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The Ozempidemic: How Meghan Trainor’s Musical Brand Changed with her Weight Loss Journey

September 22, 2026 Grace Weigand

In 2014, Meghan Trainor released “All About That Bass,” a song that not only spread a message, but built her brand based on body positivity. The song promoted self-acceptance and love for your natural body, regardless of industry standards or the “right” clothing size. Lines such as, “every inch of

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Fame as Immunity: How Celebrity Culture Rewrites Wrongdoing

December 13, 2025December 11, 2025 trevor chen

Though many awards were received during the 2022 Oscars, they were all completely overshadowed when Will Smith stormed the stage and slapped Chris Rock straight across the face. With a massive TV audience watching in stunned silence, most people believed it was staged. Smith subsequently accepted an award and gave

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From Concern to Controversy: The Two Sides of the Ariana Grande “Wicked” Debate

December 10, 2025 moriah newberry

Wicked, a classic broadway show that has been known for many years now has recently released a second film in its series and has become among the top categories for entertainment. The movie itself gained massive popularity for its casting of singer Ariana Grande. Many fans were instantly hinged to

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Hooked on a Hook: The Soundtrack of Substance Use

October 7, 2025October 6, 2025 moriah newberry

The music industry is nothing short of fame, money, power, and influence. Once a star rises to popularity, these key attributes are granted to them from their dearly beloved fans, and the drastic help of social media to enhance their profile. It is arguable that the industry is primarily responsible

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Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll… and Manslaughter

September 28, 2025September 26, 2025 Nicole Albani

The phrase “sex, drugs, and rock & roll” is usually said with a laugh, as if it’s just part of the wild fun of being a rockstar. But for Mötley Crüe’s Vince Neil, that cliché turned deadly. What was celebrated as the band’s reckless image ended with real lives destroyed

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The Psychology of Cancel Culture: Accountability or Mob Mentality

September 28, 2025September 27, 2025 Jace Johnson

In recent years, the new phrase “cancel culture” has become commonly known and has risen due to social media amplifying the power of the public opinion. To define this term, it would be when individuals, often well known, like celebrities or influencers, are socially outcast or boycotted due to their

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(Taylor’s Version): The Stolen Music of Taylor Swift

November 22, 2024 Shelby

Taylor Swift is the queen of pop and has many accolades to prove it: her Era’s Tour is the highest grossing concert tour of all time, she has 14 Grammys and 58 nominations, and is the female artist with the most charted songs. Her success alone is very impressive, but

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Is the Shot Worth the Cost? The Dangerous Side of Paparazzi Culture

October 22, 2024 Lexi R

Paparazzi have been around for several decades and have evolved with our technological advancement. The sole purpose of the job is for a person or group to capture unposed photos of celebrities, public figures, or any other famous individuals in their everyday lives. They then sell those photos to tabloids,

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Ja Morant: From Rags to Riches or From Riches to Rags?

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 Will Murphy

Temetrius Jamel “Ja” Morant, NBA guard for the Memphis Grizzlies recently served an eight game suspension after reportedly showing a firearm in a Denver nightclub while on Instagram live back in March. With the Grizzlies standing at second place in the Western conference, they were hopeful to get their star

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Less Is More: Why Minimalism is for the Wealthy

March 10, 2023March 11, 2023 Madeline Keierleber

It’s no secret that Kim Kardashian is the American equivalent of royalty with her net worth of about 1.7 billion dollars and massive influential sphere; however, despite the tremendous amount of money she has and makes on a day-to-day basis, she seemingly promotes a minimalistic aesthetic. Images of her 60

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