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Ariana Grande shows there are ‘brighter days ahead’ with new ‘eternal sunshine’ deluxe album

By Abigail Holliday | Apr. 7

Popstar and two-time Grammy winner Ariana Grande released her “eternal sunshine” deluxe album “brighter days ahead” with six new songs on March 28. She partnered the release with a 26-minute short film she co-wrote and directed that acted as six music videos in one as she rewatches the most impactful moments of her life.

Suzanne Collins’ fifth book in the “Hunger Games” series, “Sunrise on the Reaping,” tells the story of 50th Hunger Games winner, Haymitch Abernathy, from District 12. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Holliday)

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A review of Suzanne Collins’ heartbreaking ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’

By Abigail Holliday | Mar. 26

“Sunrise on the Reaping” transports the reader about 24 years in the past from the first book to witness, once again, the horrors and vicious minds of President Coriolanus Snow and the Capitol.

TCNJ Orchestra reenacted the works of Beethoven, Wagner, Offenbach and more at its concert led by Uli Speth. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Holliday)

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TCNJ Orchestra premieres ‘Centuries of Drama’

By Abigail Holliday | Mar. 24

TCNJ Orchestra performed its “Centuries of Drama” concert on March 7 in Mayo Concert Hall, a beautiful portrayal of dramatic symphonies led by conductor Uli Speth.

Sebastienne Mundheim and Jill Kearney curated a visual storytelling experience to share the interesting life of Kea Tawana. (Photo courtesy of Abigail Holliday)

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The history behind TCNJ’s “Kea Tawana and the Ark” performance

By Abigail Holliday | Mar. 6

This hour-long performance was filled with narration, interpretive dance, puppetry and handmade installations all used to transport the audience back to 1982, when 47-year-old Tawana began to build her ark. Tawana was a unique woman, artist and nomad, creating handmade pieces made to spark conversation.

A$AP Rocky was found not guilty in court after facing a possible 24 years in prison. (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

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A$AP Rocky acquitted on all charges of alleged shooting of childhood friend

By Abigail Holliday | Feb. 26

Rapper Rakim “A$AP Rocky” Mayers was found not guilty on two counts of felony assault with a firearm on Feb. 18.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA performed at halftime at the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LIX. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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Kendrick Lamar and SZA Super Bowl LIX halftime show: A performance for the history books

By Abigail Holliday | Feb. 18

Lamar and his team of dancers gave the audience a brilliant visual show, forming the American flag with Lamar in the middle, alluding to a divided country. Lamar also used the red and blue dancers to symbolize the Bloods and Crips, two infamous rival gangs in Los Angeles.

Artists such as Billie Eilish, Stevie Nicks and Lady Gaga performed at FireAid to raise money for victims of the LA fires. (Photo courtesy of IMDb)

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Musicians band together at FireAid Benefit Concert to raise money for Los Angeles fires

By Abigail Holliday | Feb. 6

Determined to make the concert a time of unity and support, memorable performances included a Nirvana reunion, a new song debut from Lady Gaga, Dr. Dre performing “California Love” and Katy Perry singing “California Girls” while proudly waving the California state flag across the stage.

Alex Consani (left) was the first transgender woman to win Model of the Year (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

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Alex Consani wins Model of the Year award

By Abigail Holliday | Jan. 5

Alex Consani won the 2024 Model of the Year award on Dec. 2, making her the first transgender woman to ever win this award. The award, hosted in London, has been given under The Fashion Awards for the last three decades.

Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson have been named “Dancing with the Stars” winner for Season 33 (Photo courtesy of IMDb).

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The winners of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 33 finale

By Abigail Holliday | Dec. 6

“Dancing with the Stars” just wrapped up 33 seasons with Joey Graziadei and Jenna Johnson taking home the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy. Graziadei is a 29-year-old who transitioned from a contestant on “The Bachelorette“ to being crowned “The Bachelor” on the shows’ 28 season, according to People Magazine.

Rapper A$AP Rocky faces 24 years for allegedly shooting highschool friend A$AP Relli (Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

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Rakim ‘A$AP Rocky’ Mayers to face trial in early 2025 for alleged shooting

By Abigail Holliday | Nov. 18

Rakim Mayers, known professionally as A$AP Rocky, could face 24 years in prison for the alleged shooting of childhood friend A$AP Relli, or Terell Ephron.

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Ariana Grande shows there are ‘brighter days ahead’ with new ‘eternal sunshine’ deluxe album

A review of Suzanne Collins’ heartbreaking ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’

TCNJ Orchestra premieres ‘Centuries of Drama’

The history behind TCNJ’s “Kea Tawana and the Ark” performance

A$AP Rocky acquitted on all charges of alleged shooting of childhood friend

Kendrick Lamar and SZA Super Bowl LIX halftime show: A performance for the history books

Musicians band together at FireAid Benefit Concert to raise money for Los Angeles fires

Alex Consani wins Model of the Year award

The winners of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 33 finale

Rakim ‘A$AP Rocky’ Mayers to face trial in early 2025 for alleged shooting

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