Margaret Cho is a multifaceted creative who has used her talent to pave the way for underrepresented communities. The celebrated icon has always been a champion for greater visibility and inclusivity, which are at the forefront of her latest project, Sex Appeal. The coming-of-age film follows a book-smart teen who sets out on a journey to master her sexuality, employing her oldest friend as a test subject. During her studies, she discovers that there’s more to sex and love than just mechanics. Pop Culturalist caught up with Margaret to chat
Spotify and Higher Ground, The Obamas media company, released a new podcast today. The Big Hit Show will take listeners on an epic journey that spans genres, mediums, and generations to explore what happens when a wildly successful piece of pop culture gets so big that it changes the world. The series will feature four chapters, each dedicated to unpacking the genesis and impact of a “new classic” in entertainment and culture through in-depth conversations with the visionaries who created them and the fans responsible for their legacy. In its
Bad Luck Bridesmaid by Alison Rose Greenberg follows protagonist Zoey Marks who is a cursed bridesmaid that no engagement can survive. It’s been ten years and none of the brides have walked down the aisle. Zoey becomes skeptical of the idea of marriage and rejects her boyfriend-Rylan Harper III’s proposal and in the process of rejecting him, she leaves both of them brokenhearted. Zoey’s best friend Hannah Green declares that she’s getting married in Ireland and Zoey must step in. She’s asked to be the bridesmaid and Rylan will be attending
Ashes of Gold is the final book in the Wings of Ebony duology! It’s packed with romance, magic, and incredible characters. This book continues to follow Rue’s quest to take back her people’s stolen magic, but will a betrayal put that into jeopardy? Rue will have to figure out who to trust before time runs out for her and her people. Ashes of Gold comes out on January 11, 2022. You can get your copy here! Highlights This book has high stakes! I loved how fast-paced this book was. Rue is