The Kendall Hall stage was fully occupied on April 20 by both a choir and rock band, which graced the platform with a smattering of smoke to mimic the atmosphere of a rock concert. The College’s Choirs collaborated with classic rock band Vintage Feedback and 11 other student instrumental performers in its performance of TCNJ Rocks On! 2.0.
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As Netflix's live-action adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" gears up for its highly anticipated second season, fans eagerly question whether the beloved character Toph Beifong will retain her blindness. This defining trait has resonated deeply with audiences for almost two decades.
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The Wind Ensemble held its last performance of the semester on April 27. Conducted by music professor Eric Laprade, they performed a variety of pieces that all correlate with life after loss, which was the theme for the concert.
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In our modern age, confessional songwriting is seen by many as the highest standard of musicianship. Focus-grouped pop hits ring hollow to many, and the authenticity of autobiographical songwriting seems to have risen in favor due to this.
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Guy Ritchie’s 15th feature film “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” has arrived in cinemas nearly a year after his last two films.
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Taylor Swift's talent lies in her ability to deeply touch her fans’ hearts with her poetic tongue and themes of heartbreak and resilience. Currently, she has paused re-recording her previous albums to bring us a new release titled “The Tortured Poets Department.”
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Coachella 2024 had a slew of ups and downs throughout its duration, which was held in two parts. The first segment went from April 12-14, and the second went the following weekend from April 19-21. Notable musicians including Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat and Sabrina Carpenter hit the Sahara Stage in the desert town of Indio, California.
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Lyric Theatre and Broadway's Solea Pfeiffer celebrated the works of Jason Robert Brown on April 17 in Kendall Hall. Brown is a Tony award-winning playwright, composer and lyricist. Pfeiffer is known for playing Eliza in the first “Hamilton” national tour. She also starred in a 2018 Off-Broadway concert of Brown’s “Songs for a New World.”
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The College’s Orchestra held its final performance of the semester, themed “Past Becomes Future,” on April 19 in Mildred & Ernest E. Mayo Concert Hall. The orchestra, composed of 54 performers, included 17 different instruments.
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Girl in Red announced her return to the music world with a sequel to her 2021 smash hit debut album, “If I Could Make It Go Quiet.” The queer indie pop singer’s new record, “I’m Doing It Again Baby!,” made its premiere on April 12.
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“Heartbreak High” is back in session. Season two of “Heartbreak High” was released on April 11, containing new characters, new love interests and new drama.
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When launching a new show, especially one as narrative focused as “Invincible,” there is often one core tenant of storytelling bound to be deployed: getting your audience invested as fast as you can. Interest is fickle these days, and if you want that second season, you have to hook viewers early.
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While this eight-episode crime noir and murder mystery odyssey, which released on Netflix April 4, could be simplified down to the tale of a basic con man’s successes and blunders, the miniseries’ presentation begs the viewer to think bigger than the main character himself.
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Social media has found their newest “pop princess” and latest musical sensation: Sabrina Carpenter. The singer has been in the well-deserved spotlight this year after gaining tons of fame from her beloved Eras Tour opening performances. Before performing at Coachella 2024, which kicked off this past weekend, the singer dropped a single titled “Espresso” to celebrate her first time performing at the festival.
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Trenton hosted the Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market, which is held several times a year, on April 7. The market features over 450 small businesses, artists and vendors across the United States. This month, the market was affectionately dubbed “Spring Fling.” Guests were offered a unique, community-like shopping experience and a safe space to show their creativity.
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Nyle DiMarco spoke to students about growing up in a four-generation deaf family, his Hollywood career and his college years on Thursday night in Brower Student Center. DiMarco won both “America’s Next Top Model” and “Dancing with the Stars.” He has since made a career as an actor, producer and advocate for the deaf.
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The 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards was brimming with unforgettable, must-watch moments featuring beloved performers. If you missed out, fear not, as I’m here to provide a recap.
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Following March Homeland Security raids on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Los Angeles and Miami residences, the rapper and producer faces his sixth sexual abuse lawsuit since November.
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While artificial intelligence has made significant strides in the entertainment industry, some celebrities are concerned that these advancements could be taken too far. A petition to protect artist rights that was sent to AI developers was published by the Artist Rights Alliance on April 1 with the signatures of over 200 celebrities. Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry were among the petitioners.
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“Found Heaven,” Gray’s most recent studio effort, is a drastic pivot away from the ballad-driven songwriting of his last two albums into bright, 80s-influenced synth-pop. Acoustics are traded for disco-beats and hushed vocals become belting choruses. It’s a development of sound so jarring that even his previous skeptics were unable to deny their curiosity.
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