Alex Gonzalez

Dallas

Art and Culture Journalist at Freelance

News Writer at UPROXX

Music News and Features Writer at Collider

Art and culture journalist. Bylines in @Variety, @Collider, Athlete Lifestyle SI, @dallas_observer, and more. 31. UNT ‘17. Spiritual. [email protected]

Articles

More Dish on Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader in America's Sweethearts

2 days ago | dallasobserver.com | Alex Gonzalez

In the explosive first season of Netflix’s, viewers got a candid look inside the lives of the NFL’s most iconic cheer squad. While we were fascinated by what we saw, many of us were shocked by what we learned, so naturally, we couldn’t wait for another behind-the-scenes journey with the team.One of the most polarizing discussions from the first season centered on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' (DCC) lack of a living wage.
How Much Do The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Make Every Year?

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Alex Gonzalez

How much do Cowboys Cheerleaders make? How much do NFL Cheerleaders make in general? After the premiere of one of the buzziest docuseries of the summer,, fans were shocked to learn about the harsh working conditions endured by the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders .
13 Places Where Dallas LGBTQ+ Pride Celebrations Never Stop

1 week ago | dallasobserver.com | Alex Gonzalez

Everything is bigger in Texas, including Pride. In Dallas, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates Pride twice yearly — once in June and again in September. But in the bustling gayborhood around Cedar Springs and Oak Lawn, the party never ends. Throughout its many bars and restaurants, LGBTQ+ people and those who love them are encouraged to express themselves to their fullest and wave their flags high .
Live Crowd In Drakes Hometown Gives Kendrick Lamar A Massive Reaction After 'Not Like Us' Performance

1 week ago | collider.com | Alex Gonzalez

While Drake may hail from Toronto, Ontario in Canada, his hometown hero status has recently been called into question. As fans know, the rapper and singer has been in a widely publicized feud with Compton native Kendrick Lamar for the past year — and the former Degrassi actor has gone as far as taking legal action. But it looks like even Drake’s hometown is riding for Kung-Fu Kenny.
A Dallas Drag Performer is Competing to Be The King of Drag

2 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Alex Gonzalez

A new group of performers is changing the drag game . This summer, reality showwill showcase a group of drag kings in a first-of-its-kind competition.Set to premiere this month,will premiere new episodes weekly on Revry , a streaming platform devoted to LGBTQ+ programming.You may have come across Wylde through performances at venues like Sue Ellen’s or at their monthly drag brunch, Sausage Party at La Toxica in Deep Ellum.
Lamar Adot Thomas Is Playing the Long Game After Calling Dallas Home

3 weeks ago | dallasobserver.com | Alex Gonzalez

And on one of A Day Off Work’s standouts, “Novacane,” he is joined by Dallas rapper Kaution 700 as they offer thoughtful ruminations and motivational advice. Far be it from Lamar Adot Thomas to take time away from work. At 35 years old, he’s worked hard to maintain a balanced flow — working his day job in the mornings and writing new raps in the evenings.
Tupac and Biggie’s Explosive Beef Fueled the Legendary East Coast vs. West Coast Hip-Hop Rivalry

1 month ago | collider.com | Alex Gonzalez

Long before the days of Kendrick Lamar vs. Drake, rap beef had an underlying presence within the hip-hop landscape. Hardcore hip-hop heads might debate you as to which rap beef is the “original beef,” but some feuds left larger impacts than others. In the ‘90s, two once-friends went head-to-head through diss tracks and subliminal bars, which led to their crews taking these squabbles to the streets. Decades after the fact, the impact of this rap beef still lingers within these regions.
Dallas' Michael Cooper Jr. is Feeling The Love on Netflix's Forever

1 month ago | dallasobserver.com | Alex Gonzalez

Netflix’s new teen seriestells the story of two teenagers as they navigate young love. At the center of that love story is Dallas native Michael Cooper Jr.Over the course of the first season, which is now streaming, we meet Justin (Cooper) and Keisha (Lovie Simone) — two young athletes who reconnect after time apart and become each other’s first loves.An adaptation of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel Forever...
Serena Williams Crowns This Iconic Singer As the Greatest Performer of All Time

1 month ago | collider.com | Alex Gonzalez

Serena Williams has long made her admiration for music known. Many of us saw her c-walking on stage at Super Bowl LIX during the Apple Music Halftime Show, in which Kendrick Lamar issued a warning to rapper Drake. Other rappers have also shouted Serena out over the course of her career.
Barack Obama Says Jay-Z Is “Still the King” of Hip Hop With an Impressive Track Record

1 month ago | collider.com | Alex Gonzalez

During his presidency, Barack Obama accomplished some remarkable feats. He also made an impact in the realm of art and culture. Throughout his eight years in office, Obama was very vocal about his taste in film, television, and music. In fact, each summer, since 2015, Obama would shared his summer playlist, featuring the artists he was listening to during the season. The playlists often consist of a variety of genres, including rock, pop, electronic and hip-hop.