The Teaser for Disney’s Moana Is Finally Here!

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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The Cast of Hamilton Goes Sweeney Todd

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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Leonardo DiCaprio Finally Won an Oscar!

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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UCLA Gymnast Sophina DeJesus Absolutely Kills Her Beyoncé-Inspired Routine

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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The Winners Have Been Announced for the 2015 *Book Shimmy* Awards!

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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