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The protagonist of "Spider-Man: Miles Morales" defeating his enemies

Why Fans Are Excited About PlayStation 5’s ‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

The protagonist of Insomniac Games' brand-new title is leaving comic enthusiasts even more excited about the franchise's newest installment.…

June 26, 2020

Michael Brooks on his eponymous YouTube talk show

How Michael Brooks Took Down the YouTube Debate Scene

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Despite his smaller following than many, the progressive talk show host has repeatedly proven his skill in the YouTube debate arena.…

June 25, 2020

Dominic Fike (pictured above) has been the latest musician targeted by the controversy of industry plants.

Dominic Fike Reignites the Controversy Over Industry Plants in Music

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The Florida rapper joins Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X as the latest artist accused of having a manufactured stardom. Are we too quick to affix the label of inauthenticity to popular musicians?…

May 12, 2020

Cole Bennett (pictured above) has taken the rap world by storm with his company Lyrical Lemonade.

Cole Bennett Is the Hip-Hop Video Director That Can Jump-Start Careers

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The Chicago-based music video director and his homemade, low-budget aesthetic is in high-demand among SoundCloud rappers.…

April 10, 2020

How Doja Cat Went From Viral Internet Meme to Viral Pop Goddess

Victoria Acosta, Southern Adventist University

Back in 2018, the singer-rapper asked you, 'Got milk, b--ch? Got beef?' Now, the ‘70s disco queen wants to know, 'Why don’t you say so?'…

March 11, 2020

SoundCloud Is Just as Good as the Other Streaming Platforms

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

Even though the service has been pushed out of the limelight by Spotify for the time being, the platform's versatility allows users to find plenty of hidden gems.…

March 2, 2020

Lil Nas X, who got some help from TikTok

TikTok Is Changing How We Discover Music and Here’s Why

Nayeli G. Pena, Colorado College

The social media platform, which seems engineered for virality, is displacing streaming services like Spotify when it comes to finding new songs and artists.…

February 7, 2020

Illustration of the mouth of Miley Cyrus

A Look Back at the Evolution of Miley Cyrus in the 2010s

Meredith Day, Davidson College

Forget Taylor Swift. The real artist of the decade was Hannah Montana.…

February 3, 2020

The Rise of 4 Real and Genuine YouTubers in 2019

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Every year there’s a wave of new influencers that rise to stardom. In 2019, these content creators grew their following and made an impact on the platform.…

January 8, 2020

An illustration of PewDiePie in an article about YouTubers

The Biggest YouTubers These Past 10 Years: Where Are They Now?

Vaishnavi Kalyana, College of DuPage

Are they still hilarious or down in the dumps?…

December 29, 2019

Liam Payne Embodies Mediocrity on His Debut Album

Abby Webb, Rice University

A dull, misogynistic waste of time, 'LP1' proves the former One Direction singer belongs in the trash.…

December 21, 2019

New York, Uncensored: How Desus and Mero Brought Life to Late Night

Gabriel Egbert, University of Louisville

Get ready to meet the Bodega Boys, bringing the Bronx to your television screen.…

December 14, 2019

The Universal Hip Hop Museum Opens Its Teaser Exhibit in the Bronx

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The new exhibit 'The [R]evolution of Hip Hop' puts this genre's long history in the limelight, highlighting its changes and triumphs.…

December 10, 2019

Vegas Residencies: Once a Death Sentence, Now a Crowning Glory

Abby Webb, Rice University

They used to be reserved for dimming stars, but now it's hosting the brightest and regaining its reputation.…

December 5, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Netflix’s ‘Selena: The Series’

Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The singer changed the game for Latinx artists and now this upcoming biopic will give fans an even closer look at her infamous life.…

December 3, 2019

Louis Tomlinson’s ‘We Made It’ Is an Ode to One Direction and the Fans

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Directioners, this is truly not the end.…

November 5, 2019

The Death of Sulli Exposes the Dark Side of the K-Pop Industry

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

Social media bullying and the grueling standards of the South Korean pop music industry could have played a part in the star's untimely passing.…

October 31, 2019

YouTube Creator Markiplier Is Using Fame to Change the World

Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

In a culture dictated by likes and shares, who knew a celebrity could be so wholesome and authentic?…

October 30, 2019

The Rise of the Modern Renaissance Woman: Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Abby Webb, Rice University

Her skyrocket to stardom, 'Fleabag,' may be over, but the actress/writer/producer is only shining brighter.…

October 2, 2019

‘Charli’ Retreads Old Ground

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Charli XCX's new album displays her trademark style, but is a bit derivative of her older work.…

September 19, 2019

I Finally Saw the Jonas Brother Live … and It Was Awesome

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

I’ve done my waiting, 12 years of it!…

September 16, 2019

Linda Ronstadt: The First Lady of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Kathryn Milschewski, Carthage College

This indelible voice is going to rediscovered by a new generation.…

September 11, 2019

The Landscape of Rap Expands as Summer 2019 Comes to a Close

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

Megan Thee Stallion’s moniker for summer 2019, “Hot Girl Summer,” illustrates the shifting demography of the rap game to include more women.…

August 23, 2019

Woody Harrelson Is an Iconic Man Who Stays True to Himself

Madison Feser, Seton Hall University

He acts, promotes marijuana, hangs with Willie Nelson, walks into oncoming traffic and is related to an assassin. Oh, and he can rock a beanie.…

August 21, 2019

‘African Giant’ Comes Closer to New Heights, Let’s See What Comes After

Caleb Clark, Hillsdale College

Nigerian musician Burna Boy could be the next breakout artist.…

August 6, 2019

Omar Apollo: The Music Industry Meets a First-Generation Mexican-American

Amber Amortegui, Palm Beach Atlantic University

This crooner’s heavily soulful sound is filled with hard work and heartbreak.…

August 1, 2019

Jaden Smith Stands Out With His Sophomore Album, ‘ERYS’

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

Smith’s second album is a considerably rare yet beautiful approach to rap music.…

July 31, 2019

Breaking Down the Feud Between Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun

Carli Moses, Union University

Does she just need to calm down?…

July 20, 2019

What’s Behind K-Pop: The Madness Behind the Beauty

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

It's time to look behind the scenes of this multibillion-dollar industry.…

July 16, 2019

Which of These 6 People Should Play the King in the Upcoming Elvis Biopic?

Katelyn Melder, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

These six actors and musicians have got us all shook up.…

July 13, 2019

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