Ariela Barer has emerged as one of the most gifted storytellers of her generation. Whether she’s acting on screen in projects like Marvel’s Runaways, One Day at a Time, or producing, directing, or writing films like Jelly, Ariela’s mission as an artist has always been to serve the story. Her latest role finds her stepping into the shoes of a recovering teen addict who needs the support of her mother more than ever, played by Katey Sagal, in ABC’s Rebel. The crime drama follows a legal advocate (Sagal) with a
If you’re one of the six hundred million users on TikTok, chances are you’ve come across Emma Norton. The rising young actress joined the platform last year as an outlet to express herself while the entertainment industry was shut down. Since then, she’s become a viral sensation with her original content showcasing her passion for dance, acting, music, and storytelling, and amassing over one hundred million likes. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Emma about her experience on TikTok and her creative process. PC: How did you discover
Award-winning actress Sydney Mikayla is one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars. With a decade’s worth of experience already under her belt, she’s quickly made a name for herself for the dynamic characters she’s brought to life in projects like School of Rock, Craig of the Creek, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, and dozens more. But she’s best known for her starring role as Trina Robinson in the longest-running daytime drama, General Hospital. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Sydney about her thriving career and what it’s like
TALIA is an emerging artist whose empowering message and genre-defying sound has earned her recognition from publications like Earmilk, Atwood Magazine, and Indie88. As a strong Black woman, she’s encouraging listeners to occupy the space they deserve and urging them to never let anyone define who they are. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with TALIA about her journey of self-discovery and the release of her debut EP, headrush. PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts and music? TALIA: I was introduced to it at a