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 Alexandra Gautier Whether at home, vacation, or staying in Salem, be sure to make the most out of your Spring Break! Things to do on vacation will vary depending on where you are going, but the following are a few fun and affordable options. Look into free events for the duration of your…
Written by Jessica Shelburne Super Bowl LIV (54) was complete with special commercials, a stellar National Anthem, performance by Demi Lovato, and a saucy halftime show by Latina queens Jennifer Lopez and Shakira. Yolanda Adams opened the evening with a performance of “America the Beautiful.” Adams is a popular contemporary gospel singer and used her…
Written by Jessica Shelburne At the 62nd annual Grammy’s music awards, multiple artists had their turn making history. This year, Billie Eilish and Lizzo made history together as the first time two artists have been nominated for all four General Field categories: Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and…
Written by Joseph Carrick The coronavirus first emerged in Wuhan, China a few weeks ago, and China, and by extension the world, is beginning to feel both a cultural and economic impact. Just this week, the US instituted a mandatory quarantine as well as travel bans for those foreign nations travelling from China to the…
Written by Charissa Roberson With the spring semester barely a month underway, Theatre RC is already deep in rehearsals for their upcoming show, “An Enemy of the People,” by Henrik Ibsen (reimagined by Rebecca Lenkiewicz). This play focuses on Dr. Theresa Stockmann, portrayed by junior Katarina Shaner, and other members of a small Norwegian town….
Written by Alexandra Gautier The latest of several movie adaptations of Louisa May Alcott’s dearly beloved novel, Little Women, has made an impression on viewers, both those familiar with and new to the story. With a star-studded cast including the likes of Meryl Streep, Emma Watson and Saoirse Ronan, high expectations for he film were…
Written by Joseph Carrick Before we delve into the spectacle that took over social by storm, let’s take a quick look at the Golden Globes itself. The Golden Globes honor film and American television shows and are hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press. There is a long slew of awards given during the ceremony –…
Written by Charissa Roberson At first glance, the most impressive aspect of Sam Mendes’ new film “1917” is its appearance of being one long tracking shot. The film follows two young British soldiers in WWI, who are tasked with delivering a message which will save hundreds of lives. As they cross miles of treacherous territory,…
Perhaps 2020 will bring us WW3, or maybe it will bring us peace and prosperity. Either way, we can be certain there will be plenty of new music released throughout the year. The following is a list of 20 albums dropping this year in no particular order, to mention just a few of the many….
Written by Joseph Carrick As 2019 concludes, it is important to reflect on lessons learned from this past year. Most important of all: how many memes we managed to get through this year. If you happened to notice, 2019 is also the end of the 2010’s decade, and to commemorate such an important milestone, this…