Callie Ahlgrim

Callie Ahlgrim is a senior reporter at Business Insider who writes about pop culture, with a special focus on the music industry.

As a cofounding member of BI's music vertical, Callie has covered a range of hot topics at the intersection of art, celebrity culture, and business: the political implications of Bad Bunny's success; the symbolism of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show; the impact of Beyoncé's blockbuster country album; the mythology of Frank Ocean; the promotional power of TikTok; the brand strategies of stars like Morgan Wallen, Addison Rae, Chappell Roan, and Katy Perry; the modern challenges of making money as a musician; and more.

Callie is a two-time finalist at the LA Press Club Awards, most recently earning second place in "Commentary Analysis/Trend, Music, Online" for "Taylor Swift's new era."

She graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, a Bachelor of Arts in English, and a minor in Spanish. She previously wrote columns for Man Repeller and Elle magazine.