Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as “Drake” to listeners, recently gave away almost $1 million while filming the music video for “God’s Plan.” Drake’s new hit song, which has been No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list for more than three weeks now, has made a lasting impression with fans for more reasons than… Continue reading Drake, ‘God’s Plan’ for Miami
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Vanguard production opens Feb. 22: ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’
Vanguard Theatre at UTM will be showcasing “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” by playwright Christopher Durang from Feb. 22-27 at 8 p.m. with a matinee showing on Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. The show follows two siblings, Vanya and Sonia, who live together and have a psychic cleaning woman, Cassandra. Their sister Masha,… Continue reading Vanguard production opens Feb. 22: ‘Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike’
‘Roots of Rhythm’ celebrates world
The UTM Department of Music will be hosting their annual Roots of Rhythm presentations, an interactive world music performance, as part of the UTM Civil Rights Conference. There will be two presentations on February 20 and 21, both of which are in the Harriet Fulton Theatre in the Fine Arts Building. Showtimes are Tuesday evening… Continue reading ‘Roots of Rhythm’ celebrates world
Dr. Amy Yeung elected state NATS president
UTM professor of music and the coordinator of music theory, Dr. Amy Yeung, has been elected president of the Tennessee State Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). NATS is a national, non-profit association promoting the highest standards in the teaching of singing, vocal education, and research at all levels. NATS offers… Continue reading Dr. Amy Yeung elected state NATS president
Top five Super Bowl commercials of all time
Another year another Super Bowl, and another Super Bowl means another slew of highly anticipated Super Bowl commercials. Super Bowl ads are known for being extremely expensive and having a high degree of value put into them. These commercials often vary in terms of mood and purpose. This year was no different. Notable comedic ads… Continue reading Top five Super Bowl commercials of all time
‘Drunk Girl’ promotes respect for women
Chris Janson’s song “Drunk Girl” has become a positive message for women who fight to gain respect from men. The emotional ballad is now number 45 and rising on the Billboard Country Charts. Janson and his co-writers, Tom Douglas and Scooter Carusoe, wrote the song in May 2017 and released the song as a single in September… Continue reading ‘Drunk Girl’ promotes respect for women
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel does not disappoint
So you’ve gone mad for the ad men of New York, laughed and cried along with Rory in Gilmore Girls, and it’s time to prep your couch and popcorn for the next binge that will leave you craving more. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will earn the next cued spot on your evening time slot because… Continue reading The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel does not disappoint
False ‘Friends’ reunion rumor thrilling and upsetting fans
A recent fan-made movie trailer has gone viral and has many “Friends” fans excited about a reunion of all their favorite characters. Upon further examination of the trailer, however, it appears to be a complete fake. The trailer uses recent TV and movie projects from the show’s cast members to stitch together the teaser. Some of… Continue reading False ‘Friends’ reunion rumor thrilling and upsetting fans
Audience hoodwinked by The Greatest Showman
Americans seeking a great circus film are still left with their hopes as high as the trapeze under the big top and their wants unfulfilled after seeing The Greatest Showman. Starring Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron, this holiday’s musical release may have only done casting right by the trained eye. For a family holiday pic… Continue reading Audience hoodwinked by The Greatest Showman
Pocket Camp leaves players wanting more
Did I hear you say that, right? You wanted Animal Crossing on your phone? Well now you can have it, and you can still enjoy some of the old timeless features from the game we were all introduced to in 2001 on the Game Cube, and grew to love throughout the last few years with… Continue reading Pocket Camp leaves players wanting more