Arts & Entertainment
Music
Camila Cabello Shows Her 'Familia' to the World.
The pop singer’s third album tries to balance authenticity with commercial appeal. Like family, the results can be messy.
by DEREK WONG
Film
The Movies Are Opera’s Newest Frontier
One of the world’s oldest art forms has begun taking inspiration from one of its most modern.
by JULIA POLSTER
Arts
Mark Gibson's Cartoon-Inspired Illustrations Confront Injustice
A chat with the Guggenheim–winning artist and Temple professor
by IRMA KISS
Music
On Tuesdays We Go to Faye Webster Concerts
Penn’s Jazz and Grooves brings Faye Webster to World Cafe Live for an intimate performance.
by NATALIA CASTILLO
Arts
The Endurance of Art: Reviewing 'Water, Wind, Breath' at the Barnes
This spring’s exhibition in the Roberts Gallery introduces art truly structured by the Southwestern landscape.
by SHAHANA BANERJEE
Music
Lorde Truly Embodies Her Solar Power at The Met
The Grammy–winning artist and songwriter shines bright in Philadelphia during her intimate world tour.
by SHAHANA BANERJEE
Arts
Make Comics and Don't Give a Fuck: In Conversation with Nate Garcia
Meet the 19–year–old, self–made adult comic artist who likes the word “fuck” and hates superheroes.
by MIRA SYDOW
Music
Even for Indie, Lizzy McAlpine Is Distinctly Her Own in ‘five seconds flat’
The Philly native’s third studio album is her best and most mainstream record.
by DEREK WONG
Film
A Multifaceted Multiverse: Daniels' 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'
Led by Michelle Yeoh’s incredible performance, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' is a bittersweet family drama that also happens to be a multiverse movie.
by JACOB POLLACK
Film
Julia Child: A Towering, Persisting Image
Both Child’s place in society and legacy in the American zeitgeist continue to transgress the norm for women.
by JULIA POLSTER
Television
Does Disney+'s Acquisition of "Dancing with the Stars" Foreshadow the Death of Broadcast TV?
ABC's ratings problem is about to get a lot worse.
by KAYLA COTTER
Arts
Reddit’s r/place: A Chaotic Digital Art Experiment
Penn’s logo stakes its claim on a canvas of a million pixels.
by JESSA GLASSMAN
Music
34th Street Staff Picks: What Street's Been Listening To, April 2022
Our recent obsessions range from songs about relationships to tracks that give us the motivation we desperately need.
by 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
Music
The Happy Fits Redefine Positivity on 'What Could Be Better'
On their second album, the Jersey trio confronts growing up and celebrating life.
by SAMARA HIMMELFARB
Television
Has 'Star Trek' Lost Its Character?
The bland ensemble and poor storytelling of Star Trek: Discovery has left fans feeling frustrated.
by JULIA POLSTER
Music
Avril Lavigne’s ‘Love Sux’ Attempts to Reclaim Past Glory
On her seventh studio album, Lavigne strives to mimic the sound that made her popular in the first place.
by EVAN QIANG
Music
Underrepresented and Undervalued: Misogyny and Colorism in the Rap Industry
Confronting the real reason behind Penn’s contested Spring Fling 2022 lineup
by KATE RATNER
Music
Aminé Paints The Fillmore on 'The Best Tour Ever Tour'
The Portland rapper brimmed with positivity and humor in his performance.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Arts
Tarot Card Art Is a Visual Timeline of Cultural Mysticism
From Renaissance Italy to TarotTok, today’s tarot card designs bring modern flair to ancient wisdom.
by EMILY MAIORANO
Music
Surprisingly, the 2022 Grammys Weren’t Bad
The Grammys kept what worked in 2021 and applied it to a post–pandemic awards ceremony.
by DEREK WONG
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