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.
Written by Mateo Biggs Quarantine is always something everyone will look back on, either because everyone learned something new (disregarding the current dance trend on the infamous TikTok) or because new memories were made, like attempting to recreate a classic “Titanic” using a spinning chair and a laundry basket. Many people, however, turned to entertainment…
Written by Kristina Calhoun With the coronavirus still affecting millions, Disney has decided to release their live-action remake of “Mulan” on their streaming site Disney+ rather than in theaters. “Mulan” was scheduled to release in August, but Disney decided otherwise, causing the movie to almost be left out of the movie release calendar. If this…
Written by Joseph Carrick Niecy Nash shocked her fans and Hollywood alike recently with her surprise wedding to singer Jessica Betts. Her #LoveWins themed announcement took the internet by storm because their relationship had remained only platonic on social media. The ceremony was also a coming out party for Nash, who had not officially come…
Written by Mateo Biggs 2020 has been a historic year for almost everyone on our planet. From the essential workers to the children who can no longer go outside to play with their friends, from lovers separated by quarantine, to the many Americans who have lost their jobs during this difficult time. It makes us…
Written by Joseph Carrick Recently Netflix took on the award-winning French drama Cuties, but it appears that their promotions were causing more drama than the show itself. The promotional image portrays several young girls in revealing clothing in various “adult” dance poses (most notably twerking). The image almost immediately blew up online as detractors decried…
Written by Charissa Roberson When COVID-19 sent the U.S. into lockdown, something almost unimaginable happened – the entertainment industry completely shut down. Theaters and cinemas closed their doors, film and television production came to a halt, musicians canceled their tours, and thousands of artists found themselves out of work. However, despite being confined to their…
Written by Kristina Calhoun Not your grandparents Drive-In Movie Theatre… or is it? The vintage 1930’s family entertainment is coming to the future. Starting August 14th and running through October 21st, over 160 Walmart stores nationwide will be displaying movies on a pop-up screen. Many films from all categories and times will be shown. The…
Written by Jessica Shelburne From 2017-2020, the Roanoke College Choir Department has experienced a collection of remarkable events and moments. In the spring of 2017, both the A Capella Choir and Oriana Singers joined the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra and a handful of other collegiate choirs for a performance of Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 9. This…
Written by Jessica Shelburne The band is a staple of the Music Department at Roanoke College. Dr. Marc LaChance, the new director, has recently been appointed and is working with the band to continue concerts and performances that showcase the talent possessed by the band’s members. The college’s student band performs concerts twice each semester…
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 time, she has written articles regarding fashion, film, campus events, and awards ceremonies, amongst other topics pertaining to entertainment. Alexandra always comes through with an article written in a relatable,…