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Karly Ramnani

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This Western Kentucky Senior Created "The Encyclopedia Of Adulting" For College Students

In my experience through high school and college, I’ve found it’s not uncommon for institutions to cover academic topics in great depth at the expense of actual life skills training. While it’s great to solve a derivative without a calculator or identify the mitochondria as the powerhouse of the cell, those skills won’t necessarily give you the type of knowledge you’ll need to prepare yourself for adulthood. Nessa Unseld, a senior at Western Kentucky University, took it upon herself to create th
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Beyoncé’s Taking Back Country Music For The Black Community & I’m So Here For It

We all remember where we were when Beyoncé surprise-dropped “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” on Feb. 11 after hinting at a brand new era of music in a Super Bowl commercial. And as if that didn’t send fans into enough of a frenzy, Beyoncé revealed that she’ll be embracing her Texas roots in Act II, a sequel to Renaissance, which will also be her first-ever country album. The singer’s loyal Beyhive immediately dusted off their glittery cowboy boots and hats, but the country music scene at larg
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Spotlight: Savanna Leigh

As the genre of bedroom pop continues to build momentum, Savanna Leigh sets herself apart through her compelling vulnerability. Leave it to this 23-year-old Florida native to sing candidly about growing pains, adjusting to a new city, and losing touch with one's inner child. Savanna is kicking off 2024 with the double drop of "Unfamiliar" and "Like I Used To," two songs which take a more self-reflective direction than much of her previous work. Additionally, Savanna shares powerful moments from her childhood in the music video of "Like I Used To." In her current era of music, Savanna vividly characterizes her own thoughts, as opposed to concretely describing an experience. The lyrics of "Unfamiliar" and "Like I Used To" read like unfiltered, emotionally dense journal entries, in which she removes her rose-colored glasses and encourages listeners to do the same.
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Spotlight: buppy.

Romanticizing one's life is a definitive "in" of 2024, according to the numerous lists that people have shared on social media. But many of us have recognized the thrill of finding intricate stories in simple, everyday settings far before now - including the fierce, adventurous buppy. The genre-bending newcomer thoroughly explores this concept in his latest EP, names&places. Existing between the worlds of pop, rap, and alternative rock, it features collaborations with renowned producers such as
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The Cast Of 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Saw More Of Themselves In Their Characters Than They Expected

If you need a new comfort show to binge-watch during the holidays, look no further than Netflix’s My Life With The Walter Boys. This coming-of-age series is based on a novel by Ali Novak, who first published the story on Wattpad. The show follows Jackie Howard (played by Nikki Rodriguez), a teenager who moves from NYC to a small town in Colorado after her parents and sister die in a tragic car accident. While in Colorado, Jackie moves in with the Walter family, which consists of 10 boys. Through
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Billie Eilish Being Outed By Variety Isn't Just Wrong, It's Harmful

ICYMI, the Variety Hitmakers’ Awards happened on Dec. 2 and one particular interaction on the show’s red carpet has sparked an important discussion on queerness. You’re probably familiar with Billie Eilish, the 21-year-old superstar known for hits like “Bad Guy” and “Happier Than Ever.” By now, you’ve probably seen her latest Instagram post in which she called out Variety for outing her. In case you haven’t, allow me to catch you up to speed. Even though Eilish had mentioned her attraction to wo
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Spotlight: Elle Rose

Growing up I was surrounded by pretty much every type of music. My dad is a professional jazz musician and classical composer, and my mom is a professional pianist. Because of this, I was listening to Louis Armstrong, the Beatles, and Stevie Wonder with my dad; and artists like John Mayer, The Chicks, and Faith Hill with my mom. I am so grateful to have had all types of music flooding my ears, as it ultimately led to becoming the singer and songwriter I am today. As I grew older and started to f
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West Coast Spotlight: Shekina (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)

So this is interesting. Starting with my father, he enjoyed listening to bands such as The Beatles, The Bee Gees, ZZ-Top, and The Rolling Stones. He also got into some of the music my mother would listen to once in a while. My mother on the other hand, really enjoys listening to Spanish Flamenco guitar music, Filipino ballads, Barry Manilow, Michael Buble, and songs with Spanish-Filipino elements (Filipino folk music is so similar to Spanish folk because of colonization), such as the song Bésame
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Spotlight: DYLAN (EXCLUSIVE GALLERY)

Watch out, world - the UK's favorite "Rebel Child" has come across the pond to save pop music. DYLAN, a self-proclaimed "wannabe rockstar stuck in a pop star's body," just wrapped her opening stint for rising star GAYLE on her Scared But Trying tour. Next year, she plans to follow up with the Rebel Child tour, named for her brand new single that we can't get enough of. Playlists & Polaroids recently got the privelege to see DYLAN perform live recently - so we're super familiar with her charismat
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As A South-Asian American MCU Stan, I Can't Help But See Myself In Kamala Khan

When The Marvels hit theaters, I was beyond excited to see Carol Danvers take on another mission. I admired her ambition and strength in Captain Marvel, so it’s safe to say I was ready to watch my favorite MCU superhero in the sequel. I also re-watched WandaVision to catch up on everything I needed to know about Monica Rambeau. However, after watching The Marvels, I realized just how much I’d been overlooking Kamala Khan, the third member of the leading trio. Not only did her bubbly and chaotic
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Taylor Swift's '1989' Album Is My Pop Bible & Should Be Yours, Too

Taylor Swift is my religion and her groundbreaking fifth studio album 1989 is my pop bible. As Swifties eagerly anticipate the arrival of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) on Oct. 27, many are taking a trip down memory lane as they revisit the original 1989 era. Swift’s first-ever pop record served as her personal renaissance as she opened a brand new chapter of her life and career. The album remains one of the biggest pop culture phenomenons of the 2010s. Swift truly captured everything that was on her m
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Katie Thurston Is Embracing Her True Self With The Help Of 'FBoy Island'

Katie Thurston has returned to the reality TV dating scene. But this time, she’s moving away from the stricter and more high-stakes environment of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, and dipping her toes into the lighthearted atmosphere that is FBoy Island. “My most important focus was that I got to just be myself. FBoy Island really embraced that and allowed me to fully exist as Katie, not someone looking for an engagement or marriage or baby. It was very authentic to me,” Thurston says in an ex
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I Attended Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Movie Premiere & I'll Forever Be On Cloud Nine

When Taylor Swift announced a special Eras Tour film premiere in Los Angeles on Sept. 28, invitations to the event being sent to Spotify users dominated my timeline on X (formerly known as Twitter). Since I’m a ride or die Apple Music girlie, I genuinely thought I was going to miss out on this opportunity. However, my friend received a direct message from Taylor Nation inviting her to the premiere, and she asked me to be her plus one.

You’re probably wondering: How did my friend get invited to
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Lorde's 'Pure Heroine' Is 10 Years Old & I'm Not OK

Lorde spilled facts when she sang “it feels so scary getting old” on her debut album Pure Heroine, which turned 10 years old on Sept. 27. This crazy milestone for a true pioneer of bedroom pop is filling me with so much nostalgia, I might start ugly crying. Lorde has paved the way for a now-thriving alternative scene — seriously, people who draw inspiration from her, like Gracie Abrams and Olivia Rodrigo, are now taking the world by storm. Her unapologetic grit, daring creativity, and unfiltered
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As An Overthinking Perfectionist, Madison Beer's 'Silence Between Songs' Makes Me Feel Seen

It’s often said that artists have their whole lives to write a debut record, but only have a few years between album cycles to write every subsequent one. On Sept. 15, Madison Beer delivered her new album Silence Between Songs — a mature, ethereal follow-up to her 2021 debut, Life Support. In the album, Beer sings about how she connected with that in-between, recognizing how such periods of calmness have actually caused her to develop the most.

Although the wait for a new album from Beer has be
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Coco Gauff’s Tennis Career Includes So Many Epic Moments, Even Before The 2023 US Open

Gen Z is already taking the world by storm, proving that the future is in good hands. Greta Thunberg’s activism on climate change, Olivia Rodrigo’s pop punk renaissance, and Simone Biles’ record-breaking achievements in gymnastics — just to name a few — show the power of today’s young women. Most recently, thanks to her impressive comeback this weekend, tennis phenom Coco Gauff adds her name to this roster.

Even if you’re not the biggest sports fan, you’ve probably heard of her: the 19-year-old
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Spotlight: Renee Rapp

Before shifting to radio-friendly, grit-filled pop anthems, Renee Rapp was taking Broadway by storm at the impressive age of nineteen. She found her first fanbase in theater kids, after her triumphant 2018 Jimmy Awards win - thanks to her moving cover of "All Falls Down" from Chaplin - and her show-stopping portrayal of Regina George in the musical adaptation of Mean Girls. Both of these experiences not only showcased her unmatched vocal control and range, particularly in her belt, but also her
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