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Rihanna Pushes Lawsuit Against Her Father

Kaitlyn BoeckelStaff Writer In an act bound to cause controversy, singer and businesswoman, Robyn Rihanna Fenty has sued her own father. The federal lawsuit alleges that Ronald Fenty and his partner have been profiting off of their shared last name, using the brand Rihanna has created. The singer launched a beauty and cosmetics company in 2017 named, “Fenty Beauty,” as well as other lingerie products … Continue reading Rihanna Pushes Lawsuit Against Her Father

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Happy Birthday Janis: Remembering Janis Joplin

Emily HicksStaff Writer On this week in celebrity birthdays, we celebrate what would have been Janis Joplin’s seventy-sixth birthday. Born January nineteenth of 1943 to parents Dorothy and Seth Joplin, Janis was one of the most iconic musicians of the late ‘60s. Her incredibly unique style sparked fame and fortune that no one could have seen coming. Janis spent her formative years in her hometown … Continue reading Happy Birthday Janis: Remembering Janis Joplin

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Fa La La La La-lidays- Christmas is Here! Album Review

Jamie Hartmann Staff Writer  A Cappella music- a genre that is not as listened to nowadays, but has immense potential of displaying an artists true musical talent. In the past three years, the quintet that makes up Pentatonix have produced three Christmas albums- “That’s Christmas to Me,” “A Pentatonix Christmas,” and “Christmas is Here!,” all showcasing a multitude of holiday songs. However, “Christmas is Here!” … Continue reading Fa La La La La-lidays- Christmas is Here! Album Review

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Travis Scott’s Hometown Block Party: The ‘Astroworld’ Music Festival

Trent RydenStaff Writer  On Nov. 17th, 2018 in Houston, Texas, Travis Scott held the very first Astroworld Music Festival. People traveled from across the United States to attend the massive event that featured performances from music’s biggest artists such as Young Thug, Post Malone, Rae Sremmurd and the “Mo Bamba” hit-maker Sheck Wes. Funny enough, Scott did not announce the festival’s setlist until the day … Continue reading Travis Scott’s Hometown Block Party: The ‘Astroworld’ Music Festival

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The Battle of Freddie Mercury

Kaitlyn BoeckelStaff Writer  On Nov. 24, 1991, Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen, died from pneumonia after a long battle with AIDS. 27 years later, and fans are using his memory to point out how far the treatment of AIDS has come and how far it still needs to go. The frontman was 45 at the time of his passing, and due to the stereotypes … Continue reading The Battle of Freddie Mercury

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The Passing of Kim Porter: A Mother, A Friend, An Entrepreneur

Keia HarrisStaff Writer Last Saturday, Nov, 24, Diddy, also known as Sean Combs, laid to rest Kim Porter, the mother of his four children, 27-year-old Quincy (Kim’s firstborn who Diddy adopted), 20-year-old Christian Casey Combs and 13-year-old twins Jessie James Combs and D’Lila Star Combs. Diddy and Kim began dating on and off in the early ‘90s, and ended their relationship in 2007 while still … Continue reading The Passing of Kim Porter: A Mother, A Friend, An Entrepreneur

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‘Thank U, Next’: An Ode to Exes and How They Shape Us

Emily Hicks  Staff Writer  Just months after the release of her last hit album, featuring iconic track, “God is a Woman,” Ariana Grande came back to impress fans again last weekend with the release of her new single, “Thank U, Next.” The new track is nothing out of character for Grande instrumentally, but the content shocks and amazes fans with its lessons of self love … Continue reading ‘Thank U, Next’: An Ode to Exes and How They Shape Us

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Vince Staples- FM Review

Alfonzo Rodriguez Staff Writer Welcome back to Ramona Park. Following 2017’s Big Fish Theory, Vince Staples is back at it with a new offering, “FM.” Hailing from Long Beach, California, Vince came up frequently collaborating with Odd Future, Earl Sweatshirt and the late great Mac Miller. A true West Coast native, the subject matter of Staples’ music is often dark and based on his life … Continue reading Vince Staples- FM Review

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Triad Stage Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Molly Lawler Staff Writer  As the house lights dim, the warm, yellow light of the candelabra pierces through the darkness. The faces of King Oberon and Queen Hippolyta emerge from the background and are seated beneath the firelight where they are unexpectedly greeted by an angry father, Demetrius, whose daughter has fallen in love with the “wrong” man. Their words turn to screams and the … Continue reading Triad Stage Presents: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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The Grinch Who Stole Your Laughter

Brittney Bailey Staff Writer  To summarize, “The Grinch” movie is every bit of the phrase “just okay.” It’s fine for kids, and they will surely get a kick of out some of the jokes, but overall, it felt more and more like a cash grab with every second that went by. There’s nothing new here. If you’ve seen any of the previous Grinch iterations, you … Continue reading The Grinch Who Stole Your Laughter

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