Category: Variety

There is nothing Halsey loves more than surprising fans on her birthday. Last year, prior to the release of her latest album “MANIC,” Halsey teased the album with her single “clementine” and an accompanying music video. It was a wonderful surprise, a dance through an aquarium with her and her younger brother, the choreography devised […]

Two years ago, I stumbled upon “The Great British Baking Show” as I was sitting at home, sick and overwhelmingly stressed with the prospect of choosing a college and soon moving away from home. Now, these worries seem a world away, but I still remember watching my first episode of this baking show. There was […]

There are a lot of amazing films from all over the world, and with the weather getting colder, now is the time for everyone to curl up and watch a movie from the warmth of their blankets. There are a few films in my life that really affected me or were just so much fun […]

This past week was the highly anticipated Banned Books Week. The celebration took place on Sept. 27 to Oct. 3. The theme for this year’s event was “Censorship is a dead end. Find your freedom to read!” Banned Books Week first began in 1982 as a response to an increase in censorship, specifically in libraries […]

Rejoice! Theater, dance, music and movie companies (as well as everything in between) are moving forward with streaming some of their most celebrated shows. But … wait! There’s more good news! Some places are opening their doors again. Here is a list of upcoming events that will be both streamed and in person: The Metropolitan […]

Are you like me and can’t get enough of David Tennant and Michael Sheen’s incredible friendship after watching “Good Omens”? Look no further because the two have reunited for a lockdown television show. The plot follows Sheen and Tennant, playing heightened versions of themselves, as the two out-of-work actors try to prepare a play for […]

After two years of leaving his fans to replay “Ballads 1” to the point of near-insanity, Joji has finally doubled his album count with the release of his sophomore effort, “Nectar.” Named after the sweet drink of the gods, the album features new collaborators for the artist paired with clear attempts to garner more radio […]

Earlier this week, tech giant Microsoft announced its acquisition of Zenimax Media. This news set the tech world alight. The $7.5 billion (yes, $7.5 billion) acquisition gives Microsoft control of some of the worlds biggest gaming studios, including Bethesda, ID Software, Arkane, Machine Games and Tango Gameworks. This gives them control of massive games and […]

Popular social figure and entertainer Ellen DeGeneres has been under fire recently. DeGeneres has had multiple fans, guests of the show and coworkers come out to speak on the toxic and harsh conditions the show is run under. The show, which has a light-hearted and comedic demeanor, typically consists of games, celebrity interviews, dancing and […]

NPR has started a series called “Tiny Desk Home Concerts.” The idea is to have popular artists come in and sing a few songs that are stripped down, with more focus on the vocals. The artists also unpack the process behind the creation of the song or the meaning of the lyrics. “Tiny Desk Home […]