Observer Department: Arts and Entertainment
A24 continues to have success in the independent film industry
Over the course of the past few months, three of the new movies I saw in theaters that stood out to me were Love Lies Bleeding, Problemista, and Civil War. Those three movies are each quite different in terms of genre, plot, themes, and other aspects, but they are all…
Brianne Beatrice shares what’s next at NECC Theater
This interview has been edited for clarity and readability. We recently chatted with Northern Essex Theater Coordinator, Brianne Beatrice. Check out the interview below! Shaun Hood: Before we get into what comes next for NECC Theater, I just want touch on the recognition from the Kennedy Center that you and…
A conversation with Tom Bergeron!
This interview has been edited for clarity and readability. The Observer is proud and excited to share our interview with Northern Essex celebrity alum Tom Bergeron. We chatted with him about TV hosting, what it’s like having Haverhill roots, and more. Check out the interview below! Shaun Hood: Do you…
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…
A community for all: Acting Out Theater Company
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…
A deep dive into ‘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 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…
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…
Beyoncé’s “BLACKBIIRD”: The Beatles cover reaffirms Paul McCartney’s 1960s message
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…
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…
