patchwork.

tell me: now that you are here will you wither or B L O O M

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𝙙𝙞𝙨·𝙧𝙚·𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙚. noun: the state of being held in low esteem by the public.

dependent blog for wealthtv. written by jan (27. she/her. est)

KENDALL " blockbuster " SUMMERS — introduction. musings. connections.

JAIME BLUE " the leader " LINCOLN — introduction. musings. connections. BOYS4U.

[w1ldflcwers]

open starter ›› kimmy's birthday celebration.

his  eyes  rolled  before  he  snatched  the tall glass, filled to the brim with alcohol. it was by no means anywhere close to the toughest challenge he'd accepted but difficult or not, he wasn't going to turn it down. raising the glass to his lips, its contents were quickly drained in a matter of seconds, a second sip unecessary. a satisfied grin plastered across his face as he loudly set the empty glass down.  ❝ told you it was easy. ❞

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looking at the other man in equal parts awe and horror, jb was sure to keep a glass of water at the ready. he'd been that guy before, how many years ago, and he'd be lying if he said that he wouldn't do it again. instead, he offered damon the glass with a patient smile. "i never doubted you, dude," he said as he patted his back. "now, how about some water so you don't end up on the front page of that gossip blog?"

[hctbxed]

𖥸 ─ open starter ; kimmy jimmel's birthday

he's  working  -  technically  -  despite  the  camera  hanging  around  his  neck  seeing  little to no  action  considering  his  current  state  of  inebriation.  "  SMILE  "  he  slurs,  bringing  the  device  up  to  point  &  shoot.  "  yikes  -  you've  definitely  looked  better  ...  or  am  i  just  a  bad  photographer  ?  " 

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jb laughed it off, pulling out his phone as if to take a re-do. sober as he was, even he couldn't deny that kimmy threw a good party. "bad? are you kidding, man? c'mon, i'll take care of it," he answered as he held up his phone to take a selfie of the both of them. "i'd say that's good enough to be on vogue."

[svgarfreed]

open starter: kimmy jimmel's party

                      being  fashionably  late  is  most  definitely  intentional,  and  not  because  he'd  forgotten  about  this  entire  birthday  bash.  kimmy  would  understand,  surely.  per  usual,  the  bar  calls  to  him  after  minimal  small  talk with the other guests,  sliding  into  the  only  somewhat  crowded  bar.  "i'll  have  whatever  they're  having,"  vinnie  says,  head  nodding  to  the  person  next  to  him,  only  acknowledging  them  after  the  fact. he hated ordering his own drink, anyway.  "it's  my  first  one of  the  night."  it  definitely  was  not.  what was he meant to do? not do shots before he got here? "did  you  get  anything  good,  or  should  i  be  worried?"  he  asks,  teasing  laced  in  his  tone  as  he  relaxes  against  the  edge.

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"asked for a negroni, but this one isn't that great," she said despite the empty glass. even then, she hailed the bartender for another. better to look busy at the bar than to actually fake niceties with drunk tiktok stars at the party. out of the company she could have at that moment, vinnie hwang was entertaining at the very least. "why so late? you coming from another party?"

[blceberry]

˚｡⋆୨୧ 𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚎𝚛 : kimmy jimmel's birthday

" i recommend the spicy margarita . " quinn points out , flashing a wide grin to the person standing beside her at the open bar . the party was booming with chatter and music , so grabbing a drink was a necessity for the blonde . " that is if you can handle your tequila . "

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"oh, i'm calling your bluff on that," kendall said, waving down a bartender for a couple shots of tequila. even after all these years, it still felt strange rubbing shoulders with pop royalty like quinn sinclair. "to kimmy, i guess. i'm pretty sure i saw her passed out in front of the bathroom." with that, kendall raised her glass and clinked it against quinn's.

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⭒ 𝐁𝐎𝐘𝐒𝟒𝐔 ⭒

*please note that the details of the band can always change according to new members/muses

BACKGROUND

BOYS4U, often stylized as B4U, is an American vocal group and boy band formed in Orlando, Florida in 2010. The group consists of THE LEADER, THE CUTE ONE, THE BAD BOY, THE DORK, and THE HEARTTHROB. They became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time and rose to fame with the release of their international debut album, Up All Night (2011). Following the departure of a member amidst their "On the Road" tour and the release of their fifth studio album, the group announced an indefinite hiatus in 2016.

Known for their chart-topping hit singles and record-breaking studio albums, BOYS4U reached mainstream success with their teen-pop, R&B, electronic, and later, pop-rock sound. Additionally, each member was unofficially assigned a color by fans during their appearance on Good Morning America in 2012: red, blue, yellow, green, and purple.

With rumours that the group might be headed for a reunion, each member has their own reasons why they might want the band back together—or, why they want to avoid the entire affair like the plague.

THE MEMBERS

*the following only describes how they were marketed during their time in the band and the personas pushed by the label. it might or might not have anything to do with their actual personalities or what they were like outside of the band/when they disbanded

THE HEARTTHROB (red): the unofficial face of the band and the most popular member by a mile. typically considered the most attractive and charismatic of the group with the biggest fan following. allegedly, there were rumours surrounding their very close relationship with another member of the group. the one most likely to be the breakout star and go on to reach critical acclaim from the general public. fun fact: came up with the name of the group! age range: 29-30 career inspos?: harry styles, justin bieber, jung kook

THE BAD BOY (purple): the edgy one. the rebel. hits the bad boy archetype to a tee with their trademark leather jacket and a distinctive style that stands out from the rest of the group. might have been the one who wanted to be in the group the least and the first one to leave as the others continued on as a four-piece band. the one most likely to be caught in the tabloids with a shockingly flattering mugshot. fun fact: he has a marvel anti-hero based on him! age range: 29-30 career inspos?: dominic fike, zayn, joe jonas

THE CUTE ONE (yellow): sunshine incarnate lives in this member. they embody an innocent, youthful persona for teenage girls to swoon over. as the youngest, they're marketed as the stereotypical boy next door with their lop-sided smile and uncanny ability to hit an ear-shattering falsetto. the one most likely to come out after the group disbands. fun fact: much to the ire of the other members, they were the only one chosen to keep a sponsorship with nintendo! age range: 28-29 career inspos?: ryan beatty, troye sivan, omar apollo

THE DORK (green): is somehow considered to be the nerdy one, for whatever reason. maybe it was because he might have been the one coming up with the majority of the band's music and lyrics. or, maybe it was that every other stereotype was taken. was often overshadowed by his fellow members and, thus, was thought to be shy and introverted—even though he was the songwriting "brains" behind the entire operation. despite this, he could be the member still holding on to the glory days of BOYS4U. the one most likely to do podcast appearances revealing intimate details about the group that he really shouldn't be doing. fun fact: he also has a relatively famous sibling/cousin! age range: 29-30 career inspos?: liam payne, brent faiyaz, jack harlow

THE LEADER (blue) / JAIME BLUE "JB" LINCOLN: the de facto older brother of the group. as the oldest, he was responsible for keeping everyone in check and offering an ear for other members. considered to be an afterthought and pushed to the background in favour of his more popular bandmates. might not be the most talented singer or dancer, but was the glue that kept the band together. the one most likely to shy away from the spotlight. fun fact: spends most of his days out in his cabin in the middle of nowhere! age range: 31 career inspos?: city and colour, noah kahan, bon iver

[mancandykings]

DARREN BARNET | INTERVIEW MAGAZINE (2021)

“I studied International Relations and Visual Communication—broadcast journalism. My mom wanted me to be a journalist and a news anchor. It was an interest of mine, but I knew I wanted to act. When people found out I had a college degree, they’d be like, “Why are you doing these odd jobs?”  I had to have that great conversation of, “Oh, well I want to be an actor;” And have everyone roll their eyes and laugh at me.”

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𓏲  *   ( darren  barnet,  cis  man,  he & his  )   ⸺   pictures  of  JAIME  BLUE  ‘JB’  LINCOLN,  the  thirty-one  year  old  musician, has  been  showing  up  all  over  my  feed,  and  considering  the  last  time  they  were  #trending,  it  was  due  to  the  rumours  of  his  former  boy  band  reuniting  -  i’m  not  likely  to  unfollow  anytime  soon.  with  their  levi’s  sherpa-lined  demin  jacket,   grey  plaid  flannel  shirt,  black  comme  des  garcons  homme  tailored  trousers,  and  a  pair  of  scuffed  off-white  sneakers,  they’ve  managed  to  garner  a  reputation  for  being  more  mature  than  stubborn. their  critics  say  they’re  more  unstable  than  conscientious when  they  aren’t  too  busy  focusing  on  his  overflowing  and  coffee-stained  song-writing book  ;  late-night  shows  in  seedy  underground  bars  ;  and  a  calm  morning  spent  in  the  middle  of  nowhere.  reputation.com  has  taken  to  calling  them  THE LEADER in  order  to  avoid  a  lawsuit  (  again  ).

basic information

FULL NAME: jaime blue lincoln NICKNAME: JB AGE & DATE OF BIRTH: thirty-one & december 24th (sagittarius) GENDER & PRONOUNS: cis-man & he/his BIRTHPLACE: maryland, usa OCCUPATION: singer-songwriter FACECLAIM: darren barnet CHARACTER PARALLELS: michael bluth (arrested development), frankie bergstein (grace and frankie), mother's milk (the boys), chase dreams (the other two), natalie (yellowjackets)

biography

tw addiction

PART ONE.

some people were always meant to be famous. there are countless home videos of a young jaime blue lincoln singing and dancing along to the "beat it" that proved just as much. what began as living room performances and talent show stages quickly turned into appearances on maryland's daytime talk shows. jb was a local celebrity before even hitting the fourth grade—not that he ever really went to school. what's the use of learning cursive when you've already perfected the art of signing your autograph for adoring fans?

a wedding performance of a stevie wonder song here and a rendition of the national anthem there soon caught the attention of agents eager to sign jb onto their label. while his mother was skeptical of letting her son join the music industry, years spent on vocal lessons and dance rehearsals made it clear that their family was in no position to turn down a contract. at 14, jb became the breadwinner for his family of five as an up-and-coming popstar

that was, until, his debut album came and went without so much as a blip on the radar. his once-promising career was met with a lukewarm reception and was quickly swept under the rug for bigger and better things. his rising star faded away into obscurity, barely making its way past state lines

so, life went back to normal for jb—whatever that looked like. while he still did the occasional gig, he ignored the voice in the back of his head goading him into trying one more time. no, he'd shoved the thought of it away alongside the unsold copies of his album

as the years went by, jb having prepared for college at that point, it was a surprise to everyone when he heard from his old manager. that he was putting a group together and jb was on the shortlist. he didn't think it would amount to anything, but could a few auditions really hurt? the voice, the one he spent so much time ignoring, was deafening now. a few months later, jb traded in his college dorm for an apartment paid for on management's dime

PART TWO.

things moved quickly after that. their debut appearance on the today show, unpolished as it was, garnered a following for the band. this support helped skyrocket their lead single “what makes you beautiful” to the top of the charts. truth be told, overnight success was an understatement. they landed a record deal, a debut studio album, and an ellen show performance all within the span of a few months. jb, barely an adult, found himself headlining a national tour—finally living out the fantasy he’d imagined as a kid

the album cycle was endless. they’d step foot out of their tour bus just to end up at yet another recording session or award show. as much as it excited jb, he couldn’t wait until he got to sleep in a bed that actually belonged to him. but when the dust finally settled, going back to his hometown felt more foreign to him than being on the road. the call came for the boys to return to california and jb couldn’t get out of maryland fast enough

“treasure” hit number one globally and their second studio album came out just shy of a year from their first. the pressure was mounting from all sides and jb found himself putting out fires both in and outside of the group. spending hours cooped up in a tour bus with four random strangers would do that to a guy. he put it upon himself to look out for the other boys, stubborn as he was, and made sure to lend a shoulder to lean on when times got tough. jb might not have known it then, but he did his best to keep the group in one piece

and so it went. a third record-breaking album and international tour was nothing if not expected. could anyone really blame them for their egos when they had the numbers to back it up? could anyone blame him for the partying when he’d spent the rest of the time working his ass off? looking after the band despite the mounting tension that had started to get to him. jb didn’t know when the drugs and drinking got to be a problem—only that he had to do a damn good job of keeping it under wraps

for the first time in his life, jb had an honest-to-god writing credit to his name with their fourth album. tired of the bubblegum pop and r&b, the group’s musical direction had been toned down. as proud as he was for his involvement in the music, jb barely remembered those moments. his addiction had taken a toll and was only made worse by the overwhelming pressure for the group to somehow surpass the achievements they had broken. the voice in the back of his head that had always told him to go after more was now louder than ever

“you’re out of the band”—the words jb never thought he would hear. his manager had brought the boys into a meeting to let them know that jb would be leaving, that his problems with drugs and alcohol would only bring the rest of them down. he should have seen it coming in hindsight, but the news hit him like a runaway train. jb was gutted. just as they were getting ready to announce his departure, THE BAD BOY had gone ahead and stated that he would be leaving the group in the middle of their fourth tour. with the constant infighting and burnout over the years, no one put it against him

of course that meant jb wasn’t going anywhere. they continued the tour as a four-piece set and released their fifth and final album after having edited their former member out. devastating millions of teenagers around the world, the band announced a hiatus when their tour ended. jb took the break-up as if he had caused it himself—who’s to say he didn’t? his addiction got the better of him. finally free for once in his life, he wanted nothing more than someone to tell him what to do

PART THREE.

sobering up was a near-impossible feat. every milestone he reached was reported on by the tabloids and every visit he made to his counselor was tweeted out as if it were breaking news. he never was the most famous member of the band, but they followed him as if his life was on display 

while everyone else began working on their solo careers, jb moved out to tennessee to focus on his sobriety. there, he jumped headfirst into songwriting as a distraction. it allowed him to figure out what kind of music he wanted to make now that he was out of the spotlight 

he quietly released two albums since the break-up, mostly about his struggles with addiction and fame. the seedy bars and venues he plays now are ant hills compared to the arenas he toured, but he loves his following nonetheless 

jb heard the rumours circulating about the reunion and found himself at a crossroads. though he’s sober and holds no ill will towards the other members, there’s still the risk of falling into old habits and ruining the quiet life he nurtured for himself. the stress alone might just kill him this time around. but, funds are running low—funding your own musical ventures and taking care of your family doesn’t come cheap. that voice? the one in the back of his head? it’s been a long time since he’s listened to it, but he’d be lying if he said that he shut it up for good

[petaltexturedskies]

anaïs nin, from a diary entry featured in linotte: the early diary of anaïs nin 1914-1920

[heavensghost]

Clementine Von Radics

[cinematicnomad]

SUCCESSION ▸ 1.07 austerlitz

[cthonicdionysus-deactivated2021]

I’m going to be honest with you I’m not going to be honest with you

[wildcmbcrsupdates]

Courtney Eaton photographed by Lauren Withrow for Parachute.

[soracities]

Ama Codjoe, from "The Bluest Nude" [ID'd]

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𓏲  *   ( courtney  eaton,  cis  woman,  she & her,  saoirse  ronan  cc  )   ⸺   pictures  of  KENDALL  'KEN’  SUMMERS,  the  twenty-seven  year  old  actor,  have  been  showing  up  all  over  my  feed,  and  considering  the  last  time  they  were  #trending,  it  was  due  to  her  latest  film  (massively)  underperforming  at  the  box  office  -  i’m  not  likely  to  unfollow  anytime  soon.  with  their  vintage  suede  bomber  jacket,  a  bright  green  crochet knit  striped sweater,  a  clashing  pair  of  distressed  patchwork  jeans,  and  thom  browne  bag,  they’ve  managed  to  garner  a  reputation  for  being  more  independent  than  headstrong.  their  critics  say  they’re  more  insecure  than  ambitious  when  they  aren’t  too  busy  focusing  on  curating  an  ever-changing  wardrobe  ;  jet-lagged,  sleepless  nights  flying  from  one  set  to  the  next  ;  hiding  away  a  constantly  buzzing  phone  filled  with  everybody  she’s  ignored  and  ghosted.  reputation.com  has  taken  to  calling  them  BLOCKBUSTER  in  order  to  avoid  a  lawsuit  (  again  ).

basic information

FULL NAME: kendall summers NICKNAME: ken, kenny AGE & DATE OF BIRTH: twenty-seven & april 12th (aries) GENDER & PRONOUNS: cis-woman & she/her BIRTHPLACE: perth, australia OCCUPATION: actress FACECLAIM: courtney eaton CHARACTER PARALLELS: helly (severance), eleanor shellstrop (the good place), roman roy (succession), charlotte hale (westworld), dan humphrey (gossip girl)

biography

PART ONE.

some people were never meant to be famous. kendall summers certainly didn’t plan on it. growing up watching movies on a television set that didn’t have cable on most days didn’t inspire her life as an actor. she was prepared for the eventuality of living and dying in her humble suburb just outside of perth

it started out as a bit role in romeo and juliet—an understudy to the lovestruck capulet herself. the school production was nothing more than something to keep kendall busy when class was over. when the lead got sick, ken found herself thrust into the spotlight for the first time in her life and, with it, a newfound passion for acting

after small-time commercial spots and bit parts in other local productions, her lucky break had almost come when she was up for a spot in a daytime soap opera. competing against a close friend who had come up alongside her, kendall narrowly lost the role—faking smiles and pleasantries as if it didn’t crush her. the rejection made kendall all the more determined to make it big, vowing to herself that she wouldn’t lose out to any other actors who didn’t come close to the talent she had in her pinky finger

PART TWO.

the casting call for atonement seemed like a far shot. hundreds of people, hoping for the same break, waited for the call that kendall was lucky enough to receive. her first production in a hollywood film was a step on a very tall ladder she was eager to climb. the performance landed her a few notable nominations and, more importantly, was the breakthrough role she’d worked so hard for. while her friends back in perth were busy attending summer camp, kendall was walking red carpets with the likes of meryl streep

and, sure, “friends” were a stretch. what little she did have could be counted on one hand. she had given up her childhood to pursue a career as an actor, spending more time with producers than kids her own age. did it matter? with her star on the rise, kendall landed more roles in action flicks, dramas, and even voice acting spots here and there. she might have had little in a life outside of acting, but a thousand other girls were waiting in the wings to take her place should she choose otherwise. giving up to go back to her shoebox bedroom with her tail tucked between her legs was not an option

twilight, hunger games, divergent—young adult franchises had the world in a chokehold. despite her agent’s protests, kendall pushed for the lead in what was once thought to be the new hit series, the host. the only thing standing in her way was a familiar face she’d come up against once before—the very girl she’d lost the role to all those years back. while kendall was a natural shoo-in for the part, she wasn’t going to let things up to chance

tmz, perez, and just about every gossip outlet had caught wind of the news leaked about the rival actress… all thanks to kendall herself. in an instant, the other girl’s reputation had taken a nosedive and, with it, any hope of landing the lead in the upcoming movie. kendall summers was on top of the world

that was, until the host tanked. hard. critics and fans alike were quick to point fingers at kendall’s performance and many wondered if she had the acting chops to follow through into more mature roles. as bad as it was, it did little to deter her. rotten tomatoes could eat shit, for all she cared

PART THREE.

kendall put her blockbuster dreams on the back burner—for the moment. she instead turned her attention towards independent films and prestige projects. standout performances in the grand budapest hotel and lady bird had even gotten her an in with well-known directors. slowly but surely, she got back into the good graces of the general audience as their beloved indie darling

she made a name for herself in historical dramas and, as much as she loved the praise, getting type-cast was a career nightmare. while her contemporaries were getting cast in exciting sci-fi films and fun romcoms, she was stuck in a pattern she was desperate to break out of

most people would have killed to have something like little women on their resume. even kendall was shocked that something like that could happen to a girl like her. but, as the dust settled, she knew that her social capital was on the rise

behind her agent’s back, she signed on to do a marvel movie—revitalizing the fantastic four franchise as sue storm. she was convinced that the film would finally make her the bonafide a-lister that she had always wanted to be

despite the staggering budget and endless press, the movie bombed yet again. not only did fans call out its sorry attempt at an adaptation, but the production had been chaos from the start. a rotating cast of directors, a script that had been constantly rewritten, and a never-ending list of complaints that she was somehow “difficult” to work with. safe to say that it was not the breakout role she was hoping for. what did the universe have against her? was it karma? retribution? 

whatever the case, kendall finds herself at a standstill. does she go back to the period pieces that had slowly sucked the life out of her or sell her soul to whatever comic book franchise they’re going to reboot for the hundredth time? she has since taken a break from doing any more projects, despite her agency and collaborators calling her constantly to pick up a script

sooner or later, kendall summers has to answer the phone. here’s hoping it’s not the cw this time

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fun facts

moved to los angeles at a fairly young age so her australian accent is barely noticeable. moved to new york once she got older, but goes back and forth for work

loves thrifting and second-hand clothing. she can afford the nicer things now that she has the money for it, but still likes vintage clothes more than designer… unless they’re paying her

has finstas and fake fan accounts to see what people (fans) are saying about her. has been known to drop an inside joke during interviews and posts here and there

notoriously awkward to interview even though she has all the media training in the world

lost an award to another famous actress. proceeded to call the cops (anonymously, of course) on said actress’s after-party out of spite

traits

+ bold, ambitious, observant, grounded, thoughtful

– impulsive, self-sabotaging, spiteful, vindictive, egotistical