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“Shazam! Fury of the Gods”: Another superhero movie

Laura Liu and Christine Nguyen May 17, 2023

“Shazam!” The 2019 superhero film based on the DC Comics character was a $367 million box office success, centered around teenager Billy Batson (Asher Angel) who can transform into an adult, alter-ego hero Shazam (Zachary Levi) by the shout of his...

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Exploring New Depths In “Ocean Blvd”

Exploring New Depths In “Ocean Blvd”

Nathan Perera, Staff Writer May 4, 2023

Recognized as the reigning queen of alternative music, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey released her ninth studio album “Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” on March 24, garnering widespread appraisal from fans for...

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Looking into the flaws and craters of “Boys Planet”

Haley Nguyen and Rachel Yoon May 4, 2023

Amongst past idol survival shows like “Produce 48” and “I-land,” “Boys Planet” has recently emerged as another production from the popular Korean TV channel Mnet. The competitive reality show, airing from early February to late April, has...

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Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Bigotry

Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Bigotry

Nathan Perera, Staff Writer May 4, 2023

The most illustrious event in fashion, the Met Gala entails a glamorous night of flamboyant couture, sparkling suits, and flashy photoshoots exclusive to its high-profile attendees. Located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (recognized as The Met) in...

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SRK: The make or break of movie “Pathaan”

Nandita Bussa, Staff Writer March 10, 2023

Earning 634 crores ($6340 million) worldwide within its first week, director Siddharth Anand’s new movie “Pathaan” is not only the fastest film to surpass the 300 crore (300 million) mark after “Baahubali 2’s” Hindi version, it’s now also...

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In the mood to listen to Ice Spice, like… ?

In the mood to listen to Ice Spice, like… ?

Haley Nguyen, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 10, 2023

Straight from the birthplace of hip-hop, viral Bronx-based rapper Ice Spice takes the Internet by storm with her first EP, “Like..?”, released Jan. 20. The debut mini-album brings Ice Spice’s fresh sound to New York drill, embellished with characteristic...

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How Lloyd Morrisett changed children’s television

How Lloyd Morrisett changed children’s television

Laura Liu, Editor in Chief March 10, 2023

Lloyd Morrisett, co-creator of the beloved childhood television series, “Sesame Street,” passed away on Jan. 15 at the age of 93. He helped shape it into one of the longest-running and influential shows in the world, airing its first episode in 1969...

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K-Pop metaverse: Enjoyment lies beyond the screen

K-Pop metaverse: Enjoyment lies beyond the screen

Lavanya Shyamsundar, Managing Editor March 10, 2023

In the past decade, K-pop’s energetic dances and electric melodies have drawn in millions of fans around the world — but the industry isn’t stopping there. K-pop companies are now branching out to audiences beyond the physical world and into the...

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Vivienne Westwood Leaves a Lasting Legacy Behind

Vivienne Westwood Leaves a Lasting Legacy Behind

Nathan Perera, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

Following a generation-defining career in the global fashion scene, Dame Vivienne Westwood, known as the mother of punk and British fashion, died Dec. 29, 2022 at the age of 81. The fashion designer was pivotal in the direction of London’s punk movement...

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“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” Spellbinds Audiences

“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” Spellbinds Audiences

Janet Abrantes, Op-Ed Editor February 9, 2023

“Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” the second installment to the “Puss in Boots” spin-off series and sixth installment to the Shrek franchise, released in theaters on Dec. 21, 2022. Despite falling below box office expectations, receiving $12.4 million...

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From Hell to Paradise: “Single’s Inferno” Season 2

From Hell to Paradise: “Single’s Inferno” Season 2

Zoharys Jaen, Lifestyle Editor February 9, 2023

Hitting Netflix’s Global Top 10 list, Korean dating show “Single’s Inferno” Season 2 has become a bigger hit than its first with ten episodes full of swoon-worthy moments. Following the same eight-day retreat format on an island with no internet,...

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AI Girlbot Kills and Thrills in Sci-fi Horror “M3GAN”

Christine Nguyen, Managing Editor February 9, 2023

In the first two weeks of its release, horror-comedy film “M3GAN” killed it at the box office, grossing $90 million worldwide. Produced by James Wan and Jason Blum, “M3GAN” was a shoo-in for success. Defying tradition with its existentially horrific...

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