Just as drag queen Sasha Velour’s style is dead-set on breaking the boundaries of gender identity, so too is her view on the concept of uprising incredibly nuanced. After starting out in the Brooklyn scene, Sasha’s growing profile gained enough traction to get her cast on RuPaul’s Drag Race’s ninth season, where she would claim…
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Model Sophia Hadjipanteli stares intensely into the camera, her gorgeous, wavy brunette hair cascading down on one side, barely obscuring her right cheek. In her arm she holds a giant bottle of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Scandal perfume, her hands adorned with gorgeous, sharp, jet-black nails. Immediately her trademark voluptuous, thick eyebrows steal our gaze as…
Who more perfect to embody the "REBEL" Issue than an artist whose entire brand centers on it? Sizzy Rocket’s track “Rebel Revolution” tackles the current culture of musical homogeny head on, dedicating itself to the legion of musicians and other artists who, in the face of defiance and pressure to be homogeneous, live and create…
Despite her current status as a rock star, The Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen started her life in front of the camera. At only two-years-old, she was starring in commercials, and by the age of six became an internationally recognized talent for her role as Cindy Lou Who in the blockbuster How the Grinch Stole…
Nadya Tolokonnikova, one of the founding members of the art collective Pussy Riot, is a once-in-a-generation rebel. Following an anti-Putin protest that took place in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, an action now known as Pussy Riot’s “Punk Prayer,” Nadya and several fellow protesters were infamously sentenced to prison in 2012. Little did Nadya…
Trailblazing artist ko aka koala is riding a wave of acclaim with her exploratory, innovative pop music. Her latest single “hit & run” touches on personal experience and explores a rock-infused lesson in letting go. The multi-faceted artist oversees every aspect of her music production, from writing and directing, to producing, to visually executing her…
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin star Chandler Kinney saw her most recent role playing Tabby in the teen slasher series as the perfect opportunity for personal growth. Kinney is certainly no stranger to the world of PLL, having been absolutely “hooked” on the show as a teen. After growing up watching the series and being…
“I never thought I’d have my own store, let alone my own line.” For Jami-lyn Fehr, the owner of MODISTE, both of her dreams have come to fruition. Fehr is transforming the Nashville fashion scene with her high-end brick-and-mortar store and e-commerce platform, focusing on “sustainability, ethics, and the highest quality materials and construction you…
Singer Tinashe wants every one of her songs to “inspire fans to love themselves, be confident, or continue on their own personal journey.” That goal is one Tinashe has gratifyingly met with the release of 333 Deluxe, a reissued version of her acclaimed fifth studio album (released in 2021). On that album, confidence is the…
Born and raised in New York City, podcaster Sammy Jaye got her start in journalism before she even made it to high school. After a family friend convinced her to do an interview at Z100, Jaye did so well that she quickly became iHeartRadio's youngest-ever solo podcast host. Launched when she was only 17 years…
At five years old, musician 347aidan only began taking piano lessons when he saw his sister getting free ice pops at her own lessons. Who would have guessed that such ambivalent beginnings in music would lead 347aidan to grow into the stream-sweeping phenomenon he has become? Perhaps known most for songs like “DANCING IN THE…
To say It’s a Sin, the miniseries on which actor Nathaniel Curtis made his breakthrough, was a massive hit would be an understatement. Playing the central figure of Ash Mukherjee, Curtis deftly maneuvered the role, embodying the rebellion of his character both on and off screen. The series sparked important conversations about the stigma that…
GIRLI’s power comes from speaking her mind, and she has a lot to say. “Vulnerability is rebellion” according to the artist, also known as Amelia Toomey. It is that kind of inward thinking that truly sets her apart as a rule-breaker. With the courage to admit she doesn’t have it all figured out when it…
For those still watching reruns of Sex and the City and wondering how Carrie Bradshaw got her one-in-a-million break in a city as impenetrable as New York, look no further than real-life example Caroline Vazzana. While Carrie and Vazzana share a list of similarities – both built dedicated followings as big-city fashion and culture writers…
Originally from Birmingham, Michigan, actress and Instant Dream Home star Paige Mobley got her start on the small screen appearing in television staples like Gossip Girl and 30 Rock. America’s Next Top Model later marked a turning point for Mobley. Though the 10th episode of Cycle 23 brought the end of her time as a…
Contrary to the nature of her overnight breakout on TikTok earlier this year, 21-year-old quinnie keeps things unusually simple. She consumes “as little as possible” from social media, and she prefers to write her folk-sprinkled indie pop in bed next to her cat, Blueberry Muffin. A 23-second snippet of “touch tank” introduced her to millions…
Bittersweet, the title of Bronx-born R&B singer Rileyy Lanez’ new EP, might initially seem on-the-nose for a collection of songs about the highs and lows of long-term love. However, for Lanez, the word represents the simplest way to embrace a shift in perspective: Is it possible that relationships don’t always have to be toxic, draining,…
It’s not everyday that an actor finds the opportunity to star in a blockbuster film alongside the likes of Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, and Michelle Yeoh at the ripe age of 20. It’s even more rare that those heavy hitter co-stars are the supporting acts to their lead role. Actress and singer Sophia Anne Caruso…
After years of refining her performing chops in the theatre, Renika Williams broke out on the small screen last year in Mindy Kaling’s The Sex Lives of College Girls. Williams plays the snappy, charismatic Willow in the HBO Max dramedy series, best friend and soccer teammate of Alyah Chanelle Scott’s Whitney. Even for the most…
Gabby Morrison is making a name for herself as a rising star of TikTok. Initially, what was a just-for-fun outlet she used to express her lifelong passion for dance, her videos have grown to include beauty tips, travel vlogs, and life advice. Over the past few years, she has amassed nearly four million followers and…