Movies

Every so often, a YA series emerges that captivates a generation of young admirers. The “Twilight” series undeniably fell into this category, and its popularity skyrocketed when the movie franchise started playing in theaters. For much of its cultural run, one topic was hotly debated: whether Bella should have chosen vampire Edward or werewolf Jacob as her partner. However, there are 32 instances across the movies and books that demonstrate why Bella made the right choice by picking Robert Pattinson’s Edward. Let’s examine everything in detail.

Last weekend at Disney’s D23 event, I was absolutely thrilled to be part of the crowd that gave Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson a standing ovation. You know him as the voice of Maui, the larger-than-life demigod in Disney’s beloved Moana movies. At the event, he unveiled what he called “Moana and Maui’s most thrilling adventure yet,” along with a sneak peek of the upcoming Moana 2, which is set to hit theaters in 2024 as part of Disney’s exciting lineup. Now, The Rock has shared a touching video from the event, where his daughters got to meet Auli’i Cravalho, the talented actress who brings Moana to life on screen, and it’s just too adorable!

Lee Daniels has made a name for himself by creating narratives centered around Black communities, ranging from “Precious” and “The Butler” to the groundbreaking TV show “Empire”, and his new film, “The Deliverance“, interestingly finds itself listed among both upcoming horror films and Netflix releases. Contrary to expectations, Jussie Smollett, who once played Jamal Lyon, will not be part of the cast, yet Daniels has expressed a willingness to collaborate with him again in the future despite the controversy surrounding his name.

Over the weekend, Hypefest wrapped up its third installation at Grand Canal Hanggang Park in Hangzhou. Building on the success of previous events like Hypefest Brooklyn (2018) and Hypefest Aranya (2023), this year’s Hypefest in Hangzhou brought together a diverse array of international music artists with local audiences, fostering connections between global and local fans and communities.

In May, Dao-Yi Chow took on the roles of vice president and creative director at New Era. He described this opportunity as a “full-circle moment” because not only is New Era his preferred brand of cap, but it was also the starting point for his successful headwear collaborations at Public School, the streetwear label he co-founded with Maxwell Osborne in 2008. Now, returning to the team in a new role, Chow is preparing to debut his first collection for New Era, titled “Inaugural Season,” which marks the launch of the brand’s first standalone apparel line called “BRAND NEW ERA TM.”