Kari Osmond ‘09 was chosen to join the College’s administration as the new associate vice president for government and community relations.
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The three-hour special boasted cast members from the first season, including Garrett Morris and Laraine Newman, and newer members, like Bowen Yang and Sarah Sherman. Several musical guests and celebrity hosts also attended, Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian among them. The audience seating was expanded to include the hundreds of people who have been involved with the show throughout the years.
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“Saturday Night Live’s” musical legacy over the past 50 years is a testament to its unique ability to influence and grow alongside popular culture, elevating or crumbling the careers of the countless musical artists who have featured on the show.
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Laufey, the singer who has taken the music world by storm with her unique fusion of classical jazz and pop, has once again wowed audiences with her latest project, “Laufey’s A Night At The Symphony: Hollywood Bowl.”
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Director Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” grossed over $400 million internationally, became one of the highest-grossing films of 2000 and won several Oscars. The Roman Empire war film was a roaring success and is still a beloved film by many. 24 years later, Scott is back for more. “Gladiator II” picks up 16 years after the events of the first film, with Lucius Verus Aurelius, played by Paul Mescal, living in the ancient African kingdom of Numidia. As he suits up for battle, General Marcus Acacius, played by Pedro Pascal, leads the Roman army and successfully invades, taking Lucius as a slave. His ties to the ruling class explored in the first film are not known by those around him.
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Netflix’s new documentary, “Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley,” promises a deep dive into the making of this moment, offering an analysis of the context leading to his authentic reemergence. The documentary weaves behind-the-scenes footage of the taping with personal interviews to present a profile of Presley’s career beginnings, though it is slightly one-dimensional in its portrayal.
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TCNJ Musical Theatre delivered a dark and emotionally charged performance to the stage with their latest production, “Carrie: The Musical.” Based on Stephen King’s 1974 novel, the show discusses themes of isolation, religious oppression and the supernatural. The musical centers around Carrie White, played by sophomore elementary education and English double major Megan Hurley, a shy high school student whose growing telekinetic powers and pressure from her God-fearing mother outcast her from her peers.
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It seems like every artist today has a Christmas song in their repertoire, with an overwhelming assortment of covers and interpolated remixes across all genres. I believe this is unnecessary.
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The album captures a pivotal chapter in Gavin’s life, marked by what she calls a desire for connection and facing “all the obstacles that stood in my way…patterns of isolation or even boredom with the real work of love,” according to her interview with Line of Best Fit magazine. The songs rely heavily on acoustic guitar and light drums for a stripped-down feeling.
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"Cabaret" is a revelatory experience that challenges the underground society of Berlin within the approaching Nazi regime. The celebration of queerness and gender expression within such a dark period of history is a bold choice, but it truly invites the audience into a once-in-a-lifetime party.
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