Features Archives - The Urban Twist

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Julian Lennon Talks Restoring an Earth and World in Peril

Filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell, along with music royalty, Julian Lennon, have worked tirelessly to produce the film, Kiss the Ground, an important documentary coming to Netflix on September 22nd.

byAllison Kugel

September 14, 2020

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End of summer jam: “Feelin Me” by Jason Taylor

Winding down the summer never sounded so good

byAshly E. Smith

August 31, 2020

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Nev Schulman Takes on a Virtual Season of Catfish: The TV Show

Catfish's host Nev Schulman explains why their latest season had to go virtual and how that's going so far.

byAllison Kugel

August 25, 2020

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Michael Phelps Gets Candid About His Struggles in the Spotlight

Michael Phelps opens up to us about his struggles being in the spotlight and the pressure he had placed on him after winning so many gold medals.

byAllison Kugel

August 21, 2020

15 minute read

Bret Michaels: The Resilient Rocker Opens His Personal Scrapbook

Bret Michaels opens up in his latest book release.

byAllison Kugel

August 21, 2020

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Sounds of Self-love: “STARLET” by Lisa Danaë

Using music as a platform to narrate her story of growth, self-love and empowerment through vulnerability, California native,…

byAshly E. Smith

July 24, 2020

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New Music Alert: Hush Forte’s “Dominicana”

Need a break from the sweltering heat? Cool down with the smooth sounds of Hush Forte! On the…

byAshly E. Smith

July 8, 2020

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Stay “Forever Young” with Liam Keegan and Burwell”

Growing older is something that many of continue to be apprehensive about. Although we understand that it is…

byAshly E. Smith

July 3, 2020

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Q&A with Creepshow’s Danielle Lyn

Philanthropist Danielle Lyn talks acting, activism, poetry, and AMC 'Creepshow'.

byChristina Jeter

May 21, 2020

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#ArtistTalk: Seven Spies ‘Chameleon’ is a Song That Adapts to its Listeners

With the hope that their music may connect with listeners, allowing them to make their own relationship and associations, regardless of the intention or creation, Seven Spies are unleashing their explosive sound.

byChristina Jeter

May 21, 2020

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Rapper Anthony Kannon Opens Up About Quarantine Struggles, His Motivation to Pull Through & His New ‘Spring Cleaning’ Series

As we now move towards the spring and summer months where festivals, concerts and all-round performances find their…

byDomingorich

May 6, 2020

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#ArtistTalk: Samuel Jack’s Album of Reflection Deals with Adventure, Loss, Heartbreak, and Mental Health

Samuel Jack brings a fresh and distinct sound through his passionate, storytelling lyrics and velvet vocals, resulting in a completely compelling delivery.

byChristina Jeter

May 1, 2020

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Q&A with Creature Performer Actor Robert Nairne

Robert Nairne is 'The Jack In The Box' and he explains how he got into becoming a creature performer in several productions that you may have seen.

byChristina Jeter

April 25, 2020

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Tiki’s Geckos Actively Educate About Reptiles & Bring Them to Your Home: ‘Everyday We Wake Up, This Is What We Want to Do’

Ever since childhood, David ‘Tiki’ Utrera (left) and Manny Durand (right) were fascinated by animals and made a…

byDomingorich

April 23, 2020

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#ArtistTalk: Tafari Anthony’s ‘Centerfold’ is the Ultimate Middle Fingers Up to an Ex-Lover

Tafari’s music often details love, relationships, life’s hardships, and finding self identity and worth in a world where most people feel they need to blend in to be happy.

byChristina Jeter

April 8, 2020

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Jamie Jean revives fond memories with new single, “I Can Dream Can’t I”?

For those of us who are in relationships or married, being devoted to those whom we are with…

byAshly E. Smith

April 1, 2020

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Vinnie Boi springs forward with new single, “What’s Up”

The DMV’s own Vinnie Boi has a question for you: Are you pleased with the person that you…

byAshly E. Smith

March 27, 2020

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Q&A with ‘Stranger Hearts’ Kevin James Thornton

Kevin James Thornton is a writer, composer, director, and photographer, who has received a degree in Theatre Performance from Ball State University in 2000.

byChristina Jeter

March 17, 2020

1 minute read

Maviii Rides Up the Charts With New EP The Drive

Pop, yet jazzy, sassy, yet sweet, is the perfection concoction to describe rising songstress Maviii. Armed with captivating…

byAshly E. Smith

March 13, 2020

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9-Year Old Author Wants Children to Be Able to Read Everywhere and Anywhere, Launches Non-Profit ‘Books Without Borders’

Already an accomplished author and app developer by the age of 8, Nicholas Buamah has taken his love of literacy and is sharing it with underprivileged youth all over the globe through his recently launched non-profit, 'Books Without Borders'.

byBrandon Brooks

March 10, 2020

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Michael Rush Fights for his Place in the Music Industry: ‘I Won’t Stop Until I Reach My Goal’

Nearly two years after achieving the third place of the 15th season of German Idol, Michael Rauscher, now…

byDomingorich

February 29, 2020

2 minute read

Danny G and Travie McCoy vow to stay young forever with their new hit,”Long Live”

As we grow older, we sometimes long to revisit those days of childhood once again. As adults, we…

byAshly E. Smith

February 27, 2020

3 minute read

Netflix TV Series Review: ‘I Am Not Okay With This’ Plus Q&A With Actors Sofia Bryant and Richard Ellis

Based off the comic book series by Charles Forsman, ‘I Am Not Okay With This’ stars Sophia Lillis (It and It: Chapter 2) as Sydney, the introverted outcast of her peers and schoolmates.

byChristina Jeter

February 20, 2020