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Various Grammy Awards are displayed at the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J, on Oct. 10, 2017. The 2023 Grammy Awards will air live Sunday, Feb. 5. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

2023 Grammy predictions: Who will win big or nothing at all?

By Nick Glover, Lifestyle Editor | November 28, 2022

On Nov. 15, The Recording Academy announced the 2023 Grammy Award nominations. The nominations feature the usual names, but as always it is interesting to see who was, and was not, nominated.  RECORD OF THE YEAR  10 tracks were nominated for record...

(From Left) Young Simba, Timon and Pumbaa, voiced by JD McCrary, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, scavenge for grubs across the plains of Africa in The Lion King.

‘The Lion King’ lacks the epic nature of the original

By Parker Otto | July 27, 2019

(From Left) Young Simba, Timon and Pumbaa, voiced by JD McCrary, Billy Eichner and Seth Rogen, scavenge for grubs across the plains of Africa in "The Lion King."

Thunder From Down Under thrills the crowd

By Amy Geldean | November 12, 2018

Things got steamy Wednesday night at the Egyptian Theater, 135 N. Second St., as the members of Thunder From Down Under gave the audience the night of their lives.Thunder From Down Under featured sensual dances performed by men with defined and chiseled...

Stevie Nicks to make history if inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

By Sarah Fischer | October 23, 2018

via GIPHY Stand back! By 2019, 70-year-old American singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks could make history by being the first female solo artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice. According to the Ultimate Classic Rock website, she...

Projected Billboard winners

By Darius Parker | April 24, 2017

Billboard recently announced the nominations for their music awards, and with so many fan favorites up for awards, one can assume the competition is going to be fierce. The ceremony will air 7 p.m. May 21 and will feature several talented artists. Drake...

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Editor’s choice playlist

By Sam Malone | April 13, 2017

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Grammy results stun viewers

By Darius Parker | February 16, 2017

The 59th Grammys, which aired Sunday, offered viewers a breathtaking night that was full of surprises and star-studded performances.The Northern Star has followed the Grammy nominations up until the big night, and the results are in along with some highlights...

Grammys incite competition

By Darius Parker | February 9, 2017

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Feb. 26 and music lovers nationwide are on the edge of their seats to see who will win which titles. The nominees for the awards were released Dec. 6 and included artists such as Beyoncé, Adele, and Kanye...

Infocus: What songs help you study?

By Darius Parker | May 9, 2016

Darius ParkerScene Editor:“Get Me Bodied” by BeyonceIf I could pick a song that best helps me study, it would have to be “Get Me Bodied” by Beyonce. This song gives me the extra kick I need to stay motivated to push through those long paragraphs...

Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at Raymond James Stadium on Friday in Tampa, Florida. 

Beyonce gets artistic, emotional in album

By Alexis Malapitan | May 2, 2016

Beyonce performs during the Formation World Tour at Raymond James Stadium on Friday in Tampa, Florida. 

Grammy Predictions

Grammy Predictions

By Alexis Malapitan | February 15, 2016

InFocus: What’s on your Homecoming playlist?

By Northern Star staff | October 19, 2015

Homecoming week is upon us. Some spend it attending countless after parties and some go home to be with friends or family. Regardless of your homecoming plans this year, you’ll need a playlist to keep you on your feet.Here’s what the Northern Star...