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Eryn Murphy

Eryn Murphy is a pop music expert and critic. She frequently reviews mainstream releases and enjoys conducting exclusive interviews with music industry professionals. Her career highlight is covering the 2022 GRAMMY Awards.

Eryn loves covering K-pop, ranging from reviewing BTS concerts to interviewing groups like Monsta X. She also attends press conferences for artists under HYBE Labels and SM Entertainment. Other genres Eryn writes about include country and classic rock, covering artists such as Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, and Morgan Wallen. She also has reality TV expertise and covers Little People, Big World, The Bachelor, and The Voice.

When she’s not listening to “Blood Sweat & Tears” or “Right Where You Left Me,” Eryn dabbles in interviews and reviews for trending TV, including A League of Their Own, The Handmaid’s Tale, Superstore, and American Auto.

She studied Public Relations and Journalism at NC State University, where she was also a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America and the Kappa Delta sorority. See more from Eryn at EUPHORIA Magazine, Muck Rack, and her personal portfolio.

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BTS Will Release a CD of ‘Butter’ With an Additional Song

On July 9, BTS will release a physical CD of their new English-language single 'Butter.' The CD will also include an additional song that has never been heard before. Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook originally released 'Butter' on May 21. Already, 'Butter' has achieved No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks.
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Netflix Officially Renews ‘Shadow and Bone’ for Season 2

On June 7, it was announced that Netflix renewed 'Shadow and Bone' for a second season. The fantasy series stars Jessie Mei Li, Archie Renaux, Freddy Carter, Amita Suman, Kit Young, Ben Barnes, Danielle Galligan, and Calahan Skogman. To announce the renewal, actors from the show filmed a video for Netflix's YouTube channel.
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Showrunner Explains What Is Next for June and Luke

The season 4 finale of 'The Handmaid's Tale' premiered on Hulu on June 16. Titled 'The Wilderness,' the episode takes characters down new paths, and June chooses to murder Fred Waterford, presumably leading to a fracture in her relationship with Luke. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, showrunner Bruce Miller hinted at what fans should expect from June and Luke in season 5 of 'The Handmaid's Tale.'
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Showrunner Clarifies That Mark Tuello Is Not the Father of Serena Waterford’s Baby

The season 4 finale of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' titled 'The Wilderness,' premiered on Hulu on June 16. During the episode, Mark Tuello and Serena Joy Waterford share an emotional moment. This led some to speculate that Mark could be the father of Serena's baby. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, showrunner Bruce Miller clarified that Fred Waterfod is the father of Serena's unborn child.
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode Recap: Where Do We Go From Here?

The season 4 finale of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' titled 'The Wilderness,' premiered on Hulu on June 16. The episode proved to be equally parts dramatic and shocking, and it leaves fans with more questions than answers. This article recaps the episode in its entirety for fans who have not watched or who need clarification on plot points.
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What Songs Did BTS Perform for BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO?

On June 13 and June 14, BTS put on a two-day concert celebration called BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO. The fan meeting is typically held in-person, but this year it took place via a livestream due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Each show featured a different setlist, and this article explains what songs BTS performed for BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO.
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’: Why Nick Did Not Tell June About His Marriage

In season 4 episode 9 of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' 'Progress,' June Osborne (Elisabeth Moss) briefly reunites with Nick Blaine (Max Minghella), her lover from Gilead. For a few minutes, the two spend time as a family with their daughter, Nichole. After June leaves, Nick takes a wedding ring out of his pocket. During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, 'The Handmaid's Tale' writer Eric Tuchman revealed why Nick chose to hide his marriage from June.
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How to Watch BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO

On June 13 and June 14, BTS will put on BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO. This will be BTS' first Muster celebration since 2019, and due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic it will be livestreamed. This article explains how BTS fans can tune in to watch Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook perform in BTS 2021 MUSTER SOWOOZOO.
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’: Ever Carradine on Naomi Putnam’s Return

In 'The Handmaid's Tale,' Ever Carradine plays Naomi Putnam, a Wife in Gilead. She is married to Commander Warren Putnam and is a friend to Yvonne Strahovski's Serena Joy Waterford. Naomi returned to 'The Handmaid's Tale' in season 4 episode 9, 'Progress.' Showbiz Cheat Sheet interviewed Carradine about playing Naomi in the show and what to expect from the upcoming finale.
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’: Samira Wiley Says Moira and Luke Will Have Different Reactions to June as Season 4 Continues

In season 4 of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' June Osborne has had a difficult time adjusting to her newfound freedom in Canada. Because of this, her relationships with her best friend, Moira Strand, and her husband, Luke Bankole, are strained. In an interview with The Wrap, Samira Wiley, who plays Moira, gave some insight on what to expect from June, Luke, and Moira's relationships in the last episodes of the season.
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How to Watch ‘BTS Room Live’ From BTS FESTA

Throughout the first two weeks of June, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are putting on BTS FESTA. For the annual event, BTS celebrate their debut date with their fan base, ARMY. As part of the celebration, the band releases new content like photos, videos, and music. On June 10, the septet put on a mini-concert called 'BTS Room Live.' Here is how fans can watch the concert.
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Episode Recap: June and Nick Reunite

In season 4 episode 9 of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' titled 'Progress,' the love triangle between June Osborne, Nick Blaine, and Luke Bankole becomes the main focus. It also becomes clear which man June has stronger feelings for. Elsewhere in the episode, Serena Joy Waterford and Fred Waterford finally realize their freedom is not a guarantee, leading to a drastic decision by Fred and Mark Tuello.
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‘The Handmaid’s Tale’: Joseph Fiennes’ Favorite Scene Is an Upcoming Showdown Between June and Fred

In season 4 episode 8 of 'The Handmaid's Tale,' 'Testimony,' June Osborne testifies against Commander Fred Waterford and Serena Joy Waterford in court. June also previously confronted Serena one-on-one in the seventh episode of the season, 'Home.' For any fans wishing June would face Fred alone, Joseph Fiennes revealed that June and Fred will have a showdown in an upcoming scene of 'The Handmaid's Tale.'
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BTS: RM Releases a New Song Called ‘Bicycle’ for BTS FESTA

On June 6, RM of BTS released a new song called 'Bicycle.' The song was released as part of BTS FESTA, an annual event that celebrates the anniversary of BTS' debut date. RM released the song for free on BTS' SoundCloud account, and in a note to fans he explained that the song captures his love of riding his bike.
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BTS: ‘Butter’ Tops the Billboard Hot 100 for 2nd Consecutive Week

On May 21, BTS released their new English-language single 'Butter.' The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming BTS' fourth No. 1 hit on the Billboard chart. On June 7, Billboard announced that 'Butter' remained at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart for a second consecutive week. While sales decreased some for the song, "Butter" earned more radio impressions in its second week.