Contributor: Kristin Smith

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Kristin Smith joined the Plugged In team in 2017. Formerly a Spanish and English teacher, Kristin loves reading literature and eating authentic Mexican tacos. She and her husband, Eddy, love raising their children Judah and Selah. Kristin also has a deep affection for coffee, music, her dog (Cali) and cat (Aslan).

Forever My Girl

This tender tale’s portrait of brokenness and emotional healing is more appropriate for older audiences than younger ones.

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No Name

NF’s latest single combats the rap norm with a captivating lyrical style packed with real emotions and honest confessions.

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Mania

Fall Out Boy returns with an album that blends styles—and one that blends hopeful moments with profanely despairing ones.

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God’s Plan

Is Drake’s rambling, zigzagging autobiographical song really about seeking divine guidance for his life?

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Paddington 2

Paddington 2 is just about as cuddly—and surprisingly inspiring—a sequel as you could hope to find.

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The Champion

Carrie Underwood fights her way to the top as a “The Champion” with this inspiring anthem.

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Camila

Former Fifth Harmony singer Camila Cabello hasn’t left many emotional details out of this vulnerable, at times sensual debut.

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The Commuter

A quiet everyman fights the bad guys. He rescues the helpless. He does the right thing. It’s all routine for Liam Neeson.

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Tequila

In this country hit, a man his haunted by memories of a lost love—but only when he knocks down a certain drink.

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Finesse (Remix)

Bruno Mars and Cardi B hop on the hit train with a ‘90s-esque earworm that has problems we can’t “finesse” our way around.

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Pitch Perfect 3

Despite this film’s undeniable feel-good moments, it’s still quite a ways from perfect.

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The Greatest Showman

The Greatest Showman paints a portrait of the metaphorical tightrope P.T. Barnum walked, and we’re drawn into his mesmerizing world.

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Revival

Eminem has always been known for his controversial, graphic lyrics. Revival is no exception.

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POP 2

Charli XCX’s latest mixtape chronicles the ups and downs of living life in the fast lane.

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What Makes You Country

Luke Bryan hopes his boys pick up some of his better habits. But they’ll have to avoid some of his bad ones, too.

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