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
December 23, 2024

Soprano Pretty Yende Delivers Thrilling Rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’ During the Reopening of Notre-Dame

The reopening of Notre-Dame is one of the most exciting things to take place in Paris in 2024—other than the Olympics. To mark the occasion, a star-studded ceremony and concert took place at the recently restored cathedral. Among the performers, one notable voice offered a moment for the ages. South African soprano Pretty Yende performed a breathtaking solo rendition of “Amazing Grace” before being joined by a sweeping orchestral arrangement.

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Music
December 20, 2024

Mariah Carey Breaks Record by Hitting #1 on the Charts in 20 Different Years

Mariah Carey's “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” has dominated seasonal playlists since its release in 1994. Although this has earned her the nickname of “The Queen of Christmas,” her reign is much bigger than just that. This year, as her holiday tune returned to the top of the charts, Carey broke yet another record—the pop singer has reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in 20  different years.

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Illusion
December 19, 2024

This Fluffy and Round “One-Eyed“ Creature Is Real But It’s Not What You Think It Is

Could aliens be among us already? Do monsters actually live in under our beds? Are Pokémon real? If not, what is this round, one-eyed creature that has taken the Internet by storm? It’s all at once spooky and adorable, making it seem like the tricky work of AI—but it’s not! Upon closer inspection, you'll realize that this isn't a creature from outer space or some crafty Photoshop. Can you guess what it is?

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Street Art
December 16, 2024

Googly Eyes Pop up on Public Art in Oregon, Delighting the Public and Upsetting Authorities

Over the last few months, the city of Bend, Oregon has become used to the feeling of someone having an eye on them. But this isn't espionage or anything of the kind, but rather a cheeky act of art vandalism. An unnamed individual(s) has been putting googly eyes on public art around the city, much to the delight of the public, and to the concern of local officials.

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