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Move over, summer blockbusters—the conversation at the University of the District of Columbia has shifted toward the “King of Pop.” Since its release on April 24, the new Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” has become the primary topic of debate in student lounges and across the Van Ness campus. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar […]
It’s 8 p.m. on a Sunday. Social media posts and chats are blowing up with predictions. Celebrities are stunning with their looks on the red carpet, millions of people tuning in on one night, waiting to see who takes home the biggest prize. The Oscars this past week and a half have sparked lots of […]
It’s 9:00 p.m. on a Friday, and you sink into a cushioned, retractable chair with your popcorn and soda. Anticipating with excitement, waiting for your movie to play on the big screen. All of a sudden, the glory of the big screen is exposed, people gasping and anticipating with excitement, waiting for the trailers to […]
Even though black history month is officially over, who’s to say we can’t still celebrate these music legends for their achievements in history? Oftentimes, we tend to leave Afro Latinos out of the picture. This is certainly still true within the music industry, where Afro Latinos make significant contributions but aren’t as widely acknowledged. When […]
At 9 pm, television screens, laptops, and tablets are glowing in bedrooms. Viewers all over the world are tuning into a show to make them feel something, searching for the stories that may change their lives. Have you ever wondered what people are watching these days? What do these three shows say about what people […]
The Washington Commanders have officially completed a deal to return to RFK Memorial Stadium in Washington, DC. On Monday, April 28th, the Washington Commanders owner and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a $3.7 billion deal to rebuild RFK Stadium and the surrounding area for the return of the NFL team. After spending 28 years playing […]
The University of the District of Columbia’s Chorale delivered a standout performance of the Star-Spangled Banner during HBCU Night at a Washington Wizards NBA game, broadcast to a nationally televised audience and in front of 17,000 attendees at the Capital One Arena. Under the direction of Music Director Johnny Butler, the Chorale captured the moment to […]
During the NFL Honors show, Washington Commanders’ star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year for the 2024-25 season. Daniels received an astounding 49 of 50 first-place votes, trailing Brock Bowers and Bo Nix. The star-studded rookie is looking to make football history. Going into the 2024 NFL Draft, […]
Is the temperature rising and nothing’s surprising? Fear not, the 2024 DC Summer Vibe Guide is a comprehensive outlook of the District’s best hip-hop and R&B functions from May to August! Cypress Hill (May 14 at 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Theatre) This three-time Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop group was granted a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in […]
You may have seen the front porch freestyles of local rapper Noochie on your Instagram or YouTube feed, a trend rapidly gaining popularity among hip-hop and go-go enthusiasts. Noochie, born Antwon Vincent, started recording his “Front Porch Freestyles” in 2017 to connect with fans. He admittedly didn’t put much thought into the iPhone-recorded videos back […]