#interviews

[cherryblossom-barnes]

anthony wants to hang out with him so bad 😭

[evandorkin]

I did an interview with the hosts of the Collector's Confessions podcast which is now available for viewing/listening on Youtube. We talked about comics, Staten Island, Milk & Cheese, fandom, going to comic conventions as a kid in NYC, and some other stuff I can't remember offhand. Look for Winky the Pirate Cat's appearance in the beginning of the interview.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mJZaDScliI

[tomhardymyking]

Don't leave a fan of 𝗧𝗼𝗺 who can only keep up with him through Internet without his Internet connection, she'll have a terrible time 😫

What a day it was yesterday... I suppose you've all heard about what happened here in Spain and other countries... The damn blackout, at least for 12 hours here 🤦🏻‍♀️ (Wasn't 𝗧𝗼𝗺 going to make a film about a blackout, by the way?)

Everyone's fine and we were able to survive with what we had 🙏🏻 Although I couldn't stop thinking about I couldn't keep up with 𝗧𝗼𝗺 because I was out of contact totally and was afraid something would happen and wouldn't be able to find out 🥺... Fortunately, everything's fine, and so is he 💖

Also, I really wanted to upload these photos I took from an interview where, although he's always gorgeous, he looks even more gorgeous 😍💘

Enjoy 😏

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No dejes a una fan de 𝗧𝗼𝗺 que solo pueda estar pendiente de él a través de Internet sin su Internet, lo pasará muy mal 😫

Vaya día el de ayer... Supongo que os habréis enterado todos de lo que ha pasado aquí en España y en otros países... El dichoso apagón, de 12 horas al menos aquí 🤦🏻‍♀️ (¿No iba a hacer 𝗧𝗼𝗺 una película sobre un apagón, por cierto?)

Todos estamos bien y pudimos sobrevivir con lo que teníamos 🙏🏻 Aunque yo no dejaba de pensar en que no podía estar pendiente de 𝗧𝗼𝗺 porque estaba totalmente incomunicada y tenía miedo de que pasara algo y yo no pudiera saberlo 🥺... Afortunadamente todo está bien, y él también 💖

Además, me quedé con las ganas de subir estas fotos que hice de una entrevista en la que, aunque siempre está guapísimo, está especialmente más guapo todavía 😍💘

Disfrutad 😏

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[greendayauthority]

Steven's Untitled Rock Show, 8 April 2005

[dlstmxkakwldrlarchive]

(article) I Want To Let My Voice Be Known” ONEW Interviewed - SHINee's softly spoken talent in conversation... | Clash Magazine

K-Pop veteran Onew strives to share his true self with the world, and his voice is central to this ambition. It is irrefutably his greatest strength, and subsequently, the title of his 2018 debut EP, which welcomes listeners to his discography with mellifluous invocation. 

The 35-year-old has led K-Pop quintet SHINee—dubbed the Princes of K-Pop—since their 2008 debut. Though he no longer sports the silky black side-swept bang, red bomber jacket, and exorbitantly large gold chains from ‘Replay’, the now-redhead has remained a stronghold in the group, both vocally and as a leader. As an individual, the singer is soft-spoken and possesses a quiet strength that allows him to lead by example, often putting his members before himself.

Paradoxically, his solo career has allowed him a step away from the chaos of it all and a moment to look inwards. Often, becoming a great artist requires the understanding of oneself, and the pursuit of personal happiness is Onew’s north star when it comes to this journey. “I’m thinking about how I can effectively express who I am,” he said, seemingly narrowing the daunting pursuit of happiness down to the feasible task of self expression.

He craves vulnerability, honesty, and growth—as an artist, he desires not to be known, but to be understood. Each song he puts out is a small part of himself: a piece of his journey, a documentation of how far he has come, and an expression of how much further he hopes to go.

Introspective by nature, he earnestly confessed that standing alone started off as a challenge for him. Bright, feathery, resonant, and soulful—all qualities his voice possesses. But when first starting out in the industry, he ruefully admits his voice was a sore spot for him. “At first, there weren’t any similar voices,” he shared, saying he struggled to find a role model whose voice reflected the qualities of his own. “There was even a time when I thought, ‘Is this all I can do?’—to the point where it felt like a kind of trauma.” 

As a young artist, getting to know your own voice and adjusting to life in the public eye—all while on the tail end of puberty—is a rather nightmarish affair. For many, the incipient frustration of such a situation is often the breeding ground for motivation. While time has been the primary aide throughout his journey, Onew has grown to feel at ease with his voice: he not only shares this sentiment with conviction, but has found a home in it. “My perspective has changed, and I think it’s become one of my strengths.”

He can irrefutably hold his own within any musical setting, and when he stands alone it’s especially clear that he trusts both his voice as an instrument and his ear as a tool. Whether taking the stage alongside his members or as a solo act, an ear-to-ear grin unfailingly graces his features whenever he’s performing. It’s hard to imagine him doing anything but, and he agreed, saying he “… probably would’ve done something that involved singing in some way” when asked if he’s ever considered a separate career path.

Consequently, finally having the chance to see his international fans live is a privilege that he doesn’t take for granted, and as he’s continued to make his way across the US, he’s seemed increasingly bemused by the amount of fans that have waited to see him. He reciprocates the energy with ease, and is especially looking forward to performing his most recent title track, “Winner,” for fans. “I want to remind everyone once again of the message that ‘everyone is a winner’,” he expressed. While some might perceive the sentiment as cheesily optimistic, it bears a simple truth: Onew lives to create, and to perform. “I keep saying that I want to perform and meet fans wherever I can, and I truly believe that I’ll be able to meet them anywhere.”

His artistry is something he takes great pride in, and he’s only just beginning to understand the full extent of his abilities as an artist, particularly as a soloist. There’s some aspects of the job that he’s still adjusting to, due in part to the establishment of his own company circa March 2024. With the support of a tight-knit team, Onew has begun to explore new parts of the creative process, which has, in turn, allowed him to reflect on how his solo process differs from that of his role in SHINee.

“I used to think the company played a big role in building a strong team, but ever since I started as a solo artist, I’ve been exposed to a lot of new things.” Not only is the singer a credited lyricist, but as of the release of his 2024 EP ‘Flow’, he’s also a credited producer. “It hasn’t been easy,” he confessed. “Everything that came with responsibility also felt like pressure at times.” But it’s the mutual trust he’s built with his agency that’s helped with making the adjustment. “…By having close conversations with my new company, I was able to broaden my perspective.” 

He is not to be underestimated, despite his soft-spoken nature—every performance of his is handled with the same level of diligence. While he’s generally attentive when it comes to his music, he’s recently found that, following the release of his first-ever English single ‘MAD’, English songs tend to  “…demand an extra level of care.” Much like beautifully fitted puzzle pieces, his honeyed vocals are apt for the relaxed acoustic R&B melody, and it’s the perfect piece to round out his discography thus far.

When it comes to his personal life, the singer is all about balance. He seeks out different means of expressing himself, and as of late, has enjoyed a good documentary when he’s not on the road. Meticulous as always, he seems to be waiting for the perfect one to happen across his television, but until then says he doesn’t “have any specific recommendations yet.”

Understandably so—time is a luxury for most idols, and since embarking on his first-ever world tour ONEW THE LIVE: CONNECTION, it seems he can seldom spare extra to do much else, including finding new music to add to his daily rotation. “I’ve been so busy preparing for my second full-length album, which is coming out in July, that I haven’t really had time to listen to new songs—[chuckles].” 

It’s incredibly difficult not to feel endeared by his amiable spirit. Like many artists, the singer has simply entered a new season, but even so, his hopes for those supporting him remain steadfast. “I hope someone can find happiness through my music.” 

Coming from anyone else, these words might easily slip through the fingers of those on the receiving end, their meaning potentially being written off as one of many expressions on a list of “idol-friendly phrases.” However, Onew’s sincerity bleeds through his every word—he muses over them when he speaks, unafraid of silence if it allows him the chance to be intentional with his language. 

Onew’s craft knows no bounds, and while there are many forms it might take as time goes on, one thing is certain—there is no part of his artistry that isn’t him.

[pleasereadmeok]

Of course you did. The anecote that launched a 1000 .... well a few gifs. Hilarious

The Matthew Goode Dept. Q interview bingo card

I am hoping we are going to get some interviews with Matthew promoting Netflix Dept. Q (streaming on 29 May!)

I thought it would be fun to play "Matthew Goode interview bingo" on these occasions so I made a card with what I thought he might say or do. I hope you enjoy it. Have I missed anything?

Btw, this is not about poking fun, this is a love letter really to Matthew in interviews. He is an exhilarating mix of incisive comments that make you think, adorable body language (the boy can't sit still), hilarious digressions and very endearing character traits (his enduring love for his family, his humility and self-deprecation, and his generosity towards the people he works with). This serves to make his interviews the best I have seen.

I love this man. Please never change Matthew 💝

Here are the words on the card for those A need a translation

MENTIONS / SAYS – an incisive comment, my wife Sophie, my kids, GOLF, I was terrified, timbre & cadence, "fwisson" of attraction, I would rather be at home, I hope I didn't mess that up, everyone is lovely, thank you very much, did I mention GOLF?, it was fun, I don't do method, I'm gonna be found out, great hair!, I'm so grateful to Scott, wormholes, my brain is like a sieve, homework, what was my point?, I can't say.

DOES – goofy faces, digress widely, bite his lips, laugh heartily, imitate someone, sit like a five-year-old, ruffle his hair, touch his face, wild hand movements, cuss, giggle, drink tea / coffee / water.

WEARS – a blue cashmere jumper, a beanie.

I think we will get this ⬇️ in some form or the other but of course Matthew will be utterly brilliant.

📷 Netflix key art and my edit/musings

[jxmimac]

Best thing I’ve seen all day

[manchesterau]

dan live on australian morning show said: "we're the guys that made your daughters hair blue, we're the person that made them a boy, maybe theyre a them now but you gotta love them because if you don't we will and that is a threat"

[mysticdragon3md3]

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

[userbillieeilish]

BILLIE EILISH and QUENLIN BLACKWELL Debate the Best & Worst Things Ever | GOAT Talk

[sabrinasource]

Inside Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Short n' Sweet’ Tour Looks | Vogue

[kitchen-light]

When I first asked my grandma if I could write and publish about her, she gave me an instruction that has stuck with me over the years and I try to always keep it in mind when I write about family. She said, roughly translated from Korean: “you can write what you want, but let us live a little more beautifully the second time.” I took this as permission with a condition that I would fictionalize where necessary, to protect them and myself. The women I write about are both us and not us. Maintaining that fictionalized barrier is important to me.

Jihyun Yun, from “you can write what you want, but let us live a little more beautifully the second time": Jihyun Yun in conversation with Nicole Lachat, published Prairie Schooner, March 9, 2023

[tomhardymyking]

If 𝗧𝗼𝗺 starts doing these things in interviews, I'm sorry, but I can't pay attention to anything else 😏 😍💘🔥(That's why there are no subtitles by me 🤭)

By the way, he's giving me 𝗘𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸 in 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒎: 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑫𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 vibes when he's wearing the white shirt... 💖

I still have more and more of his interview moments to upload! I've watched them all, but I'm doing it little by little while more episodes of 𝑴𝒐𝒃𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒅 are being released 🥰 I'm also saving some for when the release of the series in Spain is closer or whenever the time comes ☝🏻

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Si 𝗧𝗼𝗺 empieza a hacer estas cosas en las entrevistas, lo siento pero no puedo prestar atención a otra cosa 😏 😍💘🔥

(Por eso no hay subtítulos por mí 🤭)

Por cierto, aquí me da tantas vibraciones de 𝗘𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗸 en 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒎: 𝑬𝒍 Ú𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒐 𝑩𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒆 cuando lleva la camisa blanca... 💖

¡Me quedan más y más momentos de él en entrevistas por subir! Las he visto todas pero voy poco a poco a medida que se van estrenando más episodios de 𝑻𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒂 𝒅𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒇𝒊𝒐𝒔𝒐𝒔 🥰 También estoy reservando algunos para cuando se acerque el estreno de la serie en España o cuando llegue el momento ☝🏻

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[hanfocus]

HAN for NYLON JAPAN x NARS