The hit Netflix series, “Bridgerton” is back after almost two years. The series, based on the Julia Quinn books by the same name, released season four part one on Jan. 29. Part one features four episodes that tell the story from Quinn’s third book, “An Offer From A Gentleman.” This time around the focus is […]
In a time of sitcom drought, “Abbott Elementary” is a saving grace, watering the genre with original, captivating, impactful storylines that not only hit home, but exemplify Black Excellence. Premiering in late 2021, the show was an immediate success. While its mockumentary style was nothing special, its central focus on teachers is. Instead of the […]
When thinking about Black cinema, what does your mind go to? You may think of any one of the countless films by the great Spike Lee, or even Ryan Coogler films. However, there are also an immense number of great films by Black filmmakers that seem to go unseen when compared to these giants. Here […]
After an almost two year bone dry musical drought, New England singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has returned to us with the title track to his fourth studio album “The Great Divide.” The track was released on Friday, Jan. 30 after days of Kahan telling fans on social media to buckle up for the wild ride for […]
Attention all Harry Styles fans: grab your feather boas, pearl necklaces, and platform boots. After nearly three years, Styles is back and hitting the road. On Thursday, Jan. 22, the artist announced the “Together, Together” tour, a global residency with a total of 50 shows. Stops along the tour include New York, London, Amsterdam, São […]
Even with the frosty weather, things sure have heated up over the winter with the release of “Heated Rivalry” on HBO Max, and it’s safe to say actors Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams are on fire. Based on the “Game Changers” series by author Rachel Reid, Crave picked up the series to be written and […]
Anyone in the mood for an early Christmas gift? Blue Hawk Records (BHR) is set to release their 26th compilation album on Dec. 5 featuring five talented student artists, including their first ever band. Monmouth’s very own Record Label Strategies class along with help from Professor Joe Rapolla and Lakehouse Recording Studios curate a collective […]
If you couldn’t already tell by the 400 new emails in your inbox begging for your attention and all but coercing you into releasing your credit card numbers, Christmas is approaching. I have read the words “spend more, save more” at least a dozen times already, and I’m almost positive Santa set up workshop at […]
Monmouth University has no doubt honed some talented alumni, and singer-songwriter Francesca Fuentes is no exception. With her raw, personal lyrics and pop-rock mix, Fuentes is a force to be reckoned with. She first began her musical journey when she picked up the guitar at age 12, and she hasn’t stopped since. She began playing […]
Rachel Sennott’s new show, “I Love LA,” premiered earlier this November. While Sennott’s roles in recent hits like “Shiva Baby,” “Bodies Bodies Bodies,” and “Bottoms” gave audiences a taste of her lively, humorous nature, it’s exciting to see her talents flourish in a production of her own. Sennott plays Maia, a young woman trying to […]