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Billie Eilish's new album, Happier Than Ever, has been supported by several new music videos and a concert film on Disney+. A world tour to support the album will kick off in 2022.

Billie Eilish’s much anticipated new album, Happier Than Ever, reveals a different side of the popular singer

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer • September 14, 2021
Twenty One Pilots' (Josh Dun [left] and Tyler Joseph) recent album Scaled and Icy ushers in a new era for the group.

Twenty One Pilots’ new album offers a “feel-good” vibe

Lauren Albano, Staff Writer • June 16, 2021
The Off-Season by J. Cole highlighted the numerous hip-hop projects that were released May 14.

Hip-hop fans get a mid-year Christmas with May 14 releases

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • May 20, 2021
Anthony Mackie (left) and Sebastian Stan are superb in the title roles of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Great acting highlights The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • May 18, 2021
Godzilla vs. Kong offers some great CGI, but not much else

Godzilla vs. Kong offers some great CGI, but not much else

Nicholas Tramazzo, Staff Writer • May 6, 2021
Slime Language 2, the recent Young Thug (left) and Gunna (right) release, is a must listen for rap fans.

Young Thug and Gunna’s highly anticipated Slime Language 2 with numerous featured artists doesn’t disappoint

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • April 27, 2021
Based on his debut album El Dorado, rapper 24kGoldn is headed for major star status.

24kGoldn debut album a worthy effort portending star status

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • March 27, 2021
Mariska Hargitay has been playing the role of Captain Oliva Benson on Law & Order, Special Victims Unit since the show's inception in 1999.

TELEVISION REVIEW: Law & Order, Special Victims Unit in its 21st season because it is just that good.

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • March 7, 2021
NAV's Emergency Tsunami a more than worthy effort

NAV’s Emergency Tsunami a more than worthy effort

Sachin Moosai, Staff Writer • January 28, 2021
Lil Uzi Vert's Eternal Atake is easily one of the best hip-hop album releases of 2020.

The Torch’s top 20 hip-hop albums of 2020 illustrate the genre’s growing range of talent and portend a promising 2021

Matthew Nebenzahl, Editor-In-Chief • December 28, 2020
Ariana Grande's latest album, Positions, will not disappoint her fan base and should expand it somewhat.

Ariana Grande seeks to expand fan base with Positions

Brooke Smurlick, Staff Writer • December 24, 2020
Drake's Dark Lane Demo Tapes, which dropped last Friday, has its moments, but also comes up short at points.

MUSIC REVIEW: Drake’s Dark Lane Demo Tapes mixtape will suffice as a precursor to his anticipated summer album

Matthew Nebenzahl, Entertainment Editor • May 5, 2020
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