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OJ Williams

OJ Williams

A New York native, OJ began his career as an intern at the legendary hip-hop bible, The Source Magazine. In 2013, he was a founding member of Steve Stoute’s the STASHED, where he spearheaded their film and lifestyle sections. Later he later took on task of managing editor for Ebony Magazine ushering a new era of the for historic title. In May 2015, he decided to start his own editorial platform and The Knockturnal was born.

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Chief Brand Officer Rich Orosco Talks All Things LAFC & MLS.

by OJ Williams December 6, 2022
written by OJ Williams
Rich Orosco is a 15-year entertainment industry veteran.
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We Chat W/ MLS EVP, Commissioner’s Office & Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Sola Winley

by OJ Williams November 22, 2022
written by OJ Williams

In February 2021, Sola Winley joined Major League Soccer as their Executive Vice President, Commissioner’s Office & Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer.

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World Premiere: The Rock, Pierce Brosnan, Aldis Hodge, Noah Centineo & More Talk ‘Black Adam’ [Video]

by OJ Williams October 25, 2022
written by OJ Williams

From New Line Cinema, Dwayne Johnson stars in the action-adventure “Black Adam.” The first-ever feature film to explore the story of the DC Super Hero comes to the big screen under the direction of Jaume Collet-Serra.

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Fashion Editoral: Jason Robert By Katie Nolan

by OJ Williams December 16, 2021
written by OJ Williams

Serving you a little holiday sexy time with model Jason Roberts. Check out our exclusive editorial after the jump. 

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Exclusive: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis & Cast Talk ‘And Just Like That’ at World Premiere [Video]

by OJ Williams December 14, 2021
written by OJ Williams

The women of “Sex and the City” transition from the friendship they had in their 30s to a more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s.

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Exclusive: Michael Urie Talks Starring in Netflix’s 1st Holiday LGBTQ+ Rom-Com ‘Single All The Way’

by OJ Williams December 8, 2021
written by OJ Williams

Desperate to avoid his family’s judgment about his perpetual single status, Peter (Michael Urie) convinces his best friend Nick (Philemon Chambers) to join him for the holidays and pretend that they’re now in a relationship. But when Peter’s mother (Kathy Najimy) sets him up on a blind date with her handsome trainer James (Luke Macfarlane)— the plan goes awry.

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Upcoming Black Christmas Movies We Can’t Wait To See

by OJ Williams December 6, 2021
written by OJ Williams

Home for the Holidays? We got you!

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Exclusive: Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski & Cast Talk ‘Tomorrow War’ [Video]

by OJ Williams June 29, 2021
written by OJ Williams

In The Tomorrow War, the world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species.

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Exclusive: Claudia Jordan, LisaRaye McCoy, Jason Lee & More Talk Fox Soul Shows [Video]

by OJ Williams June 25, 2021
written by OJ Williams

FOX SOUL, the Black community’s premiere free streaming platform serving UNAPOLOGETICALLY BLACK, CONSUMABLE BY ALL entertainment 365 days a year, recently held its first-ever virtual press day. 

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Exclusive: Pedro Pascal Talks “Wonder Woman: 1984”

by OJ Williams December 17, 2020
written by OJ Williams

Check out our exclusive interview with Pedro Pascal, starring as Maxwell Lord in “Wonder Woman: 1984”!

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Looking back on ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2- Full Looking back on ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2-

Full interview:
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Eating through Türkiye 🇹🇷 from Cappadocia to Istan Eating through Türkiye 🇹🇷 from Cappadocia to Istanbul, hand rolled dough, slow cooked lamb, decadent baklava, flavors worth traveling for #türkiye #gotürkiye #turkishfood
Exploring Cappadocia from above, below, and everyw Exploring Cappadocia from above, below, and everywhere in between ⛰️ #cappadocia #gotürkiye
Spring in Istanbul 🇹🇷 from Bosphorus views to Turk Spring in Istanbul 🇹🇷 from Bosphorus views to Turkish coffee, markets, and the nonstop rhythm of the city. #istanbul #gotürkiye
Throwing it back to Season 2 of Rue and Jules. In Throwing it back to Season 2 of Rue and Jules. In a 2022 interview with The Knockturnal, Hunter Schafer and Zendaya talked about the dynamics of Rue and Jules’ relationship- a full circle conversation following the latest episode in Season 3.

Full interview:
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#Euphoria #rueandjules
Cover stars ✨ The Knockturnal celebrates its 20th Cover stars ✨

The Knockturnal celebrates its 20th digital cover with the brilliant Kara Young and Mallori Johnson for ‘Is God Is’. A haunting, explosive story of sisterhood, rage, survival, and liberation.

Inside the cover story, the duo opens up about bringing emotional truth to the screen, their roots in theater, the power of vulnerability, and what it means to portray Black women in all their complexity.

“Rage is not one thing. It’s many, many things.” — Kara Young

‘Is God Is’ premieres in theaters May 15.
ALL(H)OURS on ‘No Doubt’: Diving Into Momentum and ALL(H)OURS on ‘No Doubt’: Diving Into Momentum and Goals ✨🧟

@all_h_ours returned from their first North American tour and immediately started channeling that momentum into their latest EP, No Doubt.

Full article on The Knockturnal 📰

#Kpop #AllHours #NoDoubt #KpopInterview
The cast of ‘Off Campus’ is talking about the impa The cast of ‘Off Campus’ is talking about the impact music had on their roles, both on and off set.

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/5CmkAYzVdFg?si=_fVvvvAPzzh3dNxK

@primevideo @offcampusonprime
Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Josh Heuston, Mika Ab Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Josh Heuston, Mika Abdalla & more talk new series ‘Off Campus’.

Full interview:
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Jonathan Saba praises director David Mackenzie’s w Jonathan Saba praises director David Mackenzie’s work on ‘Fuze’ film. 

Full interview:
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Directed by David Mackenzie, starring Aaron Taylor Directed by David Mackenzie, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Sam Worthington, ‘Fuze’ is a film about a criminal operation that uses the discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb in London as cover for a major heist.

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/cDGKWcNs8M4?si=6eoCXaNJzfKsRdYQ
Aaron-Taylor Johnson spoke about preparing for his Aaron-Taylor Johnson spoke about preparing for his role in heist thriller ‘Fuze’. 

Directed by David Mackenzie, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Sam Worthington, the film is about a criminal operation that uses the discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb in London as cover for a major heist.

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/cDGKWcNs8M4?si=6eoCXaNJzfKsRdYQ
Molly Gordon talks about how heavier themes in fil Molly Gordon talks about how heavier themes in film are made digestible for younger audiences. 

The Sheep Detectives is in theaters May 8!

Full interview:
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus talks about making @thesheepde Julia Louis-Dreyfus talks about making @thesheepdetectives , premiering in theaters May 8th.

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@everglow.offcl is indeed ‘crazy, sexy, cool’ 💃🎶 @everglow.offcl is indeed ‘crazy, sexy, cool’ 💃🎶

#kpop #kpopconcert #everglow
The crowd roared as @everglow.offcl performed thei The crowd roared as @everglow.offcl performed their song ‘LA DI DA’ at The Novo LA ✨ during their last performance of their U.S. leg for their [Re:CODE] tour 

✍️ Full write up coming soon… 

#everglow #kpop #kpopconcert #losangeles #concert
Jaafar Jackson, singer and nephew of Michael Jacks Jaafar Jackson, singer and nephew of Michael Jackson who stars as him in @michaelmovie , talks about working on the biopic alongside Nia Long and cast. 

The film is in theaters now. 

Full interview:
https://youtu.be/DxYFFTgPZgs?si=DfQ6rxKk6l4xOatq

#michaeljackson
‘Project Hail Mary’ puppeteer James Ortiz could wi ‘Project Hail Mary’ puppeteer James Ortiz could win an Oscar, as he’s now eligible for Best Supporting Actor!

Amaze amaze amaze! 

🎥:
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Michaela Coel talks preparing for her role in ‘Mot Michaela Coel talks preparing for her role in ‘Mother Mary’, in theaters now. 

🎥: 
https://youtu.be/j07ln9zeJMs

📝: https://theknockturnal.com/anne-hathaway-and-michaela-coel-at-mother-mary-premiere/
Nicola Coughlin talked about the difference in her Nicola Coughlin talked about the difference in her ‘Big Mood’ character Maggie in Season 2, and what she learned in her research on bipolar disorder. ‘Big Mood’ officially out now on @tubi 

🎥: https://youtu.be/iYh-xquxzMc?si=Q3aUKgmwOFkUbuSS

📝: https://theknockturnal.com/big-mood-cast-talks-season-2/

#bigmood
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