Category: Arts & Entertainment

Rundown of Apple’s iOS 11 software update

Apple’s newest iOS update claims to bring a plethora of features to iPhones and iPads alike. The most anticipated aspects of this new update include improvements to the App Store and iTunes Store, Siri, camera and photos and augmented reality technologies. Upon downloading the update, users will first see that the lock screen where the… Continue reading Rundown of Apple’s iOS 11 software update

‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ sneaks its way into the top of the box office

The movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle,with its star-studded cast and fast action, is a huge success in the box-office. Kingsman: The Golden Circle is about a secret agent service, called The Kingsman, in the United Kingdom. The Kingsman find their headquarters destroyed and must team up with another agency in America called The Statesman to… Continue reading ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ sneaks its way into the top of the box office

Preview of Miley Cyrus’s new album “Younger Now”

Miley Cyrus has a new album in the works called Younger Now. The album’s track list will contain 11 songs (viewable from Apple Music), 4 of which can already be listened to. These four songs include the self titled “Younger Now”, “Malibu”, “Week Without You”, and “Inspired”. “Malibu” and “Inspired” have already come out as… Continue reading Preview of Miley Cyrus’s new album “Younger Now”

Carrie Underwood sued in federal court over hit song

Superstar country artist Carrie Underwood was sued over the song “Something in the Water.” According to The Tennessean, Underwood was sued in federal court last week by two Canadian songwriters. The songwriters, Ron McNeill and Georgia Lyons, claimed that their song of the same name was pitched to Mark Bright, Underwood’s producer, back in 2014.… Continue reading Carrie Underwood sued in federal court over hit song

Paul Meek Library exhibit showcases life of American farmers

American Farmers, The Heart of Our Country is an exhibit in the Paul Meek library of roughly 30 large photographs out of Paul Mobley’s book of the same name as the exhibit. It was photographed to showcase the American farmer, their pride in their work and the hard life they live as farmers. The exhibit… Continue reading Paul Meek Library exhibit showcases life of American farmers

Future of Apple unveiled: iPhone X

On Sept. 12, Apple released three new iPhone’s: the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X. The Apple keynote address was given in the Steve Job’s Theater at the new Apple Park. Lots of new features are packed into all models of the iPhone including wireless charging, the best camera to date and a much… Continue reading Future of Apple unveiled: iPhone X

Country star Troy Gentry dies in helicopter crash

Troy Gentry of the famous Montgomery Gentry, died tragically in a helicopter crash in Medford, New Jersey, Sept. 8, at approximately 1 p.m. The duo were set to perform at a concert Friday night at the Flying W Airport and Resort in Medford, New Jersey, which has now been canceled. While Eddie Montgomery was not aboard the… Continue reading Country star Troy Gentry dies in helicopter crash

Fourth annual Soybean event showcases variety of talent

The Tennessee Soybean Festival, with the help of the UTM Department of Visual and Theatre Arts, is hosting the fourth annual Guitar as Art show from Sept. 3 to Sept. 16. The guitars are displayed in the Fine Arts art gallery on the first floor.  The gallery will be open from 1 p.m. to 5… Continue reading Fourth annual Soybean event showcases variety of talent

The Cool Kids are in back in town: Echosmith

Echosmith performed for a large crowd of UTM students and Martin community members during the 2017 Soybean Festival UTM Student Night hosted by the Student Activities Committee. The indie pop band of siblings Sydney (lead singer), Noah (bassist), and Graham (drummer) Sierota from Los Angeles, California, have been performing together since 2009. Growing up in… Continue reading The Cool Kids are in back in town: Echosmith