This post was updated April 3 at 8:28 p.m. Now more than ever, male pop stars are hard to come by. Female artists are taking the reins and defining the current pop landscape. Read more...
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March 15, 5:17 pm
Winter music video roundup: Complex symbolism from award-winning veterans synthesizes storytelling and song
As winter quarter reaches its conclusion, it is time to revisit the visuals that made the season dynamic. A variety of female artists delivered unforgettable music videos for their singles, pulling from nostalgic television programs and original concepts to craft vibrant stories. Read more...
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March 14, 6:52 pm
Second Take: Regardless of gender, Oscars should respect nominated acts’ sexual autonomy
Editor’s note: This article includes a mention of rape that may be disturbing to some readers. There is nothing wrong with an actor baring it all to win an Oscar – but that doesn’t mean it should always happen. Read more...
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March 11, 6:49 pm
Second Take: PlayStation outage highlights necessity of direct ownership of games
This post was updated March 12 at 9:05 p.m. PlayStation’s latest L has gamers concerned about the future of games as entertainment. PlayStation’s servers experienced an outage from the evening of Feb. Read more...
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March 10, 3:42 pm
Technical Difficulties: Pervasiveness of gambling presents societal problems
This post was updated March 30 at 9:19 p.m. America is taking a gamble with its new favorite hobby. Three sports betting ads played at the Super Bowl, representing on America’s biggest stage an industry that was predicted to collect around $35 billion in (legal) bets last year. Read more...
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March 10, 1:34 pm
Second Take: Floptropica flourishes where others falter, fearlessly explores new meme frontier
This post was updated March 30 at 9:11 p.m. While TikTok’s fate hangs in the balance in the United States, there is one nation not at all worried about its downfall: the island of Floptropica. Read more...
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March 7, 4:06 pm
Album Review: Lady Gaga’s ‘MAYHEM’ brings the magic with danceable tunes, quirky lyrics
This post was updated March 9 at 7:47 p.m. Lady Gaga is back in frenetic but fantastic form with her electrifying new LP. The 14-time Grammy winner released her latest album, “MAYHEM,” on Friday. Read more...
Photo: A closeup, black-and-white image of Lady Gaga’s face next to a broken mirror is used as the cover art for her new album, “MAYHEM.” The 14-time Grammy winner’s latest LP includes the singles “Die With A Smile,” “Disease” and “Abracadabra.” (Courtesy of Interscope Records)