Arts & Entertainment
‘Challengers’ movie review: Exhilarating excellence on the big screen
Ever since I first saw the trailer for Luca Guadagnino’s new movie Challengers starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor was one of the movies I was most looking forward to this year. It’s safe to say that it did not disappoint. This movie has everything you could ask from a sports movie, but you could … Continue reading ‘Challengers’ movie review: Exhi... Read More
A24 continues to have success in the independent film industry
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The movie poster for Problemista.
Over the course of the past few months, three of the new movies I saw in theaters that stood out to me were Love Lies Bleeding, Problemista, and Civil War. Those three movies are each quite different in terms of genre, plot, themes, and other aspects, but they are all A24 titles that I love. … Continue reading A24 continues to have success in the independent film industr... Read More
Brianne Beatrice shares what’s next at NECC Theater
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Mirrorajah Metcalfe (left) and Gwynnethe Glickman (right) during rehearsal for “Hurricane Diane”
This interview has been edited for clarity and readability. We recently chatted with Northern Essex Theater Coordinator, Brianne Beatrice. Check out the interview below! Shaun Hood: Before we get into what comes next for NECC Theater, I just want touch on the recognition from the Kennedy Center that you and your students have been receiving … Continue reading Brianne Bea... Read More
A conversation with Tom Bergeron!
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Tom Bergeron with Observer Arts & Entertainment Editor Shaun Hood during the interview on Zoom on March 14th.
This interview has been edited for clarity and readability. The Observer is proud and excited to share our interview with Northern Essex celebrity alum Tom Bergeron. We chatted with him about TV hosting, what it’s like having Haverhill roots, and more. Check out the interview below! Shaun Hood: Do you have any advice for students … Continue reading A conversation with To... Read More
All you need to know about the Met Gala
Those who are fond of fashion await the one event that will take place in less than two weeks. Fashion designers, their muses and some of the world’s most influential celebrities gather once a year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for fashion’s biggest night, The Met Gala. Historically this event … Continue reading All you need to know about... Read More
A community for all: Acting Out Theater Company
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Acting Out Theater
Acting Out Theater Company is a nonprofit community theater that really puts the community in community theatre. Located in Lawrence at 56 Island Street, Acting Out Theater has been open to the public for over 20 years now. Linda Schoonmaker, one of the founders of acting out has been involved since the early beginnings of … Continue reading A community for all: Acting ... Read More
A deep dive into ‘Cowboy Carter’
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The album cover for Beyonce’s “Cowboy Carter.”
“This ain’t a Country album. This is a “Beyoncé album.,” is what Beyoncé posted on Instagram before the release of her much-anticipated 8th studio album “Cowboy Carter”, a country inspired 27-track record. The record, which includes two hit singles “Texas Hold ‘Em” and 16 Carriages”, is the second installment of a trilogy of albums, following … Continue reading A deep di... Read More
A breakdown of 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards
April is starting off on a high note thanks to the iHeartRadio music awards which premiered live April 1st on FOX. The iHeartRadio music awards celebrate the most-played songs and artists that were played on iHeartRadio stations and the app from 2023. This year, the event took place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, … Continue reading A breakdown of 2024 iHeartRadio M... Read More
Taylor Swift’s new album breaks records
Swift once again proves she is a force to be reckoned with American pop star and billionaire Taylor Swift released her newest album this past weekend, The Tortured Poet’s Department, and it is already breaking records left right and center. The album was announced at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 4th after Swift … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s new al... Read More
Beyoncé’s “BLACKBIIRD”: The Beatles cover reaffirms Paul McCartney’s 1960s message
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Paul McCartney and Beyonce photographed together.
March 29, 2024 was a huge day for the “Beyhive,” also known as the nickname for fans of popular artist Beyoncé. On this day, the thirty-two-time Grammy award winner released her eighth studio album, titled COWBOY CARTER. The record found Beyoncé shifting her sound in a different direction, more inspired by country music. The album’s … Continue reading Beyoncé’s “BLACKB... Read More