It’s been over ten years since Dom Cuce (vocalist/guitarist), Rob Chiarappa (guitarist), Kevin Smart (bassist), and Mike Chiarappa (drummer) formed The Stolen. In that time, they’ve grown as individuals, as friends, and as bandmates. They’ve built a catalog that includes hits like “Empty”, “Rooftop” (feat. Jake Miller), “Change the Record”, and “West Coast”. They’ve gone from performing in the basement of a pizzeria to playing venues like The House of Blues, Gramercy Theatre, and El Rey. This past May, the band dropped their highly-awaited debut self-titled album, which they state
Luke Baines has built his career playing multi-faceted characters who blur the line. His latest role finds him diving into the shoes of a young man haunted by his past and struggling to create a future for him and his girlfriend. As the pressure builds, he discovers a secret that leads him down a self-destructive spiral. Pop Culturalist chatted with leading man Luke Baines about A Dark Place and developing a character grounded in reality. PC: Tell us about A Dark Place, your character, and what drew you to this
For as long as Leo Howard can remember, acting has always been a huge part of his life. He got his big break on Disney XD’s Kickin’ It, where he starred as Jack Brewer from 2011 to 2015. Following the conclusion of the series, Leo would go on to add projects like Lab Rats, Shake It Up, Love Daily, and Freakish to his impressively growing résumé. Despite all the success, Leo is grateful for any opportunity to step foot on a set and do what he loves to do. This
Baz Luhrman’s Moulin Rouge! is a classic film. Adapting classics, generally, is very tricky business. So the question is: Does Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway live up to the original? Yes and no. When you enter the Hirschfeld Theatre, you’re actually entering the famed Parisian nightclub, Moulin Rouge. There’s a giant (fake) elephant; the windmill; the chandeliers. There are many scantily-clad dancers staring dispassionately out into the audience, waiting for the show to begin. The show begins with a crowd-favorite song from the original (“Lady Marmalade”), and for the