The trailer for Moana is finally here! I’ve been looking forward to seeing Disney’s princess from the Pacific Islands on the big screen, and I’m even more excited now that I’ve seen the teaser trailer — especially since Lin-Manuel Miranda is one of the contributing songwriters! Click here to meet the voice of Moana: Auli’i Cravalho. […]
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As you may know, Kesha has been going through a lot lately, but her recent Coachella performance with Zedd has seemingly breathed new life into the beleaguered singer’s career, and we are so excited for her. You can already purchase the “True Colors” cover, and this video seems to indicate that something bigger is to […]
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By now, I’m sure you’ve all heard of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s magnum opus, Hamilton, but you’ve never seen it quite like this. Darkly re-imagined for 2016’s Broadway Cares’ Easter Bonnet Competition, the cast of Hamilton gives a fantastic and chilling tribute to Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. By transforming their opening number “Alexander Hamilton” into a […]
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Chloe Arnold’s Synocpated Ladies tap group brings added rhythm and complicated, intricate beats to Beyoncé’s “Formation.” Their skill is undeniable, and I cannot get enough of this arrangement. The end of the video includes a video compilation of girls and women joining in on the tap dance from around the United States as well as […]
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Last night, Leonardo DiCaprio officially transformed from an Oscar-nominated actor to an Academy Award-winning actor. His nomination for Best Actor for The Revenant was his 6th Academy Award nomination, and it was clear that everyone thought it was about time he won. Once his name was announced, the place erupted with cheers and applause, which almost instantly turned […]
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In a meet against USC, UCLA gymnast Sophina DeJesus performed her flawless floor routine to Beyoncé’s new single, “Formation,” and left the audience roaring on their feet. As if performing incredible gymnastic feats wasn’t enough, she slays at dancing: dabbing, whipping, nae nae-ing, the works. There’s pretty much nothing to say about this performance beyond: WOW.
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It’s coming! Zoolander 2 is coming to theaters February 12th — which is less than a month away! Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson are back together, and that means one thing: comedy gold. In the trailer we see a lot of familiar faces, such as Will Ferrell reprising his role as Mugatu, but we also see […]
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Epic Reads has revealed the winners for the 2015 *Book Shimmy* Awards, celebrating the best in YA literature. A special congratulations to Germ’s founder, Jennifer Niven! All the Bright Places won in the category of Mental Health Matters! Thank you to all who voted and to all who have read the touching, roller coaster ride that is Violet and Finch’s story. The complete […]
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Words cannot do this story justice in terms of how special and heartwarming it is, but I’ll try. Bella, a 10-year-old girl, was born with Morquio Syndrome, a rare genetic disease that can affect a child’s bones. Because of the disease, Bella was unable to walk on her own. . . until one day when Bella met […]
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