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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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).
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Donald Trump might be jealous of Barron Trump's height, but at least he doesn't have to worry about his son getting much taller, a doctor tells us exclusively.
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Donald Trump is having trouble finding the funds to pay for his massive fraud fines, and President Joe Biden isn't above taking a dig at his political opponent.
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During his political career, former president Donald Trump has often given unbecoming and belittling names to his rivals as well as some former allies.
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There's plenty of ways to watch the TLC reality show "I Love A Mama's Boy." Find out where it's streaming and what the potential costs are to access it.
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Malia Obama was fluent in sarcasm and dry wit even when she lived in the White House -- at least that's what late-night legend David Letterman says.
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Like many reality shows, "Pawn Stars" isn't exactly staged, but there are ways the producers and set crew can facilitate interesting moments on the show.
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Some may find it surprising to hear that Republican politician Nikki Haley once supported Barack Obama as a presidential candidate -- but are the rumors true?
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Prince Harry's U.S. visa could be in jeopardy, and attorney Neama Rahmani exclusively told The List how the Duke of Sussex could handle this case.
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Lauren Boebert's son Tyler is facing felony theft charges, but this isn't his first encounter with the wrong side of the law.
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Melania Trump lives a lavish life today, but she grew up in a small town in Yugoslavia amid a much more humble lifestyle, dreaming of a prosperous future.
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It's not uncommon for British royals and American stars to rub elbows, and that's exactly how King Charles and Barbra Streisand's friendship bloomed.
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Donald Trump's food quirks are well documented. One of the most interesting is his refusal to use any ketchup that doesn't come from an unopened glass bottle.
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Melania Trump's infamous and controversial jacket was not just aimed at the media, but a shot fired in the first lady's battle with Ivanka Trump, insiders say.
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Cheryl Hines may typically veer away from her husband's political life, but she wasn't afraid to put her foot down regarding RJK Jr. getting closer to Trump.
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Several celebrities, including Oscar winners, have been expelled from the Academy over the years, though some for more serious offenses than others.
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Prince Harry's Las Vegas scandal was over a decade ago, but the night is still haunting him after he reportedly upset someone who claims to have been there.