It’s been ten years since Kris Allen was crowned the 2009 American Idol winner. In the past decade, he’s toured the world and dropped six studio albums, including his latest, 10. The recent release finds Kris reimagining hits from his impressive catalog and includes a throwback to Donny Hathaway’s “A Song for You,” the song that started his American Idol journey. Pop Culturalist recently caught up with Kris while on his 10 Years 1 Night Tour for an in-depth conversation about his career and 10. PC: It’s the tenth anniversary
Singer-songwriter Max Boyle recently competed on the 17th season of NBC’s The Voice. There, he wowed America and all four judges with his artistry, signature falsetto, and incredible range. He earned John Legend’s only block and Kelly Clarkson’s only save. He became a standout in the competition and the ultimate dark horse. Pop Culturalist recently caught up with Max to chat about his journey in the competition, his biggest takeaway, and what’s next. PC: How did you discover your passion for music? Max: I grew up in a big family;
Mark St. Cyr is a man of many talents, and he’s putting them on display in his starring role as Mr. Mazzara in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical – The Series. The show follows a new group of Wild Cats who are putting on a production of the iconic franchise in the high school where the original films were shot. Mark’s character, Mr. Mazzara, is a STEM teacher who believes preparing his students with practical life skills is all that matters. Pop Culturalist caught up with Mark
For actor-musician-producer HAYES, it’s “now or never”. The triple threat rose to fame with his breakout performance in the international drama Skam. The success of the series has opened many doors, including the opportunity to pursue another passion of his: music. His debut single, “Where I Belong”, has been streamed over two million times. Yes, two million! Now, he’s back with his follow-up, “Now or Never”. We caught up with HAYES to chat about the release. PC: How did you discover your passion for the arts? HAYES: I always had