SydneyRay’s debut single, “Big,” premieres today, and it’s a catchy, heartfelt pop song that will have you singing along in no time. A native of Long Island, New York, SydneyRay was diasgnosed with Crohn’s Disease when she was just 11. Music provided an escape from all the medical tests and treatments, and it kept her motivated. She began writing lyrics to help her face the challenges that arise from having a lifelong illness. So, with this brand-new single, “Big,” she is hoping to inspire and empower others who are facing their own challenges.
Charlie DePew is one of the most exciting fresh faces in Hollywood. He’s an actor, writer, and entrepreneur. He’s currently stealing scenes as Jake, an aspiring writer, on the hit Freeform show, Famous in Love. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Charlie about the show, what keeps him motivated, and where he would like to see his character in season two. PC: What attracted you to Famous in Love and your character? Charlie: I’m a huge fan of Entourage and the fact that it’s a TV series about Hollywood life
Chris McCarrell won the hearts of many when he made his Broadway debut in the re-imagined revival of Les Misérables. Originally cast as Joly, Chris would eventually take over the role of Marius Pontmercy until the show closed in 2016. Currently, he’s starring as the title character in the Off-Broadway production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. The show has been a favorite amongst both fans and critics, earring three Drama Desk nominations. Pop Culturalist was lucky enough to chat with Chris about the show’s preview process, the
The story of the long-lost Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov has tickled minds for decades. Indeed, the bloody Russian Revolution, the elimination of Tsar Nicholas and his entire family, and the rumor that the youngest Romanov somehow survived has spawned many books, films, and stage productions. This particular Broadway production is based partly on the 1956 Ingrid Bergman film and partly on the widely-popular 1997 animated film of the same name. Anastasia will delight fans of the animated film and enchant others coming to the story for the first time. The