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WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike enters new negotiations

The film industry is crumbling after unions have agreed to strike against unfair wages. After countless complaints from writers receiving next to nothing in payment for their work, such as residuals from streaming services and the ongoing threat of AI technology potentially replacing their jobs, it was time to speak out. 

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A Trek forty years in the making

Mac Sykes May 12, 2022

On April 5, Paramount + released the long-awaited restoration of Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition.”

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Historic wins, excluded categories and an unplanned slap: The Oscars 2022

Caitlin Tracey April 7, 2022

The Oscars took the world by storm last weekend – but not in the way they hoped.

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’28 Days of Black History’ shines a light on Black voices

Tyler Dickinson-Frevola February 11, 2021

In 1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, which gave way to the modern recognition of Black History Month. Their mission was to promote the study of Black history and celebrate the accomplishments of Black people in their respective fields.

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‘Anastasia’ approaches its final curtain call

After an almost-three-year-long run on Broadway, “Anastasia” will be facing its final curtain call on Sunday, March 31.

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An end on the horizon for 5 queens

Casey Clark February 12, 2019

Episode eight of “RuPaul’s Drag Race: All-Stars 4” kept viewers on edge while the top six queens worked tirelessly to create ravishing looks with their “Judy’s.”

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‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ is back

Mia Thompson February 5, 2019

Last summer, Fox cancelled their sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” following its fifth season.

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Fox celebrates seasons of love with ‘Rent: Live’

Set in the ‘90s, “Rent”takes its audience members through a journey with a group of young, struggling New Yorkers, each of whom is individually fighting their own battles, whether it be love triangles, drug addiction, overcoming an AIDS epidemic or paying their rent.

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‘The Birdcage’ and drag culture complexity

Mike Nichols will forever be remembered by the film community for his directorial work on the one-two punch of the Elizabeth Taylor/Richard Burton-starring “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” and “The Graduate,” featuring a young Dustin Hoffman. Somewhat less known is Nichols’ work on the 1996 film “The Birdcage,” a remake of the popular French comedy “La Cage Aux Folles.”

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YouTuber brings a new face to the beauty world

Jenna Clark March 13, 2018

If you are not familiar with the tagline “Hey sisters! James Charles here and welcome back to my YouTube channel,” then you are missing out on the next big beauty guru. However, you may have seen him on the front page of CoverGirl magazine as the first “CoverBoy.” Within less than two years, Charles has not only amassed over 3 million subscribers to his channel, but has also appeared on notable talk shows like “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” 

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Sexual identity faithfully explored in ‘Love, Simon’

Casey Clark March 13, 2018

Based on Becky Albertalli’s novel “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda,” “Love, Simon” is about seventeen-year-old Simon Spier (Nick Robinson), who is your ordinary high school boy with a close-knit circle of friends and a loving family, except for one secret that he has kept from them.

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‘The Last Great Kings’ to be opening act at Music Fest

Amanda Romeo March 13, 2018

The winner of Hofstra Concerts’ Battle for Music Fest – held Friday night in the Netherlands Core – will go on to open Hofstra Concerts’ Music Fest in May. Two three-man-bands, one stunning team of two and a solo rapper competed for the slot this year.

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