MTV Video Music Awards 2021 Industry Giants and Rising Stars Win Big Olivia Riportella ’25 The 2021 VMAs were back in-person for their 40th anniversary this year with nominee and pop icon Doja Cat making her hosting debut. Featuring performances from Lil Nas X, Justin Bieber, Machine Gun Kelly, Olivia Rodrigo, Kacey Musgraves, Ed Sheeran, […]
A Welcome Sound: Music Returns to McPhail’s Student Musicians Provide a Fun Night of Entertainment Jack Downey ’23 McPhail’s is one of the unsung attractions of Providence College’s campus. The small bar and activity room on Slavin’s lower level not only serves drinks but also hosts many fun events, such as trivia nights and bingo […]
What Is “a Happy Ending to Host Search Drama?” Jeopardy! Appoints New Hosts Through the End of 2021 Madison Palmieri ’22 Ever since the first iteration of Jeopardy! premiered in 1964, the word has become synonymous with fun, educational, and high-stakes trivia. It also conjures images of longtime host and television icon Alex Trebek. Various […]
Alanis Morissette’s Bravery and Genuineness The Artist’s Mission to Make Sure Her Truth is Told Grace O’Connor ’22 This past week, Alanis Morissette expressed her disapproval of the documentary Jagged, which was released on Sept. 13, 2021. Jagged follows Morissette’s life from the beginning of her career in her early 20s leading up to the […]
Met Gala Fashion: How Guests Tackled the Theme All Eyes on Hollywood Celebrities for the Annual Event Riley Coyne ’24 One of the most exciting and anticipated events of the year for the fashion industry is the Met Gala. Elle Magazine has even referred to it as “the Oscars of the fashion industry.” Some of […]
Album Review: Kasey Musgraves’ star-crossed Singer Offers a Bittersweet Perspective on Heartache Kate Picone ’22 The woman who made us believe in love with her hit 2018 album Golden Hour, Kacey Musgraves, has just dropped star-crossed—a new album that tells the story of how the sun has set on her marriage. It is hard to believe […]
Fashion and Politics at The Met Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Tax the Rich” Dress Draws Controversy Claudia Fennell ’24 Sept. 13 marked the date of this year’s long-awaited Met Gala, the annual fundraiser held by the Metropolitan Museum of the Art’s Costume Institute. Often referred to as the “Oscars of fashion,” celebrities from Kendall Jenner and Kim […]
New Chinese Censorship Targets Television, Musicians Modern Attitudes Towards Masculinity Under Attack Grace O’Connor ’22 China’s culture is widely known to value masculinity. This deeply-rooted ideal has been a part of Chinese society for centuries. The country’s officials believe that modern society poses a threat to this aspect of the nation’s tradition. One of China’s […]
Honoring the Four-Legged Heroes of 9/11 New York Museum Pays Tribute to the Tragedy’s Unsung Heroes Claudia Fennell ’24 With the 20th anniversary of 9/11 this month, Americans are reminded of those lost on that horrific day two decades ago. The nation honors the brave first responders, especially firefighters and policemen, who scavenged the ruins […]
Fashion at the Venice Film Festival Hollywood Stars Stun in Elegant Ensembles Kate Picone ’22 The 78th Annual Venice Film Festival kicked off on Sept. 1. A plethora of famous actors, directors, and producers were in attendance. Whether they were simply proud to share their work with their peers and other attendees, or hoping to […]