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
August 25, 2026

RIP Dolly Parton: Queen of Country Music and Universally Beloved Philanthropist Dies at 80

Dolly Parton, the legendary singer-songwriter and country music icon whose philanthropic efforts, charming personality, and glittering style made her one of the most beloved entertainers of all time, has died at the age of 80. Her passing was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in a clip posted to social media.“This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality,” he begins.

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Entertainment
August 21, 2026

Michael J. Fox To Receive Bob Hope Humanitarian Award for His Contributions to Parkinson’s Research

Throughout his career, actor Michael J. Fox has earned several accolades, including five Emmy Awards that confirm his status as a legendary TV star. Now, he will be getting one of the biggest TV honors for his work off-screen. Fox will receive the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at this year’s Emmy Awards. This prize honors his massive contributions to the fight against Parkinson’s disease.

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Technology
August 21, 2026

Wall-Mounted Audio System Lets You Listen to Music in Style and With Intention

In this age of streaming, a lot of music lovers have found comfort in physical media—vinyl, CDs, cassettes—as it seems to imbue the music listening experience with intention and meaning. At the same time, others have been drawn to these formats for the aesthetics, like color LPs and physical copies of cover art. But they haven’t found a record player that sparks the same feeling.

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My Modern Met

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