M. Davis-McAfee
School
Murray State University
Expertise
Music Industry & Performance, Women's Empowerment, New & Traditional Tattoos
- Melanie is an active member in her local pride, art, and women's rights organizations.
- A decade-long body mod collector, she's an expert on tattoo styles and a lover of all things bold and American traditional.
- Melanie is a classically trained vocalist and Carnegie Hall veteran.
Experience
Melanie has worked as a radio tech and writer for her western Kentucky town's NPR member station, WKMS, and as a nationally touring, original jazz-folk musician since 2016. She began writing lifestyle, food, and wellness content for a small, Midwest-based online publication in the summer of 2020. Her writing has since expanded to include society, culture, medical and scientific studies, and astrology. No matter the topic, Melanie is particularly passionate about celebrating, empowering, and educating women to help them live their best lives as leaders, innovators, and advocates for themselves and others. She joined Static Media in March 2023 as a member of The List news team.
Education
Melanie has a Bachelor of Arts in Music Business with an emphasis on vocal performance from Murray State University.
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Stories By M. Davis-McAfee
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When Prince William visited a food distribution charity, his cooking efforts in the kitchen reminded royal watchers of his days dating Kate Middleton.
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Alina Habba may not have done a great job as Donald Trump's defense attorney, but she's still defending him against allegations of embarrassing court behavior.
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Donald Trump recently visited a New York City bodega and people couldn't help but recall first lady Jill Biden's "bogoda" speech back in 2022.
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Former "RHONJ" star Siggy Flicker may be a very proud supporter of former President Donald Trump, but it isn't clear if the feeling is mutual.
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Before Madonna was an internationally renowned musician, she was a defiant child foreshadowing the tone her future career would eventually take.
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Alexa and Carlos PenaVega packed up and moved from Florida to Tennessee in December 2023 to be closer to their family during Alexa's difficult pregnancy.
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Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle have never shared photos of their Florida home, but partygoers at her 55th birthday bash showed off the patriotic decor.
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It momentarily looked like Donald Trump couldn't pay his court bond, but a billionaire named Don Hankey came to the embattled former president's rescue.
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Donald Trump and the late O.J. Simpson are both polarizing public figures, so it's no surprise their feelings toward each other wavered over the years.
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Taylor Swift made headlines when she began attending Kansas City Chiefs games in 2023. Former NFL player O.J. Simpson had some thoughts on her appearance.
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Despite being best known for sporting bright blonde locks, Brittany Mahomes shocked fans with a photo set featuring her new red hair, and they're loving it!
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John Eastman remained loyal to Donald Trump in the wake of his claims of election fraud, but his dedication to the former president hurt his legal career.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle's engagement to Donald Trump Jr. has brought her and her teenage son, Ronan Anthony Villency, into the political spotlight.
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Alina Habba and her client, Donald Trump, are dealing with a mess of money troubles, which made Habba's choice of handbag raise a lot of eyebrows.
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HGTV star Alison Victoria of "Windy City Rehab" keeps pretty quiet about her private life, including her marriage to her ex-husband Luke Harding.
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Despite giving birth three times prior, actor Alexa PenaVega faced complications during her 4th pregnancy. What has she said about the experience?
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Donald Trump bragged about Mar-a-Lago as a good luck charm for any weddings that take place there, putting pressure on Tiffany Trump to make her marriage work.
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The Princess of Wales' parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, are reportedly struggling financially following the collapse of their company, Party Pieces.
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Though Sasha Obama grew up flying in style on Air Force One, her recent fit seen at LAX shows that she's not above traveling in comfy clothes.
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Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle announced their engagement in an Instagram post in 2022, but that's not actually when the couple got engaged.
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Kate Middleton's uncle, Gary Goldsmith's, first meeting with Prince William was stereotypically cheeky, with the "buncle" using profanity with the future king.
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Ree Drummond has gone through a stunning physical transformation in the past few years, and she responded to rumors that Ozempic had something to do with it.
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There have been rumors of bad blood between music icons Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande, but how much truth is there to the reports of their rivalry?
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Kate Middleton's video revealing her cancer diagnosis may have left some with lingering questions, but she provided clarity about the public's biggest concerns.
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Raids were recently conducted on two homes owned by Sean "Diddy" Combs. Two of his sons, King and Justin, were caught up in the messy scene.
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Nikki Haley may have dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, but she's still a winner in more ways than one. Here's how she made history.
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HGTV star Jonathan Scott is ready for his dream wedding. Thankfully, his fiancée Zooey Deschanel is on board with his vision (for the most part).