Selena Gomez and Stacey Abrams are locking arms again, this time as co-producers of a music documentary Louder: The Soundtrack of Change. 312k37

Described as “a celebration of music and rallying cry,” the two will immerse audiences in a star-studded journey through the history of music as activism as told through the lens of some of music’s boldest, most iconic women.

Louder: The Soundtrack of Change cuts across genres and generations. Melissa Etheridge, H.E.R., Chaka Khan, Rhiannon Giddens, Mickey Gutyon and many others lend their raw perspective to drive home music’s potential as a vehicle for change. Etheridge details the importance of her impromptu decision to come out as a lesbian during a 1993 inaugural ball while H.E.R. outlines the immense grief processed via her 2020 ballad “I Can’t Breathe”.

Gender identity. Racial injustice. Outdated societal norms. As Abrams so poignantly proclaims in the opening line of the trailer, “It is a painful thing to tell a dark story.”

STREAM: Louder: The Soundtrack of Change, exclusively on Max

Louder pays homage to 90s hip-hop legends Queen Latifah and Salt-N-Pepa, and reflects on the pure rage of the Riot GRRL punk movement with a powerful Kathleen Hanna interview whose iconic “Rebel Girl” was listed 0n Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All-Time in 2021.

If you’re interested in checking out Louder: The Soundtrack of Change, here’s everything you need to know about where and when to watch. offers first-hand s, wide-ranging interviews, and stunning archival footage that you won’t want to miss.

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Louder: The Soundtrack of Change is available to watch exclusively on Max beginning Oct. 17, 2024. In addition to Gomez and Abrams co-headlining as producers, the documentary is directed by award-winning filmmaker Kristi Jacobson who won an Emmy for the HBO’s 2018 Solitary.

As producers, both Gomez and Abrams will bring unique dynamics to the documentary. While the billionaire actress-turned-singer and outspoken Democratic politician from Georgia may not immediately seem like the most natural tag team, the two have a history of ing forces, particularly in election cycles.

In 2022, Gomez endorsed Abrams in a second bid to win the Georgia gubernatorial election in one of the nation’s most closely-watched governor races. And back in 2020, Gomez handed Abrams the keys to her Instagram — and 181 million followers — to spread awareness for both Black Lives Matter and the power of voting as part of the #ShareTheMicNow campaign.

Abrams, who previously served in Georgia’s House of Representatives, was the Democratic nominee in the state’s gubernatorial election in both 2018 and 2022. She has since gone on to pen several fiction and nonfiction books, eight of which she wrote under the pen name Selena Montgomery before 2021.

In a move that shocked the American political landscape, 81-year-old Joe Biden has announced his decision not to seek reelection in the 2024 presidential race.

This historic, monumental decision, coming at the eleventh hour on Sunday, July 21, 2024, marks a significant pivot in American politics and has left the Democratic Party scrambling and the general electorate reevaluating the landscape for the next leader of the free world.

Biden’s tenure in office has not been without its highs and lows, but as of late, the scales have tipped decidedly toward the latter. His advanced age has increasingly become a topic of national conversation, not just amongst idle chatter, but as a serious deliberative point concerning his ability to handle the rigors of the presidency. Public appearances have been punctuated by moments of apparent fatigue, and his overall vigor, once a hallmark of his political persona, has visibly waned.

As the pressure cooker of discontent reached a whistling crescendo, calls for Biden to step aside began to grow louder. It seemed like everyone had an opinion on why Biden should hang up his hat and ride off into the sunset of political retirement. Here’s how several prominent figures reacted after Biden dropped out.

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For those who might not keep tabs on political figures who’ve shifted their stances, Joe Walsh is quite the character. Starting as a Tea Party er, he has transformed into a vocal opponent of Trump, criticizing what he sees as a betrayal of conservative values. When Biden announced he wouldn’t run again, Walsh took to Twitter to share his thoughts. It’s not every day you see a former Republican congressman celebrate a decision made by a Democratic president. This kind of bipartisan nod is rare and refreshing and shows that some issues really go beyond red versus blue.

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Mark Hamill, best known as Luke Skywalker from Star Wars, tweeted his for Joe Biden, praising his presidency for restoring “honesty, dignity, and integrity” after Trump’s term. Hamill had been publicly ing Biden’s reelection campaign, posting messages like “May The First Not Quench Your Thirst For Biden’s Re-election!” and “May The Third Be Absurd That The Guy Who Tried To Steal A Fair Election Is Allowed To Run Again” in reference to former President Trump.

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Pete Buttigieg is the Secretary of Transportation and a rising star in the Democratic Party. Most recently, Buttigieg defended Biden against concerns about his age and fitness to govern, saying, “The president, the boss that I work for, is a focused and disciplined leader, and you can tell from the results that we’ve gotten.” In his X tweet, by highlighting Biden as one of the “most consequential presidents,” Buttigieg aligns himself not only with Biden’s policies, but also with his approach to governance, which he sees as focused on the nation’s best interests.

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Known for his progressive stance and dynamic leadership in California, Gavin Newsom‘s endorsement carries significant weight within the Democratic Party. Newsom has repeatedly denied any interest in running for president himself, even if Biden stepped down. He has said he has “subzero interest” in a presidential run and would not challenge Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination if Biden withdrew.

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Barbra Streisand, a superstar singer and actress who’s also known for speaking her mind on important issues, also praised President Joe Biden on X. Earlier, she urged Democrats not to “panic” over Biden’s debate performance.

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Jon Favreau, not to be confused with the filmmaker, is a former speechwriter for President Barack Obama and a prominent political commentator. Jon applauded President Joe Biden’s leadership while starkly contrasting it with that of former President Donald Trump. Favreau is also a co-host on the popular podcast Pod Save America, where he discusses and dissects current political issues.

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Andrew Yang, a former presidential candidate who has continued to influence political discourse through his advocacy for universal basic income and other innovative policies, also used this opportunity to speak on the Democratic Party’s strategy moving forward. In his tweet, Yang applauds President Biden for his leadership qualities, highlighting them as “remarkable.”

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Chuck Schumer, the Senate Majority Leader, lauded President Biden for his multifaceted contributions. He started by affirming Biden’s effectiveness both as a president and a leader in legislative matters, suggesting that Biden’s presidency has been marked by significant legislative achievements.

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Stacey Abrams, known for her work in promoting voting rights and her political leadership in Georgia, also ired Biden’s leadership and respect for democracy. In simple , Abrams praised President Biden for his long-standing determination and belief in bringing people together.

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Nancy Pelosi expressed deep gratitude for Biden’s consistent faith in what America can achieve and his efforts to help people live up to their potential. She concluded by highlighting a spiritual note, suggesting that America is fortunate to have a leader of Biden’s caliber, whom she describes as both great and good. Earlier, Pelosi warned that Biden running again could hurt Democrats’ chances of winning control of the House of Representatives.

In the end, with his health in question, his approval ratings in free fall, and his own party turning against him, the president made the difficult but necessary decision to step aside and allow a new generation of leaders to take the reins.

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has gained a giant star-powered boost with the announcement that she will Oprah Winfrey for a virtual campaign event titled “Oprah Winfrey and Stacey Abrams Present: A Thriving Life” set to take place on Thursday at 8:30 PM EDT. Winfrey is one of many high-profile celebrities who stumped for Abrams in her previous 2018 run for Georgia’s Governor’s office.

“I’m excited to an extraordinary storyteller and my friend,@Oprah, for a conversation about this historic election,” Abrams tweeted. This is Abrams’ second run against incumbent Republican Governor Brian Kemp. Winfrey ed Abrams during her 2018 campaign at a town hall meeting in Marietta Ga.

The virtual event, which is free for all to attend, will include a face-to-face discussion between Winfrey and Abrams regarding her vision for “One Georgia,” wherein all the state’s citizens enjoy equal access to education, healthcare, housing, and gainful employment. Those who wish to attend the online event can sign up at Abrams’ campaign website.

This is the third in a series of events featuring high-profile Abrams ers. First lady Jill Biden was a key speaker at an Atlanta fundraiser for Abrams last Friday. Whoopi Goldberg will host an Instagram Q & A session with the candidate later this evening. Former President Barack Obama is also scheduled to attend a major campaign event with Abrams and Senator Raphael Warnock on Oct. 28.

The events all come on the heels of Abrams’ Monday night debates with Kemp and Libertarian candidate Shane Hazel. The challengers and incumbent clashed on a variety of issues, with Kemp promising that he would not seek further restrictions against birth control and abortion, putting him at odds with many Republican lawmakers nationwide.

According to Atlanta based 11 Alive News, Abrams noted that since her loss to Kemp in 2018 he has delivered very little to the Georgia public.

“This is a governor who for the last four years has beaten his chest but delivered very little for most Georgia. He’s weakened gun laws and flooded our streets with guns. He’s weakened … women’s rights, denied women’s access to reproductive care. The most dangerous thing facing Georgia is four more years of Brian Kemp. We need a governor who actually understands the math and the morality.”

– Stacey Abrams

Voters will come to a decision on the candidates on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 8.