Ariana DeBose is a triple threat: actress, dancer, and singer. She burst onto the scene when she competed on So You Think You Can Dance before moving into acting. Some of her many Broadway credits include Bring It On, Pippin, and, most notably, Hamilton. Currently, she has brought her dedication, thoughtful hard work, and talent to the role of Disco Donna in Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. In fact, she received a Tony nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical for it. From explaining how she
Geovanni Gopradi is heating up the small screen with his breakout performance as Broderick in Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots. The drama follows the intersecting lives of three families who come from very different backgrounds. Already in its fifth season, the series is a guilty pleasure for many and shows no signs of slowing down. Pop Culturalist spoke with Geovanni about the show, the similarities between his own life and his character’s, and how he prepared to step into his shoes. The Haves and the Have Nots Questions PC:
Stephen Moyer, star of True Blood and The Gifted, took center stage at last week’s MegaCon. In his first ever convention appearance, Stephen delivered one of the most memorable panels of the weekend. He delighted fans with fun stories from the set of True Blood and shared his thoughts on the upcoming second season of The Gifted. Check out a few highlights below: The Parallels Between True Blood and The Gifted “There’s a similarity in the framework of these shows where it’s about people who feel disenfranchised in society.” Will
Mike C. Manning is a passionate storyteller who’s using creative expression to bring important messages to the forefront of mainstream media. Whether he’s acting, producing, writing, or directing, each of his projects strives to create a deep and meaningful conversation with its audience long after the credits have rolled. His latest film, Lost in America, is a gripping documentary about the country’s homeless youth and their struggles. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Mike about Lost in America and how you (yes, you) can help make a change. PC: