Give your Valentine’s Day a vintage twist with this classic 90’s rom-com, Notting Hill. Released May 21, 1999, Notting Hill portrays the love story of a simple Englishman who unexpectedly falls in love with a famous American actress. The film’s lovable cast, quaint UK locations, and charming dialogue make it the must-watch for this year's Valentine’s Day. Directed by Roger Michell and written...
Season 29 of The Bachelor premiered Jan. 27 on ABC and Hulu, launching fan-favorite bachelor Grant Ellis’s journey to find love with plenty of drama, fabulous outfits, and emotional dialogue. Although there are already many seasons of The Bachelor, this newest season is still shockingly entertaining, adding new twists and tropes to the series. Grant made his first appearance on season 21 of The...
Abel Tesfaye is a pop star who has been rising in popularity since 2010 who began his career when he uploaded multiple songs to YouTube anonymously using the name “The Weeknd.” He dropped his new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, Jan. 31, a week after the original release date. The 22-track album has the same electric and powerful beats as some of his previous albums like After Hours. The central theme...
After her success at the Grammys Feb. 2, jazz vocalist Samara Joy brought her rich, velvety vocals to a sold-out crowd at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley Feb. 5, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. The 25-year-old star showcased technical mastery and emotional depth in a setlist composed both of unrecorded songs and tracks from her newest album, Portrait. Born in the Bronx, Joy was born into a musical family full of...
Valentine's Day is nearly here again, one of the few days of the year where it is socially acceptable to eat an excessive amount of chocolate. From your local CVS to See’s Candies, chocolate is a universal symbol of happiness. The shelves upon shelves of different flavors, brands, and consistencies can be daunting, especially if you need a last minute gift for a friend, a partner, or a family member,...
On Jan. 16, Netflix released season two of the YA K-Drama rom-com series XO, Kitty, produced by Awesome TV Production. From the author Jenny Han, best known for creating The Summer I Turned Pretty book series-turned-TV show, this latest eight-episode-long season of XO, Kitty embraces themes of drama, romance, and twisted family ties. XO, Kitty’s first season aired in 2023 and is a spin-off of...
On Friday, Jan. 17, Balloonerism, the second posthumous album by the late American hip-hop artist Malcolm James McCormick (professionally known as Mac Miller), was released by his record label. Balloonerism is the seventh studio album by Miller, containing 14 tracks with a run time of almost 59 minutes. Fans have eagerly anticipated this album's release, especially following the release of his first...
With the start of the second semester and the end of winter break, it's easy to find yourself in need of an extra boost of energy. From late nights of homework to the jarring reintroduction of long school days, caffeine is a must-have at this time of year. This list covers recommendations for the best energy drinks to help navigate grocery store drink aisles and power through winter. #5 Monster A...
