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.

Helirayne’s involvement with protests ranges from LGBTQ+ rights, trans rights, as well as gun violence prevention. The UT protests were no exception as she, among hundreds of campus students, raised her voice in solidarity for Palestine.

As a first-time viewer of the Twister movies, I had my doubts, but the film truly blew me away with its focus on human resilience and its unique take on the disaster movie genre, capturing audiences in a remarkable way.

Netflix’s thrilling third season, Bridgerton, focuses on Nicola Coughlan, playing avid reader Penelope Featherington and her love story with long-time friend, Colin Bridgerton. Penelope Featherington's characterization as a wallflower symbolizes the struggles of being introverted in a society that values everything but those qualities.

When I visited the Nowhere Bookshop with my friend, the first thing I noticed was the atmosphere. Sure, I noticed the loads of books lining the shelves. I mean, it’s a bookstore, why wouldn’t you notice them? However, it wasn’t the novels that made the store unique, but the relaxing atmosphere that made me want to explore more.

As a writer, Lana Vargas believes that every woman deserves to experience a great love story. Growing up as a Hispanic woman, she never saw her ideal representation in the romance novels she read. Yet, as she continued reading, a thought lingered in the back of her mind: What if I wrote a book that featured someone like me?

The first Black Barbie from Mattel made an unmistakable impact on the world. She became a symbol of inspiration and validation, affirming that everyone is valued for who they are and encouraging them to be who they want to be.

Carpenter’s music video, featuring her boyfriend Barry Keoghan, captures the beauty amid the chaos of dating someone who not only brings you to tears, but jeopardizes your reputation. For Carpenter, her intentions are clear with her message: Don’t embarrass me.

Often hailed as the Midwest Princess by her fans, queer singer-songwriter Chappell Roan is climbing the popularity charts with her hit album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.