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Ilana Kaplan

Ilana Kaplan is a freelance music and culture writer/editor with over 15 years of experience. She has held editorial positions at PEOPLE, Alternative Press, The Independent, Dotdash-Meredith, PAPER Magazine and more. Her work has been published in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, NPR, The Washington Post, Billboard, SPIN, Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, Variety and more.
Culture

What 1D Fans & Experts Think of The Idea of You: Fun or Exploitation?

"It's really not that serious."
Movies

Ella Rubin Was Destined to Play Anne Hathaway’s Daughter in The Idea of You

The rising actor opens up about the advice Hathaway gave her, her relationship with boy bands, and her acting ambitions.
Movies

Ariana Greenblatt Is Vigilant About the Trap of Child Stardom, But She Knows Her Own Voice

“I pick the roles I do very strategically because I do what creatively fulfills me, but I also do what feels right.”
TV

TSITP's Sean Kaufman Loves the "Very Healthy Male Friendship" Between Steven & Conrad

Kaufman and Christopher Briney grew their bond while living together in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Movies

A Guide to Every Iconic Movie Reference in Do Revenge

Did you spot all 15 easter eggs on first watch?
Music

King Princess Faces Herself

The rising pop singer dealt with grief and confronting her own demons on the way to making her sophomore LP.
Music

The Aces Explain What It's Like to Release Music During a Pandemic

"...no matter what stage you're at in your life, everyone's trying to adjust to this."
Music

The Blossoming of Lydia Night and The Regrettes

Their second album “How Do You Love?” encapsulates the rise and fall of catching feelings, concluding with the discovery of self-love.
Music

11 Artists You Should Be Listening to Before the End of 2018

Whether you like pop, R&B, EDM or indie rock.
Music

Luna Blaise Debuts Music Video for "Secrets," an Electropop Track That'll Get You Dancing

She opened up about her budding music career and her new show Manifest.
Music

Ruel Puts a Twist on the Teenage Breakup with "Younger"

The rising musician talks the song's inspiration and who he'd love to collab with.
Music

Olivia Holt Tries Not to Make the “Wrong Move” at the Creepiest Masquerade Party Ever

It’s in the music video for the track by R3HAB and THRDL!FE featuring the actor.
Music

10 Songs You Should Definitely Have on Your Spring Break Playlist

Press play for some serious vacation vibes.
Music

Indie Sensation Birdy Hints at What You'll Hear on Her New Album ​Beautiful Lies​

It's a whole new sound for the 19-year-old singer-songwriter
Music

5 Artists Who Totally Deserved Grammy Nominations

They're winners in our eyes.
Music

10 Songs That Will Remind You How Awesome Being Single Is

Because every day is Single's Awareness Day.
Music

10 Awesome New Songs We're Thankful For This Year

From Adele, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more.
Culture

10 New Musical Artists We're Thankful For This Year

2015 was a great year for new acts.
Music

Hear Conrad Sewell Sing An Exclusive, Stripped-Down Version of "Firestone"

The Australian singer talked to Teen Vogue about his new music, touring with Ed Sheeran, and Craig David's comeback.
Culture

Get to Know the First Artist Ed Sheeran Signed to His New Label — and the Music That Will Make You Cry

Jamie Lawson talked to Teen Vogue about depression, fate, and what it's like to work with Ed.