Hypocrisy plagues us all whenever a celebrity dares to slip up. — As a writer, I love to comment on pop culture events and entertainment news. I take this job seriously because with this pen comes great responsibility. What I’ve always tried to keep in mind is that the stories I’m writing about involve human beings — and these humans are as…

We demand aesthetic perfection from women while simultaneously crucifying those who elect to alter their appearances. — Ever since Ariana Grande announced her appearance as a judge on The Voice this past March, plastic surgery rumors, particularly a nose job, have been trending all over the internet. Since the premiere of Season 21 in September, she has posted a new selfie almost every week that has drawn…

When are we going to start praising women for their dating histories? — Pete Davidson has recently skyrocketed himself into an unexpected level of relevance. He already was one of the more popular comedians on SNL. But for the past few months or so, his name has been completely unavoidable no matter where you get your news. According to the tabloids, Pete has…

Despite it being one of my all-time favorites, the film has its fair share of cringe-worthy failures and outdated tropes. — In 2021, The Holiday (2006), considered to be the quintessential festive rom-com, turned fifteen years old. Although the jury is still out on whether it is a true Christmas movie, the film has heart-capturing charm and luxurious winter aesthetics that scream self-care. The story follows two women, Iris and Amanda…

Re-living the debut of an album that inspired my first ideas of real love. — After months of waiting, Taylor’s Version of her album Red has finally been released. Taylor Swift’s fourth studio album originally debuted in October 2012, but this year she has begun re-releasing her previous works in order to rightfully gain back ownership of her masters. After thoroughly enjoying the release of…

After a year of exquisitely diverse representation in music and visuals, the fan’s choice still looks like this. — On September 12th at the Annual MTV Video Music Awards, Justin Beiber took home the award for Best Pop, and Artist of the Year — succeeding artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift. These are two of the four paramount awards of…

Looking back twenty years to re-examine the feminist themes in a film considered to be ahead of its time. — Last week, Reese Witherspoon announced through an Instagram post the 20th anniversary of the classic 2001 comedy, Legally Blonde. As soon as I caught a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes snapshots, I was overcome with severe nostalgia as it has always been one of my favorite movies. I told my boyfriend…

“Don’t make me not a role model because you’re turned on by me.” — At the beginning of the month, British Vogue published a cover story and photoshoot capturing the young pop artist, Billie Eilish, in swanky pin-up style corsets, hosiery, gloves, and a classic Burberry Trench coat. Although this shoot was entirely her idea, Billie was nervous for the release because it’s so…