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.
Bruno Mars, an artist that took over the radio with his breakout album “Doo-Wops & Hooligans” in 2010, “24K Magic” in 2016, and now “The Romantic” in 2026. The highly anticipated album was released February 27th with a total of 9 songs and runs 31 minutes. Albeit a short album at first glance, it’s in…
A couple weeks ago, the music program put on a concert like they had never done before. It was called the “Olin Hall Extravaganza,” and most of the musical groups in the department performed in a single concert. This was a first due to logistics, the smaller than normal amount of music some groups were…
On Feb. 7th in Montgomery, Alabama, Roanoke College swept the award ceremony at this year’s annual Region 4 American College Theatre Festival; also known as “ACTF” for short. Three notable students in particular won astonishing first place prizes in their respective categories, practically unheard of. This was a tiny department with a limited budget against…
On Feb. 7th in Montgomery, Alabama, Roanoke College swept the award ceremony at this year’s annual Region 4 American College Theatre Festival; also known as “ACTF” for short. Three notable students in particular won astonishing first place prizes in their respective categories, practically unheard of. This was a tiny department with a limited budget against…
On Feb. 7th in Montgomery, Alabama, Roanoke College swept the award ceremony at this year’s annual Region 4 American College Theatre Festival; also known as “ACTF” for short. Three notable students in particular won astonishing first place prizes in their respective categories, practically unheard of. This was a tiny department with a limited budget against…
After over a three-year hiatus, British singer/ songwriter Harry Styles has made a grand return, and his fans are absolutely buzzing with excitement, he has a considerably dedicated fanbase. Not that he made it simple at all, emphasis on “grand.” The artist led his fans to multiple obscure websites including one that had a clock…
With Valentine’s Day tomorrow, it is the perfect moment to turn to one of Broadway’s most enduring traditions: the love song. Musicals have always used romance as a driving force. Love songs heighten drama, deepen character, and give audiences a moment to swoon. Nearly every show includes at least one, and the variety is astonishing….
ACTF, or better known as American College Theater Festival, commenced for Region 4 this past week in Montgomery, Alabama. Our very own Theater at Roanoke College had the opportunity to attend the festival and partake in some festivities! We had participants audition for the Irene Ryan Acting scholarship as well as the Musical Theater Intensive….
Dear Gentle Reader, it has come to be known that Season 4 of Bridgerton is upon us! And even better for us, in Pickle at Colket Center on January 31st from 7PM-9PM Sit Down with Whistledown is happening to watch Part 1! A whimsical garden party filled with refreshments and fellow lovers of the show…
The legendary North Carolina rapper, J. Cole has just announced something very big, certainly worth the attention of hip-hop fans of all kinds. “The Fall Off,” Cole’s soon-to-be Magnum Opus will be released on February 6th of this year (2026). Prior to the release, the single “Disc 2 Track 2” has immediately set a high…