As I sat down to write my final column for this semester, I couldn't help but feel like it should be one last ode to the brilliantly hilarious woman who inspired my topic choice: Leandra Medine.
Though attending Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" is a holiday season tradition for ballet naifs and connoisseurs alike, each viewer interacts uniquely with this timeless piece. The magic of "The Nutcracker" cannot be solely attributed to the beautiful dances or the jovial musical score. The true enchantment lies in the experience as a whole.
Soulja Boy Tell 'Em has a new favorite word: "swag." On "The DeAndre Way," his third major-label release, Soulja Boy says "swag" at every occasion. He uses it as a chorus, an exclamation, a statement, a question, a verb, an adjective and a noun. This review is going to do the same thing. Swag!
Back in my elementary school days, Nelly was the "ish." Every one of my friends saved up to buy his notoriously successful albums "Country Grammar" (2000) and "Nellyville" (2002) because not doing so was simply an abomination. The songs on these albums were so good that I still get nostalgic when I hear those classic tracks. Now, Nelly has finally returned with yet another masterpiece. Five long years after the unforgettable "Sweatsuit" which included classics such as "N Dey Say" and "My Place," his new album has hit the shelves.
This article is the latest edition of "Second Chances," a recurring feature looking at TV shows that deserve a second chance from viewers. Their ratings may be low, but their quality is high, so if you tuned out early on, here's our case for why you should give each show another try. This time: "Chuck."
It's reasonable for a Tufts student to expect to encounter Henry David Thoreau's "Walden" in an English class. But what about on the dance floor?
Every year there are several Disney movies worth spending that $10-per-ticket fee to enjoy. Last year, "The Princess and the Frog" and "Up" shared that title, and 2008 saw "WALL-E" take the cake. In their own special ways, these films warmed the hearts of millions of adults and kids alike.
It's Sunday night, and your housemate with the car just announced this is the only time in the next six days he's going to have time to go grocery shopping. So you hop in, go to Shaws — or Stop & Shop or Market Basket — grab a cart and head over to the produce aisle.
With a gun in nearly every scene and nine shots fired on stage, Torn Ticket II's "Assassins" certainly promises to be explosive.
Many shows took a break last week in honor of Thanksgiving, so besides the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, there wasn't a lot of new content to cover. However, networks took advantage of the lull in programming to make some announcements concerning new and returning shows.
E!'s new reality series, "Bridalplasty," premiered last Sunday, displaying a heated competition between 12 brides vying for free plastic surgery procedures. WTF, world? It seems the apocalypse must be near.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Dean's Gallery through Jan. 7 is featuring artwork loaned by the Weisfield family. The collection of 14 pieces created between the 1840s and 1990s is eclectic in subject matter due to its artists' varying nationalities.
It's 1 o'clock in the afternoon, and I'm currently sitting in a Dunkin' Donuts in Logan Airport. My flight doesn't leave until 6 p.m., but unfortunately, I have an unhealthy obsession with arriving early. I follow a very strict pattern whenever I go to the airport: I always fly Jetblue, I always arrive at least three hours early, I always carry both my driver's license and my passport, and I always dress in comfortable clothing.
This article is the latest edition of "Second Chances," a recurring feature looking at TV shows that deserve a second chance from viewers. Their ratings may be low, but the quality is high, so if you tuned out early on, here's our case for why you should give each show another try. This time: "Community."
Five years ago, hip hop boss Jay-Z was so fixed on signing Rihanna, his newest discovery, that he refused to let her leave his office until she signed with his Def Jam label. Jay-Z deserves to be commended for his incredible foresight, as Rihanna has become one of the premier pop stars of our time.
Kanye West's teeth are diamonds. But actually.
It's been a mere 11 months since Ke$ha's first album, "Animal," skyrocketed her to success, and Ke$ha's fame train isn't showing signs of slowing down anytime soon. With the Nov. 19 release of "Cannibal," Ke$ha continues to entertain and live up to her wild reputation: infectious beats, synthesized melodies and Auto−Tuned vocals combine to create the very definition of "catchy," and listeners, regardless of musical preferences, will find themselves involuntarily toe−tapping and head−bobbing in time with her songs. With her sophomore effort, Ke$ha does not disappoint.
Japan's history with tattoos has taken many turns since they were first popularized there in the 18th century. Since then, tattoos have moved from ubiquity among both the upper and lower classes in the Edo period to complete taboo status after their illegalization in the early 20th century, when they were relegated to members of the yakuza, or the Japanese mafia.
Contrary to what drug companies may hope, there's not a lot that's sexy about selling erectile dysfunction medications like Viagra.
Nicki Minaj is not your everyday rapper. To begin with, she is female, which is not only unusual in the male−dominated rap world but also what makes this album so exciting. The prospect of a female rapper with chops and lasting ability has been offered many times before, but except for a few (Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill), they have all faded into obscurity. Though "Pink Friday" is by no means a classic rap album, it is a solid debut effort by Minaj and, more importantly, it gives us hope that she will be here to stay.
