KTJ & Carly are two of pop music’s brightest young stars. They’re best known for their timeless storytelling and hits including “Taboo,” “Pink Ferrari,” and “Daddy’s Little Lawyer.” This June, the pair has dropped their highly-anticipated sophomore EP, Ego Death. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with KTJ & Carly about the release. PC: Tell us about the inspiration behind Ego Death. Carly: When we first started writing it, it came super naturally. It wasn’t forced. We didn’t really come up with the idea before we started writing. As
Taylor Hickson has captivated audiences with her spellbinding performance as Raelle Collar in Freeform’s Motherland: Fort Salem. Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution three hundred years ago by cutting an agreement to fight for their government, Motherland: Fort Salem follows three recruits who go from basic training in combat magic to early deployment. For three seasons, Taylor has brought audiences on a journey with Raelle as she discovered love, struggled with grief, and found the power in her voice. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to catch
Nelson Diaz is a rising pianist and composer to keep your eye on. He’s quickly made a name for himself in the Los Angeles music scene as well as on social media with his undeniable talent. Last month, he dropped his debut single “Pleasure” and is now following that release with “Love.” Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Nelson about his thriving career, “Love,” and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Nelson: My mother put me in piano classes after school when I was
Cam Gigandet is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after leading men. He’s starred in hit television programs and blockbusters including The O.C., Never Back Down, Twilight, Easy A, and Reckless. This June, he can be seen opposite Randy Couture in the action-packed film, Blowback. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Cam about the role, how fatherhood has impacted his career, and more! PC: Introduce us to Blowback and your character in the film. Cam: Blowback is about a father whose daughter is sick. He has to revert to old