Ilana Rapp Ilana Rapp is a media-savvy Generation Xer with instinctive wit, quick humor and a taste for deep human emotions. As a former (child) actress with Broadway, film and television credits, she is adept at, well, lots of things. She blogged on The Huffington Post and writes entertainment pieces for Casting Networks, Casting Frontier, NYCastings, Mupo Entertainment and New Jersey Stage. She is a huge fan of the television show V. Ask her why her favorite number is 22.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on Nov. 7, 2024 and has been updated to reflect the 2026 GRAMMYs. GRAMMY season is upon us — which means voting for submitted works, watching the 2026 GRAMMY nominations on Friday, Nov. 7, and seeing who will take home golden gramophones at the 2026 GRAMMYs on Sunday, Feb. 1. Over 67 awards…
Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season, which is often a time of reflection. There's much music befitting this time of year, much of which isn't holiday specific. Songs tackling this theme — whether about gratitude for love, for platonic relationships, or for life's gifts — have a long history in pop music. Through these songs, we’re reminded of…
