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.
Entertainment
October 25, 2024

Andrew Garfield Opens to Elmo on ‘Sesame Street’ About Grief After Losing His Mom

Grief is a difficult topic to address at any age. Sesame Street, which has been at the forefront of mental health conversations with children, recently had a visitor who knows this feeling all too well—Andrew Garfield. The actor, who lost his mother, Lynn, in 2019, had a heartfelt conversation about how he has been processing the loss ever since.

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Entertainment
October 22, 2024

Zendaya Pays Homage to Cher by Wearing Vintage Golden Naked Dress at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Embed from Getty Images Over the weekend, Cher was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (aka Rock Hall)—an overdue tribute honoring her legacy in music, film, TV, and fashion. And there was no one better to introduce the multifaceted performer than someone who has been just as lauded for her talent and daring, innovative style—Zendaya.

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Toys
October 18, 2024

Designer Turns Daft Punk’s Legendary Pyramid Stage Into a Colorful 2,000-Piece LEGO Set

In the mid-aughts, Daft Punk was at the top of its game. The French electronic music duo's Alive tour saw them playing all over the world, including a headlining set at Coachella. Alongside their innovative electronic music, there was another element that made their shows memorable—a soaring pyramid stage with triangular displays and massive projection screens that lit up the party. In honor of this historic tour, LEGO builder Patrick Harboun (aka RobotRock)

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Music
October 16, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo Falls Through a Hole on Stage Mid-Show and Recovers Gracefully

Over the last couple of years, 21-year-old Olivia Rodrigo has become one of the top names in pop music. And despite her young age, she holds the professionalism and poise of someone who has been in the business for decades. The best example of this is a recent unfortunate fall the singer experienced during a show. Still, Rodrigo recovered in spectacular fashion.

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