For decades, rappers had to seem tough to maintain respect. But Drake, one of today’s most influential pop icons, is the antithesis of macho, connecting with fans through emotional openness and providing younger generations with a figure whose identity is as multifaceted as their own.

From Beyoncé to Justin Timberlake, pop stars earn big bucks promoting food and drink brands like McDonald's and Pepsi. But a study of these multi-million dollar deals found that the grub they endorse is almost exclusively unhealthy, with soda, fast food and sweets being the most common.

From Crayola to Coca-Cola, General Electric to Everlane, brands that craft on home soil are loved on home soil; 98% of Americans will buy US-made products. But what’s so good about the ‘Made in America’ label? Canvas8 sat down with 20 men and women from across the States to find out.

Having to wear dirty clothes to school can be so mortifying that some students may choose to skip class. Whirlpool donated washing machines to 17 schools in the US, helping kids get their laundry done on campus and improving their attendance, participation and motivation in turn.