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Brian Logan Dales & Dia Frampton put on their best Landon Carter & Jamie Sullivan in “A Walk To Remember: The Musical”

August 22, 2019by rachelannc Leave a comment

It was a warm, dark Wednesday night in Hollywood.. Dia Frampton (Meg & Dia, The Voice) and Brian Logan Dales (Dales, The Summer Set) took to the stage to put […]

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My Thoughts After 7 Years of ‘Orange is the New Black’

August 11, 2019by rachelannc 1 Comment

My oh my. What a journey these past seven years have been with Orange Is The New Black. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve been watching this show for […]

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MIKNNA Shoot and Release “Summertime Shine” in 24-hours (Music Video)

August 7, 2019by rachelannc Leave a comment

I’ve been a longtime fan of electro-soul duo MIKNNA for a while now (I first interviewed them back in October 2017) and their hustle, grind and pure passion for music […]

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Anna Akana does it all and proves she is more than just a ‘Casualty’

August 2, 2019by rachelannc

As a successful actress, influencer and personality, Anna Akana has always had something to share. Now, she debuts her newest musical project Casualty, and proves she really isn’t afraid to do […]

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Meg & Dia open up about sister tension in “American Spirit” (Music Video)

July 29, 2019by rachelannc 2 Comments

“Why the hell am I crying right now?” I tell myself. In the new video for Meg & Dia’s “American Spirit,” which premiered on Forbes today, the sisters are visibly […]

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Meg & Dia is back and stronger than ever in surprise album ‘happysad’, 8 years later

July 26, 2019by rachelannc 8 Comments

Let me just contain my excitement for a moment… Meg & Dia just dropped a surprise album — their first in eight years — and yeah, of course I had […]

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At 26, Miley Cyrus is more powerful than ever and drops heavy wisdom in 3 minutes for Elle

July 25, 2019by rachelannc 1 Comment

Miley Cyrus is a force to be reckoned with, and someone I have come to massively respect over the years. At 26, Miley has come a long way since her […]

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Dark pop electronic duo Bahari celebrates release of forthcoming album at Bardot

July 13, 2019by rachelannc 1 Comment

Electronic-pop duo Bahari, hailing from sunny California, celebrated the release of their forthcoming album with a special live release party Monday night at Bardot in Hollywood. I have to say, […]

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‘Yesterday’ Film Review: Musical Fantasy Pays Tribute to the Beatles, but Lacks Real Discovery

June 8, 2019by rachelannc 1 Comment

A talented young songwriter is down on his luck. He’s played boardwalks, street corners and cafes for the past 10 years, but has had no strike of luck. His best […]

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‘A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem’ documentary shines light on huge inequality against women today

June 3, 2019by rachelannc 1 Comment

Imagine you’re at the center of a field. The stadium roars and millions of fans are cheering in their seats. The lights cast down. The music starts. You hit your […]

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‘Booksmart’ Film Review: A Goddamn Funny and Revolutionary Female-Fronted Comedy from Olivia Wilde

May 31, 2019by rachelannc 1 Comment

In the world of high school comedies, we’ve seen it all: the athletes and jocks, bad boys, princesses, mean girls, drama kids, detention club-goers and boy meets girl-next-door. But how […]

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‘Aladdin’ Film Review: The stunning remake had me smiling from cheek to cheek

May 25, 2019by rachelannc 1 Comment

The live-action remake of Aladdin has finally arrived — and it made me feel as if I was watching this story for the first time — and that’s a good […]

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‘Yellow Rose’ Film Review: Eva Noblezada, Lea Salonga shine in story of aspiring Filipina country music star

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Yellow Rose provides an intimate coming-of-age portrait of finding your identity through music and the immigrant experience. In the lone star state of Texas, a young Filipina teenager wields her […]

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Highlights from my First Time at Coachella 2019

May 9, 2019by rachelannc 3 Comments

I’ve never been a big music festival person– but here I was. In the middle of the desert. In the middle of the Coachella Valley in Indio, California. Just a […]

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‘Staycation’ Film Review: The Messiness of Love and Attachment as told through Dir. Chopra

May 7, 2019by rachelannc Leave a comment

By Charles Gray (@charlesjgray | YouTube) Two lovers are laying in bed. A single shot of them alluding to a sexual act before the title card. The camera doesn’t pan or […]

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