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Star-studded performances define music’s biggest night

by Caroline Kucko | staff writer April 7, 2022 The 64th Annual Grammy Awards were jam-packed with extravagant performances and wins for Silk Sonic, Olivia Rodrigo, Jon Batiste and more.  Hosted for a second time by “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah, the three-and-a-half-hour-long show aired on Sunday night from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.   Noah opened the show with a subtle … Continue reading Star-studded performances define music’s biggest night

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2021 Grammy Awards show humanity, normalcy

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 3/18/21 Who would’ve thought an award show in the middle of a pandemic could still be so charming? The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards kicked off in the warm skies of Los Angeles. in a large outdoor tent, adorned with floral pieces, delicate vines and dainty string lights that made the show feel like magic again. Hosted by The Daily Show … Continue reading 2021 Grammy Awards show humanity, normalcy

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Freed soundtrack submits to disappointment

By Nicolas Jozefczyk | A&E Editor 02/15/2018 In a post-Loud world, one already blessed with Rihanna’s infamous battle cry, “Chains and whips excite me,” the assumption that the soundtrack for an S&M movie would live to embody a similar spirit of raunchiness would be a foregone conclusion. Sadly, that is not the case. Released on Feb. 9, Fifty Shades Freed is an amalgamation of different … Continue reading Freed soundtrack submits to disappointment

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60th Grammys epitomizes gender inequalities

By Nicolas Jozefczyk | A&E Editor 02/01/2018 The 60th Annual Grammy Awards encapsulated strength, vulnerability and, quite frankly, too many honors for Bruno Mars. Unlike last year, the show did not stand out in terms of comedic breaks, but held strong with some jaw-dropping and tear-jerking performances from incredible artists. Opening this year’s show, Kendrick Lamar performed a medley of his tracks alongside U2 and … Continue reading 60th Grammys epitomizes gender inequalities

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‘Hello,’ it’s the 59th annual Grammy Awards

By Nicolas Jozefczyk | Staff Writer Mesmerizing performances, spectacular singing and, for some reason, nudity sums up the 59th annual Grammy’s. This year’s music award show was a star-studded event, with James Corden adding his own flare and pizzazz as the host. The show opened with Adele singing her lead single off of her album “25,” “Hello.” After the stellar performance, attention switched to Corden’s … Continue reading ‘Hello,’ it’s the 59th annual Grammy Awards

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