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Try Guys’ Ned Fulmer Reemerges: Who is This For? 

Bronwen Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor  (Image from A Conversation with Ariel Fulmer)  On September 17th, Ned Fulmer, a former member of YouTube’s The Try Guys, broke his three-year silence since the career-shattering scandal that led to his public downfall. In 2022, Fulmer was exposed for having an affair with one of his company’s producers and employees, despite his public image as a devoted husband … Continue reading Try Guys’ Ned Fulmer Reemerges: Who is This For? 

“Even the Dogs Know Not to Drink Salt Water” 

Nora Webb, Publisher  Salt water sits at the center of “Good Boy,” the latest single from Paris Paloma (you might know her as the artist behind the TikTok-viral “Labour,” with its furious catalog of women’s labor and domestic inequities). Since “Labour,” Paloma has emerged as one of the most prominent new voices turning feminist critique into anthems; her songs travel quickly across social platforms because … Continue reading “Even the Dogs Know Not to Drink Salt Water” 

Kimmel and Colbert Cancelled: Is Freedom of Speech Next? 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor  Image from Variety  On Wednesday, September 17th, ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s Jimmy Kimmel Live off air due to remarks on the assassination of prominent conservative content creator Charlie Kirk. FCC chair Brendan Carr, on a podcast hosted by conservative commentators, Benny Johnson and Scott Jennings, described his disgust with Kimmel’s remarks. Carr told Johnson and Jennings that ABC … Continue reading Kimmel and Colbert Cancelled: Is Freedom of Speech Next? 

Adam Sandler’s You’re My Best Friend Tour: A Night of Music and Comedy 

By Bronwen K. Bradshaw  (Image from Climateplegearena.com)  This past Thursday, I went with my boyfriend to see Adam Sandler’s You’re My Best Friend Tour. The comedy show was held at Raleigh’s Lenovo Center, home of the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes and N.C. State Basketball team.   I grew up watching Adam Sandler movies. My dad and I bonded watching Sandler films like Happy Gilmore and Mr. Deeds. … Continue reading Adam Sandler’s You’re My Best Friend Tour: A Night of Music and Comedy 

“Filler” Episodes: How Avatar: the Last Airbender Defies Expectations 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor   (Image from cbr.com)  What is a “filler” episode? In anime, a filler episode is an episode that drifts from the original plot timeline through recaps, flashbacks, or arcs that aren’t pertinent to the story.   Filler episodes are common in anime, with people in the anime community creating lists of episodes that can be skipped when watching the … Continue reading “Filler” Episodes: How Avatar: the Last Airbender Defies Expectations 

Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part 2 

Mackenzie Wofford, Staff Writer (Image from Trustarts.org)  The ending of the Frenemies podcast in 2021 marked an exceptionally low point in Trisha’s career. Fans of the podcast turned against her, ultimately siding with co-host Ethan Klein as the show ended. This shift is due to videos made by Trisha calling out Ethan and the Frenemies crew for their behavior towards her behind the scenes. Listeners … Continue reading Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part 2 

Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part I 

Mackenzie Wofford, Staff Writer   (Image from Today.com)   Public relations firms and personal management teams have been reshaping celebrity reputations after controversy for decades. Whether through strategic brand partnerships or tastefully curated friendships, celebrities have been able to manage public perception after controversy. Due to the rise of the internet, the idea of celebrity has changed. With the ability to garner millions of followers and … Continue reading Trisha Paytas and the Power of the Pivot, Part I 

Anora vs. The Substance: Who Really Should Have Won Best Actress? 

Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor (Images From, People (Left), InStyle (Right) )  Mikey Madison, star of the Oscar-winning movie Anora, was awarded Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Oscars this year for portraying the title character. Madison, age 25, is the ninth-youngest person to win the Oscar for the category, beating out her competitors for the award. However, Madison’s win resulted … Continue reading Anora vs. The Substance: Who Really Should Have Won Best Actress? 

How HBO’s Succession Shaped the Family That Inspired It 

Mackenzie N. Wofford  (Image From, https://www.hbo.com/succession )  The 2018 HBO drama Succession follows the Roy family, owners of the media conglomerate Waystar Royco, as they fight for power while their aging father nears retirement. The series takes inspiration from the creators of News Corps, the Murdoch family, and their fight for control over the media empire of their father, Rupert Murdoch. News Corps is a … Continue reading How HBO’s Succession Shaped the Family That Inspired It 

Maria: The Diva’s Final Days  

Bronwen K. Bradshaw, Arts & Entertainment Editor   (Image From, Does Angelina Jolie Actually Sing In Maria?)  Director Pablo Larrain takes us on another journey of aesthetically beautiful filmmaking with Netflix’s “Maria,” written by Steven Knight and starring Angelina Jolie.   This film follows Maria La Callas, the most famous opera singer of the twentieth century and today, embarking on a journey of the singer’s final … Continue reading Maria: The Diva’s Final Days