By Sean McKenzie, Special to AGENDA Magazine When you think of powerhouses in the arts who move seamlessly from the orchestra pit to the editor’s desk—whose careers are defined by both virtuosity and vision—one name keeps rising to the top: Kaylene Peoples. With her recent cover feature in LA Lifestyle […]
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AGENDA Magazine Ranked Top 5 by Feedspot—Here’s What That Means to Me
2024 was a year of recognition for AGENDA — and I Almost Missed It! I just discovered something incredible… and I can’t believe I missed it! Back in June 2024, AGENDA—my first publication—was named one of Feedspot.com’s Top 10 out of the Top 20 Print Magazines & Publications. It was […]
“Sinners” and the Deep Haunt of Heritage: Ryan Coogler’s Bold Reimagining of Horror
Let’s get one thing straight: this obsession started with the March 2025 issue of GQ. That magazine cover stopped me cold—Michael B. Jordan eerily staring back at me, and I thought, Wait, he’s in Sinners? I had no idea. That moment alone pushed me to see the movie. I’d heard […]
The Life List Review: Netflix’s 2025 Indie Gem Delivers Heartfelt Storytelling
The Life List is one of those films that sneaks up on you. I wasn’t sure what to expect at first, but the trailer had me hooked—the moment the will was being read, I knew something deeper was unfolding. The story follows Rae Colton, a young woman who’s thrown into […]
AGENDA Magazine Named a Top 15 Online Magazine in LA by Feedspot for 2025
AGENDA has once again earned high honors, being named among Feedspot’s Top 15 Online Magazines in Los Angeles for 2025—securing the #8 ranking this year, following its #10 ranking in 2024 among Top 20 Magazines and Publications in Los Angeles. This marks the second consecutive year that AGENDA has been […]
Blue Jacket Fashion Show Makes a Spectacular Debut at LA Fashion Week: Glamour, Celebrities, and a Call to Action
Hollywood was buzzing with excitement on the evening of November 13, 2024, as The Blue Jacket Fashion Show made its highly anticipated Los Angeles debut, kicking off LA Fashion Week in the heart of Tinseltown. The W Hotel transformed into a chic haven for celebrities, influencers, and icons, each adorned […]
Sheryl Aronson’s ‘On the Road to Your Heart’: From Journalist to Songwriter
For the past decade, Sheryl Aronson has been a trusted voice at Agenda Magazine, known for her insightful interviews and her popular column, Arting Around, which delves into the lives of artists from all creative spheres. But now, Sheryl is stepping into a new chapter of her career as she […]
Renauld White: The Trailblazing Icon Who Redefined Black Representation in Fashion and Film
Renauld White was a pivotal figure in the modeling and acting industries, heralded for his groundbreaking contributions that reshaped the representation of Black men in mainstream media. Renowned for his exceptional talent and undeniable charisma, White’s career spans decades of influential work, earning him a lasting legacy as a changemaker. […]
The Stylish Journey of AGENDA’s Fashion Whisperer Ty-Ron Mayes
Known for his association with America’s Next Top Model, a stylist of endless prominent magazine covers such as Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue, Ty-Ron Mayes is a catapulting force, not only in New York, but globally. Hailing from Harlem, Mayes is the go-to stylist for celebrities, including, Daymond John, Eminem, Mariah […]
Talk Agenda, Ep.1 | Melanie Wise and Edition 6 of the Artemis Women In Action Film Festival
Kaylene Peoples interviews Melanie Wise about the 6th Edition of Artemis Women In Action Film Festival. A lot has changed but a lot has remained the same in 2021 for this groundbreaking festival that has brought us strong women characters in both film! “We’ve always done live events, brick and […]









