Category: Arts & Entertainment

Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Released

Spider-Man: No Way Home Trailer Released Teaser Confirms Ties to Other Spider-Man Franchises By Madison Palmieri ’22   After months of anticipation following leaked set photos and rumors regarding plot, casting, and other aspects of the production, the first official trailer for Marvel’s long-awaited upcoming film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, has arrived. The exciting first […]

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A Preview of Ed Sheeran’s Anticipated New Album

A Preview of Ed Sheeran’s Anticipated New Album The Musician Returns to the Spotlight With ‘=’ By Grace O’Connor ’22   Ed Sheeran is once again in the spotlight, this time with the anticipation surrounding the Oct. 29 release of his new album, ‘=.’ It has been four years since he released his last traditional […]

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A Successful Summer in the RI Music Scene

A Successful Summer in the RI Music Scene Local Bands, Venues Resume Live Performance By Jack Downey ’23   The summer of 2020 was a bleak  time for musicians everywhere, especially those performing live shows. As the COVID-19 pandemic raged throughout the world, people were forced to spend much of their summers hunkered down, biding […]

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RI Food Fights Offers a Taste of Competition

RI Food Fights Offers a Taste of Competition A Fun and Easy Way to Explore Local Flavors By Grace Whitman ’22   Have you ever sat in your dorm room and said to your roommates, “guys, what should we have for dinner? The Ray food just isn’t cutting it today?” If so, log onto Instagram […]

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Paul vs. Askren: Boxing Match or Money Grab?

Triller Fight Club Puts on Entertainment Circus by Dave Argento ’21 A&E Staff If you blinked, you probably missed it. The highly anticipated boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul and retired mixed martial artist Ben Askren was quite the spectacle to behold, but not because of the fighting. With over three and a half hours […]

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David Beckham Returns the Favor of Football

Helps Local Communities in England Save Our Squad by Liam O’Hara ’21 A&E Staff David Beckham is a famous former soccer player from Leytonstone in East London, England. He was captain for the England National team and played for other clubs, including Manchester United and Real Madrid. He also played in the MLS for L.A. […]

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Buzz Builds Around Bridgerton Season Two

Fans Speculate About the Future of the Hit Netflix Show by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff The show Bridgerton became an instant hit when it was released to the public on Dec. 25, 2020. Bridgerton takes place in London in the early 19th century, narrated by an unseen gossip hound called Lady Whistledown. This show […]

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Local Area Boasts Flourishing Musical Talent

A Look at Providence’s Budding Indie Rock Scene   by Jack Downey ’23 A&E Staff Upon my first excursions into Providence, RI, I could not find a lot of original acts. Most of the venues seemed to just play cover bands or gimmick acts. However, after repeatedly flipping stones throughout the city and beyond, I […]

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Taylor Swift Returns “Headfirst, Fearless”

Releases Fearless (Taylor’s Version) Free From Braun by Grace Whitman ’22 A&E Staff Her country twang might be gone, but Taylor Swift sent millions of fans back to 2008 with her latest release. You may have laid awake excitedly waiting for midnight to listen to Taylor Swift’s re-recorded version of the entire platinum edition of […]

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In Memoriam: Paul Ritter (1966-2021)

Legendary Film, Television, Theatre Actor Passes Away at 54   by Grace O’Connor ’22 A&E Staff Paul Ritter, a Tony-nominated actor in theatre, passed away from a brain tumor on April 5 at 54 years old. Ritter’s agent stated in Mirror, “It is with great sadness we can confirm that Paul Ritter passed away last […]

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