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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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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?

You Season 4 Part 2 Ending Explained
You Season 4 Part 2’s 10 Biggest Unanswered Questions

You season 4's finale saw Joe Goldberg weaseling his way out of trouble once again, but it, unfortunately, left many mysteries unsolved.

Miley Cyrus Something Beautiful Album Cover
Miley Cyrus’ Next Album Explained: Everything We Know About Something Beautiful

Miley Cyrus' ninth studio album, Something Beautiful, is on its way. Here's everything to know about the former Disney star's project.

Lover Era mid shot from Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Stream Release)
A "Cringe" Taylor Swift Performance Is Going Viral: Here's Why The Track Deserves More Love

A 2019 performance of Taylor Swift's most controversial Lover track is going viral, but the song deserves more appreciation than it gets.

Taylor Swift during her Lover set at The Eras Tour in Disney+'s The Eras Tour movie, edited over her dancers.
Taylor Swift Could Be Breaking A 4-Year-Old Trend With Her Next Album (& It's Not Great News For Reputation Fans)

Taylor Swift has been following a specific pattern for the last four years, but recent rumors suggest that she might break this for her next album.

Olivia Rodrigo Performing
10 Incredible Pop-Punk Songs By Olivia Rodrigo That Have Completely Revived The Genre

With only two studio albums, Olivia Rodrigo has built an impressive portfolio of pop-punk songs that have revived the '90s and 2000s genre.

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Lady Gaga dressed in red in the Abracadabra MV
Lady Gaga's 11 Best Songs From Her Coachella Set, Ranked

Lady Gaga is one of the biggest Coachella 2025 headliners, and her weekend one set showed off her endless creativity with an unforgettable setlist.

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Taylor Swift plays guitar while smiling during the
Taylor's Swift Rerecording Project Is Working: Here Are 10 Taylor's Versions That Have Outstreamed The Originals

Taylor Swift has rerecorded four of her albums so far, and some of the Taylor's Version tracks have been streamed more than the originals.