Grace Beedie is scoring a perfect ten for her breakout role as figure skater Kayla MacBentley in Netflix’s Zero Chill. After her twin brother is recruited to play at a prestigious hockey academy overseas, Kayla must leave behind everything she knows. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Grace about Zero Chill, what it’s like starring in her first role as a series lead, and how she connected with her character. PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Grace: I was in second grade and was
Jaclyn Whitehair is an emerging creative who does it all. Whether she’s acting, writing, or directing, she’s made it her mission to push female-driven narratives forward. That passion was the catalyst behind her new series The Nellie Bly Story, which finds Jaclyn putting all her talents on display. Pop Culturalist caught up with Jaclyn to chat about her career, The Nellie Bly Story, and what’s next for her! PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Jaclyn: I’ve always had a great passion for storytelling. I think that
New Jersey-native Dolo Tonight is an emerging rapper whose career is off to a booming start. Since dropping his debut single in 2019, Dolo Tonight has quickly made his mark on the industry with his out-of-the-world wordplay, vibrant visuals, and one-of-a-kind content pieces. This March, he continues that success with the release of Back to Earth. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to speak with Dolo Tonight about the project, his career, and what’s ahead. PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Dolo Tonight: In fourth grade, I got
The Theft of Sunlight by Intisar Khanani follows Rae who has a disability that affects her ability to move around. Due to that, Rae is typically overlooked by others. Her story begins when her friend’s sister is kidnapped and she knows she’ll be able to answer her questions if she can talk to someone within the palace. She eventually earns support from the princess and finds unexpected help from a street thief. This book tackles injustice and magic. It’s perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes Sabaa Tahir