Chasing Greatness at 3 A.M.: Watching Arda Saatçi Push Human Limits

There’s a certain kind of madness that only makes sense in the middle of the night.

The kind where you tell yourself, “Just ten more minutes,” and suddenly it’s 3:47 a.m., your room is completely dark except for the glow of a livestream, and you’re emotionally invested in a man running through the California desert like sleep is optional.

That is me this week watching Arda Saatçi during his current “Cyborg Season” run - a brutal 600-kilometer challenge from Death Valley to Santa Monica in just 96 hours. You can watch the live stream HERE!

And somehow, even through the exhaustion, the silence, and the absurdity of staying awake for someone else’s suffering, I couldn’t stop watching.

Because Arda doesn’t just run.

I Need Your Vote: Help Me Share My Art With the World (and Johnny Depp)

I’m so excited (and honestly still a little in disbelief) to share that I’ve been selected for the first round of Johnny Depp’s The People’s Artist Project. Out of so many talented creatives, my work was chosen to move forward, and now the next step depends on community support.

This project is about giving artists a platform and helping new voices be seen. Through public voting, artists have the chance to move through the competition and earn incredible opportunities that could truly change the direction of their creative journey.

If I’m fortunate enough to continue advancing, the rewards go far beyond recognition. Winners have the opportunity to display their artwork at The Art of Elysium’s Salon, appear in Artforum Magazine, and receive a $25,000 prize.

For me, this isn’t just about a contest.

Why I’m So Excited for The Devil Wears Prada 2 - And Why the Soundtrack Makes It Even Better

I didn’t expect to feel this excited about a sequel, but here we are.

Ever since I first watched The Devil Wears Prada, it’s held a permanent spot in my comfort-movie rotation. There’s just something about that mix of fashion, ambition, sharp dialogue, and unforgettable characters that never gets old. So when I heard that The Devil Wears Prada 2 was finally happening, I was already all in.

But what really pushed my excitement over the edge? The soundtrack.

The newly released The Devil Wears Prada 2: Music From The Motion Picture feels like a perfect extension of the film’s world—stylish, bold, and unapologetically glamorous. And as someone who loves a good movie soundtrack, this one hits especially hard.

First of all, the lineup is stacked. We’re talking artists like Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, SZA, and Laufey—basically a dream mix of sounds and vibes that somehow still feels cohesive.

But let me be honest: the biggest highlight for me is Lady Gaga.

Not only is she part of the soundtrack—she has three original songs on it. Three! That alone makes this feel like an event. Her tracks—“Shape of a Woman,” “Glamorous Life,” and especially “RUNWAY” with Doechii—bring exactly the kind of energy you’d expect from the Runway universe. “RUNWAY” in particular feels like it was made to blast while strutting down a sidewalk like it’s your personal catwalk.