Global girl group Xg has been hard at work preparing for a massive second half of 2024: Their new single, “Woke Up,” drops today (May 21) after they kicked off their first world tour on Saturday.
“[The tour] is something that we’ve been looking forward to ever since our debut,” the group’s leader, Jurin, told The Hollywood Reporter through a translator just days before their first show.
The seven-piece hip-hop and R&b-inspired group — made up of members Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya and Cocona — debuted in 2022 with the single “Tippy Toes,” featuring a bold prediction of their future as belted by Chisa: “Understand that we didn’t come to play, babe. Here to dominate.”
True to those lyrics, Xg (short for “Xtraordinary Girls”) has been on a meteoric rise since then. The group hails from global entertainment company Xgalx, which was initially created as a global artist project under...
“[The tour] is something that we’ve been looking forward to ever since our debut,” the group’s leader, Jurin, told The Hollywood Reporter through a translator just days before their first show.
The seven-piece hip-hop and R&b-inspired group — made up of members Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Harvey, Juria, Maya and Cocona — debuted in 2022 with the single “Tippy Toes,” featuring a bold prediction of their future as belted by Chisa: “Understand that we didn’t come to play, babe. Here to dominate.”
True to those lyrics, Xg (short for “Xtraordinary Girls”) has been on a meteoric rise since then. The group hails from global entertainment company Xgalx, which was initially created as a global artist project under...
- 5/21/2024
- by Nicole Fell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Following the successful Venice debut of her first feature, Humanist Vampire Seeking Consenting Suicidal Person, French-Canadian filmmaker Ariane Louis-Seize has taken on new reps at WME and Curate Management.
Louis-Seize’s French-language dramedy, which she co-wrote and directed, tells the story of the teenage Sasha (played by Sara Montpetit), who unlike other vampires, needs to feel a personal connection to her chosen prey. The narrative takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Paul (Félix-Antoine Bénard), a disenchanted young man convinced that life has nothing left to offer him.
As Sasha befriends Paul, an unusual proposition emerge, with Paul willingly stepping into the role of her next meal. But the bizarre arrangement hits a snag due to Sasha’s unique struggle with empathy.
After winning the Best Director award in the Giornate degli Autori program of the Venice Film Festival, Humanist Vampire went on to make its North...
Louis-Seize’s French-language dramedy, which she co-wrote and directed, tells the story of the teenage Sasha (played by Sara Montpetit), who unlike other vampires, needs to feel a personal connection to her chosen prey. The narrative takes an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with Paul (Félix-Antoine Bénard), a disenchanted young man convinced that life has nothing left to offer him.
As Sasha befriends Paul, an unusual proposition emerge, with Paul willingly stepping into the role of her next meal. But the bizarre arrangement hits a snag due to Sasha’s unique struggle with empathy.
After winning the Best Director award in the Giornate degli Autori program of the Venice Film Festival, Humanist Vampire went on to make its North...
- 12/12/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Meg Ryan’s highly anticipated return to the rom-com genre in “What Happens Later” has secured an interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA, according to an updated list of projects.
David Duchovny also stars in the romantic comedy. Bleecker Street is releasing the film on Nov. 3.
Ryan, rom-com royalty from “When Harry Met Sally” to “Sleepless in Seattle,” also directed the film. Based on Steven Dietz’s play “Shooting Star,” the film follows two ex-lovers, Bill and Willa, who are snowed in at a regional airport overnight. Their reunion becomes unexpectedly prolonged when their flights to Boston and Austin are delayed.
The film’s official synopsis is as follows: “Indefinitely delayed, Willa (Ryan), a magical thinker, and Bill (Duchovny), a catastrophic one, find themselves just as attracted to and annoyed by one another as they did decades earlier. But as they unpack the riddle of their mutual past and compare their lives...
David Duchovny also stars in the romantic comedy. Bleecker Street is releasing the film on Nov. 3.
Ryan, rom-com royalty from “When Harry Met Sally” to “Sleepless in Seattle,” also directed the film. Based on Steven Dietz’s play “Shooting Star,” the film follows two ex-lovers, Bill and Willa, who are snowed in at a regional airport overnight. Their reunion becomes unexpectedly prolonged when their flights to Boston and Austin are delayed.
The film’s official synopsis is as follows: “Indefinitely delayed, Willa (Ryan), a magical thinker, and Bill (Duchovny), a catastrophic one, find themselves just as attracted to and annoyed by one another as they did decades earlier. But as they unpack the riddle of their mutual past and compare their lives...
- 10/18/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Meg Ryan’s much-anticipated return to the rom-com, What Happens Later, has landed an interim agreement from SAG-AFTRA ahead of its Nov. 3 theatrical release.
Bleecker Street is releasing the film nationwide, which stars David Duchovny and Ryan as a former couple who get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. The synopsis of the film reads: “Indefinitely delayed, Willa (Ryan), a magical thinker, and Bill (Duchovny), a catastrophic one, find themselves just as attracted to and annoyed by one another as they did decades earlier. But as they unpack the riddle of their mutual past and compare their lives to the dreams they once shared, they begin to wonder if their reunion is mere coincidence, or something more enchanted.”
The film is seen as a nod to Ryan’s longtime collaborator Nora Ephron, who directed the star in Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail, among other titles.
Ryan directed What Happens Later,...
Bleecker Street is releasing the film nationwide, which stars David Duchovny and Ryan as a former couple who get snowed in at a regional airport overnight. The synopsis of the film reads: “Indefinitely delayed, Willa (Ryan), a magical thinker, and Bill (Duchovny), a catastrophic one, find themselves just as attracted to and annoyed by one another as they did decades earlier. But as they unpack the riddle of their mutual past and compare their lives to the dreams they once shared, they begin to wonder if their reunion is mere coincidence, or something more enchanted.”
The film is seen as a nod to Ryan’s longtime collaborator Nora Ephron, who directed the star in Sleepless in Seattle and You’ve Got Mail, among other titles.
Ryan directed What Happens Later,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Seoul, April 13 (Ians) Seven member Hip-hop/R&b girls group Xg, whose third single ‘Shooting Star’ released recently, have come up with a new documentary series, ‘Xtra Xtra’, which will trace their journey from trainees to debut.
The group surprised fans last month with a teaser video for the documentary on their first anniversary. Xg spent five years in training before their debut, and the teaser generated a lot of anticipation from fans worldwide, who were eager to learn about the group’s journey.
The #0 episode of ‘Xtra Xtra’ features a digest of the Xg members’ trainee days in the first half and an interview with Xg’s producer, Jakops (Simon), in the second half.
The digest shows the members as young trainees participating in lessons and auditions, and conveys the dedication and hard work they put into their debut. In the interview, Jakops (Simon) discusses Xgalx’s establishment, Xg’s discovery,...
The group surprised fans last month with a teaser video for the documentary on their first anniversary. Xg spent five years in training before their debut, and the teaser generated a lot of anticipation from fans worldwide, who were eager to learn about the group’s journey.
The #0 episode of ‘Xtra Xtra’ features a digest of the Xg members’ trainee days in the first half and an interview with Xg’s producer, Jakops (Simon), in the second half.
The digest shows the members as young trainees participating in lessons and auditions, and conveys the dedication and hard work they put into their debut. In the interview, Jakops (Simon) discusses Xgalx’s establishment, Xg’s discovery,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hip-hop/R&b girls group Xg have released their third single ‘Shooting Star’ remix featuring American rapper Rico Nasty. The original track ranked No. 1 on the iTunes Song Chart (R&b) in 18 regions, as well as Spotify’s ‘Viral Top 100’ in 46 regions, including global, US, UK, Japan and Korea.
Two songs, ‘Shooting Star (Bars Remixx Feat. Rico Nasty)’ and ‘Shooting Star (Chill Remixx),’ have been released as remixes.
‘Shooting Star (Bars Remixx Feat. Rico Nasty)’ features American rapper Rico Nasty, who has been gaining attention for ‘Smack a B***h’, ‘Poppin’ and her collaboration with Doja Cat on ‘Tia Tamera’.
‘Shooting Star (Chill Remixx)’ is a reinterpretation of the original Hip-hop/R&b song in the trance and chill-out genre, with a dreamy, relaxed atmosphere.
Xg are a seven member Hip-hop/R&b girls group consisting of Jurin, Chisa, Harvey, Hinata, Juria, Maya and Cocona.
Additionally, in May, Xg will...
Two songs, ‘Shooting Star (Bars Remixx Feat. Rico Nasty)’ and ‘Shooting Star (Chill Remixx),’ have been released as remixes.
‘Shooting Star (Bars Remixx Feat. Rico Nasty)’ features American rapper Rico Nasty, who has been gaining attention for ‘Smack a B***h’, ‘Poppin’ and her collaboration with Doja Cat on ‘Tia Tamera’.
‘Shooting Star (Chill Remixx)’ is a reinterpretation of the original Hip-hop/R&b song in the trance and chill-out genre, with a dreamy, relaxed atmosphere.
Xg are a seven member Hip-hop/R&b girls group consisting of Jurin, Chisa, Harvey, Hinata, Juria, Maya and Cocona.
Additionally, in May, Xg will...
- 4/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The music video of “Left Right”, the track from the third single of the Hip-Hop/R&b-inspired Japanese girl group Xg, was released on Monday. The track features repeating synth loops and trap beats with a Hip-Hop/R&b vibe.
It makes for an addictive song with strong bass, sharp hi-hats fused with rap and vocals.
The theme of the music video is travelling through space to unexplored locations. The minimalist and stylish performance contrasts with the 1970s-1990s costumes and set.
Like their earlier track of “Shooting Star”, “Left Right” too has strong hip hop along with R&b vibes with the shared theme of “Trust Urself & Be what U want to be (sic)”.
The group, which consists of seven members namely Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona, Maya, and Harveyare, stands for ‘Xtraordinary Girls’. With their fresh, inventive music and performance, Xg aims to empower young people from all...
It makes for an addictive song with strong bass, sharp hi-hats fused with rap and vocals.
The theme of the music video is travelling through space to unexplored locations. The minimalist and stylish performance contrasts with the 1970s-1990s costumes and set.
Like their earlier track of “Shooting Star”, “Left Right” too has strong hip hop along with R&b vibes with the shared theme of “Trust Urself & Be what U want to be (sic)”.
The group, which consists of seven members namely Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona, Maya, and Harveyare, stands for ‘Xtraordinary Girls’. With their fresh, inventive music and performance, Xg aims to empower young people from all...
- 2/13/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
New Music Friday – January 27th, 2023
Sam Smith – “I’m Not Here To Make Friends”, plus Gloria (Album)
Rosalía – “Lie Like You Love Me (Llylm)”
Meghan Trainor ft. Kim Petras – “Made You Look Remix”
Ava Max – “Ghost”, plus Diamonds & Dancefloors (Album)
Camilo & Camila Cabello – “Ambulancia”
Zara Larsson – “Can’t Tame Her”
P!Nk – “Trustfall”
Xg – “Shooting Star”
New Music Videos:
Taylor Swift – “Lavender Haze”
Other noteworthy artists with releases this week include Chlöe – “Pray It Away”, Daniel Caesar – “Do You Like Me“, Rita Ora – “You Only Love Me”, Jordy – “Story Of A Boy”, Kayla Rae – “Blue”, Maisie Peters – “Body Better”, James Hersey – “Right Where I Am”, Kevin Ross – “Look My Way”, Sg Lewis – “Oh Laura” plus AudioLust & HigherLove, Joseph...
New Music Friday – January 27th, 2023
Sam Smith – “I’m Not Here To Make Friends”, plus Gloria (Album)
Rosalía – “Lie Like You Love Me (Llylm)”
Meghan Trainor ft. Kim Petras – “Made You Look Remix”
Ava Max – “Ghost”, plus Diamonds & Dancefloors (Album)
Camilo & Camila Cabello – “Ambulancia”
Zara Larsson – “Can’t Tame Her”
P!Nk – “Trustfall”
Xg – “Shooting Star”
New Music Videos:
Taylor Swift – “Lavender Haze”
Other noteworthy artists with releases this week include Chlöe – “Pray It Away”, Daniel Caesar – “Do You Like Me“, Rita Ora – “You Only Love Me”, Jordy – “Story Of A Boy”, Kayla Rae – “Blue”, Maisie Peters – “Body Better”, James Hersey – “Right Where I Am”, Kevin Ross – “Look My Way”, Sg Lewis – “Oh Laura” plus AudioLust & HigherLove, Joseph...
- 1/27/2023
- by Mikael Melo
- ET Canada
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