The first part of the highly-anticipated final season of “The Crown” dropped on Nov. 16 on Netflix last week. Focused on the late Queen Elizabeth II and the events that shaped her reign, these four episodes follow a newly divorced Princess Diana — played convincingly by Elizabeth Debicki — as she navigates the paparazzi, her new life as an...
After 118 days of striking, the Screen Actor Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the union representing over 160,000 actors, reached a tentative deal for a new contract with Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the entity representing entertainment companies such as Disney, Netflix, Amazon and more, creating a path for the industry to get...
For many, being represented in the media is one of the most liberating feelings. This is especially true for minorities who have fewer opportunities to feel seen or heard. Inclusivity, if done right, is beneficial, but when done wrong, it is detrimental.
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was iconic. Everyone would gather around the TV and marvel at the Angels...
With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, you’re likely to change the music you listen to accordingly. The change in season must perfectly reflect what’s playing through your headphones to fully immerse yourself as you walk, bike or scooter past the golds and reds of the trees on campus. However, it may be difficult perusing through your playlists trying to find...
The world of air guitar was electrically showcased in “Airness,” a UCR play that features its main character, Nina (Emily Luong), traversing through this unfamiliar world after a nasty breakup with her fiance. As she makes friends and learns more about the fantastical landscape of air guitar, Nina goes through a series of tribulations that challenge her to grow...
“Friends” is a popular TV show and what makes it more iconic are its famous Thanksgiving episodes. Here is a ranking of the ten fan-favorite Thanksgiving specials, along with one of their famous one-liners!
10. “The One Where Chandler Doesn’t Like Dogs” – Season 7, Episode 8
Phoebe sneaks a dog into the apartment, leading to Chandler getting nervous before falsely...
Amidst the modern media landscape, the world never stays silent. Streams of information, often tailored to each person, violently flow into our lives through everyday mediums of communication such as X (formerly known as Twitter), news sites, podcasts and the like. There has never been more of a need than now to understand the implications of the vast world...
Homecoming Odyssey is UCR’s annual EDM (electronic dance music) concert featuring live performances, a laser show, attractions and food trucks. Presented by ASPB, Odyssey is a major event for students to come to and enjoy. Located at Lot 19, the event allowed students to celebrate their Highlander Pride. Although Odyssey is known to be one of the campus's smaller...
Fall is in full swing, and it’s time to shamelessly break out the paperbacks with dirty covers. As you crack open a pumpkin spice love story, remember that romance, as a genre, is a women-driven industry when it comes to writing and purchasing. It generates over $1.44 billion and is the highest-earning fiction genre, with a readership that is...
On Oct. 28, 2023, it was announced to the public that the 54-year-old actor, Matthew Perry, passed away in his home. The news came as a huge shock and devastation to everyone. Perry brought plenty of smiles and laughs to audiences’ faces with his unique humor on and off the screen. He was an inspiration to many for his...