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Kendrick Lamar performs at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show

2025 Super Bowl half time show aims to “televise the revolution”

Shawn Ribiero February 20, 2025

On Feb. 9, 2025, Kendrick Lamar presented a Superbowl halftime performance that critiqued the American experience, diving into the racial inequality and political tensions present within the United States. Lamar...

Bruce Johnston performing at a Beach Boys concert in 2019. “2019 The Beach Boys - by 2eight - DSC4883” by Stefan Brending (2eight) is licensed under CC BY-
SA 3.0.

Age is just a number: The Beach Boys strike a chord with young audiences

Liam Maccarrick January 30, 2025

“Wouldn’t it Be Nice” by the Beach Boys is featured in the band’s acclaimed album Pet Sounds and is beloved by older generations. While the song sounds upbeat, it delves into the singers’ loneliness...

Jennette McCurdy, author of autobiography I’m Glad
My Mom Died . “Jennette McCurdy at the Kids’ Choice
Awards” by Jen Lowery is licensed under CC BY-SA
3.0.

Celebrities rewrite their reputations

Sofia Santillo January 30, 2025

Over the past year, celebrities have been flipping the script when it comes to autobiographies and memoirs. Celebrities have begun to open up about experiences, trauma and other nuanced aspects of their...

Stevie Nicks performing with Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders in 2017.
“Stevie Nicks Austin 2017 (14)” by Ralph Arvesen is licensed under CC
BY 2.0.

Artists face repercussions for canceling performances

Giada Demaio and Savannah Williams January 30, 2025

The recent cancellation of several popular concerts has left fans repeatedly disappointed. When canceling a concert, artists often face repercussions from fans, promoters and venues, often combined with...

True crime shows have grown in popularity https://unsplash.com/license

Examining the case against true crime television

Sophia Chubatyy January 30, 2025

True crime has recently surged in popularity on streaming platforms and social media alike, making it one of America’s most popular modern pastimes. 84% of Americans state that they consume some form...

The 'Wicked' movie adaptation came out recently https://unsplash.com/license

Fans are holding space for new adaptation of “Wicked”

Shawn Ribiero January 30, 2025

On Nov. 22, “Wicked” flew into theaters and has since cast a spell on the hearts of viewers worldwide. The film has successfully translated the magic and grandeur of its original stage production to...

CHS students discuss their opinions on love-based reality television. https://unsplash.com/license

CHS students crushing on romance reality television

Sophia Chubatyy, Zachary Erbe, and Ryleigh Luethold November 22, 2024

e truth in reality television. What is certain, however, is the world’s relentless appetite for an American love story. In June of 2024, the newest season of Love Island gained millions of worldwide...

Miley Cyrus faces controversy regarding copyrighted lyrics. "Miley Cyrus Primavera19 -226 (48986293772) (cropped)" by Raphael Pour-Hashemi is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Creative or copyright? Artists accused of stealing song lyrics

Honora Griffiths November 22, 2024

The music industry’s demand for ingenuity has pushed artists to try their hand at reinventing the lyrics of older songs. These interpolations have formed a gray area between nostalgic triumphs and pending...

Chappell Roan performs at Hollywood Palladium. “Chappell Roan @ Hollywood Palladium 11 18 2022 (53886572991)” by Justin Higuchi is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

“It’s a Femininomenon”: Pop music makes a comeback in 2024

Kylie Aprilante and Téa-Alexia Volante November 22, 2024

2024 was a big year for pop music. Over the last few months, the musical genre has taken the world by storm and been embraced by the teen demographic more than ever before, with refreshingly catchy hits...

London street art depicts characters from “Joker: Folie à Deux.” “‘Joker 2’ preview in Surbiton South London” by Loco Steve is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Autumn movies fall short of expectations at the box office

Angela Ruiz November 22, 2024

This fall’s cinema lineup is dominated by both nostalgia and regret with a wave of sequels and reboots taking center stage such as “Beetlejuice” and “Joker.” These follow-up films have been anticipated—or...

Charli XCX performing at Emo’s in Austin, Texas. “Charli XCX performing in Austin, Texas (2019-09-24)” by
RalphArvesen is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0.

Charli XCX’s new album heats up summer trends

Kelly Matthews September 12, 2024

Hot girl summer is out and BRAT summer is in, according to the new trend that has taken over pop culture and politics. Since its release on June 7, 2024, Charli XCX’s album BRAT has created an entirely...

Students wait in queues for tickets to music festivals such as Sea Hear Now, and All Things Go.
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Fans come in waves to hear their favorite artists

Kelly Matthews September 12, 2024

Concert lovers at Communications High School (CHS) will have plenty of chances to see their favorite artists at live music events all around the Northeast this fall. With upcoming festivals like Sea Hear...

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