Actor, director, screenwriter, student and most currently artist, James Franco has released his second exhibit to date, “Fat Squirrel”. Franco’s latest exhibit is being held at the Siegfried Contemporary, an art consultancy and advisory in London, that specializes in modern and contemporary art.  There are three series of art work in the exhibit on display at the Siegfried, which Franco explained the creation of in an exclusive with Dazed Magazine. Art advisor and founder of the Siegfried Contemporary, Andreas Siegfried has chosen Franco as the artist of showcase saying, “I have chosen James Franco as I am personally interested in aspects of how he translates his life as a celebrity in to very quirky and thought provoking works of art. What draws me most to his paintings is their powerful presence and an ever present sense of humor.”

The theme of Franco’s exhibit is his public persona verses his personal persona or as Siegfried describes as “his ‘true self’ in conversation with his ‘false self’.”

Francos childlike art embodies his whimsical character, with paintings of obese animals by commissioned artist which he then painted over. Franco explained to Daze magazine that he enjoys collaboration in his art work, comparing it to collaborative efforts in his filmmaking, mentioning that although they are very different from each he is excited to break out from hiding behind the big names of his collaborators. In the latest collection of his work Franco’s collaborations are less apparent than others, he describes them as not only collaborations but as “hybrids or collages .”

If you don’t have the privilege of traveling to London, you can see some of Franco’s work below.

The Dec/Jan issue of Fader Magazine  hitting newsstands December 9th features the rap trio Migos' members, Quavo, Takeoff and Offset; giving a glance into their lifestyle, the truth behind their music and the separation between music and business. With photographer Ben Grieme behind the lens family trio is captured in what seems to be an effortless shoot.

Truth about Migos, they not only talk that talk, they pimp that walk. Their self made title "YRN" holds weight to their intake from live performances, earning about $40,000 between two and four times a week, per show. The "Handsome and Wealthy" rappers also collect an estimated 70% in royalty checks. 

 In the fader's editorial the rap group's personal features are in full focus and their signature wealth is defined by more than their chains.  Regardless if your a fan or consider their music to be a nuisance to the imperative aspects of rap music, Migos give a visual impression of modern day Black Kings. From their clothing and chains to their overall physical appearance the Migos give off the ambiance of what a Pharaoh or King would look like launched 2,000 years into the future. 

Last week Migos released their 18 track mixtape "Rich N***a Timeline"  and gained much respect when New York rapper Q-Tip from the hip-hop trio A Tribe Called Quest gave his opinion on their latest project. He even responded to haters on his timeline saying, "Y can't niggas fuc wit? Luke used to make pop pussy joints veto boys made G shit UGK, ect.. They all creative. MIGOS JUST THE 2DAY WAVE".

Christopher Edwin Breaux, better known as Frank Ocean, wants to legally change his name to his stage name. But there are minor setbacks. After applying for a legal name change on March 7, 2014 his request was denied due to three tickets given within a three month span on his drivers license. Until Ocean's traffic issues are settled in court a judge has denied his request for a legal name change.