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  I'm the type of person who enjoys talented artists who care about their craft and artistry, and Normani is one of the artists that I've been following the career of since she went solo after Fifth Harmony's hiatus. However, the journey so far hasn't been an easy one for Normani and her supporters.  It seems to always happen without fail that black female artists are never given the same amount of grace compared to their respective contemporaries. From the moment Normani went solo she was already getting compared to Beyonce solely because she's black and can sing and dance. This in turn placed a huge burden on Normani to not only live up to these unrealistic expectations, but it also stifled her in a way. She has talked about how in the beginning she wasn't enjoying the creative process because she was worried about not alienating anyone and making sure her music was 'black enough' and 'pop enough'.  From the get-go, some fans, the public, and t...

  Saved by the Bell (1989) Peter Engel Productions//NBC Productions (NBC) I grew up watching reruns of Saved by the Bell, and I decided to list my top 10 favorite episodes from the show. Therefore, there will be no episodes from Good Morning, Miss Bliss. 10. "Drinking and Driving" This particular episode presented an important message in a manner that didn't come across as preachy and it really resonated. The message presented was loud and clear and so were the potential consequences of drinking and driving. 9. "All in the Mall" I enjoyed all of the hijinks that ensued during this episode. Imagine spending the night at the mall to buy some concert tickets.  8. "The Wicked Stepbrother (Part 2)" Eric was a good foil to Zack and gave him the runaround. Also, it was nice that Lisa was able to have her own serious love interest that lasted for more than one episode.  7. "Fourth of July" I enjoyed the overall premise of this episode. For example, t...

  I think in this current modern era of music we can confidently say that the era of the music superstar as we once knew it is dead. Now, before you think I'm being an alarmist I would like to bring forth my rationale for thinking this way that will put everything into perspective. 1.) Lack of Artist Development Back in the day, when an artist was signed to a label they went through a process known as artist development to aid with nurturing their talent(s) and career before they were presented to the public. Nowadays, artist development is severely lacking and is not invested in as much as it once was and artists are thrown on stage completely unprepared and it shows.  2.) How Music is Now Consumed  Physical albums used to reign supreme but now it's all about streaming. Recording artists are not making as much money off of their recorded music anymore. Today, it's about playlisting on streaming platforms. The average length of songs has also gotten shorter to accommodate...

From top to bottom: Stray Kids, ATEEZ, and Tomorrow X Together Most people agree the 4th generation of K-pop idols started in earnest in 2018 which means since we're four years into the next generation, there are surely some frontrunners who stand out amongst the crowd. It's no secret that 4th gen male idols at least in South Korea are not doing as well digitally on the charts while their physical album sales are high. However, I believe the following three groups represent the 4th generation of male idols:

  As simple as it may seem, incorporating routines into your everyday life is important. Why you may ask? Because routines can help you to stay organized, be productive, and often go hand in hand with having good time management skills.  Often nowadays, people live busy lives everything seems to move by so fast at an alarming rate. It can feel like you don't have enough time in the day to accomplish what you want to do. However, in a situation like this, you need to slow down and focus on your set goals.  Having set routines where you allocate a specific amount of time to each task will help you to develop habits. You should have a set morning routine and a night routine. For example, your morning routine could be the following: wash your face, eat breakfast, brush your teeth, get dressed, and then read a book.  It's essential to make the most of every day and strive toward your set goals.  

  Firebug (2018) Johnnie Christmas//Image Comics I didn't know what to expect going into this comic. However, I was pleasantly surprised. I thought the worldbuilding was pretty good and that the overall premise of the story was interesting. I wouldn't be opposed to revisiting this world in the future if the author decides to continue this story in some fashion. Rating: 3/5 stars

  Dune (2021) Legendary Pictures//Warner Bros. Pictures Admittedly, I have heard of Dune in the past and I knew a few things about it such as its reputation for being notoriously difficult to adapt its source material. Dune is considered a Sci-Fi novel classic and it's widely regarded as ahead of its time and the archetype for other Science fiction movies such as Star Wars. However, I initially wasn't interested in it and didn't care to venture further beyond the surface of the series. During the winter season of 2021 and when I had some time on my hands. I decided to revisit Dune in a deeper way. I'm glad that I did because I now see what I was missing out on.  Dune (1984) Dino De Laurentiis Corporation//Universal Pictures  For me, entertainment first and foremost serves as a form of escapism. I enjoy entertainment that allows for me to be immersed in a different world and the world of Dune does exactly that. The new 2021 film adaptation of Dune has come at the right...