Jejune is super excited to announce that we are partnering up with Head Count to help get the word out for voter registration! Today, September 22nd, is National Voter Registration Day. This means we don’t have a lot of time to register to vote ((normally there would be about two weeks left to register in most states)). So, let’s all sign up today! If you are not signed up already, please follow the link here. If you are already signed up, get all your friends to do it!
Read MoreLike many of the Fashion weeks, New York went entirely digital this season. Designers presented their collections and shows online through live and pre-recorded media. NYFW was centered around fashion’s global reach and responsibility, and every trend represented the future for brands and retailers. Designers and houses had to reflect on what is most important and find creative solutions to stay relevant without spending infinite amounts of money on traditional shows. This alone has helped the environment drastically.
Read MoreBehind the glitz and glamour of the fashion industry lies pollution, manmade greenhouse gas emissions and water waste. The fashion industry is one of the leading factors of climate change. The overwhelming pollution caused by fast fashion has affected various environments, but brands such as REFASH are putting their foot down and calling for change. REFASH is an online fashion brand that focuses on sustainable clothing. Their up-cycled pieces are changing the way consumers shop and they are ultimately working hard to reverse the negative effects of fast fashion. Read our exclusive interview with REFASH here.
Read MoreIn an era of working from home, the legacy of the women’s power suit lives on at New York Fashion Week as designers showcase their Spring 2021 Collections. Trending on several runways, live and virtual, whimsical suits are bringing play and hope to the future of the fashion industry.
Read MoreWith the music industry at a low and mental illness at a high, Nadia Vaeh, a self defined conscious pop singer, gives us an inside look at how she rose from tragedy. From losing her mother at the age of 17 to suicide, Nadia discusses with us her mental illness evolution and how she's giving back. If you listen, most of Nadia's music has a passionate message behind the lyrics, and her new song RiSE is no exception. When she isn't creating works of art, Nadia partners with organizations like “Peace Over Violence”, a non profit dedicated to fighting domestic violence and sexual assault, the Human Rights Campaign, and many more. Read our exclusive interview with her below.
Read MoreRobert Eberle, Long Island, New York native and musician, has had Enough. Like many of us, he has been watching the mounting issues with police brutality towards the Black population with anger and frustration. Taking to his craft, Robert teamed up with Versa the Band and Don Da Menace to help get the message out that this is Enough and things need to change. Please read our exclusive interview below with Robert Eberle.
Read MoreCarly and Martina are 18-year-old twins and up-and-coming pop sensations. Known for taking a stance on teen bullying in their TEDxTalk and giving back to their Chicago community, Carly and Martina continually aim to use their platform for good. Their new pop album, “Are You Listening”, is no exception. We spoke with Carly and Martina about their inspiration and mission as singer-songwriters and what messages they think listeners will be able to take away from the new album “Are You Listening”.
Read MoreIn a time where it feels most shows and films are about superheroes, it is refreshing to watch content that just feels real. Writer and producer Carlton Jordan is a self proclaimed, and justifiably so, stigma-breaker. He writes stories that are not only relatable, but are on issues that no one is talking about. This can especially be seen on his YouTube show “POZ ROZ”, which is about a young black woman who contracts HIV. The viewer finds themselves loving Roz through her growth and struggles as she adjusts to her new reality. Warning, there are a few spoilers here, but Carlton made sure not to give away anything for Season 2 (even though I wanted him to)! Please read further to learn more about Carlton Jordan and his creations.
Read MoreBroken Bones Matilda is an alternative group comprising of childhood friends turned husband-and-wife-duo Sam Gotley and Sarah McGrigor. While many artists have been at home trying to figure out their next moves, Broken Bones Matilda never stopped performing live. They just do it over the internet now.
The economy has been hit hard by COVID-19, but no group has been hit as hard as artists, and especially live venues. In response to this, Broken Bones Matilda put together a virtual tour, #saveourvenues, where they performed over Instagram Live to raise money for all their favorite venues. To learn more about this amazing group and their tour, please read our exclusive interview here.
Creative Curls (Erina Nyonyintono) is known for her colorful and creative acrylic paintings that celebrate and bring awareness to the traditions and cultures of predominantly black and ethnic minority groups. Through her art, she hopes to teach others about how representation matters, giving a population the ability to see themselves in her paintings. She "just wants to share colour, light and positivity to all those that follow.” To learn more about Creative Curls, please read our exclusive interview here.
Read MoreIn a time when the country feels so divided, Corey O'Brien & Ryan Russell’s love solidifies to me how love can heal all. These two very unique men found each other during a time they didn’t think they were even interested in a relationship, but were so charming that they couldn’t get enough of each other. A year later, they are stronger than ever, supporting each other in the midst of 2020 chaos, celebrating sobriety, going to Black Lives Matter protests, and creating a YouTube Channel to celebrate their love and individuality. To learn about one of 2020’s cutest couples, please read further.
Read MoreIn times where social injustices are at the forefront of the new media cycle and in digital discourse, it only makes sense that those seeking justice would similarly have a powerful presence. Iranian/American pop artist Ashley Zarah not only offers a distinct light-hearted take on feminism, she does so with a uniqueness that leaves an imprint on those who listen.
Ashley recently released a new music video for her fan-favorite single "My Boyfriend", a feminist empowerment anthem retelling Zarah’s courage in a relationship gone wrong. Other tracks, like “Control”, take a true introspective investigation on perceptions of ourselves internally and external labels built on facades and powerlessness.
Zarah's highly anticipated project, the Better Mess - LP, is currently in pre-production for release in the Fall of 2020, leading with fan-favorite, "My Boyfriend," as its first single. For this single, she is donating $5 to the Yemen humanitarian crisis for every pre-save the song gets. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn more abut Ashley Zarah.
Madison Shamoun is a well known face in the entertainment industry, most known for her roles on Black-ish and #BlackAF. With the recent rise in the Black Lives Matter movement, Shamoun has made sure her face is a familiar one in the movement as well. We were lucky enough to catch an interview with this up and coming star. Please read below for our exclusive chat.
Read MoreA producer, talent manager, and international speaker, there’s not much Brad R Lambert can’t do. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, he started his career in the sports industry working with the Pittsburgh Steelers. After about a decade of interactions with various celebrities and franchises, he decided to pursue his dreams of working in the film industry. Not only is Lambert now a well known name in Hollywood, but he is also a man of giving. Despite his chaotic schedule, Lambert has made time for humanitarian work, specifically with the All In Challenge initiative. Please read our exclusive interview below to learn more about the wonderful Brad R Lambert.
Read MoreLesa Wilson is the definition of a triple threat. A trained pageant queen, literally, American Idol contestant, and a now reoccurring face on the new CW show Starrgirl, Wilson can be defined as more than accomplished. Having spent decades of her life focused on her work, she decided to turn her focus on working to save the planet. She uses her platform to bring awareness to climate change and educating others on the importance of keeping Mother Nature happy. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn more about how Lesa Wilson encourages going green!
Read MoreWith an extended family history in entertainment, cousins Siaki Sii and Nancy Fifita, aka Fancy Nancy Fifita, are the newest emerging talent on a path to stardom. The Tonga born teens are accomplished actors, musicians, and dancers, Siaki best known for his role as Owens on ABC's “Blackish” and Nancy as Lacy in the film GILLYMUCK.
Beyond acting, Siaki and Nancy are performers at heart. Nancy co-wrote and recorded her first single "You So Fancy" at age nine, while Siaki gained his highest recognition as a Tahitian dancer, at the age of nine where he won Best Lead-Role Dancer at Tahiti Fete 2012.
In addition to entertainment, volunteering and hospitality is a long running familial value. The teen duo hosted the East Coast Prom and were celebrity guests at the West Coast Prom through Virtual Prom Live. They have assisted with over 300 events to raise money by using her talents to sing, perform or give service hours to scout service projects. Nancy was selected as the United States Ambassador for the Tongan Red Cross. Siaki performs annually for local senior centers since he was five, between Los Angeles and Utah. He also joins his Boys Scouts of America troop annually to place flags at the cemetery for all the fallen heroes. In addition to this, they joined forces to start their own organization, S & N (Siaki and Nancy Serving Those in Need), to give back! To learn more about this incredible family, please read our exclusive interview here.
Christi Lukasiak of “Dance Moms” promptly garnered attention due to her sharp, comedic sensibilities on the hit series. Over the span of seven seasons, her intriguing familial interactions have garnered over two million followers on Instagram alone. Having progressed beyond reality television, Christi now shares glimpses of her daily life to her fans. Whether it be business, favorites, or the everyday aspects of motherhood, her posts accumulate a massive amount of views.
In addition, Christi is a member of YourMomCares – an initiative of celebrity and influencer moms banding together with other moms across America to focus on ensuring all children have access to the resources needed to be mentally well, including receiving diagnoses, treatments, services and activities which serve their needs. Please read our exclusive interview below to learn more about Christi Lukasiak.
SC. Undercover skirts the balance between the states of harmony and chaos. It’s his firm grip on the duality between the two internal states that reveals humaneness in failures, bad decisions, and achievements. The UK based artist explores the stark and grittier elements commonly disassociated with pop music. SC. blends elements of R&B, pop, and indie to deliver his drug, sex, and trauma tinged melodies. His new single, "Morals”, tells the story of a man tortured by his past. It is an introspective story of repentance and acceptance of individual flaws. SC.'s exploration of mental health is not limited to music. He performed a one man show based on PTSD and clinical depression for the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. He has also delivered talks at the Feltham Young Offenders prison, the Headway centre, and the HSBC university, on mental health. Please read our exclusive interview to learn more about SC. Undercover.
Read MoreThe fashion industry is the largest culprit of global capitalism and exploitation. Although the public is increasingly aware of sustainability issues, there’s been an attitude-behaviour gap between consumers “wanting to do good” and “purchasing sustainable products”. But, we’ve been through a lot this year — wildfire in Australia, global pandemic, Black Lives Matter. People are taking actions to fight for human rights, environmentalism, and climate change. Can we finally close the gap? Is this the year of evolution towards Stakeholder Capitalism?
Read MoreFew recording artists can impact two vastly different cultural music scenes from the onset. Born in Brazil, now based in London, pop singer/songwriter Bellsavvy successfully infiltrated both the European and South American demographics.
She found her start on MTV Brazil's singing competition show "Studio Acesso Girls MTV", where Bellsavvy won over the hearts of over 1.8 million live viewers, who all voted for her performance. Her newfound fame thrusted her into the international spotlight through movies and music projects around Europe.
In her debut single, “Queen of my Mind”, Bellsavvy reflects on her industry experiences. She explores concepts of mental health and confronts obstacles such as body shaming and the perception of unobtainable body standards within the modeling industry. She dwells on the damaging consequences, more so, her personal afflictions, and sets an uplifting message of perseverance and acceptance. Please read our exclusive interview here to learn more about Bellsavvy.
