The September 2025 issue of StarShine Magazine features Ruby Rose Turner on the cover and includes an exclusive interview with the actress, along with her Almost Popular castmates: Reid Miller, Isabella Ferreira, Ellodee Carpenter, Sarah Dorothy Little, and director Nayip Anthony Garcia.
Other interviews include: Singer-Songwriter Frankie Raye, Weapons star Luke Speakman, Freakier Friday scene stealer Santina Muha, and the cast of the new web series, Chasing Cupid. Plus: Jacquie Roar giveaway, Adam Sandler tour review, new music, and fall books picks!
📖 Flip through the full issue below or keep scrolling for links to the featured articles!
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Cover Story: Almost Popular
🎥 Ruby Rose Turner leads a fresh new teen film about fitting in, standing out, and finding yourself. Cast members Ruby Rose Turner, Reid Miller, Isabella Ferreira, Ellodee Carpenter, and Sarah Dorothy Little dish on their roles and favorite teen movies.
👉 Check out part 1 of our podcast interview with Almost Popular director Nayip Anthony Garcia, Ellodee Carpenter, and Sarah Dorothy Little on our StarShine Stars Podcast here.
👉 Part 2 of our Almost Popular podcast with Ruby Rose Turner, Reid Miller, and Isabella Ferreira is now available here!
Issue Playlist
🎶 Jam out with songs from Jacquie Roar, Frankie Raye, 3Quency, Adam Sandler, and the soundtracks to Almost Popular and Freakier Friday!
Chasing Cupid💘
Meet the cast of Chasing Cupid, the quirky new web series about friendship, love, and life after college.
Santina Muha
🎬 The Freakier Friday actress talks disability representation, her new Disney+ role, and why comedy is her happy place.👉 Read the Interview »
👉 Full Podcast Interview here
Luke Speakman
⭐ The young star of Weapons opens up about working with Josh Brolin, growing up on set, and what’s next for his rising career.👉 Read the Interview »
Frankie Raye
🎶 Tampa’s hardest-working indie artist talks about her musical journey, finding her own style, and what’s next.👉 Read the Interview »
3 Music Artists You Should Be Paying Attention To
🎤 Contributor Allen Foster spotlights Tori Martin, J-Pop powerhouse BI-RAY, and Italian star Gladys Cavaleri — three acts you need on your radar.👉 Read the Article »
Jacquie Roar Giveaway
🎁 Enter to win an autographed July issue signed by our cover star, Jacquie Roar!
Adam Sandler Tour Review
😂 From heartfelt songs to surprise guests like Vanilla Ice and Ninja Turtles — our editor, Sandy Lo recaps the unforgettable kickoff of Sandler’s You’re My Best Friend Tour.
5 Fall Books for Your TBR
📚 Bookstagrammer Debbie Rozier picks her must-reads for cozy season, from Dan Brown’s return to a darkly funny romance in Tourist Season.👉 Read Fall Book Picks
The Invisible Raptor Review
🦖 Ridiculous, gory, and full of potty humor — find out if this Jurassic spoof is the next cult classic (and why Sandy has one big gripe).👉 Read the Review »
StarShine News
📢 The StarShine Stars Podcast drops new episodes this month, plus a classic feature from our past is making a comeback! Flip through the issue above to find out more.
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Sandy Lo is an author, blogger, journalist, and digital strategist. Her personal story is inspiring. Sandy started StarShine Magazine, an online publication in 2001, at the age of 18. She wrote her first novel in 2009, “Lost In You,” followed by the “Dream Catchers” Series. She was the first person ever to professionally interview Taylor Swift and has received personal endorsements for her books from members of boy bands Backstreet Boys and 98 Degrees.
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