By Vanessa Rivera, James Madison University

Jenny Han’s lesser-known trilogy undergoes a few subtle plot tweaks in its transformation from beloved summer read to new TV adaptation.

By Mason Cannon, Columbia University

‘Although they may express it beautifully, sometimes what they have to express from within themselves doesn’t come from somewhere beautiful at all.’

By Haven Worley, University of Rochester

By Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The announcement has many excited, but still courts some controversy.

By Cynthia Vasquez, Rutgers University, New Brunswick

The artist addresses the HIV/AIDS crisis with his club nights, but not without some controversy from activist circles.

By Cameron Rapata, Columbia College Chicago

It’s refreshing to have men like this to look up to.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

It’s not his best work, but there are still bangers to be found.

By Ashlyn Leigh Willis, University of North Alabama

While the genre is still plagued by homophobia, several of its most prominent members are bringing much-needed reform.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

The year is only halfway over, but these rap songs have already gone the extra mile.

By Jack Brandon, University of Michigan

Marshall’s third full-length release shows another young, once-in-a-generation talent for production, songwriting and artistry.

By Patrick Murtha, Eastern Connecticut State University

The Odd Future alum has one of the most singular, shocking sounds in music, and a new documentary takes fans into his creative process.

By Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

After emerging from his hermitry, the R&B artist has used his can’t-miss radio show as a platform to release waves of new music.

By Kevin Cordon, University of California at Irvine

At the time of this writing, “no” is the likely answer, though there is one reason to hope.