When the entertainment industry was flipped on its head last year as a result of the pandemic, artists (like everyone else) had to find new avenues for their creativity. For actor Andrew Matarazzo, that meant diving into his debut novel, Bedlam, and releasing his first single, “Omertà”. Pop Culturalist caught up with Andrew to chat about those huge milestones, how he’s been able to stay connected with fans during COVID, and his latest film project, He’s All That. PC: As we have all tried to stay connected during COVID, you’ve
Britt Stewart made history as the first Black female pro on Season 29 of Dancing with the Stars, competing with partner and Olympic ice skater Johnny Weir. It’s a fitting milestone for the dancer and choreographer whose mission as an artist has always been to inspire and break barriers. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Britt about discovering her passion for dance, her journey with Johnny, and what she took away from her first season as a pro. PC: How did you discover your passion for dance? Britt:
The wait is over! Tyler Perry’s Ruthless is back and fans are losing their minds. Lead actress Melissa L. Williams chatted with us about what that response has meant to her, all the new characters joining the series, and her return to music. PC: The last time we spoke, Ruthless was just about to premiere on BET+. The show has been incredibly well received. What has that response meant to you seeing The Oval fans embrace Ruthless equally, if not more? Melissa: I love that you said that because I
Singer Caleb Hiltunen and multi-instrumentalist Drew Polovick are the creative geniuses behind Friday Pilots Club. Since meeting four years ago, the band has struck gold with each new release, emerging as one of the hottest alt-rock acts today. The key to their success? Being true to themselves and their self-expression. Pop Culturalist had the pleasure of speaking with Caleb and Drew about their careers, their latest single “Look Better In Gold”, embracing the entire creative process, and their upcoming debut EP. PC: How did you both discover your passion for