20230621_Arrivals_157 Palm Springs International ShortFest Announces 2025 Jury & Forum The 31st-annual Palm Springs International ShortFest announced programs and participants for its annual Forum, as well as jury members who will fete Academy Award-Qualifying, Student Shorts, and Special Jury Awards. Taking place June 27-29 at the Renaissance Hotel Palm Springs, the ShortFest Forum will feature a dynamic lineup of thought-provoking By Victor Flavius • 9 min read
hq720 Popcorn and Playlists Film Review: One of Them Days Palm trees, pain, and the poetry of survival — Keke Palmer, SZA, and Katt Williams shine in this soulful, sunlit sisterhood story. Los Angeles has long been a character in cinema — sometimes glittering, sometimes gritty — but rarely has it felt as intimate and lived-in as it does in One of Them By Victor Flavius • 2 min read
Wesite POST COVER-6 APRIL ISSUE 2025 Grace Notes: The Spiritual Renaissance of DJ Sense DJ Sense, is a founding member of infamous DJ crew known as “The Aphilliates”. Comprised of DJ Drama, Don Cannon, DJ Sense gained recognition as Trendsetter Sense. He Co Created the famous hip hop brand “Gangsta Grillz & Gangsta Grillz Radio. Trendsetter Sense became individually known for producing the popular By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
Wesite POST COVER-2 Culture DJ Slade Steps Into the Spotlight: From Stankonia Studios to MTV’s Family Legacy Lenox and Parker’s Popcorn & Playlist takes you inside the music world’s most compelling stories, and this time, our music editor Lia Keonna sat down with DJ Slade at the legendary Stankonia Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The son of hip-hop royalty Lil Jon, Slade is forging his own By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
video covers for post Popcorn and Playlists Fight Night Review: Lia Keonna’s Must-See Take on Peacock’s Action-Packed Series Lia Keonna delivers an electrifying Popcorn & Playlist review of Peacock’s Fight Night, a series that brings underground fighting to life with thrilling intensity. In this review, she dives into the gritty storyline, hard-hitting performances, and adrenaline-pumping fight scenes that make this show a knockout. Lia dissects the plot’ By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
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7 Reggae Dancehall Review: Lia Keonna’s Take on Queen Spice's Latest Hits Join Lia Keonna as she reviews the music of the iconic Jamaican dancehall queen, Spice! With her unmatched energy, fierce lyrics, and chart-topping hits, Spice (@spiceofficial) continues to dominate the dancehall scene globally. From her explosive performances to her empowering anthems, Lia breaks down why Spice is the ultimate force By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
6 Popcorn and Playlists Popcorn & Playlist with Lia Keonna: Tyler Perry's 'Divorce In The Black' Review Get ready for a cinematic thrill ride as Entertainment Editor Lia Keonna dives into Tyler Perry's latest blockbuster, Divorce In The Black—an Amazon Prime exclusive that's already making waves! Starring the magnetic Meagan Good, the dynamic Cory Hardrict, the legendary Richard Lawson, and the incomparable By Victor Flavius • 1 min read
