Wicked (2024) is pure magic, bursting with heart, unforgettable visuals, and standout performances! Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo shine as Glinda and Elphaba, delivering a story that’s equally uplifting and emotionally gripping. It’s a beautiful masterpiece that takes audiences on an enchanting ride of music, friendship, and empowerment. The film elevates the narrative to new emotional heights, leaving audiences mesmerized and spellbound!

Sabrina Carpenter is bringing holiday cheer early this year with the release of her special, A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter. Known for her playful and witty lyrics, Carpenter is set to put a festive twist on her hit song Nonsense, along with other surprises sure to delight her fans. The Netflix special was released on Dec. 6th, 2024. 

HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls is a sharp, hilarious, and often poignant exploration of the lives of four college roommates navigating the messy, chaotic, and rewarding world of early adulthood. Created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, the show delivers a refreshing take on the college experience, blending humor with moments of genuine vulnerability as it tackles themes of identity, independence, and the search for belonging.

I saw I Saw The TV Glow at its premiere earlier this year in SXSW, seated near the front row, with the film's director Jane Schoenbrun mere feet from me, and I didn’t like it. Simply put, I didn’t relate to it. But that’s the whole point. It wasn’t for me. 

The Janes is a powerful documentary that chronicles the courageous efforts of a group of women in 1960s Chicago who defied the law and societal expectations to provide safe, illegal abortions to women in need. Directed by Tia Lessin and Emma Pildes, the film sheds light on a pivotal chapter in the fight for reproductive rights, offering a compelling and often heart-wrenching look at the women who became the backbone of the underground network known as "The Janes."

Moreno-Garcia’s Mexican Gothic is a mesmerizing blend of gothic horror and Mexican folklore that invites readers into a world shrouded in mystery, decay, and familial secrets. Set in the 1950s, the novel follows Noemí Taboada, a fiercely independent young woman from Mexico City, as she travels to the remote town of El Triunfo to check on her cousin Catalina, who has recently married into a mysterious and reclusive family, the Doyles.

Chappell Roan twirls her pink bandana above her head, making sure the crowd can spot it. “For my girlies in the back, I see you!” she calls out, energizing the audience. Thousands of devoted pink pony fans have gathered around the stage to witness the queer icon's exhilarating performance at ACL for Weekend 2.

A wave of femininomenon took over Austin this year at ACL, with the lineup shining a spotlight on up-and-coming female artists like The Tiarras and pop sensations like Reneé Rapp. I’ve had the incredible opportunity to cover some standout moments at ACL Weekend 2. Here are the highlights that made the festival unforgettable.

In a world where stories often go untold, "The Dichotomy of Hattie McDaniel" shines a spotlight on a legendary figure whose impact on cinema transcends time.

Introducing The Tiarras: Tori, Sophia, and Tiffany Baltierra, three talented sisters whose dynamic blend of music and culture is making waves. Together, they craft a unique sound that reflects their shared heritage and passion for empowering others through their art.

Perhaps the most impactful theme in the documentary is the loneliness that Mon Laferte has felt throughout her life. She reveals that at a young age, she realized that when she sang, people listened, and in those moments, she felt wanted and loved. It’s that feeling of being seen and heard that drove her to work so relentlessly toward her success as a singer.

On September 24, 2024, I had the incredible opportunity to see Hozier perform at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas for his Unreal Unearth Tour. As soon as I found out he was performing in my hometown, I knew I couldn’t miss the chance to see him live. Thankfully, my friends were just as excited, and we quickly planned a trip to experience Hozier’s performance together. After buying general admission for a great price, our trip to see Hozier was set in stone.

Kathryn Hahn’s portrayal of Agatha Harkness in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has captured audiences with her sly, dark humor and magnetic presence, which is now set to continue in the spin-off series Agatha All Along. The series will delve deeper into Agatha’s backstory, exploring her witchcraft and her rise to power. Known for her scene-stealing performance in WandaVision, Hahn’s return promises a wickedly fun blend of villainy, intrigue, and magic, with Agatha All Along serving as both a catchy anthem and a preview of the chaos to come.

Returning to Austin, Texas after a five-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Chingona Fest is once again celebrating Latina cultural heritage with passion and pride. Chingona Fest Texas is an annual statewide music festival and conference with a focus on social impact.

The entire time I had my own front-runner: Devin. He was sweet, all in on Jenn, and totally in love. The obvious choice, but given her previous trauma, I was worried she wouldn’t be able to see it. Well, now I wish she hadn’t. 

After a tragedy erupts in the Deetz family, they return to Winter River. Lydia (Winona Ryder), still haunted by her past encounters with Beetlejuice, faces a new supernatural dilemma when her daughter (Jenna Ortega) stumbles upon a mysterious portal to the afterlife. This discovery pulls them both into the strange and eerie world Lydia experienced long ago as Beetlejuice comes back from beyond the grave.

In my mind, Jollie Ollie’s sudden jump from the digital to the physical was a no-brainer. A goal she’d been steadily working towards since the beginning. Through speaking with Overbey, I quickly learned that couldn’t have been further from the truth.

Directed and written by Molly McGlynn, Fitting In is a coming-of-age story which follows 16-year-old Lindy (Maddie Ziegler) as she is diagnosed with a reproductive condition, MRKH (Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome), that crushes her sex life. Throughout the film, Lindy questions everything: her womanhood, sexuality, and most importantly, her relationship to herself. This movie hits the mark, capturing the profound emotional impact of life-altering medical diagnoses, particularly MRKH.

The 25-year-old singer brings a new hit sensation as she releases her daring new album, Short n’ Sweet. Ever since she teased the album with the tracks "Espresso" and "Please, Please, Please," it delivered exactly what I anticipated: A 90’s Hollywood elegance that captures the album perfectly.

Based on Holly Jackson’s best-selling book series, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, the Netflix original by the same name just came out and follows determined high school student Pip Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers), who decides to investigate a five-year-old murder case in her hometown of Little Kilton for her senior project.