Pop culture

“Don’t let anyone steal your happiness” By now you may have heard that Kesha’s latest album Rainbow is topping charts and receiving renowned critical acclaim. Not only is her first album in years rhythmically vivid, but the lyrics and meaning behind the album are deeply moving and poignant. From the hit single “Praying” to her song “Finding You,” […]

By now we’ve all heard the news surrounding Rob Kardashian’s very public bashing of his ex Blac Chyna for cheating on him, alcohol and drug misuse, and taking advantage of him financially. Rob also released explicit photos of Chyna on social media before his account was shut down. In response, Chyna took to Snapchat to […]

Photo courtesy of E! Online We’ve all heard the sad news – Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell from season 20 of The Bachelor have called it quits. Ben won us over with his adorably sweet personality and boy-next-door demeanor, and Lauren was a seemingly perfect fit for him. Not only is the breakup upsetting because […]

Colossal isn’t a movie that you would expect to end up being a lengthy and important depiction of an abusive relationship. The film, starring Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis and Dan Stevens, depicts Gloria (Hathaway) as an out-of-work writer who leaves New York City after her boyfriend kicks her out. Much of the movie centers around […]

When I was 7—on the fins of The Little Mermaid and before the magical carpet threads of Aladdin—Disney released Beauty & the Beast. And this is where my story and complete love affair begins. I wasn’t your typical kid that could watch a movie on repeat—in fact, my parents were lucky if they could get me to sit down […]

A Closer Look at Unhealthy Behaviors in the Fifty Shades Trilogy What love story these days wouldn’t be complete without a little drama? The buzz surrounding the latest release of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, “Fifty Shades Darker,” shows how the media has normalized controlling, abusive behavior. Pop-culture glamorizes unhealthy relationships and convinces us […]

6 Costumes that Perpetuate Unhealthy Relationship Behaviors ‘Tis the season for cozy sweaters, all things pumpkins and Hocus Pocus on repeat (all day, e’ry day). If you’re anything like me, you’re also meticulously plotting your Halloween costume and trying to figure out the maximum number of days you can dress up pre- and- post- October […]