The 75th Annual Golden Globes launched the 2018 Awards Season with a bang with powerful statements for social change and a whole lot of girl power.
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Highlights from the 2017 Golden Globe Awards
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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Must-See Movies for Christmas 2016
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 …
Tips and Tricks for Scoring Concert Tickets
Buying concert tickets is like testing your luck with the lottery. Sometimes you hit the jackpot, other times, you're given the ol' 'try again next time'. And yet, there are always those lucky few who always seem to score tickets for every must-see live music show. How does one maintain the upper hand in the rat race world of event ticket …
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Highlights from the 2016 Oscars
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 …
American Idol Season 15 Top 10
After surviving through the audition rounds, the hell of Hollywood week, and even duets with Idol All Stars, ten Season 15 contestants emerged from the talent-heavy ranks to form American Idol's last group of Top 10 finalists. They are... . Dalton Rapattoni, Olivia Rox, Trent Harmon, La'Porsha Renae, Tristan McIntosh, Sonika Vaid, Gianna Isabella, MacKenzie Bourg, Avalon Young, …
Must-See Movies for Christmas 2015
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 …
Highlights from the 2015 Oscars
And the winner of Best Dressed on the Oscars Red Carpet is… a tie! Between Lupita Nyong’o (who was pearl-fection in custom-made Calvin Klein work of art) and Anna Kendrick (who was peach perfect in a gown designed by Thakoon). Neil Patrick Harris was a decent host. The jokes and bits were so-so, but I did nod …
Life Lessons Learned From… Women in Entertainment in 2014
2014 was the year when women worldwide raised their voices in important discussions of hot topic issues, such as personal identity and equality of the sexes. In the world of entertainment, actresses, musicians, and other talented ladies used their high profile platforms to share their thoughts on being a women and a human being in our day …
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Music in Film at the 2013 Oscars
What would a motion picture be without its soundtrack? Songs and sounds serve to amplify silver screen productions with music that evokes emotion, nostalgia, and other sensations in film-goers. The 2013 Oscars celebrated ‘Music in Film’ by showcasing a few of the numerous musical moments in film over the last eighty-five years. In a salute to ‘Fifty …
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