The 59th Annual Grammy Awards provided much-needed relief during these rocky times. As the recognized musicians demonstrated throughout the evening, the universal language of song can lift spirits, soothe souls, and help people as a healer, uniter, and motivator. Here are some of the top moments from the 2017 Grammys. The Recording Academy ushered in …
Emceed by first-time host Jimmy Fallon, the ceremony began with a lively song-and-dance opener inspired by La La Land, featuring appearances from Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams, Evan Rachel Wood, the kids from Stranger Things, Ryan Reynolds, and Fallon’s partner-in-crime, Justin Timberlake. With the evening’s soundtrack DJ-ed by Questlove of The Roots, the awards show promised to deliver a cool, contemporary …
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More than ever, we are compelled to turn to entertainment for escapism. With all the social strife and political turmoil that unfolded throughout 2016, the movie theater is the destination for being transported away from reality for a few hours and entering into a different state of mind. As the year finally winds down, this winter season’s selection of December …
So you want to become a voracious reader? If you’re like me, you have rows of hardcovers and paperbacks on your bookshelf, collecting dust as they wait for you to pick them up and devour them. Due to other more pressing priorities in your life, such as school, work and your freelance side hustle, your reading to-do list …
Amidst a dark cloud of controversy, the 88th Annual Academy Awards managed to be a ceremony to remember with socially-charged commentary, award sweeps, surprise wins, and the bestowing of a golden statue to a long-time hopeful. Here are some of the highlights from the 2016 Oscars... As expected, Cate Blanchett was the Best Dressed on the red carpet in a seafoam …
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards sought to answer many burning questions regarding this past year in music, such as "Who will win Album of the Year between the stacked ballot of Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Chris Stapleton, and Alabama Shakes?" and "Who is Alexander Hamilton?". Here were some of the top moments from …
The act of going to the movie theater on Christmas Day is not as outlandish as it may sound. It’s a common tradition for families that don’t celebrate Christmas (since the majority of business establishments are closed) and for families that balance their day of staying in for presents, food, and conversation with going out to enjoy a cinematic experience …
The musical-comedy Pitch Perfect 2 earned $70 million during its opening weekend, making it the biggest movie musical opening of all time. This comes as no surprise considering the original pitch-slapped the world and became a pop culture phenomenon. The song “Cups” became a chart-topping hit, catchphrases were born, and a new spotlight was shone …
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Eva Bourne's talent was born out of the loving encouragement of her eccentric parents, along with her own knack for creativity and her driven nature. To turn her dreams of becoming an actress into a reality, she made the bold move of dropping out of college in Cranbrook, B.C. and moving to Vancouver to pursue acting. Bourne booked her first role …
Once upon a time, little girls everywhere daydreamed of having their Cinderella moment, just like the one from the timeless children's tale. Today, they can waltz into the theatre and watch as the fairy tale fantasy comes to life in Disney's new live-action film starring the iconic princess (which reigned at the box office with an opening weekend total of $70 …
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