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A Review of “The Tortured Poets Department”

A Review of “The Tortured Poets Department”

Ellie Leibman, Staff Writer May 22, 2024

The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) is Taylor Swift's eleventh studio album. It has been in the works shortly after her 2022 album, Midnights, was released. Swift’s usual co-writers, Jack Antonoff and...

Beyoncés Country Album: Cowboy Carter

Beyoncé’s Country Album: Cowboy Carter

Isabella Conrado and Amanda DiTomasso April 30, 2024

On March 29th, Beyoncé released her highly anticipated country album, Cowboy Carter. In less than one week, Beyoncé bounced to the top of the Billboard Top Country Album charts.  With her previous...

Mean Girls: A New Interpretation of The Modern Classic

Mean Girls: A New Interpretation of The Modern Classic

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writer April 3, 2024

On January 12, 2024, Mean Girls, The Musical was released in theaters, presenting an old film with a new twist. As of today, Mean Girls surpassed $100 million at the global box office.  Featuring...

The Grammy Awards Show 2024

The Grammy Awards Show 2024

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer March 7, 2024

The Grammy Awards is the biggest music award in the world. This award celebrates the best and brightest in the industry. The 2024 Grammys were no exception. On February 4th, the Grammys was broadcast on...

What Britney Spears Has to Say

What Britney Spears Has to Say

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

Britney Spears is a prominent figure in the music industry, known for her pop music and iconic performances. Being in the spotlight for many years and going through many scandals helps explain why she...

The Strike That Changed the Entertainment Industry Forever

The Strike That Changed the Entertainment Industry Forever

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer October 24, 2023

The writer's strikes began on May 2, 2023.  With this strike, it brought forward the terrible treatment the writers receive in the entertainment industry. The walkout caused disruption to the production...

Death of a Beloved Actor: Michael Gambon

Death of a Beloved Actor: Michael Gambon

Isabella Conrado, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

On September 27, 2023, Michael Gambon, a beloved actor in the entertainment industry, lost his life following a bout of pneumonia. The confirmation of Gambon’s death was verified  by a statement made...

The Taylor Swift Effect

The Taylor Swift Effect

Lily Ginder, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

The Internet cannot get enough of celebrity couple Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The rumors of NFL star Travis Kelce and singer-songwriter Taylor Swift dating started in late September and things have...

Jimmy Buffetts Lyrical Legacy

Jimmy Buffett’s Lyrical Legacy

Amelia Welch, Feature editor September 26, 2023

Jimmy Buffett Influences Generations A 50-year career, 40 tours worldwide, and more than 20 million albums sold all over the globe, Jimmy Buffett has had a monumental musical career. On September 1,...

Miley Cyrus New Hit Show, Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Session)

Miley Cyrus New Hit Show, Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Session)

Amanda DiTomasso, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

Miley Cyrus released her 8th studio album, Endless Summer Vacation,  on March 10, 2023. Following the release of the album, Cyrus announced her new show, Miley Cyrus: Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard...

Tis the Season for Haunting Fun

Tis the Season for Haunting Fun

Fia Dorris, Social Media Editor September 26, 2023

  The haunting holiday is slowly approaching, and it's time to start figuring out plans for the spooky season. There's always a long preparation for the actual holiday on October 31, but many people...

Coco Gauff, of the United States, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, in the womens singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Coco Gauff Wins the U.S Open at Age 19

Lily Ginder, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

Coco Gauff won her first major title at the U.S open and a grand slam with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Aryna Sabalenka. Gauff joined Serena Williams (1999) and Tracy Austin (1979) as the third American...

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