Gabbie Hanna has done it all in her career. From climbing the charts on Billboard and iTunes to becoming a New York Times bestseller, Gabbie’s talents are endless. This year, she embarks on an exciting new chapter in her career that’s unapologetically her. We had the pleasure of speaking with Gabbie about her new single “Shut Me Up“, the exciting year ahead, and more! PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? Gabbie: I have always loved it. I’ve always loved performing. I feel like a lot of
Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas is the prequel to The Hate U Give or THUG. The story is set in Garden Heights, when Starr’s Dad, Maverick, finds out he’s going to be a dad. It’s an important novel about racial injustice, death, sex, and discrimination. It has a more mature tone than THUG does. Maverick is only seventeen when this happens and he has already been through so much trauma. In this book, he witnesses his cousin being shot in front of his own house. Maverick Carter or Mav knows the
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: