The Trump administration has dealt a major blow to public media funding in recent days. Popular institutions like the National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) have lost federal funding due to the cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. It’s been a long time coming for ...
Abercrombie and Fitch was a brand, similar to Gap, that was near the edge of being forgotten in the past. Once the most popular clothing brand for younger generations in the early 2000s and 2010s, young adults and teens in recent years hardly ever shop there. Thankfully, its latest jeans ...
Parody music once had a significant influence within the music industry and pop culture. Weird Al Yankovic remains a testament to the genre’s success in critiquing artists within the music industry and society at large. Following the rise of the internet and social media, music parodies managed to retain a ...
Zohran Mandani’s win for the Democratic pick for New York City’s mayor was a shock for many across all aisles in US politics. Since then, many have been trying to make sense of his surprising win. What people tend to forget, or are willfully ignoring, is that what Mandani represents ...
With how many musicals have stuck with modern pop culture, Heathers’ popularity seems to have no end in sight. Heathers: The Musical, released in 2010 and like the original 1988 film, continues to have relevance no matter how many years pass. Both the musical and film follow the life of ...
Theaters within the United States have been undergoing a difficult transition in recent years. Following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been one of the many industries that has struggled to make a comeback. However, it isn’t just because most productions are physical; the decline within the country ...
Beauty brands have focused on health-conscious and eco-friendly trends in recent years, eliminating harsh chemicals from their products to make them safer for human use. Sadly, certain hair care products are still behind in these efforts and are hurting people. For years, hair care products targeting minorities, in particular black ...
Fighting games will always bring excitement to a certain sector of video game fans. That said, considering how long Riot Games’ upcoming fighting game has been in development, many wonder if that excitement is starting to dwindle. 2XKO is a long-awaited fighting game featuring characters from the League of Legends ...
Every summer, many discussions on how people can cool off while maintaining style in their fashion. For women who aren’t looking forward to wearing skirts and are seeking more stability, many have turned their eyes towards overalls. Despite originating as protective workwear in factories and on farms, overalls have slowly ...
As the 2020s pass the midpoint of the decade, Western fantasy television appears similar to what it was in the 2010s. Instead of looking forward to new, interesting intellectual properties (IP), studios have continued to fall back on what brought them success. Franchises including Game of Thrones and Harry Potter ...
The recent resurgence of body glitter online has had many of those with beauty and fashion interests flocking to join. Body glitter initially became a popular item during the early 2000s before briefly petering out of pop culture over the years. That said, the item has made a comeback thanks ...
Food security, whether situated within or outside metropolitan areas in the United States, has become a pressing issue in recent years. Areas across the country have rapidly become food deserts, relying on a singular supermarket such as Walmart for basic needs. Sadly, without these supermarkets, communities would be left stranded ...
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