Netflix’s exclusive original hit Stranger Things premiered in 2016 and has become one of Netflix’s most-watched shows, breaking viewer records. Although Stranger Things is a horror science fiction series, its portrayal of “Hawkins Lab” represents real fears during the Cold War era and government-approved programs, such as MK-Ultra. By turning
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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
Imagine you’re a kid or teenager in the late 90s. You’re figuring out who you are, experiencing new things, and feeling invincible. Then you see a figure, a figure that symbolizes everything a young teen wants to be. A suave camel, never seen, not looking cool and nonchalant. The mascot
Imagine being criminally charged for spreading awareness of injustice in your country. Can you stay silent with the innocent children and people dying? Is it wrong to report crimes that your president and the police force have committed? Some people may say yes and continue to be ignorant in their
Peso Pluma is a famous Mexican singer highly known for his corridos tumbados and regional Mexican music. He quickly rose to fame in 2022 when he collaborated with Eslabon Armado to produce the songs “El Belicon” and “Ella Baila Sola.” He was the first Mexican singer to perform at the
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
65 year old Mark Laita operates a documentary and interview style Youtube channel known as “Soft White Underbelly” where he has been producing videos for the past decade. His channel features people who are in extremely bad situations. Laita interviews drug addicts, gang members, prostitutes, convicts, and homeless people among
You turn on the television and one of the first things you see is an advertisement for a new drug. A man walks into a coffee shop, where his order is already sitting on the counter, ready for him. He says hello to his favorite Barista and drops a tip
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
Deaths from opioid overdose have been on the rise every year since the beginning of the crisis in the 1990s. More than 130 people die every day from an opioid-related drug overdose. While the opioid crisis can’t be pinned on one person or company, Purdue Pharma, created by the Sackler