Actress-dancer Ilda Mason is a rising star who is making her feature film debut as Luz in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. A native of Panamá, Ilda got her start on the stage in productions like Peter Pan, A Chrous Line, and went on to win Season 2 of Panamá’s Dancing with the Stars. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Ilda about her journey from Panamá to Hollywood, West Side Story, and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Ilda: I was very lucky
Daytime Emmy-nominated actress Crystal Lee Brown is known for the dynamic characters she’s brought to life in projects like Giants, Mindhunter, and Black Lightning. This year, she joined the cast of STARZ’s critically-acclaimed drama Hightown as the no-nonsense therapist Janelle who forms an unlikely bond with one of the inmates. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Crystal about her mission as a storyteller, Hightown Season 2, and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for storytelling? Crystal: When I was younger, my mom and I would sit
Allisyn Snyder is a prolific storyteller who is equally talented in front of—and behind—the camera. As an actress, she’s captivated audiences in projects including Sonny with a Chance, Astrid Clover, and A.P. Bio. As a director, writer, and producer, her shorts have gone on to receive accolades at over thirty festivals around the world. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Allisyn about her multifaceted career, her latest short Room 566, and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts and storytelling? Allisyn: My dad is
Frank Musker, Elizabeth Lamers, Jeff Hull, and Marty Walsh are four of music’s most prolific songwriters. They’ve written hits for artists including Queen, Linda Ronstadt, Chaka Khan, Supertramp, and John Fogerty. More than three decades ago, the four friends recorded an album of original music, which was lost due to their success as songwriters. Rediscovered in 2019, the supergroup has proven their lyrics and topical themes have stood the test of time. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to reconnect with Frank from World Goes Round to chat about the band’s