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Ryan Reynolds, star of "Deadpool" and "Deadpool 2," has confirmed on Twitter that he still will play the Merc with the Mouth despite the merger between Disney and 20th Century Fox. The two "Deadpool" films have a combined box office amount of over $1 billion. 

Disney/Fox merger complete: X-Men, Deadpool and The Fantastic Four officially in the Mouse’s hands

By Parker Otto | March 20, 2019

Ryan Reynolds, star of "Deadpool" and "Deadpool 2," has confirmed on Twitter that he still will play the Merc with the Mouth despite the merger between Disney and 20th Century Fox. The two "Deadpool" films have a combined box office amount of over $1 billion. 

R. Kelly explodes during interview, further damaging his reputation

By Peter Zemeske | March 20, 2019

Disgraced R&B star R. Kelly has brought himself further grief in addition to his sexual assault allegations filed against him after exploding in the March 8 interview with CBS’s Gayle King. The interview brought out an aggressive side of Kelly that...

The box office has once again been dominated by superheroes with Marvel's release of "Captain Marvel."

Highest Grossing Films of the Weekend: March 15-17

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | March 19, 2019

Once again, "Captain Marvel" led the domestic box office and surpassed China's "The Wandering Earth" by $100 million to become the highest grossing film of 2019 worldwide. Despite leading the box office for two weekends, "Captain Marvel" faced a little...

James Gunn rehired by Disney to direct "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"

James Gunn rehired by Disney to direct “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”

By Courtesy Associated Press | March 18, 2019

Director James Gunn makes an appearance at the premiere of "Ant-Man and the Wasp" June 25. After being fired in July by Disney over controversial tweets, Gunn has been rehired to direct "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." Gunn previously directed and wrote the previous two "Guardians" films which are set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

‘Five Feet Apart’ delivers powerful teen drama mixed with imaginative comedy

By Parker Otto | March 17, 2019

There are films which are beyond predictable with a plot containing zero surprises. Thankfully, “Five Feet Apart” is not that kind of film. Instead, it’s a film about life in the face of death and about an undying love despite significant obstacles.The...

Self-defense classes being offered on campus

Self-defense classes being offered on campus

By Sarah LaLond | March 17, 2019

NIU cares about the safety of students and is offering self-defense classes during the next two Saturdays. From 5 to 9 p.m. on March 16 and 23, students will have the opportunity to learn safety tips and awareness, as well as get hands-on experience practicing...

March 29 will see Scottish rockers The Red Hot Chili Pipers return to The Egyptian Theatre to play a rousing combination of Scottish folk music and rock and roll.

Upcoming Egyptian Theatre Events: March 15-31

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | March 15, 2019

March 29 will see Scottish rockers The Red Hot Chili Pipers return to The Egyptian Theatre to play a rousing combination of Scottish folk music and rock and roll.

The box office has once again been dominated by superheroes with Marvel's release of "Captain Marvel."

Highest Grossing Films of the Weekend: March 8-10

By Northern Star Entertainment Staff | March 14, 2019

The box office has once again been dominated by superheroes with Marvel's release of "Captain Marvel."

Daily Playlist: Pink Floyd

Upcoming Star Billie Eilish stuns

By Peter Zemeske | March 12, 2019

Pop music’s latest hitmaker comes in the form of Billie Eilish, a 17 year old girl from Los Angeles whose music is as tranquil as it is emotionally dense. Her minimalist sound has already garnered her two national tours, an opening act for Florence...

The 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Captain Marvel" delivers action filled sequences with strong characters.

‘Captain Marvel’ delivers a new hero for the Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Parker Otto | March 10, 2019

The 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Captain Marvel" delivers action filled sequences with strong characters.

Tyler the Creator stuns with new album

Weezer’s ‘Black Album’ polarizes

By Peter Zemeske | March 9, 2019

Weezer is a band that might bring one of two sets of thought to people: the band that put out “Blue Album” in 1994 and “Pinkerton” in 1996 and went downhill from there, or a band that consistently puts out fun and entertaining albums every few...