Arts & Entertainment

(Photo courtesy of Flickr / “Coachella Stage” by Fred von Lohmann / April 19, 2009).

Coachella experiences slowest ticket sales in 10 years

By Ally Uhlendorf | Feb. 1, 2024

Coachella, one of the largest music festivals in the country held at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, is typically an instant sell-out. The festival consists of two weekends full of live music and entertainment, taking place this year on April 12-14 and 19-21. Between the popularity of the attendees and influencers at the festival and the overall hype surrounding the Coachella season, the festival is normally a hit.

Taylor Swift has an exceptionally supportive fanbase (Photo courtesy of Flickr / “Taylor Swift Eras Tour” by Steve Jurvetson / July 29, 2023).

Swifties unite, defend Taylor Swift from explicit deepfakes

By Isabella Darcy | Jan. 31, 2024

Taylor Swift’s fans came to her defense last week after sexually explicit, artificial intelligence generated deepfake photos of the 34-year-old singer went viral on some social media platforms.

HyunA’s recent relationship with singer Junhyung has caused quite a stir on social media due to the Idol’s shady past (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

HyunA faces Backlash after Confirming Relationship with singer Junhyung

By Olivia Harrison | Jan. 31, 2024

Korean pop star HyunA has once again shaken up the internet with her newest relationship. On Jan. 18, she took to Instagram to update her fans on her relationship status, saying she is now dating Korean singer and actor Junhyung.

(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons / Andrew Russeth, March 9, 2010).

Performance artist Marina Abramović announces new skincare line

By Lilly Ward | Jan. 31, 2024

Marina Abramović, a renowned Serbian performance artist, is daunted by little. In 1974 in a gallery in Naples, Italy, her performance “Rhythm 0” involved placing 72 items on a table and allowing the audience to choose how to use them on her. Some of the items included perfume, flowers and lipstick. However, other objects such as a gun, a bullet and scissors left the artist vulnerable to violence.

Reneé Rapp is taking the entertainment industry by storm one groundbreaking performance at a time (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

Artist Spotlight: Reneé Rapp’s evolution from Broadway star to pop sensation

By Jasmine Lee | Jan. 29, 2024

At just 19 years old, one East Coast native transformed from idolizing Broadway actors as god-like beings to becoming one herself. After gracing the Broadway stage as Regina George in “Mean Girls,” Reneé Rapp set out to make a large impact in the entertainment industry.

The music note within the “A” acts as one of the only indications of it being a musical (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

A ‘Mean Girls’ without the mean

By Lake DiStefano | Jan. 29, 2024

As of late, the film industry has had an ongoing trend of adapting musicals into films, with marketing strategies hellbent on covering that fact up — 2023’s “Wonka” being among the most recognizable examples.

“Dancing with the Stars” Season 32 premiered on September 26, 2023 (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

Season 32 of “Dancing with the Stars” has been one for the books

By Grace Ruthe | Dec. 15, 2023

“Dancing with the Stars” has rolled in once again for its 32nd season with a new set of stars with its share of actors, musicians and reality TV stars. Staple judges Cari Ann Inaba, Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli are back and getting booed more than ever, but not without cause. This season, fans are in an uproar about several unfair scoring and eliminations that have led many to turn off their televisions.

Jake Floyd of The Orphan The Poet in a special The Signal interview (Photo courtesy of Giulia Campora / Staff Writer).

Jake Floyd of The Orphan The Poet speaks about new music, meeting The Driver Era and more

By Giulia Campora | Dec. 13, 2023

Jake Floyd, in a special interview, shared the meaning behind The Orphan The Poet’s new single “Carolina Reaper,” how they met the group “The Driver Era,” the band’s pre-show rituals and so much more.

Kahan gained fame by centering his song themes around New England, creating a vibe reminiscent of northern Appalachia with a curated “granola” feel (Photo courtesy of Apple Music).

Exploring Noah Kahan’s path from TikTok fame to Grammy nomination and collaborative triumphs

By Jasmine Lee | Dec. 11, 2023

Since releasing the deluxe edition of his original album “Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever)” on June 9, Noah Kahan has consistently collaborated with beloved artists, much to the delight of his fans who can’t seem to get enough.

Spotify Wrapped continues to emerge as an exciting trend every year. (Photo courtesy of Spotify)

A guide to Spotify Wrapped 2023: The music that made your year

By Alena Bitonti | Dec. 8, 2023

The annual Spotify Wrapped is officially available on the app for 2023. This year, it includes several new features to help you make the most out of your music journey.

Met Gala 2024 theme speculated to be a diss at Kim Kardashian. (Kim Kardashian on July 18, 2015 by Love Lira Fashion, courtesy of Flickr)

The 2024 Met Gala vs Kim Kardashian

By Aimee Bulger | Dec. 8, 2023

The theme of the 2024 Met Gala has been recently announced as “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” The theme celebrated the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s new exhibit under the same name. The gala is set to take place on May 6, 2024.

Issues arose resulting in death and injuries at the Brazil leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. (Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Midnights Era Set 2023 by Paolo V, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Tragedy at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Brazil

By Aimee Bulger | Dec. 8, 2023

During the first night of the well-anticipated Brazil leg of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour on Nov. 17, tragedy struck as insane heat and lack of accommodations led to the death of a fan and the illness and fainting of many others.

Jsolomon has been working to group his newly written music into themes to be released sometime in the future. (Photo by Lamar Kendrick-Dial, courtesy of jsolomon).

Artist Deep Dive: How music took jsolomon from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to Los Angeles

By Tristan Weisenbach | Dec. 2, 2023

Since moving to LA, jsolomon has had the opportunity to meet with other musicians and experts in the industry and to explore his place both socially and professionally.

The Nov. 18 performance was held in Kendall Hall and consisted of 11 pieces (Photo Courtesy of Jenna Rittman / Correspondent).

TCNJ Jazz Ensemble tributes performance to late Dr. Gary Fienberg

By Jenna Rittman | Dec. 1, 2023

The College’s Jazz Ensemble held a performance in honor of Dr. Fienberg on Nov. 18.

A$AP Rocky, one of the many faces at this year’s LACMA Gala. (Photo Courtesy of Apple Music).

All the star-studded looks from this year’s LACMA Gala

By Chiara Piacentini | Nov. 28, 2023

A host of top A-list celebrities came out on Nov. 6 to display their sense of fashion while also raising money for Los Angeles County Museum of Art at this year's Gala.

(“The Oligarchs,” Michelle Post. “Froghead Rainbow,” by Klip Collective).

In Grounds for Sculpture’s ‘Night Forms,’ reality and simulation mesh

By Lilly Ward | Nov. 27, 2023

By Lilly WardStaff WriterIn Grounds for Sculpture’s third and final season of “Night Forms,” the contemplative stillness that characterizes many ...

Rachel Zegler takes on the role of Lucy Gray Baird, while Tom Blyth portrays Coriolanus Snow (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ – A compelling prequel with mixed emotions

By Jasmine Lee | Nov. 27, 2023

“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” hit theaters worldwide on Nov.17, creating a buzz among enthusiasts of science and dystopian fiction.