Courtney Bixby

Kayleigh Amstutz, professionally known as Chappell Roan as an ode to her grandfather, became a top pop artist after many of her songs such as “Pink Pony Club” and “Hot to Go!” gained popularity on social media. After her Best New Artist win at the VMA awards, she got emotional reading her speech from her diary and dedicated the win to the queer and trans community who fuel pop music stating, “I see you, I am one of you.” 

Many moviegoers find coming-of-age films to be such stimulating and powerful works of art. Unlike other types of films that are driven by constant action and intense rushes of adrenaline, coming-of-age films are driven simply by a gripping, complex, and often relatable main character. The plot merely exists to aid the exploration into the transformation of this character. 

After dominating the billboard charts for three weeks at number one, Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Short n’ Sweet remains the soundtrack of the summer. The bouncy pop beats behind Carpenter’s raunchy lyrics keeps the album on repeat, making it one of her best works yet.