South Korean singer and K-pop star Taeil has left K-pop band NCT after allegations of his involvement in several sexual crimes surfaced. The allegations came to light on Aug. 28 after NCT’s label, SM Entertainment, released a statement on X.
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Charli XCX debuted the original tracks that would end up shaping the immortal “brat summer.” Even as we move into September, the abrasive chartreuse and pixelated text are inescapable in popular media. From its underground hyperpop beginnings to its sudden relevancy in the U.S. presidential election, the “brat” legacy is unmatched.
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In recent years, the use of popular music in political campaigns has become a growing problem, specifically for the 45th President, Donald Trump. Most songs, which are handpicked to elicit excitement from large rally crowds, are not given consent by artists for usage. This practice has raised significant controversy, both legally and ethically. With several lawsuits now in progress and dozens of angry musicians, copyright issues have come into question. Are politicians allowed to use music for their campaigns without explicit permission? How are musicians’ rights protected under the law?
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Linkin Park revealed during a Sept. 5 livestream that Armstrong, a member of the band Dead Sara since 2003, was chosen to replace Linkin Park's former lead singer, Chester Bennington, who died by suicide in 2017. During the live stream, Armstrong is seen joining the group on stage midway through their performance of their newest single, "The Emptiness Machine." Although many fans in the crowd appeared enthusiastic during the performance, others would not be so thrilled, especially as Armstrong's controversial past soon surfaced following the reveal.
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Fred Again's newest album “ten days” was released on Sept. 6 and is already his second full-length LP effort this year — and the seventh album in his discography that only began four years ago.
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From being a substitute teacher to recently collaborating with Charli XCX and Billie Eilish on “Guess,” Harrison Patrick Smith, or The Dare, has come a long way in the scene these past few years.
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The murder mystery drama has picked up where it left off in season four of “Only Murders in the Building.” Charles-Haden Savage and his partners in crime, Mabel Mora and Oliver Putnam, are pulled into the depths of another murder case. As their true crime podcast, “Only Murders in the Building,” is part of the show and has covered three seasons worth of murders, we can only expect an additional plot-twisting season will be added to the series.
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Despite all the controversy, at the center lies the film itself, which hasn’t received much attention in light of all the scandal surrounding its inception. It seems that, at least in terms of conversation around the film, most of the discussion is focused on typical celebrity drama, with most of social media debating which of the two leads is most wrong in the apparent feud.
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The “Everything But Normal” mural, created by art education major Kelly Mazzucca ‘24, opened on Sept. 4 at the side entrance of the AIMM building facing Lot 3.
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The many works now displayed in the AIMM art gallery are all meant to encompass and display the theme of renewal, with each faculty member interpreting this theme through their preferred medium of choice.
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Carpenter has created a sound paralleling that of her old music, retaining the same hard-hitting, extremely relatable lyricism with playful wordplay that the audience has become accustomed to.
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Megan Thee Stallion’s former cameraman, Emilio Garcia, filed a lawsuit against the rapper on April 24, accusing her of harassment and creating a toxic work environment.
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After a seven-year hiatus, Sam Beam, professionally known as Iron & Wine, is back with a methodical and folk-like album, “Light Verse.”
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The Kendall Hall stage was fully occupied on April 20 by both a choir and rock band, which graced the platform with a smattering of smoke to mimic the atmosphere of a rock concert. The College’s Choirs collaborated with classic rock band Vintage Feedback and 11 other student instrumental performers in its performance of TCNJ Rocks On! 2.0.
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As Netflix's live-action adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" gears up for its highly anticipated second season, fans eagerly question whether the beloved character Toph Beifong will retain her blindness. This defining trait has resonated deeply with audiences for almost two decades.
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The Wind Ensemble held its last performance of the semester on April 27. Conducted by music professor Eric Laprade, they performed a variety of pieces that all correlate with life after loss, which was the theme for the concert.
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In our modern age, confessional songwriting is seen by many as the highest standard of musicianship. Focus-grouped pop hits ring hollow to many, and the authenticity of autobiographical songwriting seems to have risen in favor due to this.
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Guy Ritchie’s 15th feature film “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” has arrived in cinemas nearly a year after his last two films.
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Taylor Swift's talent lies in her ability to deeply touch her fans’ hearts with her poetic tongue and themes of heartbreak and resilience. Currently, she has paused re-recording her previous albums to bring us a new release titled “The Tortured Poets Department.”
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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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