closely associated with traditional tailoring, the vest has evolved into a versatile statement piece that can instantly make an outfit feel sharper and more polished. Modern style figures including Kendall Jenner and Rosie […]
The Art of the Live Set: Reinier Zonneveld on Music, Madness & Magic
Dutch techno producer and live performer Reinier Zonneveld has built his reputation through an energetic approach to electronic music and live production. During MDLBEAST Soundstorm in Saudi Arabia, Zonneveld experienced the enormous festival for the first time, although getting there proved unexpectedly difficult. A canceled flight delayed his arrival, leaving him with only hours to […]
Behind the Mask: The Rise and Evolution of DJ Alan Walker
Before Alan Walker became one of electronic music’s most recognizable artists, he was a teenager creating tracks and sharing them online. The British Norwegian producer began gaining attention with Fade, an instrumental track released when he was 16. Its popularity on YouTube was followed by tracks including Spectre and Force, helping Walker build an audience […]
Madison Beer: From Viral Teen Star to Self-Made Artist
Long before becoming an internationally recognized singer, Madison Beer was already stepping in front of the camera. Born in New York, she began modeling as a child and reportedly landed an early magazine cover after winning a competition. Music, however, soon became her strongest passion. In 2012, she began uploading cover songs to YouTube, where […]
Hair Meets Haute Couture: The Creative World of Jack Merrick-Thirlway
Behind every striking haute couture runway is a team working to make clothes, makeup and hair feel like parts of one creative vision. Backstage at Paris Fashion Week, hairstylist and creative director Jack Merrick Thirlway reunited with French designer Julien Fournié to create the hair for his couture presentation. Representing London’s Neville Hair & Beauty, […]
From Orchestra to Cannes: Worakls’ Journey Beyond Electronic Music
French composer Worakls has built a distinctive musical identity by bringing together two worlds that can seem far apart. His work combines classical composition with electronic production, often expanding beyond conventional dance performances through the use of live musicians and orchestras. Rather than seeing electronic music as a fixed genre, he treats technology as another […]
A Different Face of War: The Making of ‘From Hilde, with Love’
From Hilde, with Love approaches one of history’s darkest periods without relying on the visual language audiences often associate with World War II dramas. Directed by Andreas Dresen, the German film tells the true story of Hilde Coppi, a young woman who became involved with an anti-Nazi resistance network and was arrested while pregnant. Rather […]
