The Disney to Pop Icon Pipeline

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter As someone who grew up watching Disney Channel shows like Girl Meets World and Bizaardvark, it has been fascinating to turn on the radio and hear girls who starred in those shows dominate the pop charts. This, of course, is not a new thing, as singers such as Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, and Miley Cyrus all got their start on Disney … Continue reading The Disney to Pop Icon Pipeline

Project Hail Mary: Film Review

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter It seems we have finally hit the point in the year when we are getting our first few “best films of the year.” These are the films that will be talked about and highly anticipated at the award shows for the year 2026. And one of these first front-runner films of the year so far is Project Hail Mary starring Ryan … Continue reading Project Hail Mary: Film Review

The 20 Year Hannah Montana Reunion

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Get the limo out front, because Hannah Montana is back and better than ever. On March 24th, Disney+ dropped The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special. The documentary is meant as a “love letter to the fans”, celebrating one of the most notable aspects of Miley Cyrus’ career. As a former young girl who loved Hannah Motana, it is crazy to think … Continue reading The 20 Year Hannah Montana Reunion

Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally Album Review

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter At last, the four-year-long Harry Styles drought is over. Happiness has been restored to the world. On March 6th, 2025, Styles dropped his fourth studio album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally (KATDO). Because of the name, some may assume that the album would have a disco or funk sound; they would be wrong. But assuming that this album has an … Continue reading Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally Album Review

Eternity: Film Review

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter When you read a synopsis of a movie while shuffling through streaming platforms you will come across films with absurd plots. I found myself in this position when I was reading the description of the 2025 film Eternity. The film’s description is as follows: “When Joan dies she finds herself in an afterlife where souls have one week to choose where … Continue reading Eternity: Film Review

The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter Whether you enjoy football or not, the Super Bowl is one of the biggest events of the year in American popular culture. From the celebrities who come out to watch the game, to the advertisements, to, of course, the halftime show, there is so much to take in. All of these aspects of the big game often reflect what is happening … Continue reading The Super Bowl Halftime Show

A TikToker was a Best New Artist Nominee?

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter The award season is upon us, and this past weekend, the 68th annual Grammys aired. Whether you care about awards shows or not, it is true that the art, in this case music, that is nominated reflects culture at that moment in time.​​ Therefore, it is important to tune into these events. That being said, everyone has an opinion when it … Continue reading A TikToker was a Best New Artist Nominee?

From Dolphin Meme to Career Rejuvenation

Professional Fangirl- Katelyn Benschoter The music industry is one of the hardest industries to break into. Once an artist has “broken” into the industry by having a hit song, it is even harder to maintain that fame. This is where the idea of “one hit wonders” comes from. So many artists throughout the years have struggled to come back after having a song go viral. … Continue reading From Dolphin Meme to Career Rejuvenation