Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. She is a Mexico City-based journalist, translator, and digital media professional with over a decade of experience creating bilingual content in English and Spanish. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with a specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her work spans both hard and soft news, with a focus on arts, culture, and entertainment. She has a particular interest in highlighting emerging and independent musicians, a passion that earned her recognition as CBC Radio 3’s Fan of the Year in 2014. Sienra brings a broad pop culture perspective to her writing, with interests that include music, film, and cultural trends across media. When she isn't writing, she is watching films, attending concerts, and building out her growing vinyl collection.
Music
April 16, 2023

Organist Adds a Thrilling Layer to the ‘Star Wars’ Score in a Live Performance With a Symphony

The Star Wars score is one of the most epic soundtracks of all time. Throughout the years, orchestras around the world have given fans the chance to listen to it live, building on the thrill of an already powerful work. However, one musician has added an extra layer by incorporating an instrument that wasn't part of the original recordings. Organist Anna Lapwood joined the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO)

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Funny
April 13, 2023

Costco Misinterprets Man’s Instructions for Birthday Cake and Results Are Hilarious

Throughout the years, cake decorators have fed the internet with (mostly unintentionally) funny creations. Nevertheless, this may be the first time a confection has elicited laughter due to its no-nonsense interpretation of a costumer's request. For practicality purposes, Costco has customers submit their cake requests via a paper form, which offers little room for more specific customizations.

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Entertainment
April 12, 2023

‘Stranger Things’ Actress Millie Bobby Brown Gets Engaged to Boyfriend Jake Bongiovi

Wedding bells are ringing for Millie Bobby Brown. The Stranger Things star has announced her engagement to boyfriend Jake Bongiovi. Brown announced the news with a black and white picture on Instagram, where she is being held by Bongiovi and a ring can be seen on her finger. The 19-year-old actress captioned the image with lyrics from Taylor Swift's “Lover”: “I've loved you three summers now, honey, I want 'em all.

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