By Lily Harrington, University of Georgia

She was the most powerful woman in the world for eight years, and she did a lot to earn it.

By Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

You love watching, so why not listen?

By Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen, both 22, break down relationships, finances, Netflix and much more.

By Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

YouTube Music might be the dark horse of streaming services, but it’s only getting better.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Every time Earl drops new music the world becomes a better place.

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The series chronicles the downfall of professional athlete Aaron Hernandez, but raises questions about much more than football.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Her poetry exposes the way the U.S. military warps language to conceal the atrocities it commits.

By Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Because nowadays, who needs more bulls***?

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

‘The Great Depression’ cycles through the stages of grief, exploring the spectrum of mental health on the way.

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

Grande’s savvy branding has elevated her from musician to pop culture icon.

By Sierra Zareck, Haverford College

Counterintuitive, no?

By Becca Blyn, Harvey Mudd College

The superstar has transformed from a sweet, talented actress into a goddess.

By Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Sensitivity > machismo.

By Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Helping our earth, one photo at a time.

By Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Move over, Taylor Swift.

By Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

The book of poetry is a masterclass in how to evoke emotion by zeroing-in on the quotidian.

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The trio of veterans are pushing sonic boundaries on the multifaceted collab.

By Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Mohsin Hamid’s debut novel explores a unique side of one of America’s darkest times.

By Kaitlyn Quinn, Seton Hall University

After four years of waiting, fans now have four new songs.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Literally.

By Moiz Rizvi, University of Texas at Austin

Sure, Kanye’s politics are a mess. But his products aren’t.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Don’t call me maybe.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Emphasis on the ‘good’ part.

By Jocelyn Campos, University of Texas at San Antonio

If the teasers are any indication, making sense is not their top priority.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

To spread awareness about species extinction, the group once released a vinyl designed to break after a number of plays.

By Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

If you’re looking for a serious self-love trip, this is the book for you.

By Danielle Richardson, Florida State University

In light of Ibi Zoboi’s new novel, here are the four best retellings — with a twist! — of ‘Pride and Prejudice.’

By Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

Can turning classic literature into Instagram Stories actually get more young people to read them?

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Mayer is teasing fans on Instagram as he prepares to drop a new project.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Never, ever slopped up.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

You know what they say about all good things …

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

The rapper’s untimely death has only given his music a renewed sense of poignancy.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

The past you, present you and future you will love Kaye’s imaginative poetry.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

Tucker’s gender confirmation has shifted the duo’s sound, giving the twosome entirely new vocal options.

By Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Thanks for listening.

By Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Some of the most popular video makers are switching platforms.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Hasn’t everyone had enough of this s—?

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

They can’t reject everything, right?

By Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Camila Cabello has already made it to superstardom. Now, it’s Normani’s turn.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Are you more of a plotter or a pantser?

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

There’s more to the flyover states than just corn.

By Anushna Patel, University of California, Santa Barbara

Happy Halloween, stay sexy and don’t get murdered.

By Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

These canonical texts are the basis of nearly every film curriculum.

By Nicole Andrasko, University of Pittsburgh

Confessions of a former concert addict.

By Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Is she pop sensation or fierce advocate? Both.

By Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

To the disgust of fans, the singer’s father is pushing the tour ahead.

By Mark Stenberg

You wouldn’t gamble with brujería at this time of the year, would you?

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Please stop listening to ‘Astroworld.’

By Lexi Anderson, Pratt Institute

In celebration of her album releasing on Nov. 2, we look back on Streisand’s life and stellar performance career.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Now you can learn the things you need to know that you didn’t know you needed to know.

By Paige Brauser, Connecticut College

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The sharp EP proved that the overcooked ‘Slime Language’ was just a misstep.

By Thomas Turner, University of Rhode Island

Host Ethan Klein may be a bit rough around the edges, but you’re not going to find the same pop culture scoops anywhere else.

By Jenna Benchetrit, McGill University

The new album simultaneously sticks to the band’s roots and grows out of them.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Small enough to fit in your pocket, big enough to change you.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The brothers, and their extended family, have created an empire built on good-natured humor.

By Victoria Macias, University of California, San Diego

Her queer identity has no affect on her ability to have children, to the surprise, apparently, of many.

By Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

Festival season is upon us.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

Look what you made me do. (Spoiler: it’s voting.)

By Brandon Sasserson, University of New Hampshire

The Chicago-based musician is everything good about timeless hip hop.

By Michael Wu, Case Western Reserve University

Before you buy a 99-cent song on iTunes, make sure you know who’s pocketing the money.

By Sarah Brown, University of Florida

Time to get your teenage angst on.

By Marianne Quijano, Texas A&M University

Headbanging doesn’t have to be only for guys.

By Sara Perkins, University of Indianapolis

The genre-repellant musician gets frank about his mental health and love life over deeply rolling bass riffs.

By Sarah Mease, Columbia College Chicago

The work is an articulate call for representation that accurately reflects how critical women have been to the industry.

By Katie Farrell, Queens University of Charlotte

Sivan’s small but impactful goal is a perfect example of smart activism.

By Mark Stenberg

The first weekend of Austin City Limits was nearly flawless across the board, from music to logistics to a Longhorns win.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

Lil Wayne’s newest release is a journey through his ridiculously vast and remarkably witty discography.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Her newest novel, ‘Vengeful,’ adds more dynamic characters to her already impressive list.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Being kicked out of his house might have been the best thing that ever happened to Frank Lopes.

By Gracie Riley, University of South Carolina-Columbia

The two are currently on tour promoting Hank’s first novel, ‘An Absolutely Remarkable Thing,’ and their lovable dynamic is on full display.

By Zachary Truesdale, University of Texas at San Antonio

The album nearly five years in the making, and reportedly Wayne’s last, has arrived.

By Caitlyn Conville, Bergen Community College

The Russian visual artist’s breathtaking illustrations will leave your jaw hanging and mouth watering.

By Kylie Harrington, University of Southern California

After years of jamming together, the fun-loving Austin band is ready for their festival debut.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

Will your favorite novel be the same as America’s?

By Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

The novel follows 16-year-old Viv as she anonymously publishes activist zines to combat her peers’ misogyny.

By Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

Ah, young love.

By Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Is it still positive representation if the actress plays a snake?

By Christian Cannon, Rice University

For anyone struggling to decide their passion and their education, it doesn’t get easier.

By Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

Young adult literature is doing far more than dominating the bestseller’s list. It’s taking a stand.

By Rebecca Crosby, American University

The official trailer for ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ was released Tuesday, and people have a lot to say about it.

By Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

Forget ASMR: These visually artistic and musical masterpieces will help you unwind and understand music in a deeper way.

By Maya Ramani, University of Virginia

Get ready for some chairs to turn.

By Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

Can blockchain technology provide a sustainable, democratic platform to sustain honest journalism?

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

The story of a small city in Newfoundland in the wake of Sept. 11, ‘Come Away from Me’ reexamines the event from a perspective you would never believe is non-fiction.

By Myah Clinton, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Only soup can save us now.

By Josue Romero, Southwest School of Art

Davis’ book, ‘Are Prisons Obsolete?’ proposes a radical solution to the problem of prisons.

By Michelle Dreyer, Southern New Hampshire University

It’s the singer’s first single in three years.

By Alex Futo, Otterbein University

The ‘friends first, music-makers second’ twosome are EDM pioneers worth listening to.

By Alexandra Fabugais-Inaba, Rutgers University

Don’t even try to resist.

By Erika Skorstad, Champlain College

From a society populated solely by women to a young ghost who delights in wearing a sheet, these stories will haunt you in every possible sense of the word.

By Kiersten Lynch, Seton Hall University

Not all literature has to focus on doom and gloom, nor does it really have to make much sense.

By Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

The time to stop listening to the haters is long overdue.

By Haley Newlin, Southern New Hampshire University

From the raunchy ‘Fuh You’ to the heavy ‘I Don’t Know,’ nothing is off-limits on Paul McCartney’s latest album.

By Katie Sheets, University of Vermont

With her biting lyricism and hushed delivery, the former slam poet has quietly climbed the hip-hop ranks.

By Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Disclaimer: This book requires your commitment, but it will give you all its love.

By Melissa Lee, State University of New York at Oswego

Shady’s back … but please don’t tell a friend.

By Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

If, of course, his new EP ‘Nina Cried Power’ isn’t enough for you.

By Maria Basileo, Central Connecticut State University

The program commits people to keep their promises, which can be more powerful than you can imagine.

By Tricia Crimmins, Bates College

The eight person indie pop group represents what the web has done for music.