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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


Song Of The Week: Danceteria - Madonna
Madonna returns to the dance floor with Confessions II, but while the album favors cohesion over instant pop highs, one track immediately stole my heart: Danceteria.

Faiz Faisal
Jul 82 min read


All-Stars 11: Episode 10 Rucap
The semifinals of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11 begin with Joey Jay's return as the Comeback Queen and a storytelling challenge that leaves the queens—and viewers—a little confused. Crystal Methyd earns a well-deserved win, while a shocking lip sync sends Kennedy Davenport home in one of the season's biggest upsets.

Faiz Faisal
Jul 63 min read


Sunday Short: Good Morning, Captain
A son's final prayer for his father uncovers a love far greater than he ever imagined.

Faiz Faisal
Jul 54 min read


Song Of The Week: July - Hozier
Hozier's July has become the perfect soundtrack for my current chapter in life—a reflective, hopeful song about uncertainty, growth, and embracing new beginnings as I welcome another birthday month.

Faiz Faisal
Jul 12 min read


All-Stars 11: Episode 9 Rucap
Bracket 3 concluded with a high-stakes finale as the queens recreated classic '90s interviews from The RuPaul Show. Kennedy Davenport dominated the week, winning both the challenge and a lip sync to "Breakin' Dishes". A strategic MVQ ceremony led to a surprising second-place tie between Sam Star and Jasmine Kennedie. In a controversial move, RuPaul broke standard rules and advanced both tied queens to the semifinals alongside Kennedy.

Faiz Faisal
Jun 292 min read


Song Of The Week: My Father's Eyes - Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton’s "My Father’s Eyes" sounds like an upbeat 90s pop hit, but beneath the surface lies one of the most devastating backstories in music history. Born from a double layer of profound grief, the track bridges the void of a father Clapton never met and the tragic loss of his four-year-old son, Conor. Discover the heartbreaking, generational tragedy that inspired this Grammy-winning masterpiece and why it stands as one of the most emotionally crushing songs ever record

Faiz Faisal
Jun 243 min read
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