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's star lawyer, Alina Habba, found herself in legal trouble after being accused of befriending a former golf club employee for nefarious purposes.
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Just when we thought we'd gotten official word about Kate Middleton's return to public life post-surgery, another surprise has left things even stranger.
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Nikki Haley has jumped out of the 2024 presidential race, leaving Donald Trump as the most likely Republican candidate in the upcoming November election.
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Nikki Haley drew ire for her comments on the Civil War while on the campaign trail, but an appearance on "Saturday Night Live" helped her spin it.
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"My Lottery Dream Home" host David Bromstad is known for his many tattoos. Here are some of the most iconic pop culture tributes gracing the HGTV star's skin.
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Shane Gillis' racist and homophobic comments have earned him plenty of criticism, but that hasn't stopped Bud Light from partnering with the comedian.
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Queen Camilla's decision to wear an all-white Anna Valentine silk dress on a state visit to Kenya wasn't merely a fashion statement, it was a political one.
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Candace Owens is not afraid to share her opinions on politicians, but has also made her feelings about Taylor Swift extremely clear. Here's what she's said.
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Royal fans are worried that something might not be quite right between William and Kate, but a matchmaker has given us some insight into their relationship.
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Richard Lewis appeared in an infamous commercial for BoKu fruit juice in the '90s, but he struggled through filming because he didn't actually like the product!
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Mitch McConnell and Elaine Chao are one of the most prominent couples in conservative politics, but what's the story with his first wife, Sherrill Redmon?
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Adele has had a history of health issues that have impacted her singing, and now her Las Vegas residency is on pause due to illness.
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Lady Gabriella Kingston is the wife of the late Thomas Kingston, an English financier who once dated Pippa Middleton. Here's what we know about Lady Gabriella.
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Donald Trump Jr. received some threatening mail recently, and he has already gone through this scary situation with his ex-wife Vanessa before.
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Anderson Cooper and Don Lemon had beef stemming all the way back to 2009, but it was Cooper who kept his job at CNN while Lemon was ultimately ousted.
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Being the president's daughter comes with a lot of people weighing in on your private life, even after your parent leaves office -- just ask Malia Obama.
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Kate Middleton's position in the royal family keeps her not only busy but also reportedly lonely, especially with half of the "fab four" across the pond.
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Creeps sexualizing women online is unfortunately nothing new, but commercial legends Flo and Lily teamed up to take their power back.
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Travis Kelce became even more famous after entering a relationship with Taylor Swift, and his newfound superstardom resulted in being hounded by the press.
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Brooke Shields has a bizarre history with her stalker, John Rinaldi, as he actually had a significant relationship with her mom, Terri Shields.
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Steve Harvey is no stranger to controversy. One of his biggest involves fellow comedian Mark Curry who accused him of stealing his material.
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, underwent abdominal surgery last month, and has been staying out of the public eye since, leading to concern from the public.
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"Love is Blind" has had many awkward moments; a Season 6 scene involving bean dip (the slang term, not the food) drew ire from contestants and viewers alike.
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Malia Obama is going by Malia Ann professionally, and people are calling her out for separating herself from her presidential last name.
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Bob Marley, reggae superstar, passed his musical talents down to many of his children. Here are the Marley kids that followed in their dad's musical footsteps.
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Jure Zorcic claims to have dated Melania Trump before she was famous, and he spilled the details about their supposed meeting in Slovenia. Here's what he says.
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Donald Trump is known for many things, but being a romantic isn't one of them. Why was his Valentine's Day message to Melania so strange?