Music has always been a lifelong passion for Calum Scott, but breaking into the industry was no easy feat. After spending years grinding away in Hull’s local music scene, the singer-songwriter auditioned for Britain’s Got Talent. He captivated the audience and judges with his rendition of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own”. The performance showcased his innate ability to not only interpret a song, but to also make it his own. It instantly made him a favorite to win the series and earned him Simon’s golden buzzer, however, nothing in life is
Alexandra Bracken departs from her dystopian, fantasy roots to bring readers an enthralling time travel adventure story. Passenger and Wayfarer weave an exciting scavenger hunt through time with a poignant journey of self-discovery for its main characters. Bracken’s duology is an enjoyable combination of heart, humor, romance, and historical fiction. Passenger introduces us to Etta Spencer, a violin prodigy living in present day New York with her single mother, Rose. The story opens with Etta getting ready to perform at a fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, only
For a certain age group, Anastasia is a beloved animated film whose romantic lead elicits swoons and the plucky heroine is admired. So when it was announced that Anastasia would be a musical, fans waited with baited breath to see who was cast and if the stage version would live up to the delightful film (spoiler: it does). Stepping into the role of the romantic lead, Dmitry, Derek Klena’s perfectly combined boyish charm and appealing vocals surpass fans’ expectations. Derek Klena is no stranger to this type of romantic leading man—he
This week, as anticipated, we got a double elimination. Also, Cirie shows us why you should always read the fine print on an advantage. To explore all this and more, keep reading. Top moments from this week’s episode: Andrea’s Boot: For how well Andrea played this season, I was disappointed to see how little air time she received for her boot episode. Andrea was eliminated because she was a huge physical and social threat. Although she thought her relationships with her alliance were strong enough to protect her, she misjudged