I’m a pop-culture writer covering everything from TV and movies, to music, Broadway, books, and games. I’ve interviewed dozens of stars and especially love hearing stories behind the characters that defined our childhoods. From a series with the cast of SpongeBob SquarePants to deep dives into the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, I hope you find something you connect with.
Recent features include a chat with Amy Lee about the new Evanescence album, a conversation with Jennette McCurdy about her debut novel, and a look back at 40 years of "Stand by Me" with Wil Wheaton.
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Author Ann M. Martin revealed how The Baby-sitters Club grew from four books into a 40-year phenomenon, along with stories and memories that have stayed with her along the way.
From American Idol and Yellowjackets to Broadway's Hadestown, Kayko and Jasmin Savoy Brown opened up about finding their chemistry and making the iconic characters their own.
As Scream turns 30, we sat down with Dewey Riley himself to look back on working with Wes Craven, the incredible chemistry of the cast, and how the film changed horror forever.
For the first time in a 17-year career, Greyson Chance went fully independent for Boystown, making the album in just three weeks. We sat down to talk about the freedom behind the record and dive deep into its most emotional moments.
As the album that gave us "Call Me When You're Sober" and "Lithium" turns 20, Amy Lee looks back on the record that showed the world Evanescence was here to stay.
The Olympic gold medalist opened up about starring as Logainne in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, how gymnastics prepared her for eight shows a week, and her journey to the New York stage.
The Lost Boys is one of the most unique shows on Broadway, and star Maria Wirries took us behind the scenes — from her path to Broadway and working with co-star LJ Benet, to the showstopping "War."
In just a year and a half, In Color has gone from four friends making music together to more than one million monthly listeners — and the Nashville band is only getting started.
From unforgettable adventures with co-star Luke Bracey to learning how to ride horses, Warren Christie took us behind the scenes of becoming Mr. Edwards on Little House on the Prairie.
It's official: Big Brother has reached 1,000 drama-packed episodes. But first, we sat down with host Julie Chen Moonves to reflect on 28 seasons and the legacy of the iconic show.
Did we ever truly find Carmen Sandiego?
I feel really old writing that headline.
Robert Hays shared hilarious firsthand stories from making "Airplane!" including Leslie Nielsen's fart machine that nearly broke his composure, the iconic "Stayin' Alive" sequence, and his friendship with co-star Julie Hagerty.
As the album that gave us "Call Me When You're Sober" and "Lithium" turns 20, Amy Lee looks back on the record that showed the world Evanescence was here to stay.
The Olympic gold medalist opened up about starring as Logainne in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, how gymnastics prepared her for eight shows a week, and her journey to the New York stage.
From unforgettable adventures with co-star Luke Bracey to learning how to ride horses, Warren Christie took us behind the scenes of becoming Mr. Edwards on Little House on the Prairie.
As Scream turns 30, we sat down with Dewey Riley himself to look back on working with Wes Craven, the incredible chemistry of the cast, and how the film changed horror forever.
From chart-topping stars to emerging artists, these 20 songs span pop, rock, country, and more — and they've been the soundtrack to my year (so far).
From American Idol and Yellowjackets to Broadway's Hadestown, Kayko and Jasmin Savoy Brown opened up about finding their chemistry and making the iconic characters their own.
The Lost Boys is one of the most unique shows on Broadway, and star Maria Wirries took us behind the scenes — from her path to Broadway and working with co-star LJ Benet, to the showstopping "War."