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By Kevin August 21, 2026 in Film, Interviews

Exclusive Interview: Leonardo Nam on the Heartbreak Behind Maddox’s Transformation in ‘Descendants: Wicked Wonderland’

Leonardo Nam

Leonardo Nam has always brought an undeniable warmth and eccentricity to Maddox Hatter, making him one of the most endearing figures in the world of Descendants. In Descendants: The Rise of Red, audiences met a character defined by his enormous heart, curiosity, and devotion to those around him. But in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, Leonardo gets the opportunity to turn those qualities on their head, exploring what happens when that same capacity for love has been shaped by years of heartbreak, anger, and obsession. It’s a transformation that Leonardo approaches from

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By Kevin August 18, 2026 in Interviews, Music

Exclusive Interview: Shawn Wasabi on ‘Forgotten Island’s’ “A Parallel World” and Creating with Curiosity

Shawn Wasabi

Curiosity has long been at the heart of Shawn Wasabi’s artistry. Across his career, the producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has built a distinct sound through experimentation, intricate layers, and an instinct to follow the ideas that excite him most. But beneath the playful production and technical ingenuity is an artist interested in connection, creating music that allows listeners to feel seen, understood, and perhaps discover something new about themselves along the way. That philosophy takes on new meaning with “A Parallel World,” a song Shawn co-created for DreamWorks’ upcoming Forgotten

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By Kevin August 15, 2026 in Film, Interviews

Exclusive Interview: Madison Pankey on ‘FAST,’ Becoming Sterling, and Stepping Into Her First Leading Role

Madison Pankey

There’s something fitting about Madison Pankey finding her way to acting after once setting her sights on the stars. Before pursuing a career in the arts, she studied astrophysics, one of many interests in a life she jokes has already contained “a thousand lives.” That curiosity has become an integral part of her process as an actor, approaching characters with the rigor of a researcher before allowing instinct to take over. In FAST, that combination finds an ideal showcase in Sterling, a woman whose resilience, independence, and willingness to reinvent

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By Kevin August 14, 2026 in Interviews, Television

Exit Interview: Cedric Hodges on ‘The Challenge 42,’ Vendettas, False Narratives, and the Lessons He’s Carrying Forward

Cedric Hodges

Cedric Hodges entered The Challenge: Vets & New Threats with something to prove, and by the end of his rookie season, he had done exactly that. The Big Brother alum quickly established himself as a well-rounded competitor who could rise to whatever the game threw his way, while repeatedly showing that being an underdog was never a reason to count him out. His performance made a strong case for a return, and with a season of experience now behind him, expectations were understandably high heading into his sophomore outing. But

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