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Review | I Love Keke Palmer, but ‘One of Them Days’ needs to pick a side

Review | I Love Keke Palmer, but ‘One of Them Days’ needs to pick a side

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer February 17, 2025

“One of Them Days,” starring Keke Palmer and SZA, is director Lawrence Lamont’s first feature-length film release. Palmer and SZA play Dreux and Alyssa, respectively — a best friend and roommate...

Review | FKA Twigs Wants to Know If You’re Feeling Eusexua

Review | FKA Twigs Wants to Know If You’re Feeling Eusexua

By Wendy Moore, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

Are you feeling “Eusexua?” The term was coined by FKA Twigs and describes a heightened state of being, a tranquil flow, or even “the pinnacle of human experience.” In fact, she released her third...

Review | Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ strikes a chord with listeners

Review | Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ strikes a chord with listeners

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

Pittsburgh rap legend Mac Miller’s seventh studio album, “Balloonerism,” was released by Warner Records on Jan. 17. Talk of Miller’s recent album began in November of last year at Tyler, The Creator’s...

Review | ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ serves as a fitting finale to The Weeknd

Review | ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ serves as a fitting finale to The Weeknd

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Abel Tesfaye, known to fans across the world as The Weeknd, closed a chapter in his illustrious music career with his sixth studio album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” The album serves as the conclusion to...

Review | ‘The Brutalist’ is what the Oscars want you to like and Twitter wants you to hate

Review | ‘The Brutalist’ is what the Oscars want you to like and Twitter wants you to hate

By Ore Fawole, Staff Writer January 28, 2025

Despite its high barrier to entry for the average viewer — clocking in at a hefty 205-minute runtime — audiences are flocking to see “The Brutalist.” I am far from being part of the "movies should...

Review | Glitz, Glamor and Tears in ‘The Last Showgirl’

Review | Glitz, Glamor and Tears in ‘The Last Showgirl’

By Sage Rosenfeld, Staff Writer January 27, 2025

“The Last Showgirl” is the third movie from director Gia Coppola, the granddaughter of Francis Ford Coppola. After its success at the Toronto International Film Festival, the film debuted in U.S. theaters...

Review | With ‘Lana: SOS Deluxe’, SZA leaves no doubt that she’s the queen of R&B

Review | With ‘Lana: SOS Deluxe’, SZA leaves no doubt that she’s the queen of R&B

By Dylan Paradise, Staff Writer January 24, 2025

SZA’s long-teased deluxe album “Lana” has finally arrived. The “SOS” reissue marks her third release after “SOS” and “Ctrl,” her debut album from 2017. SZA is extremely well-known for...

A look back at The Pitt News Culture Staff’s favorites and notables

By The Pitt News Staff January 22, 2025

“It’s Us Vol 1” and “Red One” // Dylan Paradise, staff writer “It’s Us, Vol. 1” is the debut album from Lil Yachty’s new rap supergroup, “Concrete Boys.” Made up of rappers Yachty,...

Review | Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’ turns over a new leaf in an ode to Puerto Rico

Review | Bad Bunny’s ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’ turns over a new leaf in an ode to Puerto Rico

By Irene Castillo, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

Bad Bunny’s sixth album “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” which translates to “I should have taken more photos,” deserves more than an album review. The cultural context of an electoral year in Puerto...

Franz Ferdinand disappoints with new album ‘The Human Fear’

Franz Ferdinand disappoints with new album ‘The Human Fear’

By Maxine Van Nortwick, Staff Writer January 15, 2025

The Scottish post-punk band Franz Ferdinand is known for their out-of-the-box artistry, creative hits like “Take Me Out” and impact on the millennial rock sound. Released on Jan. 10, its latest album...

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