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Gina Wurtz

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December, 2024
Outside Screenrant, Gina has written for publications like Rolling Stone, HuffPost, Advisor Check, and The Daily Fandom.
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About Gina Wurtz

Gina is a ionate writer who enjoys covering pop culture topics like music, film, and television. She has a BFA in Screen Studies from The New School and completed a Film & TV Course with Yellowbrick and NYU Tisch School Of The Arts. She is also a diehard Swiftie and an avid fan of all music genres.

Industry Focus

Gina covers all things music for Screenrant. While she's always been a pop music fan, she has massive respect for all genres and loves discovering new musicians. She'll cover anything from the biggest pop stars of today to the industry icons that have been dominating the scene for decades.

Favorite Media

Gina loves blockbuster films like Titanic, Barbie, and Wicked, as well as television shows like Only Murder in the Building, Dancing with the Stars, and The Masked Singer.

Her favorite musicians are Taylor Swift, Fleetwood Mac, Sabrina Carpenter, ABBA, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, and so many more!

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Britney Spears in a close-up shot in her music video for
Stop Trying To Make "The Next Britney Spears" Happen: Why The Princess Of Pop's Legacy Can Never Be Recreated

A lot of up-and-coming stars have been compared to Britney Spears, but the pop star's career and legacy are nearly impossible to recreate.

Michael Jackson stands in front of a blurred background wearing a red and black coat, he is showing his teeth and has medium dark curly hair.
42 Years Ago, Michael Jackson's First Major Controversy Ended Up Changing The Music Industry Forever

A major controversy over one of Michael Jackson's most iconic music videos in the 1980s ended up changing the way music videos were made forever.

Taylor Swift 1989 Taylor's Version album artwork
Taylor Swift Buying Back Her Masters Proves Something Major About Her Taylor's Versions

Taylor Swift buying back her original master recordings actually says a lot about the Taylor's Versions re-recordings she's been releasing.

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Sabrina Carpenter Short n' Sweet album art
Thanks To This Iconic 1970s Band, We Now Have Sabrina Carpenter's Short N' Sweet

Sabrina Carpenter has been inspired by musicians from all different decades, but this one group from the '70s had a huge impact on Short n' Sweet.

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Three split images of characters from Disney Channel original movies singing
This 2000s Disney Icon Just Hinted She's Releasing Music For The First Time In 9 Years

This former 2000s Disney Channel star turned pop icon recently suggested that she's back in the studio working on new music after nine years.

Taylor Swift Debut Album
The Fate Of Taylor Swift's Re-Recorded Taylor's Versions: What's Happening To Reputation & Debut TV Now That Swift Owns Her Old Music Again?

Taylor Swift has a new plan for releasing the Reputation and Taylor Swift Taylor's Versions now that she finally owns all of her own music.

Taylor Swift singing Wildest Dreams in The Eras Tour Movie
Taylor Swift Credits These 2000s Pop-Punk Bands For Her Iconic Lyrics

Taylor Swift has been inspired by various singer-songwriters and pop stars. However, she also takes a lot of inspiration from two 2000s bands.

Taylor Swift Bad Blood Music Video
10 Years After Taylor Swift's Most Iconic & Controversial Music Video, How Has It Aged?

One of Taylor Swift's most popular and controversial music videos came out ten years ago. Here's how the video has aged a decade later.

Pink's side profile in the music video for her song
This 19-Year-Old Pink Song Is The Most Controversial Of Her Career

19 years ago, Pink released her most controversial song, which received a lot of backlash for how she portrayed the women who inspired it.

Elvis Presley in front of a blue background
Elvis Presley Called This Artist The "Greatest Singer," But Actually Turned Down A Song By Him

Elvis Presley is one of the greatest artists of all time, but he called another artist the greatest - and then turned down one of his songs.

Michael Jackson smiles at the end of the short film for his song
I Still Can't Believe Michael Jackson's Second Best-Selling Album Was Completely Snubbed By The Grammys

Michael Jackson had the biggest night of his career at the 1984 Grammy Awards. Unfortunately, four years later, he did not see the same success.

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Taylor Swift looking over the crowd in front of a starry backdrop in Taylor Swift Reputation Stadium Tour.
I'm Convinced Taylor Swift Is About To Announce Her Next Album BEFORE Reputation TV

Swift has dropped a lot of Reputation (Taylor's Version) clues, but recent Easter eggs suggest she has plans to release her 12th album first.

Måneskin I Wanna Be Your Slave Music Video
4 Years After Winning Eurovision, This Modern Rock Band Needs To Make A Comeback To Revive The Genre

This Italian rock band that saw success in the early 2020s needs to come back together and make music again to save the modern rock genre.

A still from the Taylor Swift |The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version).  2024
Taylor Swift Has Already Collaborated With Her 2 Favorite Artists (& Then Won Two Different Grammy Awards With Them)

In 2020 and 2022, Taylor Swift collaborated with two of her favorite artists and went on to win highly coveted Grammy Awards with both of them.

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Katy Perry Thinking Of You Music Video
This Katy Perry Song From 17 Years Ago Is Going Viral Again (& It Proves Something Crucial About Her Sound)

A Katy Perry song from 2008 has gone viral on TikTok, and its popularity says a lot about how her newer music compares to her earlier work.

the rolling stones have two  holding guitars, with mick jagger in the middle. Mick wears a purple top and white pants. The one the left has on a white shirt and orange suspenders. The one on the right has a brown coat and a white shirt. There is also a guitar player in the back with a blue coat on.
What Makes Rock From The 1970s & 1980s "Classic" (& Why It Can't Ever Be Replicated)

So much contributed to what made '70s and '80s classic rock such a significant era of music, and it's unlikely any new music could ever come close.

Role Model Sally Music Video
Role Model's Viral Song Sally, When The Wine Runs Out Lyrics & Meaning Explained

Role Model's Kansas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye) single "Sally, When The Wine Runs Out" is going viral. Here's what the song's lyrics mean.

A still from the Taylor Swift |The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version).  2024
The 10 Best Taylor Swift Songs For The Summer

Taylor Swift has songs for every season in her music catalog, and she has the perfect array of summer songs as the warmer season approaches.

Taylor Swift looking to her side in the music video for Delicate
This One Reputation Taylor's Version Track Has Me Convinced That It's Her Best Re-Recorded Album Yet

There's one Reputation (Taylor's Version) track that could be evidence that Taylor Swift's re-recording will be her best one yet.

Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) and Rhys (Ed Speleers) in You season 4
Why Joe Still Sees Rhys At The End Of You Season 4

When all is said and done at the end of You season 4, Joe is still able to see Rhys, despite his efforts. So who is Rhys and why is he still there?