Hartley Sawyer quickly became a fan favorite when he first appeared as Ralph Dibny a.k.a. Elongated Man on The Flash. So, when he was promoted to series regular in season five, it came as no surprise. The talented actor has stretched and transformed his character from the quick-witted and reluctant hero to an integral member of Team Flash. Pop Culturalist spoke with Hartley about Ralph’s development, where he’d like to see his character go in season six, and the importance of giving back. The Flash Questions PC: Ralph has made
The biggest lesson that Ken Kirby has learned as an actor is to enjoy the journey and to pursue your dreams, not for the notoriety, but because you love it. It’s sustained him throughout his already impressive career, including his two newest projects, Freeform’s Good Trouble and ABC’s Grand Hotel. Pop Culturalist spoke with this fast rising star about starring in The Fosters‘ spinoff, Grand Hotel, representation in Hollywood, and how he discovered his passion for acting and writing. Good Trouble Questions PC: What do you think it is about
We Three, the sibling trio from McMinnville, Oregon, made a lasting impression when they competed on America’s Got Talent. Their performance of their original song, “Heaven’s Not Too Far”, a dedication to their late mother, established them as a new voice in the industry, and has over seven million streams. It showcased their ability to create lyrics that resonate with any audience and left many in the theater with tears in their eyes. Following the competition, Bethany, Joshua, and Manny, carried that momentum, releasing their self-titled debut album and headlined
We’re not even halfway through 2019, but I’ve already chosen Love from A to Z as my favorite YA novel of the year. S.K. Ali has written a beautiful, heartfelt story of two Muslim teens falling in love despite the hardships of their lives. It packs an emotional punch that I didn’t expect and is a deeply contemplative story that discusses important themes like Islamophobia, social justice, Muslim identity, and chronic illness. The light-hearted moments are masterfully balanced with ones of poignant soul-searching. Ali delivers a highly developed plot and