UCLA Student Launches ‘HapiThreads’ Sock Business to Spread Positivity
Tina Li, a freshman UCLA student, launched a sock business called 'HapiThreads,' named after her goal of wanting to spread happiness to others.…
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With ‘Singularity,’ K-Pop Megagroup BTS Tease a Darker, More Sinister Comeback
Fans point to the song’s parallels to the Greek myth of Narcissus, in which a self-obsessed protagonist commits suicide.…
Queer Representation in Marvel Seems to Emerge in ‘Infinity War’
Marvel films have an increasing amount of gender and racial diversity, so why not add queer representation to the mix?…
Harry Styles Is a Modern Queer Icon
Similar to Lady Gaga, Freddy Mercury and David Bowie, Styles uses his platform to support the LGBTQ+ community.…
After ‘Despacito,’ the Number of Bilingual Collaborations Have Skyrocketed
'Despacito,' aka the prime of 2017 pop culture, has inspired a revolution of bilingual collaborations.…
ASU Student Drew Langhart Redefines ‘Community’ Through Pitch App
Drew Langhart, a student at Arizona State University, helped to develop an app that encourages stronger relationships between students and faculty.…
The 6 Best Moments from Season 3 of ‘Legends of Tomorrow’
From emotional moments to action-packed scenes, 'Legends of Tomorrow' never disappoints its viewers.…
BTS Documentary Series ‘Burn The Stage’ Premieres on YouTube Red
'Burn the Stage' shows the good, the bad and the ugly of the K-pop industry.…
Nickelodeon Is Diversifying Its Network With Upcoming ‘Los Casagrandes’ Series
Nickelodeon wants to provide more diverse programming one show at a time.…
Fans Have Declared Harry Styles’ New Song ‘Medicine’ a Bisexual Anthem
Fans of Styles have suspected his bisexuality for years, and 'Medicine' might be his coming out song.…
Lauren Purnell Chooses to Name the Homeless, Not Ignore Them
Rowan College's Lauren Purnell combats homeless stereotypes with her blog called Naming the Homeless.…
BTS’s J-Hope Tells His Story of Struggle to Success in ‘Hope World’ Mixtape
In his ‘Hope World’ mixtape, J-Hope tells a compelling story of his rise to fame and success, which came with responsibilities he did not foresee.…
‘Supergirl’ is Full of Badass Women Who Ditch the Damsel in Distress Stereotype
The latest season of ‘Supergirl’ includes a powerful roster of women, which is rarely seen in the superhero genre.…
K-Pop Acts to Perform at the 2018 Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony
K-Pop fans from around the world are excited to witness Exo and CL perform live at the close of the 2018 Winter Olympics.…
Courtney Act’s ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ Victory Is a Win for the LGBTQ+ Community
Courtney Act, whose real name is Shane Jenek, received the most votes on 'Celebrity Big Brother 21', beating conservative politician Ann Widdecombe.…
Shane Dawson Proves Authenticity Still Exists on YouTube
As some YouTubers, such as Logan Paul, stir up controversy, Shane Dawson continues to make meaningful, wholesome content on his platform.…
‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure’ Marks the End of Dystopian YA Films
The ‘Maze Runner’ franchise comes to an end with the final installment, ‘The Death Cure,’ inspired by the novel written by James Daschner.…
