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Jean-Pascal Zadi reprises his role as Stéphane Blé in season two of the hit political comedy series Represent. Picking up where season one left off, Stéphane has overcome the odds to become France’s first black president. But the promises of his unlikely campaign are putting him on a bumpy road in office.

Zadi is brilliant as the charming everyman Stéphane, a youth counselor from the Paris suburbs suddenly thrust onto the world stage. His sincerity and enthusiasm won over voters, yet prove tricky assets in the cutthroat arena of politics. Season two explores Stéphane grappling with the harsh realities of governance as scandals, betrayal, and fragile alliances threaten his presidency.

Around Stéphane is a colorful cast of characters, from his loyal chief of staff Yasmine to the security team keeping threats at bay. Fans will be thrilled to reunite with these figures and witness their evolving roles. New challenges also emerge,...

Represent is a French satirical comedy that discusses the politics of the country and how the right-wing narrative has taken over the continent and is harming the next generation of immigrants’ children. The first season of the show ended with Stéphane Blé winning the presidential elections and defeating his opponent, Corinne Douanier. So, let’s find out what happens in season 2 through a detailed recap.

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What happened at Stéphane’s swearing ceremony?

Stéphane was now the new president of the Republic of France, and unlike others, he was not a traditionalist when it came to his clothing and general attitude. He was, however, looking forward to starting his tenure. He was given a new security staff led by Alice, who wanted to make sure Stéphane gave a small speech to dissuade attempts on his life from groups that had still not digested the fact that they had a president of color.

Represent season one was a surprise entry into one of the best satirical comedies to come out of Netflix in a long time. A show that out and out questions how the politics of France has changed over the years with immigration and the rise of right-wing politics. The first season was good at addressing these matters in a satirical, humorous fashion and presenting an unlikely character who joins the French presidential race and even wins it. The second season is also created, written, directed by, and stars Jean-Pascal Zadi and released on the streaming platform on 29th August 2024.

The second season began from where the first one left off. Stéphane Blé is now the new President of the Republic of France, elected by the people of the nation. As he is the first head of state who is an immigrant and of African descent, there is still a lot...

Represent is a French Netflix original, a satirical take on the politics of France and the emergence of a person who thwarts the status quo and begins to ask some real questions about society and people in general. Season one of the show aired on the streaming platform in the year 2023, and ever since has become a talked-about satirical comedy on France and the politics of the country. Season two was released on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, so here is the recap of what happened so far in season one of Represent.

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Was Stephane Ble in shock?

The show began in the campaign office of Stéphane Ble, as he was surrounded by his team and his campaign manager, William Crozon. They were extremely excited to learn Stéphane was going to be one of the two candidates running for the President of France. Stéphane was shocked at the turn of events,...

Good news: NBC's The Irrational will return for Season 2 in the fall of 2024. Even better, most of the cast will be returning.

The Jesse L. Martin-led police procedural stands out in a sea of crime dramas because it focuses on a behavioral scientist who moonlights as an FBI consultant. It is fun, entertaining, and easy to follow.

We've got you covered if you're playing catch-up now that the season has ended.

Our The Irrational Season 2 cast and character guide covers everything you need to know about the characters before you begin this unique series.

How The Irrational Is Different From Other Shows

The Irrational is not purely a police procedural.

Since the main character is a behavioral scientist, neuroscientific principles often come into play when solving each case.

It's not quite as gimmicky as Elsbeth, where the lead detective's quirkiness is the backbone of the show, but it...

Nas is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his debut album Illmatic in a big way. Today, he released “Define My Name,” a new single produced by DJ Premier (who worked on the original Illmatic), and the duo announced a long-awaited collaborative album, due sometime later this year.

Built over a DJ Premier-produced beat, Nas’ verses on “Define My Name” see the rapper address his name and his legacy. “At 20, I said I’d better quit by 30,” he raps. “Then by 30, I thought by 40 rapping is corny/ How wrong was I?/ Never would have thought at 50, new songs by Nas would be hard and live.”

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The verses build up to the chorus refrain “What defines my name” with a sample from Biz Markie saying “Nas.” On the outro, DJ Premier jumps in to say “30 years later, Illmatic was dropped,” and then closes the song by saying “Premier album is still gonna happen.

Three decades ago, Nas and DJ Premier teamed up for a run of songs on the rapper’s acclaimed debut album Illimatic. In the time since, both have become hip-hop legends in their own right. But later this year, Nas and DJ Premier will go all-in on their first full-length collaborative album. The title and release date for the record have not yet been revealed, but its newly-released first single, “Define My Name,” offers a preview of what they have coming.

“At twenty, I said I’d better quit by thirty / Then by thirty,...

Today, beloved Washington, DC, hardcore punk band Scream has shared DC Special via Dischord Records. Stream the album via Apple Music and Spotify below.

DC Special is Scream’s first full-length album since 1993, and their first release since 2011. The album sees Scream’s original members Pete Stahl, Franz Stahl, Skeeter Thompson, and Kent Stax team up once more for a 12-track LP. The album also features key names in the hardcore punk scene — including production credits from Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat and Fugazi, and contributions from Nirvana’s Dave Grohl, former Scream drummer.

Scream launched a Kickstarter for the album in 2021, and recorded the album at Inner Ear Studios — an integral studio to the DC hardcore scene. Pick up a physical copy of the album here.

Currently, Scream are in the midst of a North American tour with Soulside. Stream DC Special below, and read on for more information...

DC hardcore legends Scream have announced DC Special, their first new music since 2011 and first full-length since 1993. The record, which features contributions from Ian MacKaye, former drummer Dave Grohl, and more, is out November 10th via the storied Dischord Records. Along with the news, Scream have announced a run of 2023 tour dates, and shared the new song “DC Special Sha La La.” Listen below.

Scream’s original lineup — singer Pete Stahl, guitarist Franz Stahl, bassist Skeeter Thompson, and drummer Kent Stax — recorded DC Special at Washington, DC’s go-to punk studio, Inner Ear, with founder Don Zientara, while Minor Threat/Fugazi frontman Ian MacKaye provided additional production. The band’s first LP since 1993’s Fumble, and first overall release since the 2011 EP Complete Control Recording Sessions, has been a long time coming: In 2021, Scream launched a Kickstarter to fund the project, which ended up being one of the last things...

We can't talk about the greatest rappers to come out of the golden age of hip-hop without mentioning Fat Joe. The Puerto Rican and Cuban rapper from the Bronx, NY, has undoubtedly had a major impact on the culture and its movement, putting out 13 studio albums and numerous hit singles like "Flow Joe," "What's Luv?," "Lean Back," and many more. The Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist also started his own record label Terror Squad Production, where he earned a reputation for cultivating raw talents like legendary Puerto Rican emcee Big Pun, who died on Feb. 7, 2000, at age 28.

While 30 years have gone by since Fat Joe dropped his debut first album, "Represent," in 1993, the Boricua artist still remains relevant as one of hip-hop's GOATs. "I want them to know I'm one of the greats and that I've always been an ambassador for hip-hop and put that first," Fat Joe tells Popsugar of his cultural impact.

The 2023 edition of Series Mania, which wraps on Friday, looks like it’s succeeded in solidifying its place as Europe’s premier TV festival.

The fest’s main competition was one of its strongest yet, and attendance at the industry-facing Series Mania Forum reached an all-time record of 3,800 delegates. Yet even Series Mania couldn’t escape the big-picture headwinds such as strikes and protests around France’s pension reform, nor the wider market turbulence as global streamers curb content investment around the world.

Read on for Variety’s top takeaways:

Streamers Pull Back in Europe?

One key concern among producers going into Series Mania was that global streamers may be pulling back from producing in Europe. But in fact, despite industry concerns over the financial health of streaming services, Netflix and Amazon aren’t stepping away from local content in key European markets: they and other streamers are simply becoming...

Netflix teased its slate of new European series, including Part 3 of hit heist show “Lupin” starring Omar Sy, during its showcase at Series Mania in Lille.

The standing room-only session — which featured two DJs on stage spinning tracks to a Netflix sizzle — was a “roadshow”-style presentation that featured a number of clips from the streamer’s forthcoming European shows, followed by a short panel with commissioners Katja Hofem from Germany, Damien Couvreur from France and Jenny Stjernströmer Björk from the Nordics. Each briefly discussed their new shows but didn’t go into detail about their editorial strategies.

Due to the exclusive nature of the clips, security was extremely strict at the session, with French guards shouting at delegates — including journalists — to put away any laptops and phones, making any reporting of the session virtually impossible.

The streamer announced Season 2 of its off-beat comedy series “Represent,” starring Cesar-nominated actor-director Jean-Pascal Zadi...