Tuesday, June 24


Q&A: Grammy-nominated alumna talks mix of traditional, modern elements in her music

Lupita Infante is putting a modern spin on tradition. The alumna is nominated for a Grammy Award in the best regional Mexican music album (including Tejano) category for her debut album, “La Serenata.” Though the awards will be held virtually on March14, Infante said it is an honor to be nominated in the same category as some of her musical idols. Read more...

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‘WandaVision’ season 1 recap – episode 9: ‘The Series Finale’

Warning: spoilers ahead. The walls of the Westview mirage are finally broken down, but the Scarlet Witch’s journey is far from over. After “WandaVision” delved deep into the sitcom genre previously untouched by the Marvel Cinematic Universe, its long-anticipated finale is filled to the brim with tense battles familiar to longtime fans. Read more...

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Movie review: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ fuses fantasy, friendship but with flawed culture blend

This post was updated March 7 at 4:22 p.m. One live-action remake after another, Disney finally returns to its roots. Released on March 5 in theaters and Disney+ Premier Access, “Raya and the Last Dragon” is the studio’s latest 3D-animated outing, telling a wholly original story set in Kumandra – a fantasy world inspired by several Southeast Asian cultures. Read more...

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Album review: ‘UNLOCKED 1.5’ is the intergalactic remix sequel nobody asked for

Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats prove the sequel will never be as good as the original. As the second collaborative album between Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats, “UNLOCKED 1.5” serves as a cosmic-sounding complement to their 2020 release “UNLOCKED.” The almost-identical track list of “UNLOCKED 1.5” is a lo-fi electronic reimagination of the previous album, featuring new verses from several artists like Benny the Butcher, Joey Bada$$ and Smino. Read more...

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Q&A: Kelly Marie Tran discusses Asian representation in ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’

This post was updated March 7 at 4:52 p.m. Kelly Marie Tran is redefining what it means to be a Disney princess in 2021. The alumna stars as the titular warrior princess in Disney’s latest animated film “Raya and the Last Dragon,” which releases Friday in theaters and through Disney+ premiere access. Read more...

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