Sandhya Menon’s new young adult trilogy of fairytale retellings is called St. Rosetta’s Academy. These stories will be companion novels and modern retellings. Each book will focus on a separate fairytale and couple. Up first in the series is Of Curses and Kisses, a contemporary retelling of Beauty and the Beast. Indian royalty and sisters, Jaya and Isha Rao are headed to an elite boarding school in Aspen, Colorado called St. Rosetta’s International Academy to escape the media frenzy surrounding Isha’s scandal. Fiercely protective of her younger sister, Jaya is
Pop singer-songwriter Tim Halperin isn’t afraid to put in the hard yards. He’s experienced the highs and lows of this industry and overcome each hurdle with his drive and determination. This year, he had the opportunity to pitch his song “Losing You” to country band Lady Antebellum on NBC’s Songland. It was a validating moment for Tim, who’s willing to do whatever it takes to make his dreams come true. Pop Culturalist caught up with Tim to chat about his career, what he learned from the Songland experience, and his
Roman Rouge is a next-generation singer-songwriter who’s quickly making his mark on not only the music industry but the world. His career is off to a strong start with over 50,000 streams, notable placements on various Spotify playlists, and shout-outs from industry giants like Khalid. His new single, “Need a Friend,” is the perfect introduction to his trademark sound and intricate vocal prowess. Pop Culturalist caught up with this rising talent to learn more about him. PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Roman: I found my passion
Now, more than ever, we need music to bring us together. As concert venues have gone dark around the world, artists have found new ways to stay connected with fans from the comfort of their own homes. And we’re excited to announce the launch of Pop Culturalist: At Home Sessions. Each week, we’ll bring you acoustic performances from all your favorite artists. There’s no better way to kick off the series than with Devin Kennedy. The Berklee College of Music graduate has experienced a steady rise in the industry, thanks