Growing up in the suburbs of St. Louis, self-made popstar Slayyyter always dreamed that she would one day release the music she wanted to hear. She made the decision to go all-in on her passion and left school to pursue a career in the industry. Since then, she’s racked up millions of streams worldwide and received praise from publications including Rolling Stone, NME, The FADER, and V Magazine. This October, she teamed up with TIDAL for an exclusive SESSIONS performance featuring songs from her debut album, Troubled Paradise. We chatted
Jordan Dean is one of Hollywood’s most exciting up-and-coming leading men. He’s made the stage and screen his kingdom, and captivated audiences in projects including Royal Pains, The Punisher, and The Sinner. This fall, he steps into the titular character in Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Jordan about his career, Harry & Meghan: Escaping the Palace, and the pressure to do this role justice. PC: How did you discover your passion for storytelling? Jordan: Both my parents were actors who went
Jona Xiao has quickly established herself as one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents. She’s brought dynamic characters and stories to life in projects including The Flash, Raya and the Last Dragon, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness, and Keeping Up with the Joneses. This October, she joins the cast of Starz’s critically-acclaimed series Hightown. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Jona about her multifaceted career, Hightown Season 2, and the importance of representation on the screen. Career PC: How did you discover your passion for storytelling? Jona: When I was
Tony-nominated actor Derek Klena is known for the iconic characters he’s brought to life on the stage. From making his Broadway debut as Fiyero in Wicked to originating the role of Eddie Birdlace in Dogfight, Derek has captivated audiences for close to a decade with his talent, charisma, and vulnerability. But when Broadway went dark in March 2020, Derek had to explore other outlets for his creativity, which included the cast recording of My Marcello. Set in a small Italian village where there is a scarcity of burial plots, shrinking