Born Michael Payne, Jr. in Birmingham, Alabama and raised in West Palm Beach and Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Buddy is a genre-blending powerhouse who’s turning heads across the entertainment world. A multi-instrumentalist and dynamic performer, Mr. Buddy fuses 70s funk, 80s disco, hip-hop, neo-soul, and even big band into a fresh, feel-good sound that’s as nostalgic as it is next-gen. Following up on the success of his soulful early 2025 single “Feel”, Mr. Buddy is back with a contagious new anthem: “Good Time” (released May 9, 2025)—a funky, sun-soaked collab featuring T. Nava of Anderson .Paak’s band The Free Nationals.…
Author: Martin Moseley
“We’ve received a lot of positive feedback about your work “ICE CREAM.” It’s been such a pleasure seeing how people engage with it, and I can genuinely say it’s adding something very special to the showcase. Thank you for being part of this with us—it’s truly exciting to have your work here in New York.” This is what Patricia, the Head Curator Artboxy, writes to the young photographer Andreas Martin Fedrigo who exhibited 3 of his shots at the Art Expo in New York. The famous self-timer Ice Cream, which had already received many compliments at the Thomson Gallery exhibition…
Adam Lloyd Davis, a Perth-based artist born in 1986, has embarked on a transformative musical journey, evolving from his initial project, Creativity Nativity Scene, to his latest endeavor, Star Departures. His self-titled debut album under Star Departures is set to release on May 4, 2025, marking a significant milestone in his artistic evolution. From Creativity Nativity Scene to Star Departures Davis’s musical path began in 2013 during a challenging period of hospitalization due to an illness. Confined to a hospital bed, he turned to his iPhone, utilizing various apps to create music. This innovative approach led to the birth of…
Following the success of the first single ‘The world needs love’ which has been compared by the BBC to a James Bond theme song, the second single “Emerald Sea” cements Pola as a compelling new voice in alternative pop—one unafraid to push sonic boundaries. Lush, cinematic, incredibly catchy and otherworldly, “Emerald Sea” marks a bold step forward for the alt-pop artist and continues build excitement for her forthcoming album, due October, 2025. Produced by acclaimed musician and producer Ed Harcourt, “Emerald Sea” showcases Pola’s signature ethereal vocals layered over rich instrumentation. Drawing comparisons to Kate Bush and Massive Attack,…
During the Easter holidays, the 4th edition of the EUROPE MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS (by On-Studio) took place at the East Slovak Gallery in Košice. This audiovisual festival focuses on evaluating, screening, and awarding music videos by independent artists. Musicians, directors, and video artists from Slovakia and abroad gathered in the city to present their work, some already receiving awards, others still competing for prestigious recognition. The award for Best Annual Music Video was won by Roshi Shyong, directed by James Lama (Nepal): ???? More than 50 music videos were screened during the event, showcasing a wide range of themes, genres,…
Born to champion the vibrant talents of Southern Italy, the Mediterranean Cocktail of Art II blossomed as a radiant showcase of Mediterranean culture, defying the homogenized tide of globalization. Organized by Napulitanamente magazine, this magnificent multi-art event unfolded across six dates in Naples and Tropea, celebrating the authentic art forms of Campania and Calabria with infectious passion. From April 3 to April 6, then April 8 and 15, artists, performers, and audiences wove a tapestry of Neapolitan and Calabrian heritage, inviting the world to fall in love with their creativity and spirit. The Neapolitan Prelude The journey began at Naples’…
Marcello Di Fellini amfitheatron.com By Lea Celik Sommerseth Shaw Marcello Mastroianni: The Soul of Italian Cinema By Lea Celik Sommerseth Shaw In the golden age of Italian cinema, amid the grand visions of auteurs and the shifting tides of post-war Europe, one man stood at the center—not by design, but by destiny. Marcello Mastroianni, with his dark eyes, unassuming grace, and deeply human presence, would come to define a new kind of leading man: flawed, thoughtful, irresistibly real. Born in 1924 in Fontana Liri, a modest town in central Italy, Mastroianni’s early years were shaped by the hardships and…
We sat down with screenwriter Paul Ingoldsby to talk research, challenges, and real-life stakes in bringing true stories to life onscreen. Thanks for sitting down with us today, Paul. Your reputation for crafting compelling screenplays based on true events has really taken off. What draws you to real-life stories? Thanks for having me. I think I’ve always been fascinated by the emotional weight that comes with a true story. There’s something inherently dramatic about real people facing impossible odds, or making life-altering decisions. But it wasn’t until I worked on The Vanishing Triangle, a miniseries about real disappearances of Irish…
Enzo may not have created the word “huzz” but he sure is popularizing it. As I sat on my couch after a long day at work, I couldn’t help but hear my high school daughter scrolling through the never-ending world of TikTok. She kept repeating one video in particular for what seemed like hours and eventually while at the dinner table, she started mumbling, “Where the huzz at? Where the huzz at?” Admittedly, I had no clue what a huzz was or where they were located but after having her show me the song I was hooked. Debates about the…
Recently, we had the opportunity to interview Jena Joyce, the founder and CEO of Plant Mother, a leading Miami skincare brand. Here’s a recap of our conversation. Running a clean skincare brand must come with its own set of challenges. What are some you’ve faced and how have you overcome them? One of the biggest challenges is the cost and complexity of sourcing and formulating with 100% plant-based ingredients. These ingredients are more expensive, difficult to cultivate, and much more difficult to work with than synthetic alternatives. Additionally, since we manufacture everything in-house, it requires a significant investment of time…