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Kim Petras and Sam Smith in red outfits accepting their award for "Unholy" at the Grammy Awards.

65th Grammy Awards Delight in Historic Ways, Lag in Others

Milan Parker, Emory University

The biggest night in music brought with it moments of equal triumph and dissatisfaction.…

March 5, 2023

A drawing of Lizzo shows the performer beside two other women.

Lizzo Is Good Representation for EveryBody

Olivia Moosey, DePaul University

The award-winning superstar is the light we need in this dark world.…

November 15, 2022

Lizzo Reminds Us That We’re ‘Special’

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

The powerhouse singer releases her fun and funky new album.…

August 4, 2022

How Lizzo Reclaimed Her Confidence

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

She is known for her unwavering confidence — here's how the star boosted her own ego and how you can too.…

May 8, 2022

Image of all the characters from The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder sitting on a couch.

‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Reinvents a Disney Classic for Modern Times

Rebecca Trevathan, University of Texas at Austin

The renewed version of the original Disney animated series is a reboot worth watching.…

March 27, 2022

Lizzo outfit from Cardi B birthday party

Lizzo Shuts Down Bodyshamers in the Most Powerful Way

Asiya Robinson, Rowan University

The singer clapped back at haters who criticized her most recent outfit by questioning why society is so obsessed with how she looks.…

October 28, 2021

Student listening to chill beats while writing in a notebook.

4 Chill Beats To Uplift and Empower You When You’re Feeling Down

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

Whether it's with their happy music or their inspiring lyrics, these songs will help keep you afloat through all of life's stresses.…

July 1, 2020

In an article about Instagram accounts, a photo of a phone atop a laptop and next to some earbuds

10 Instagram Accounts To Follow That Center Black Voices and Issues

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

Keep your feed filled with content about the Black Lives Matter movement, and see the impact and value of Black creators.…

June 22, 2020

Toxic TikTok: How the App Became a Body-Shaming Platform

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

With popular trends like the 'back profile challenge' and 'what I eat in a day' videos, the social media app is encouraging body image negativity.…

June 10, 2020

Those Bored in Quarantine Can Sometimes Find a Boost in Creativity

Jackie Sizing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

From Charli XCX's album recorded in lockdown to your own creative projects, you'll be surprised at what can come of being confined to your home.…

June 9, 2020

Chris Mann, pictured above with his son, has taken his musical capabilities to create parodies of famous songs to highlight the anxiety and boredom brought on by COVID-19.

The Quarantine-Themed Covers of Chris Mann Are in Line With the Times

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The former contestant on 'The Voice' is making parodies that we can all relate to while we're under lockdown. …

April 22, 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

Picture from the 2020 Grammy Awards of Ariana Grande, Lil Nas X and Lizzo

Grammy Night 2020 Leaves Audiences Feeling Uneasy

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The event was overshadowed by the death of Kobe Bryant and looming allegations about the Recording Academy.…

January 30, 2020

grammy award nominations for 2020 illustration by Ashawna Linyard for Caleb Dukes' article

Grammy Nominations Are Here and This Is What You Need to Know

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

Did your favorites make the cut?…

November 27, 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

Black Singers Who Are Challenging the Norms of the Pop Industry

Sydney Hawkins, Alabama A&M University

These artists are changing the game.…

September 3, 2019

Make Room for Tommy Genesis, the Next Iconic Female Rapper

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

Move over men, Tommy Genesis is here to reclaim the female body.…

August 26, 2019

Early Grammy Nomination Predictions in the Four Big Categories

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

As the eligibility period comes to a close, Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish look to dominate.…

July 27, 2019

Why Lizzo Is the Greatest Live Performer of Our Time

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

The DNA test wasn’t kidding when it said she was 100% 'that b—h.'…

July 15, 2019

The Top 5 Iconic Moments of This Year’s BET Awards

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The annual awards ceremony aims to showcase the best of black performers, and the 2019 Awards did just that, with established legends and fresh faces alike.…

July 14, 2019