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Oscars Red Carpet brings high end fashions with splash of bold

By Cris Rojo | February 25, 2019

The red carpet at the Academy Awards is typically known for minimal and high spirited fashions. However, 2019’s carpet seemed to take a bit of bold turn for many attendees’ fashion choices.  FX “Pose” star Billy Porter was not the first attendee...

The Grammys deliver both large milestones and huge flops

By Peter Zemeske | February 17, 2019

The 2019 Grammy Awards had its fair share of both proud moments and embarrassing flops. The ceremony featured presentations of the awards and performances from St. Vincent and Dua Lipa, Kacey Musgraves and Lady Gaga to name a few. This year saw wins for...

Amy Winehouses hologram goes on tour

Amy Winehouse’s hologram goes on tour

By Peter Zemeske | November 3, 2018

Amy Winehouse is embarking on a worldwide tour beginning in 2019, despite her untimely death in 2011. With recent developments in technology, a hologram version of the late singer will be able to tour in 2019.Winehouse’s father, Mitch, has been working...

‘A Star Is Born’: Revitalized Classic Captures Hollywood’s Attention

By Sarah Fischer | October 4, 2018

We’re all familiar with singer/songwriter Lady Gaga and the prominent voice she has had in Hollywood. Her music has been on the charts since 2008, and in 2015, she co-starred in “American Horror Story: Hotel,” revealing her talents as an actress....

Zendaya sporting a pearl white dress with frill sleeves by Reem Acra at the Glamour: Women of the Year Awards.

2016: A year for fashion

By Danielle Keys | January 5, 2017

Zendaya sporting a pearl white dress with frill sleeves by Reem Acra at the Glamour: Women of the Year Awards.

Saturday photo released by NBC shows Lady Gaga performing on Saturday Night Live, in New York. Lady Gaga released her latest album, Joanne, on Friday.

Gaga releases emotional, country sounding album

By Sophia Phillips | October 26, 2016

Saturday photo released by NBC shows Lady Gaga performing on "Saturday Night Live," in New York. Lady Gaga released her latest album, "Joanne," on Friday.

Tony Bennett (left) and Lady Gaga attend a media event Sept. 22 at the Brussels’ city hall in Belgium. The duet released their album, Cheek to Cheek, Sept. 23.

Gaga, Bennett revitalize jazz in ‘Cheek to Cheek’

By Darius Parker | September 23, 2014

Self-proclaimed “Mother Monster” Lady Gaga and legendary singer Tony Bennett have teamed up for a warm and rejuvenating jazz album, “Cheek to Cheek.”“Cheek to Cheek,” which was released Tuesday, features 11 smooth and fun songs. Listeners...

Memorable pop star duets deliver attitude

By Aymie Telinski | January 22, 2014

The newest diva duet, Shakira and Rihanna, is not the first prima donna group to create an energetic, hip-shaking song. Here are my top diva duets.5. “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy and MonicaThis is the earliest diva duet I can remember and one of the...

Gaga’s ‘Artpop’ features rainbow of producers

By Carl Nadig | November 10, 2013

It’s easy to accept Lady Gaga as one of the most explicitly raucous musical performers of the decade.With her third studio album released today, “ARTPOP” exhibits Lady Gaga’s dominance in electronica and Euro house music. Unlike her previous albums,...

The world is filled with too many opinions

By Holly New | October 31, 2012

Opinion: noun. A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. What place does opinion have in our society? As a perspective writer and, generally, a very opinionated person, I ponder this question regularly. Is...

Magical moments make a good song great

By Katie Finlon | September 24, 2012

It was just another day of hanging out with my friend and her family, and her father—knowing I’m a music enthusiast—asked me, “Have you heard of this blog called The Greatest Song Parts of All Time?” Nope, not entire songs. Parts of songs. I...

 

What happened to the music industry?

By Colin Remes | March 20, 2012

The music industry has certainly changed over the past 15 years, and in my opinion, not at all for the better. The advancements of technology have allowed digital distribution to expand exponentially, in particular illegal downloading, and it has caused...