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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


Song Of The Week: Self Crucifixion - T.O.P
T.O.P is back, and he’s more honest than ever. In his standout track "Self Crucifixion" from the new album Another Dimension, Choi Seung-hyun faces his past scandals head-on. By incorporating actual news snippets into a haunting sonic landscape, he transforms years of media scrutiny into a powerful lesson on human imperfection and the beauty of recovery. This is the "T.O.P-coded" masterpiece fans have been waiting for.

Faiz Faisal
Apr 222 min read


Tuesday Tea: Blog Updates
With RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 officially wrapped, it’s time to return to my regular blog schedule — at least until All-Stars 11 takes over! Here’s a quick update on what’s changing and what stays the same.

Faiz Faisal
Apr 211 min read


RPDR 18: Finale Rucap
The crown has found its home! Myki Meeks has officially been named the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18. From her iconic Drew Barrymore Snatch Game to the high-stakes finale against runner-up Nini Coco, we’re breaking down the most memorable moments, the full elimination order, and the winners of the $200,000 grand prize and Miss Congeniality. Relive the highlights of a historic season that featured guest stars like Miley Cyrus and Law Roach. Long live the new Queen!

Faiz Faisal
Apr 202 min read


Sunday Short: My Landlord The Ghost Part 1
She moved to NYC to chase dreams—now she’s arguing rent with a ghost who won’t leave.

Faiz Faisal
Apr 194 min read


Saturday Style: Matières Fécales
Explore the boundary-breaking world of Matières Fécales, the Paris-based fashion house redefining "post-human" beauty. From their humble Depop beginnings to the runways of Paris Fashion Week, founders Hannah Rose Dalton and Steven Raj Bhaskaran are proving that the grotesque is the new gorgeous. Discover why their prosthetic-led designs and alien aesthetics make them the ultimate creative match for Lady Gaga’s most iconic, transformative style era.

Faiz Faisal
Apr 182 min read


Movie Review: Lee Cronin's The Mummy
I wanted to love Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, especially after the triumph of Evil Dead Rise. While the gore is a 10/10 masterclass in nastiness, the movie fails as a reimagining of a classic monster. It feels like an Evil Dead sequel trapped in the desert, losing its identity to derivative tropes and a sluggish pace. Aside from the Egyptian setting, there’s no "Mummy" soul here. A disappointing 6/10 that works for gore-hounds but fails the fans.

Faiz Faisal
Apr 172 min read
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