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Since its release on Nov. 22, 'Wicked' has become the highest grossing Broadway-to-screen adaptation in the domestic box office. This film, which will be released in two parts, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.

‘Wicked’ is holding space for fans but not for musical-cynics

By Mariana Contreras, Life and Culture Editor • December 3, 2024
One of the most awaited films of the year made its debut in theaters Nov. 22, with fans restlessly preparing to see the green-pink duo in “Wicked.” Ironically and a little tediously, the movie opens with a voiceover where Glinda addresses the Munchkins, and the audience, to address any rumors and speculations and “tell [them] the whole story.” It’s hard to measure the movie’s success and mass appeal without accounting for the existing fanbase.
After a near-four-year hiatus, Ariana Grande released her seventh studio album on March 8, 2024.

‘Eternal Sunshine’ has something to say about the myth of eternal love

By Sarah Payne, Staff Writer • March 20, 2024
Ariana Grande balances vulnerability with confidence on her seventh studio album, “Eternal Sunshine.” This emotional and fun pop project, released March 8,  showcases Grande’s artistry at a new level, as she co-produced every single track and self-wrote the lyrics on six of the 13 songs on the project, both things she has never done before.  Production wise, overall Grande steps into a pop and R&B genre blend that steps away from the trap-based tracks that dominated some of her most popular works, like “Sweetener” and “thank you, next.” Although “Eternal Sunshine,” sounds like a blend of all of Grande’s previous releases, the more complex, dance-infused production makes the album standout. 
Demi Lovato’s seventh studio album, “Dancing With The Devil…The Art of Starting Over,” details her life after her 2018 overdose on heroin and fentanyl-laced oxycodone, which caused her to suffer from three strokes and a heart attack.

Review: Demi Lovato sings of growth, strength and love

By Gabrielle Topping, Staff Writer • April 12, 2021
Demi Lovato’s seventh studio album, “Dancing With The Devil…The Art of Starting Over,” details her life after her 2018 overdose on heroin and fentanyl-laced oxycodone.
Singles for the week 3/29.

Review: Singles for the week 3/29

By Eva Salzman, Assistant Life & Culture Editor • April 5, 2021
Singles for the week 3/29.
Ariana Grande’s latest album “Positions” is an OK listen but is not up to par with the artist’s usual work.

Review: ‘Positions’ fools around with frisky lyrics

By Arleigh Rodgers, Life & Culture Editor • November 12, 2020
Ariana Grande’s latest album “Positions” is an OK listen but is not up to par with the artist’s usual work.
Review: Singles for the week of 10/23

Review: Singles for the week of 10/23

By Arleigh Rodgers, Life & Culture Editor • October 24, 2020
Singles for the week of 10/23
In her new album "Chromatica", Lady Gaga sings about facing her struggles with mental and physical health and accepting her flaws. The album perfectly balances a serious tone with up-beat music.

Review: Lady Gaga sets personal struggles to dance music

By Dariene Seifert • June 12, 2020
In her new album "Chromatica", Lady Gaga sings about facing her struggles with mental and physical health and accepting her flaws.
Letter to the Editor: Misogyny doesn't count as critique

Letter to the Editor: Misogyny doesn’t count as critique

By Celisa Calacal • February 19, 2019
But, there is a marked difference between smart commentary and lazy writing; West’s review is the latter.
Ariana Grande's "thank u, next" tells a story about growth after loss. It isn't without its flaws, but Grande's ability to use her music as a tool to transparently and publicly cope with personal struggles is admirable.

Review: “thank u, next” is a story about love, loss and self-discovery

By Sobeida Rosa, Contributing Writer • February 16, 2019

Ariana Grande is what some might call a “problematic fave.” She is a human with flaws and is not exempt from making mistakes. Her fifth album, “thank u, next,” is no exception. But criticizing...

Ariana Grande's "thank u, next" tells a story about growth after loss. It isn't without its flaws, but Grande's ability to use her music as a tool to transparently and publicly cope with personal struggles is admirable.

Review: “thank u, next” is shallow and tastelessly underhanded

By David West • February 12, 2019

“Thank u, next,” the latest two-week effort from one of the world’s most popular singers, triumphs in showcasing all the negative parts of who Ariana Grande is and all of the frivolous reasons why...

"Heard It In A Past Life" is an emotional release from Maggie Rogers. She sings delicately about her time and struggles in the limelight.

Review: Maggie Rogers’ album is full of heart

By Hannah Fitzpatrick • January 27, 2019

In 2016, an undergraduate student at the Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at New York University played a demo for Pharrell Williams, who was teaching a master class at the time. Williams’ reaction...

Review: Singles for the week of 1/20

Review: Singles for the week of 1/20

By Olivia Riggio • January 20, 2019

"7 rings" Ariana Grande Released Jan. 18, 2019   The success of the confident, flirty and powerful “thank u, next” and “imagine” seemed to have led Ariana Grande to boast about...

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