Arts & Entertainment
Television
'Bridgerton' Season 2 Drags the Period Piece Out of the Past
The show once known for its sexploits now provides a novel approach to South Asian representation in media.
by SHAHANA BANERJEE
Television
The ‘American Song Contest’ Attempts to Bring ‘Eurovision’ to the US of A
The new television show is an adaptation of one of Europe’s most popular musical traditions.
by JULIA POLSTER
Arts
Meet Kaiser Ke, Whose Work Makes You Look at the Art Before the Artist
Artist Spotlight | In 'Non Sequitur,' his premiere exhibit at the Philomathean Society, Kaiser reincarnates not only art, but history.
by EMILY MAIORANO
Film
In Memory of Philadelphia's Forgotten Movie Theaters
Movie theaters have never been exempt from the changing entertainment industry.
by KAYLA COTTER
Arts
Jennifer Egan Talks Career, Craft, and Culture
The Pulitzer Prize–winning author returns to Penn with her sixth novel … and some much–needed advice.
by IRMA KISS
Film
Google Chrome Extension SignUp Fights to Make Movies Deaf–Accessible
As Deaf representation in film grows, we must ensure these movies are within reach.
by KAYLA COTTER
Film
Online Dating Somehow Could Get Worse
Hulu’s 'Fresh' is a biting critique on the dangers of dating culture.
by SHAHANA BANERJEE
Music
Tate McRae Takes Flight in Philly
The 18–year–old tears up the stage alongside GAYLE and Mimi Webb on her North American headlining tour.
by EMMA MARKS
Arts
Meet Anna Hoppel, the Painter Bringing Motion to a Static Form of Art
Artist Spotlight | Anna wants you to know that art is all around you and within you.
by NATALIA CASTILLO
Television
What You Missed at the Oscars, Minus the Slap
The ceremony featured moving speeches and a Best Picture win that represented streaming services' expansive takeover in Hollywood.
by JACOB POLLACK
Music
The Search for the Perfect Pop Song
Recent copyright infringement lawsuits surrounding Dua Lipa's "Levitating" highlight the constraints of modern pop songwriting.
by DEREK WONG
Arts
Stories Beyond Logic
Surreal representation re-emerges in ongoing exhibits in the New York City art scene.
by XINYI (CINDY) JIANG
Arts
Rodin’s Little Miracles
The famed French artist’s boundless sense of wonder, seen through his hand sculptures
by IRMA KISS
Music
Dua Lipa Proves She's The Female Alpha of Pop Music at the Wells Fargo Center
Supported by Lolo Zouaï and Caroline Polachek, the pop star performed a 90-minute set with all glam and no missteps.
by DEREK WONG
Entertainment
How Reese Witherspoon Went Beyond (Legally) Blonde
This Oscar–winning actress has created one of the most successful production companies in Hollywood right now.
by JACOB POLLACK
Music
Black Country, New Road's 'Ants From Up There' is a Crushing Embrace
The band's vast and cathartic album follows the sudden departure of their own lead singer.
by GRAYSON CATLETT
Music
'The Tipping Point' Offers the Sage Wisdom We Need, But Is It What We Want?
Tears for Fears’ first new album in 18 years explores the lessons that come with age while remaining true to the band's core values.
by SAMARA HIMMELFARB
Film
Jon M. Chu: “I wanted to paint what it feels like to be a dreamer.”
34th Street speaks with Jon M. Chu, director of 'In the Heights' and 'Crazy Rich Asians,' about his college days and being a leader for representation in Hollywood.
by JACOB POLLACK
Music
For Indie Musicians, Fortnite is the Last Straw
Epic Games' acquisition of Bandcamp foreshadows a bleak future for independent music.
by EVAN QIANG
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