Arts & Entertainment
All you need to know about the Met Gala
Those who are fond of fashion await the one event that will take place in less than two weeks. Fashion designers, their muses and some of the world’s most influential celebrities gather once a year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for fashion’s biggest night, The Met Gala. Historically this event … Continue reading All you need to know about... Read More
A community for all: Acting Out Theater Company
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Acting Out Theater
Acting Out Theater Company is a nonprofit community theater that really puts the community in community theatre. Located in Lawrence at 56 Island Street, Acting Out Theater has been open to the public for over 20 years now. Linda Schoonmaker, one of the founders of acting out has been involved since the early beginnings of … Continue reading A community for all: Acting ... Read More
A deep dive into ‘Cowboy Carter’
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The album cover for Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter.”
“This ain’t a Country album. This is a “Beyoncé album.,” is what Beyoncé posted on Instagram before the release of her much-anticipated 8th studio album “Cowboy Carter”, a country inspired 27-track record. The record, which includes two hit singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and 16 Carriages”, is the second installment of a trilogy of albums, following … Continue reading A deep di... Read More
A breakdown of 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
April is starting off on a high note thanks to the iHeartRadio music awards which premiered live April 1st on FOX. The iHeartRadio music awards celebrate the most-played songs and artists that were played on iHeartRadio stations and the app from 2023. This year, the event took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, … Continue reading A breakdown of 2024 iHeartRadio M... Read More
Taylor Swift’s new album breaks records
Swift once again proves she is a force to be reckoned with American pop star and billionaire Taylor Swift released her newest album this past weekend, The Tortured Poet’s Department, and it is already breaking records left right and center. The album was announced at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 4th after Swift … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s new al... Read More
Beyoncé’s “BLACKBIIRD”: The Beatles cover reaffirms Paul McCartney’s 1960s message
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Paul McCartney and Beyonce photographed together.
March 29, 2024 was a huge day for the “Beyhive,” also known as the nickname for fans of popular artist Beyoncé. On this day, the thirty-two-time Grammy award winner released her eighth studio album, titled COWBOY CARTER. The record found Beyoncé shifting her sound in a different direction, more inspired by country music. The album’s … Continue reading Beyoncé’s “BLACKB... Read More
The spring and summer trends of 2024: The place of muted tones in this year’s fashion
Statement clothing pieces are out and discreet chic wardrobe staples that include trench coats, pencil skirts, trouser suits and light denim jeans are in. The British Vogue 2024 spring/summer fashion show models strut down the runway in muted palettes to showcase designers’ spring and summer collection of 2024. As images of this year’s fashion show … Continue reading Th... Read More
Chappell Roan: A queer musician to watch
In a culture of ever-evolving music and trends, 26 year old Chappell Roan has recently been able to put her stamp on the music industry as of recent. Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, or Chappell Roan, is an up and coming pop artist that has made quite the splash within the last year. The Rise and Fall … Continue reading Chappell Roan: A queer musician to watch → Read More
Music with Alicia
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Music can really change lives, and for some they work to change people’s life with it everyday. Alicia Malana, a 2021 graduate of Northern Essex from Newburyport took her degree in music at the college and started her own music school for students of all ages called Music With Alicia, located in Newbury. “We … Continue reading Music with Alicia → Read More
Kung Fu Panda 4: Another Hollywood remake
Kung Fu Panda 4, the fourth installment to the hit children’s movie series, hit theatres on March 8th to mostly positive reviews from critics but some negative reviews from past fans and audiences. The film, which includes Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, and Ian McShane reprising their roles from the previous movies … Continue reading Kung Fu Pand... Read More