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Harry Styles brings back disco fever

Vanessa Flanagan, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor March 11, 2026

Harry Styles released his fourth studio album, “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally” (KATTDO) on Friday, March 6, four years after his third album, “Harry’s House,” released in 2022. During...

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Zara Larsson’s new era

Abby Gibson, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 4, 2026

Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson is no stranger to viral fame. In 2024, over a decade since her breakout moment, the internet found its way back to her through a colorful dolphin.     A TikTok...

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Benson Boone delivers in star-making debut album

Benson Boone’s debut studio pop-rock album, titled “Fireworks & Rollerblades,” was released on Friday, April 5. The 21-year-old upstart has risen to prominence over the past year with notable songs such as “Ghost Town” and “In the Stars.” As his following continued to grow on platforms such as TikTok, his first album received more anticipation than he could’ve ever hoped for.

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Entering ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Aidan Judge, ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR April 23, 2024

Out with one era, in with another: once again, mega-popstar Taylor Swift has returned with a new installment to her discography. Poignantly titled “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT,” Swift’s 11th studio album is a carefully curated look into a shattered heart following the end of a passionate relationship. This time, she’s letting listeners hear more about her life than ever before (which, in comparison to Swift’s previous work, is quite the statement in itself). 

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The man behind the music: Djo

Abby Gibson April 2, 2024

The song “End of Beginning” by Djo has become the latest TikTok-turned-real-world hit. The song has taken the social media platform and the charts by storm. The identity behind Djo (pronounced “Joe”) is a name that might sound familiar – Joe Keery, who plays Steve Harrington in Netflix’s hit show “Stranger Things.” That’s not the only thing listed on Keery’s resume, which also includes 10 films, eight television shows and five albums.

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Beyoncé: Reclamation in renaissance

Nimba Mahlati April 2, 2024

The term “renaissance” refers to a rebirth: a time of transition and transformation that involves artistic and cultural revival. As the COVID-19 lockdown began to end, Beyoncé Knowles-Carter felt a renaissance emerging, and she wanted to be a nurturing part of it. Beyoncé’s album “Renaissance” was born to share love, confidence and joy and is part of a three-act musical project. 

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