Connor Finnerty is a talent who can do it all. He acts, dances, sings, and writes—and he’s taking the industry by storm. This year he dropped a new single, “A Million Degrees”, and it’s about to be your new favorite song. Pop Culturalist spoke with Connor about the single and the year ahead. PC: Tell us about your new single, “A Million Degrees.” What inspired the song? Connor: There wasn’t really an inspiration since I wrote it before I met my girlfriend, Siena Agudong, who’s an actress. I started dating
Eight times a week, Celia Keenan-Bolger steps onto stage at the Shubert Theatre and transforms into a child: Scout Finch, the plucky, overall-clad heroine at the heart of a celebrated new adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Whenever adults play children on stage or in film, it is almost always tricky and sometimes awkward—but not for Keenan-Bolger, whose Scout is a pitch-perfect revelation of fidgety curiosity and clear-eyed justice. Considering her resumé, this isn’t too surprising: from blockbuster musicals to Tony-nominated comedic and dramatic performances—in shows like The 25th
Areana Lopez danced her way into the hearts of audiences around the world when she joined the Abby Lee Dance Company Mini Team in season six of Dance Moms. Trained in a variety of styles including contemporary and ballet (which are her favorites), Areana was unquestionably a standout. Since then, she’s continued to hone her craft and has an exciting project launching this year. Areana spoke with Pop Culturalist about her favorite moment on Dance Moms and her new creative venture. PC: How did you discover your passion for dance?
Jordan Canning embodies the adage “hard work pays off.” Originally a writer, her love of directing came after she finished school so she threw herself into making her own projects, putting the time in on production jobs whenever they crossed her path, and truly dedicating herself to achieving her goals. Indeed, all her hard work did pay off. Jordan Canning has directed a multitude of projects, from TV shows like Schitt’s Creek to feature films like We Were Wolves (which she also co-wrote). And, several of her short and feature