Entertainment

This page consists of any and all popular occasions in entertainment media and pop culture. From Hollywood, California, to our very own Roanoke College, reporters of the entertainment page cover music, films, both visual and performance art, and other similar recent events.

“Rest in Power, King”: A Tribute to Chadwick Boseman

Written by Charissa Roberson On Aug. 28, “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman passed away after a four-year battle with colon cancer. The news of his...

Theatre RC Preparing for Upcoming ‘Our Town’ Performance

Written by Charissa Roberson Within the catacombs of Olin Hall, the cast and crew of RC’s upcoming play “Our Town” are deep in preparations for...

How the Entertainment Industry is Responding to the Pandemic

Written by Jessica Shelburne In a time where the world is on pause, businesses of all kinds have taken measures to accommodate for the extenuating...

Television Review: “Bojack Horseman” Sesaon Five

Written by Joseph Carrick “Bojack Horseman”, Netflix’s favorite emotionally-suppressed alcoholic in the form of a talking horse, has returned for a fifth season. What is there to...

Kandinsky Trio Paints a Musical Masterpiece

Written by Charissa Roberson The audience waited in silent anticipation as the trio of musicians took their seats on the Olin stage. For a moment,...

Gaga on Big Screen in Tragic Love Story

Written by Joseph Carrick What do movie critics, Little Monsters, and moviegoers all have in common? They are all absolutely hyped over popstar Lady Gaga’s...

Petras to Leave Bold Impression

Written by Harrison Mines Kim Petras’ new album, Turn Off the Light, Vol. 1, is the new dark-pop soundtrack to your Halloween. Petras, the world’s...

Throwback Artists Making A Comeback in 2019

Written by Jessica Shelburne In consideration of multiple artists that have already made a reappearance this year with singles, albums and hints of new music...

Professor McConaughey?

Written by Jessica Shelburne Welcome back to school students and, at the University of Texas at Austin, Matthew McConaughey. The famous actor and producer is...

Ten Feel-good Shows for Easy Stress Relief

Written by Joseph Carrick The world seems to be losing its marbles right now with the new coronavirus spreading from China all the way to...

Elderscholar Program Provides Education Opportunity for Community

Written by Lucy Collins Roanoke College is full of opportunities, both social and academic, that are presented to students and to adults that exceed the...

Dress For Halloween Wit’cha Boo!

Written by Jessica Shelburne Autumn has suddenly blown into full effect, complete with the crisp atmosphere and bare trees. As October concludes, Halloween is mere...

Studio Ghibli: Better Love Stories than Disney?

Written by Charissa Roberson Disney films boast some of the most iconic romances of all time: take Belle and the Beast, Cinderella and Prince Charming...

A Farewell to Alexandra Gautier

Written by Jessica Shelburne I have worked with Alexandra on the Entertainment staff for the last couple years, which includes many, many publications. During this...

Roanoke College Choir and Oriana Singers Present “Off-Broadway, On Campus”

Written by Charissa Roberson The Roanoke College Choir and Oriana Singers presented their 15th annual “Off-Broadway, Campus” concert on April 17, at 7:30 pm, over...

Five Actors Work Wonders in One of Shakespeare’s Greatest Tragedies

Written by Charissa Roberson On March 19, Roanoke College welcomed a quintet of British artists with Actors From The London Stage (AFTLS) for a magnificent...

Olin Gallery Biennial Exhibition

Written by Jessica Shelburne Beginning in 1990 and every other year since then, the Olin and Smoyer Galleries host the Biennial Art Exhibition. The galleries will...

Pop Culture Column: The Return of the Millennium?

Written by Harrison Mines The millennium is back in a big way as of late, as the era has made a resurgence in popular culture...

Unbelievable, the story of Marie Alder

Written by Alexandra Gautier The Netflix limited crime series based on true events, titled Unbelievable, follows the stories of a young woman from Washington Marie...

Modern Language Dept. Performs Diverse Theatrical Experience

Written by Lorin Brice Hall The Modern Language Department put on a theatrical production of Botánica in the Olin Recital Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 30....

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