Entertainment
-
Gigi Murakami Interview
Alt Darling got a chance to chat with Iconic Black horror mangaka Gigi Murakami at Dream Con! Gigi Murakami Gigi Murakami is an award-winning manga artist, illustrator and creator,known as “Queen of Horror Manga”. Her work blends Japanese manga art, vintage grind house poster art, and pulp comic aesthetics, while thematically focusing on the dark, dramatic,…
-
Trap Sushi Tia Corine Listening Experience
Artist Tia Corine partnered with Trap Sushi to bring The Corinian Experience during Dream Con weekend. What is Trap Sushi? Trap Sushi is an event organization that hosts anime-inspired nightlife events throughout the year. They combine elements of Atlanta and Japanese pop-culture, anime, music, and entertainment to create unique and memorable experiences for our attendees.…
-
It Was More Than A Dream!: Our Darling Experience At Dream Con
Although my memories are hazy, Dream Con was very real! This year was the first time that Alt Darling was lucky enough to attend Dream Con. And what a historic year to be our first! Dream Convention is one of the largest Black-owned gaming, anime and pop culture conventions in the country. Attendants can meet their…
-
A Star Is Found At Dream Con!
From the convention to the stage! This year Dream Con showcased talent and created opportunities in more than one way with the Dream Con Music Star Search! Dream Convention partnered with Touch Grass Music Festival to hold the Dream Con Music Star Search: Live at the Dream Stage music competition. The winner of the competetion…
-
Rico’s Got Money Troubles!
Or at least her character’s friend does! After making her acting debut in Rap Sh!t, EP. 8, (a small cameo scene), Rico Nasty is gearing up to get lethal on screen in Margo’s Got Money Troubles. Margo’s Got Money Troubles is an Apple TV series Based on the novel by Rufi Thorpe. As the daughter…
-
Not Your Doll! The Black Dolls: Vol. 1 Review
We had the honor of being gifted a copy of Black Dolls volume 1 and I couldn’t be more grateful and excited to share! Black Dolls is a graphic novel by YA author Rachel Fatouroti and illustrator Flo Woolley about a group of misfit Black girls trying to make their rockstar dreams come true. Rachel…
-
Rage Princess Rico Nasty Rocks Dallas!
The Opener The opener, SadBoi, And her dj played some (fire) mixes, but the set left something to be desired. A slight wave of head bobs was achieved at multiple points. At others, most of the crowd was observed looking around at each other. Want to see more of the show? Our picture gallery is…
-
DreamHack Dallas Shatters Global Attendance Record To Become Brand’s Largest-Ever Festival
Record-Setting Festival Brought Three Days of Esports Action, Stunning Cosplay, Bring-Your-Own-Computer Camaraderie, and More to Over 55,000 Fans DALLAS, TX — June 2, 2024 – ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), the leading esports and video game entertainment company, and DreamHack, a leading global gaming lifestyle festival, today announced that DreamHack Dallas became the brand’s largest and most-attended festival of…
-
DreamHack 2024 Cosplay
DreamHack, where gaming meets lifestyle. What does that even mean? While gaming is a huge part of nerd/blerd culture, it is so much more than just turning on a console or PC and playing your favorite video games. It’s a stepping stone into a world full of adventure and stories, sometimes it can be an…
-
Alt YouTubers You Should Know
This year, we plan on consuming more content created for us BY us. Have you been looking for a new channel, podcast, or series to watch and pass the time? We’ve made a list of some creators we think you’ll love! Lexxcoup Lexi creates easy to follow makeup routines and lifestyle content. Most of her…