Coachella 2024 had a slew of ups and downs throughout its duration, which was held in two parts. The first segment went from April 12-14, and the second went the following weekend from April 19-21. Notable musicians including Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat and Sabrina Carpenter hit the Sahara Stage in the desert town of Indio, California.
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Lyric Theatre and Broadway's Solea Pfeiffer celebrated the works of Jason Robert Brown on April 17 in Kendall Hall. Brown is a Tony award-winning playwright, composer and lyricist. Pfeiffer is known for playing Eliza in the first “Hamilton” national tour. She also starred in a 2018 Off-Broadway concert of Brown’s “Songs for a New World.”
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The College’s Orchestra held its final performance of the semester, themed “Past Becomes Future,” on April 19 in Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall. The orchestra, composed of 54 performers, included 17 different instruments.
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Girl in Red announced her return to the music world with a sequel to her 2021 smash hit debut album, “If I Could Make It Go Quiet.” The queer indie pop singer’s new record, “I’m Doing It Again Baby!,” made its premiere on April 12.
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“Heartbreak High” is back in session. Season two of “Heartbreak High” was released on April 11, containing new characters, new love interests and new drama.
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When launching a new show, especially one as narrative focused as “Invincible,” there is often one core tenant of storytelling bound to be deployed: getting your audience invested as fast as you can. Interest is fickle these days, and if you want that second season, you have to hook viewers early.
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While this eight-episode crime noir and murder mystery odyssey, which released on Netflix April 4, could be simplified down to the tale of a basic con man’s successes and blunders, the miniseries’ presentation begs the viewer to think bigger than the main character himself.
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Social media has found their newest “pop princess” and latest musical sensation: Sabrina Carpenter. The singer has been in the well-deserved spotlight this year after gaining tons of fame from her beloved Eras Tour opening performances. Before performing at Coachella 2024, which kicked off this past weekend, the singer dropped a single titled “Espresso” to celebrate her first time performing at the festival.
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Trenton hosted the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market, which is held several times a year, on April 7. The market features over 450 small businesses, artists and vendors across the United States. This month, the market was affectionately dubbed “Spring Fling.” Guests were offered a unique, community-like shopping experience and a safe space to show their creativity.
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Nyle DiMarco spoke to students about growing up in a four-generation deaf family, his Hollywood career and his college years on Thursday night in Brower Student Center. DiMarco won both “America’s Next Top Model” and “Dancing with the Stars.” He has since made a career as an actor, producer and advocate for the deaf.
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The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards was brimming with unforgettable, must-watch moments featuring beloved performers. If you missed out, fear not, as I’m here to provide a recap.
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Following March Homeland Security raids on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Los Angeles and Miami residences, the rapper and producer faces his sixth sexual abuse lawsuit since November.
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While artificial intelligence has made significant strides in the entertainment industry, some celebrities are concerned that these advancements could be taken too far. A petition to protect artist rights that was sent to AI developers was published by the Artist Rights Alliance on April 1 with the signatures of over 200 celebrities. Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry were among the petitioners.
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“Found Heaven,” Gray’s most recent studio effort, is a drastic pivot away from the ballad-driven songwriting of his last two albums into bright, 80s-influenced synth-pop. Acoustics are traded for disco-beats and hushed vocals become belting choruses. It’s a development of sound so jarring that even his previous skeptics were unable to deny their curiosity.
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Korean girl group IVE brought their “Show What I Have” world tour to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on March 29.
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Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dalton is the character to which a nebulous conflict of self-destruction, anxiety and focused determination belongs in this reinterpretation of the cult classic from 1989. Released almost exclusively on Prime Video on March 21, “Road House” was directed by Doug Liman and tells a similarly themed yet excessively self-conscious form of that narrative.
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Jonathan van Tulleken’s “Shōgun” has been a very promising American-Japanese miniseries that showcases the intense political rivalries that dominated 17th century feudal Japan. Tulleken only plans to release one season with 10 episodes. Personally, based on how it’s panned out, 10 episodes is not enough.
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Beyoncé has gone country for the first time in her career with her newly released album, “Cowboy Carter.” The 27-track record, which came out on March 29, talks about country values with each song a reconception of a Western film. “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Space Cowboys” are just a couple of the western movies that Beyoncé drew inspiration from.
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Former Impractical Joker Joe Gatto came to campus on March 26 to deliver a hilariously relatable comedy show, along with opener and comedian Chris Johnston.
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The season 28 finale of “The Bachelor” premiered on March 25, captivating audiences with the journey for love led by bachelor Joey Graziadei and a series of contestants vying for his affection.
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