Rania Aniftos

Rania Aniftos is a dedicated and passionate music journalist with a strong focus on pop, rock, and lifestyle. She has been writing for Billboard.com since her time as an editorial intern in 2017 and graduated from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in music industry. Her Greek-Cypriot heritage plays a significant role in her identity, and she is well-versed in various topics such as astrology, bagels, and the popular animated series Adventure Time and The Midnight Gospel.

Biography:  https://www.billboard.com/author/raniftosbbthr-com/

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

96%

Examples:

  • Rania Aniftos has a slight bias towards pop and rock music, as evidenced by her focus on interviewing artists from these genres and discussing their projects.
  • She also seems to have a positive attitude towards the music industry in general.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • Rania Aniftos has a conflict of interest in reporting on Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour Setlist, as she may have personal connections or professional ties to the artist.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Another contradiction can be found in the Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour Setlist article where it states that Larissa Hofmann is part of Olivia Rodrigo's band, when in fact, Larissa Hofmann is her real name.
  • In the article about Celine Dion, there is a contradiction regarding her health struggles and whether she made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • In the Dancing with the Stars: Taylor Swift Night article, Rania Aniftos deceptively presents it as an original idea of Billboard when it is actually a syndicated show.
  • She also uses sensationalist language in the Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour Setlist article by mentioning 'guitar-driven rock tracks' to create a false sense of exclusivity.

Recent Articles

Gracie Abrams Reveals Surprising Backstage Assurance from Travis Kelce Before Wembley Stadium Performance

Gracie Abrams Reveals Surprising Backstage Assurance from Travis Kelce Before Wembley Stadium Performance

Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024 During Taylor Swift's Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium, Gracie Abrams shared the unexpected reassurance from Travis Kelce before their surprise duet performance. He promised to mess up, allowing Gracie relief as she opened for Swift.
Olivia Rodrigo Kicks Off Guts World Tour in Palm Springs, California: Setlist and Highlights from Opening Night

Olivia Rodrigo Kicks Off Guts World Tour in Palm Springs, California: Setlist and Highlights from Opening Night

Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024 Olivia Rodrigo's Guts world tour kicked off on February 23, 2024 in Palm Springs, California. The highly anticipated tour is based on her second studio album of the same name which was released in September 2023 and earned a Grammy nomination for Album of the Year. Rodrigo's first tour took place in 2019 to support her debut album Sour.

Taylor Swift Night on Dancing With the Stars Draws Record Votes

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 The Dancing With the Stars episode dedicated to Taylor Swift garnered more votes than any other night of the season. Mandy Moore, the lead choreographer of Taylor Swift's tour, served as a guest judge. Harry Jowsey and his partner Rylee Arnold were eliminated from the competition.