It’s been an exciting year for Kris Allen. The singer-songwriter and American Idol Season 8 winner has dropped five new singles in 2021 and recently wrapped up his European tour with David Cook. Heading back onto the road this fall, we caught up with Kris to chat about his new single “Hello, Mr. Right Next Door”, how he crafts his set lists, and more. Plus, he shares what’s left on his bucket list to accomplish as an artist, and the answer might surprise you! PC: Like everyone else in the
Joshua Odjick is one of the breakout stars of this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. He blew audiences away with his performance in Wildhood The coming-of-age drama follows a rebellious two-spirit teenager who runs away from home to find his birth mother and reclaim his Mi’kmaw heritage. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Joshua about discovering his passion for storytelling, Wildhood, and more. PC: How did you discover your passion for acting? Joshua: I discovered my passion for acting when I was sixteen. I went to one class
Saycon Sengbloh is a tour de force who has quickly earned the respect of her peers and audiences around the globe. She’s delivered breathtaking performances on the stage in productions including The Color Purple, Motown: The Musical, and Eclipsed (which earned her a Tony nomination) and starred in projects like Scandal, In the Dark, and Delilah. This year, she stepped into the shoes of the iconic Erma Franklin in Respect. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Saycon about Respect, her history with musical dynasties, bringing this legendary family
Dustin Thao graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and is currently attending a PhD program at Northwestern University. Dustin writes contemporary romance novels. His debut novel is You’ve Reached Sam. Pop Culturalist had the opportunity to speak with Dustin about the release. PC: Can you please introduce yourself to our readers? Dustin: Hi everyone! I am the author of You’ve Reached Sam—which is my debut novel with Wednesday Books. I enjoy writing contemporary stories with a hint of magic in them. I’m also a PhD student at Northwestern University. Since classes are