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BGN Interviews the cast and director of the A24 film Opus.
Featured in the interviews are: Ayo Edebiri (Ariel), John Malkovich (Moretti), Juliette Lewis (Clara), and Stephanie Suganami (Emily) and writer/director Mark Anthony Green.
A young writer travels to the remote compound of a legendary pop star who mysteriously disappeared 30 years ago. Surrounded by a cult of sycophants and intoxicated journalists, she soon finds herself in the middle of his twisted plan.
Interviewer: Jamie Broadnax
Video Editor: Jamie Broadnax
Opus premieres in theaters March 14th.
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Season 4 of Married to Real Estate is here, and real estate power couple Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson are taking things to the next level—both on screen and behind the scenes. Since the show’s debut, the dynamic duo has captivated audiences with their seamless blend of business savvy, design expertise, and real-life relationship goals. But as they enter their fourth season, Egypt and Mike are proving they’re not just about renovating homes—they’re about building a lasting legacy.
In an exclusive conversation with BLACK ENTERPRISE, the couple opened up about how their journey started, their continued growth, and why they’re passionate about helping families find and create their dream homes.
It’s hard to believe Married to Real Estate began with Mike simply capturing Egypt’s design process on his phone. Like many people, the couple spent time during the COVID-19 pandemic reevaluating their goals and redefining their businesses. For Egypt, that meant overcoming her hesitation to expand her real estate and design company.
“I was sort of living in fear a little bit about expanding my company into a design company,” she admits. “Everybody would tell me, like, ‘You really need to do this,’ but I was just like, ‘No, I’ll just do it for my friends and a few clients.’”
Mike’s videos helped them realize the value of documenting their work, and eventually, that footage became the blueprint for their hit HGTV series. Now, four seasons later, the show has expanded to over 80 countries, inspiring viewers around the world.
“The fact that some kid in Ethiopia or some kid in Dubai is sitting there watching us, being inspired… that’s what gets me the most,” Mike says. “People see us, and they see themselves.”
Beyond renovating homes, Egypt and Mike have been quietly building a real estate empire. Season 4 gives fans a closer look at their latest expansion moves—including a booming real estate brokerage with over 63 agents and the launch of their Indigo Road furniture line at JCPenney.
“Even though it’s like mine, it’s ours. Everything is ours,” Egypt says of their furniture brand. “Because I couldn’t have done the photo shoots, moved the furniture around, or created things without Mike.”
Their growth isn’t stopping there. The couple is also tackling large-scale commercial projects, including a massive 36,000 square-foot media complex and multiple restaurant designs.
“We’re still grinding, still defining,” Egypt says. “But hopefully what people see when they watch Married to Real Estate is themselves—their dreams and desires—and they realize, ‘If they can do it, I can do this.’”
Buying a home, especially one that needs work, can be intimidating. Egypt and Mike understand that fear firsthand and use their expertise to help clients push past it.
“We never convince anybody to do anything because, by law, you can’t do that,” Mike clarifies. “But what we do is show you a world of possibilities.”
Egypt agrees, explaining how they help buyers look beyond surface-level concerns.
“We can take any home and turn it into a dream home,” she says. “When our agents or I are with a client, we say, ‘OK, this is your list of wants and needs. Yes, we’re budget-restricted, but what if we did this? What if we did that?’ It’s about giving people options and showing them what’s possible.”
One of Egypt’s signature strengths is her ability to trust her intuition in design—sometimes making last-minute changes that leave Mike shaking his head.
“I am actually an insane woman,” she jokes. “Just know that.”
Mike confirms that her creativity often leads to spontaneous revisions.
“For her, she can have a vision, but once she sees it on-site, she’ll be like, ‘Nope, this isn’t it.’ Then we’re back at the drawing board,” he says.
One example this season? A fireplace transformation starts as a simple drywall feature but evolves into a high-end cast stone centerpiece.
“We were at budget,” Egypt recalls. “Mike was like, ‘We’re out of money, what are we going to do?’ So, I figured out how to create a luxe look for just $32.”
As home design evolves, Married to Real Estate keeps up with the latest trends, and this season, Egypt and Mike are introducing innovative kitchen island designs.
“We’re doing Beyond Waterfalls, where the miter on the lip is extra thick,” Egypt explains. “It looks like a massive piece of art.”
Wet rooms in bathrooms are another hot trend this season.
“We’re doing a lot of that,” Egypt says. “But it depends on the client and the space we have to work with. Some people are saying, ‘I don’t need a tub, I don’t want to clean it.’”
Mike, however, noted that many homeowners install statement tubs just for aesthetics, “like an ‘in case of emergency’ bathtub.”
While their business expands, Egypt and Mike remain committed to community service, from Habitat for Humanity projects to House Proud, an organization dedicated to revitalizing neighborhoods for senior citizens.
“I think that we have to sow seeds,” Egypt says. “It’s universal law—we’re supposed to give, we’re supposed to volunteer.”
Mike added that these efforts set an example for their children, including 12-year-old daughter Kendall, who is already developing a giving spirit.
“If we drive past someone in need and I don’t stop, she’ll call me out,” he says. “It’s in her now, and I love that.”
Aside from real estate and design, Married to Real Estate continues to showcase Egypt and Mike’s everyday relationship moments—including their hilarious household debates.
One season highlight? Their long-standing disagreement over how to fold a fitted sheet.
“There is a way to fold a fitted sheet, but Mike believes it’s senseless,” Egypt says, laughing.
Their kitchen debates have even gone viral, like Mike’s infamous “ketchup in the pantry vs. fridge” argument, which caught the attention of Heinz.
“After two years, Heinz finally responded and said, ‘It belongs in the fridge after opening,’” Egypt says. “But that wasn’t enough for Mike.”
With each season, Married to Real Estate continues to grow in impact, blending education, inspiration, and entertainment. As Egypt and Mike expand their empire, they remain deeply connected to their original mission—helping families turn houses into homes.
“We just want people to know they can do this,” Egypt says. “If we can, so can you.”
From ambitious renovations to heartwarming family moments, Season 4 promises even more of what makes Married to Real Estate a fan favorite. Be sure to tune in and watch Egypt and Mike continue to transform lives—one home at a time.
Catch the premiere Wednesday, March 12, at 9 p.m. Eastern on HGTV, with episodes available to stream on Max the same day.For sneak peeks, follow @egyptsherrod and @djfadelf on Instagram.
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Rachel Zegler has had endless abuse since she took on the role of Snow White and it’s time for it to stop.
There’s always trouble when a person of color gets cast as a character who’s traditionally white. Zegler is the most recent person to be dogpiled by racists for simply accepting a role. “But white is part of the character’s name,” people keep insisting, as if that means anything in the world of Disney princesses. Snow White is a Latina right now (there are bound to be countless new adaptions of the story later where she is white) and MAGAs just can’t handle it.
While Wolverine has been known as a loner and a drifter, the fact is that he lived for a very long time, and one does not walk through as much time and space as he did without fathering multitudes of children. Now, some of his kids have become heroes in their own right, joining teams such as X-Men and Avengers, but a select few managed to prove that Logan’s healing factor, his metallic skeleton, and his adamantium claws still have room for improvement.
Of course, each of these characters has their own unique powers and compelling backstories, and the upcoming season of X-Men ’97 could explore some of these characters, add depth to Logan’s narrative within the show, and expand its emotional stakes. Here are the six children of Wolverine we want to see in X-Men ’97.
Torrent
Though most fans recognize Jean Grey as Wolverine’s main love interest, die-hard fans of X-Men and Wolverine know that Logan had several love interests at different times and in different continuities. One of those love interests is Ororo Munroe, better known as Storm. Though most of their relationships across different continuities were short-lived, Marvel’s What If…? universe introduced us to Kendall Logan, better known as Torrent, who inherited her mutations from her parents — weather manipulation from Storm and a healing factor and heightened senses from Logan.
Raze Darkhölme
Another character from an alternate reality, Raze, is the child of Wolverine and Mystique and possesses all the powers of his father — including the claws — and his mother’s shapeshifting abilities. Just imagine a less-pleasant Wolverine (yes, that exists) with blue skin, red hair, and claws. Sadly, he didn’t use his powers for good. Instead, he became affiliated with the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and hatched a master plan to right the world by eradicating humans so that mutants can finally thrive in a world that’s free from persecution. Perhaps Magneto was right all along…
Daken
Daken, also known as Akihiro, is the son of Wolverine and Itsu and features his father’s powers, including the retractable claws, as well as heightened senses. However, he wasn’t raised by his parents; the Winter Soldier killed Itsu, and Daken was kidnapped by Romulus, who raised Daken to become a cold-blooded killer.
He’s also incredibly manipulative and intelligent and has the ability to manipulate the emotions of those around him through pheromone control. Daken hates Wolverine and strives to destroy his father’s heroic legacy — he even led a criminal empire while masquerading as the Wolverine.
Laura Kinney
Laura Kinney is a mutant who has been genetically engineered from Logan’s DNA, and her origin story implied that she was a direct clone and therefore could and should be regarded as Wolverine’s daughter. Her primary mutant power is an accelerated healing factor that allows her to regrow entire limbs or simply reattach them.
Unlike Wolverine, who has three claws, Laura only has two in her arms and one claw in each foot, which she can extend and retract at will. Her claws are, much like Wolverine’s, coated with adamantium as a result of experimentation. She even assumed the mantle of Wolverine in certain timelines.
Reine du Rien
Rien is Wolverine’s sorceress daughter, born to Wolverine and Sylvie D’Arqueness. She was purposefully conceived so that the clan her mother belonged to could have a member who, next to possessing vast magical abilities, would also possess Logan’s healing factor, which would allowed Rien to fight and slaughter powerful demons. Apart from magic abilities and Logan’s healing, she also inherited his retractable bone claws, and ever since she took down a major demon known as the Truth, Rien has been on a path to form a close relationship with her father.
James Hudson, Jr.
James Hudson is the son of Wolverine and Magneto’s ex-wife, the Witch — also known as Magda Lensherr, the mother of Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. Jimmy is very reminiscent of his father, primarily because he’s just as wild and reckless. He also boasts Wolverine’s retractable claws and regenerative healing abilities.
However, he possesses the innate ability to coat his claws, entire skeleton, and even his teeth in adamantium, making his claws stronger than Wolverine’s. Over time, James developed the ability to adapt his physiology to counteract poisons, gained control over reshaping his claws, and acquired the ability to crawl on walls, much like Spider-Man.
Honorable Mention: Rina Logan
Rina Logan is one of the best female versions of Wolverine. As the daughter of Logan and the deadly assassin Elektra, she inherits all her father’s powers — except for the bone claws, which are curiously absent. Instead, she wields a set of psychic claws that she manifests through sheer focus, solidifying them to cut through most conventional materials. These claws also allow her to “slice” into the minds of others, though not in the purely physical sense that Wolverine would.
Final Thoughts
Each of these characters adds depth to Wolverine’s backstory and reflects both his best and worst traits, as children often do. Introducing any of them in Season 2 of X-Men ’97, either as allies or adversaries, could bring even more emotional weight and thrilling action to a series already brimming with emotionally charged moments. So, why not introduce one of his children, especially now, when he’s wounded and possibly on a collision course to meet hand and claw with golden adamantium — perhaps the truest form of Logan’s metal?
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