Jérôme Cohen-Olivar is an up-and-coming director and storyteller who is putting his stamp on the horror genre. Inspired by films like The Exorcist, Rosemary’s Baby, and The Wicker Man, Jérôme is ready to bring the drama. His new film, The 16th Episode, follows three struggling YouTubers who are willing to risk it all—including their lives—for views. PC: You wrote, produced, and directed the film. How early on in the process did you know you wanted to have all those different roles? Is one more challenging than the other? Jérôme: I
EMPIRE recording artists Cierra Ramirez and Trevor Jackson are heating up our screens (and ears) with their oh-so-steamy collab, “Broke Us”. The single and music video, which dropped on June 21, tells the story of a shattered relationship. It features sultry vocals from the pair, whose chemistry is, well, off the wall. The video perfectly encapsulates the passion and connection between two lovers who’ve been through it all. Will they stay together or head their separate ways? You’ll have to watch to see. Best known for being triple threats, the
Up-and-coming music producer Jay Phoenix is the creative genius behind tracks like EYA’s “Paper Birds”, Jay II’s “Taking Back My Fire” and Me an Di’s “All At Once” (which premiered here exclusively last month). With a strong classical background, he’s infusing his training into his production and redefining the worlds of hip-hop, pop, and R&B. His latest track, “Eclipse”, tells the story of the highs and lows of achieving your goals, and questions whether you have the strength to push through the noise and avoid temptation. It features a full
Thirteen-year-old powerhouse Cloe Wilder is one of music’s most exciting new artists. She’s wowed listeners with her powerful songwriting and incredible vocals. Whether it’s an original or a cover, Cloe has proven she has the ability to make any song her own. This past April, Cloe released her debut single, “Overthinking”, which already has over 40,000 streams on Spotify. It’s the perfect introduction to Cloe’s musicality, talent, and message, championing the concept of accepting one’s mental health issues and embracing imperfection. When she isn’t composing, she’s posting her interpretations of