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Olivia Rodrigo spills her guts a second time

By Ryan Fairfield | April 3

Last September, Olivia Rodrigo’s sophomore album “GUTS” (2023) brought everyone’s favorite angsty pop-punk artist back into the spotlight. With hits like “vampire” and “get him back!,” Rodrigo’s songs were inescapable on social media, the radio and your post-breakup friend’s headphones. Over six months later, Rodrigo has released her deluxe version of the album, titled “GUTS (spilled),” featuring five new songs, four of which were previously featured as “secret tracks” on vinyl editions of “GUTS,” as well as one brand new track.

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‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ is still a must-read and watch

By Ryan Fairfield | February 6

Twenty-five years ago, on Feb. 1, 1999, Stephen Chbosky introduced the world to a character named Charlie through a series of letters in the phenomenal coming-of-age novel, “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” “ Perks” tackles themes of love, sexuality, abuse, mental health and much more. The novel captures many of the struggles of a teenager, and while it can be intense at times, its relatability is what has allowed it to remain a must-read for teenagers 25 years later.

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The best of Paris Men’s Fashion Week

By Ryan Fairfield | January 26

The runways have been cleared, and it is officially a wrap on Paris Men’s Fashion Week. Countless designers from across the globe flocked to Paris to showcase their contributions and collections for the Fall/Winter 2024-25 season and the looks did not disappoint.

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WEEKENDER: The 2024 Met Gala theme has been announced … and it could be good?

By Ryan Fairfield | November 30

To many, the first Monday in May is just another Monday at the start of a new spring month. However, to the fashion world, the first Monday in May is a night of extravagance, elegance and one-of-a-kind looks. What makes this particular Monday night so special to the fashion world is it is the date of the Met Gala — commonly referred to as one of the “biggest nights in fashion” and one of the most photographed events in the world.

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With ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version),’ Swift proves her album will never go ‘out of style’

By Ryan Fairfield | November 17

Back in 2014, “1989” changed pop music and Taylor Swift’s career in unimaginable ways. The album marked Swift’s shift from country singer to fully-fledged pop star, and the album was both a critical and commercial success, earning her three Grammys, three No. 1 Hot 100 hits and a world tour that grossed over $250 million. Her re-recording of the album, “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” (2023), a continuation of Swift’s efforts to reclaim her stolen work, is no different and has once again proven to be a huge success.

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Hey Hollywood Reporter, you forgot some shows

By Ryan Fairfield | November 3

On Oct. 4, The Hollywood Reporter released its “50 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century (So Far).” THR restricted the list to English-language shows that aired episodes after Dec. 31, 1999. Some of the shows on this list are pleasant surprises, like “Avatar: The Last Airbender” ...

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WEEKENDER: Demi Lovato’s ‘Revamped’ and the trend of rerecording music

By Ryan Fairfield | October 5

When Demi Lovato released her album “HOLY FVCK” in Aug., 2022, she bid adieu to her traditional pop style and migrated to the world of rock. While embarking on a tour for the album, Lovato began to reimagine her older pop songs, performing rock covers of some of her classics like “Heart Attack” (2013) and “Cool for the Summer” (2015). The fans seemed to love the new rock versions of the songs, which inspired Lovato to record and release them in “Revamped” (2023).

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More edgy, more mature, more Olivia Rodrigo with her sophomore album ‘GUTS’

By Ryan Fairfield | September 15

The sophomore slump— the fear that your second album will not live up to the hype or be as successful as your first — is always a concern within the music industry. But with Olivia Rodrigo’s new album“GUTS” (2023), which was released on Sept. 8, she can take a breath as the album is just as good, if not better, than “Sour” (2021).

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Sabrina Carpenter and The 1975: Lollapalooza’s two stand-out acts

By Ryan Fairfield | September 5

There’s something about Lollapalooza that attracts thousands of attendees every year and stands out among other festivals likeCoachella andThe Governor’s Ball.

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Senior Profile: Former executive arts editor Jack Clohisy reflects on his Daily experience

By Ryan Fairfield | May 21

Editor’s note: The Daily’s editorial department acknowledges that this article is premised on a conflict of interest. This article is a special feature for the Daily’s Commencement edition that does not represent the Daily’s standard journalistic practices.

Olivia Rodrigo spills her guts a second time

‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’ is still a must-read and watch

The best of Paris Men’s Fashion Week

WEEKENDER: The 2024 Met Gala theme has been announced … and it could be good?

With ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version),’ Swift proves her album will never go ‘out of style’

Hey Hollywood Reporter, you forgot some shows

WEEKENDER: Demi Lovato’s ‘Revamped’ and the trend of rerecording music

More edgy, more mature, more Olivia Rodrigo with her sophomore album ‘GUTS’

Sabrina Carpenter and The 1975: Lollapalooza’s two stand-out acts

Senior Profile: Former executive arts editor Jack Clohisy reflects on his Daily experience

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