Maude Latour has emerged as the voice of her generation. This fall, she dropped her highly-anticipated sophomore EP Strangers Forever, solidifying her place amongst music’s greatest songwriters. Inspired by heartbreak, Strangers Forever reminds listeners to find the strength within. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Maude about her career and Strangers Forever. Plus, she shared whether a debut album is in the cards for 2022. PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Maude: I was always drawn to music as a kid. I was in choirs.

Brittany Ishibashi is a dynamic talent who has blown audiences away with her transformative performances in projects including Marvel’s Runaways, Hawaii Five- 0, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, and Netflix’s Grace and Frankie. This winter she’s bringing the holiday cheers in Hallmark’s Every Time A Bell Rings. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Brittany about Every Time A Bell Rings, how she manifested the role, and what it was like reuniting with Marvel’s costar Ryan Sands. PC: Can you tell us about Every Time A

Emerging filmmaker Ryan Kruger knows how to make a statement. HIs feature film debut, Fried Barry, has quickly become a cult classic amongst audiences around the world. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Ryan about Fried Barry, collaborating with actor Gary Green, and building out this universe. PC: What inspired Fried Barry? Ryan: Fried Barry was inspired by my total frustration. I was frustrated by where I was in my life at the time. I hadn’t shot a feature film yet. I was depressed and down. I was

Brandon Severs is a rising young star who is leading the next generation of up-and-comers who will one day rule Hollywood. This year he’s blowing audiences away with his standout performance in HBO Max’s Head of the Class. The laugh-out-loud comedy follows a group of overachieving high school students who meet their greatest challenge—a teacher who wants them to focus less on grades and more on experiencing life. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Brandon about his multifaceted career, Head of the Class, and more. Career PC: How

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