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Lorde began her Ultrasound tour in Austin, Texas on Sep. 17. This tour features her new album "Virgin." (Photo Credit: CRUSH music).

Review: Ultrasound Tour is an Ultra Hit

Lola Schwerha, Content Managing Editor • September 30, 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter's 2025 VMA performance took place on Sep. 7. She performed her hit "Tears" from her new album "Ma's Best Friend." (Photo Credit USA Today)

Review: 2025 VMA’s: Mariah Got Her Flowers while Sabrina Stole the Show

Ashton Eppler, Correspondent • September 30, 2025
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My Life With the Walter Boys featuring characters (left to right) Alex, Jackie and Cole. Netflix aired the second season of My Life With the Walter Boys on Aug. 28. (Photo Credit: iGeneration Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television International Productions)

Review: My Life Watching the Cringe Boys

Emma Lauzen, Arts & Entertainment Editor • September 23, 2025
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"Man's Best Friend" was released Aug. 29, executively produced by Jack Antonoff and John Ryan. This album is Sabrina Carpenter's seventh studio album. (Photo Credit: Island Records)

Review: ‘Man’s Best Friend’: A ranking of Sabrina Carpenter’s new album

Jayanti Dar, Features Editor • September 5, 2025
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Lana Del Rey's upcoming album titled "The Right Person Will Stay," has yet to have a release date. Del Rey has been teasing her fans with this upcoming album for a while. (Photo credit: Interscope Records and Polydor Records)

Review: Lana Del Rey’s waiting game

Emma Lauzen, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025
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Suzanne Collin's new addition to the "Hunger Games" trilogy. "Sunrise on the Reaping" was published March 18. (Photo credit: Scholastic Press)

Review: ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ is a huge success

Emma Lauzen, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
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Released on March 13, “Adolescence” follows the result of a 13 year old boy, Jamie, being accused of the murder of a classmate. The plot follows him, his family, his therapist and the police as they are left asking what really happened. (Photo credit: Netflix)

Review: Inside Netflix’s ‘Adolescence:’ A chilling look at toxic masculinity and the internet’s darkest corners

Marina Micic, Sports Editor • April 16, 2025
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Playboi Carti's new album "MUSIC" was released on March 14. Within this album countless other artists helped Carti produce this record. (Photo credit: AWGE and Interscope Records)

Review: I waited five years for this?

Kate Johnson, Profiles Editor • March 18, 2025
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"So Close to What" was released on Feb. 21, executively produced by Ryan Tedder. This album is Tate McRae's third studio album. (Photo credit: RCA Records)

Review: Yet another overrated billboard hit: Tate Mcrae’s “So Close to What”

Charvi Alavala, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025
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