The 1975 Delivers “A Brief Inquiry” to Fans
Zenobia Johnson, Contributing Writer
December 17, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Never a band to shy away from the truth in its rawest form, The 1975 released their third album “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships.” Critics are already calling it the band’s best album to date. “On this stunning album, The 1975 take on that overwhelming anxiety with nerve and aplomb, ...
6ix9ine Faces Jail Time
Tiara Starks, Contributing Writer
December 5, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Daniel Hernandez, infamously known as 6ix9ine, sometimes stylized as Tekashi6ix9, has been in the headlines for federal charges against him. The rapper just pleaded not guilty to racketeering and firearm charges. The artist is expected to remain in custody until his pre-trial conference on Jan. 2...
Playlist of The Week :Night Time Music
Nicole Manall, Staff Writer
November 28, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Nighttime playlist – With the days getting shorter and the nights getting longer, everyone needs a couple of sad songs to help them get through the dimmer days. Lovely - Billie Eilish & Khalid – Though their styles may seem to clash, Eilish and Khalid know how to ...
Lorde Sees Ghosts of Sets Past
Anna Downs, Entertainment Editor
November 19, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival is a two-day music festival curated by Tyler the Creator and held at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles. The headliner for Nov. 11, the second day of the festival, was Kids See Ghosts, a duo of Kanye West and Kid Cudi. Kids See Ghosts, also known as KSG, brought a large following ...
“Come Over When Your Sober Pt. 2,” is a chilling prophecy.
Majelique Lewis, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
“Come Over When You’re Sober Pt. 2” is a biographical view on the end of artist Lil Peep’s life. Sadly, a man who was poised to be a breakout upcoming artist died by of fentanyl and xanax overdose. Lil Peep’s first album “Come Over When You’re Sober Pt.1” peaked at 38 on the Billboard 200 ...
Playlist of the Week: Music From the Movies
Nicole Manall, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Music from Movies - Grab your popcorn and sneak some snacks in your purse before listening to this playlist featuring music from your favorite movies. Big Shot - Kendrick Lamar (feat. Travis Scott), Movie: “Black Panther” - Kendrick Lamar, who produced the whole album for the movie Black P...
Grande’s Single Thanks Ex-Boyfriends
Tiara Starks, Contributing Writer
November 14, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
The entertainment world spun after Ariana Grande released her latest single, “thank u, next,” an anti-diss track thanking her past boyfriends for teaching her lessons, and helping her realize her self-worth. This release comes after the end of Grande and Pete Davidson’s short-lived engagement, followi...
“Nuthin’ 2 Prove” But…
Majelique Lewis, Staff Writer
October 31, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Lil Yachty has returned to drop, "Nuthin' 2 Prove," a 15-track album recently. The album shows two sides of a Lil Yachty, with the first half containing his lyrical hard-rap side, and the other half filled with softer, R&B music. Lil Yachty has included featured artists, most of whom are from ...
“MUDBOY”: From Freestyle to Fame
Majelique Lewis, Staff Writer
October 27, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Sheck Wes has emerged with his hit song, “Mo Bamba,” the break-out single from “MUDBOY.” The song, named after a 7-foot, 258-pound NBA player from Sheck’s hometown of Harlem, was originally uploaded without his knowledge. A friend posted the 20 minute freestyle to Soundcloud, and it bl...
“A Star is Born” Shines at Box Office
Sean McGuire, Contributing Writer
October 24, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Movies, Music
Lady Gaga made her debut as a main character in a feature length film and it is arguably her best performance ever. The film, as of Oct. 14 has made $136.2 million worldwide since its release on Oct. 5. “A Star is Born” has been made three times. This version tells the classic story of an acco...
Playlist of The Week: Songs for Fall
Nicole Manall, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
The season is changing, and so should your music! Listen to some of these songs as you watch the leaves change different colors. Pink + White - Frank Ocean Pink + White flows like an autumn breeze, and the lyrics backing up the song lead the listener to believe that Ocean thinks life is going to b...
Taylor Swift Breaks Political Silence
Karina Krul, Editor-in-Chief
October 17, 2018
Filed under Entertainment
Taylor Swift has been in the spotlight for more than 12 years now, but she has never spoken publicly about her political beliefs. She has, however, spoken about sexual assault. In 2017, she was on the cover of Time Magazine for being a silence breaker because of a sexual assault court case. In 2013, she was groped by DJ David Mueller, who grabbed the singer’s bu...
Return of Weezy
Majelique Lewis, Contributing Writer
October 17, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
Lil Wayne has given his fans numerous hits since his last album, exclusively released on Tidal, Free Weezy Album. Since that album was released in 2015, Wayne battled with Birdman, co-founder of the label Cash Money Records, along with his own label, Young Money Entertainment. This battle has been ongoin...
West Receives Backlash After SNL Performance
Anna Downs, Entertainment Editor
October 9, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Television
Kanye West made an appearance as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live's season premier. He was accompanied by fellow musicians with whom he collaborates: Lil Pump, Kid Cudi, 070 Shake, and Teyana Taylor. When it was time for his first song of the evening, Kanye West and Lil Pump arrived on stage ...
Winter Has Come to Mohegan Sun
Zachary Esposito, Contributing Writer
October 9, 2018
Filed under Entertainment, Music
The evening of Sept. 28 Game of Thrones fans all over New England made their way to the Mohegan Sun Arena for a show like no other. HBO’s Game of Thrones is one of the most watched shows in the world. “The New York Times” reported that last season’s finale broke series records and raked in appro...