entertainment Archives - The Pitt News

Opinion | Please put someone new on my screen

By Lauren Deaton, Senior Staff Columnist • January 23, 2026

Senior staff writer Lauren Deaton explores how the past year in the entertainment industry serves as an example of how media can be enhanced when less experienced actors are cast in popular media.

Opinion | The halftime show performer does not matter

By Angel Rodriguez, Staff Writer • October 27, 2025

Staff writer Angel Rodriguez argues that who sings the halftime show does not matter.

Opinion | The Oscar best picture ranking no one asked for

By Raquel Padin-Nicholas, Staff Columnist • March 17, 2025

This spring break, I unfortunately had to stay alone on campus. In my desperation to find something to occupy my time, other than the towering list of assignments I was given, I decided to watch, for the first time ever, all 10 best picture nominees for the Oscars.

Opinion | We should all try new types of entertainment

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist • April 12, 2024

Entertainment comes in many forms, languages and genres. We often stick to a certain genre or language of whatever we’re comfortable with, but this limitation blocks people from discovering many other wonderful forms of entertainment.

Pitt alumni reflect on finding success in arts and entertainment industry

By Jessica McKenzie, Culture Editor • February 3, 2023

Finding a job in arts and entertainment after graduating is notoriously difficult. But these Pitt alumni found careers through perseverance, honing new skills and keeping an open mind.

Q&A: ChatGPT talks Kenny Pickett, the nature of evil and more

By The Pitt News Culture Desk • January 27, 2023

Since OpenAI released ChatBot GPT in November, it has caused fascination, curiosity and controversy worldwide. The Pitt News Culture Desk conducted a Q&A with ChatGPT to further understand the machine’s capabilities and biases.

Four Pittsburgh-based activities to do before the semester picks up

By Serena Garcia, Senior Staff Writer • January 10, 2023

The beginning of a semester leaves students trying to figure out how to transition back into school mode. Practicing some self-care before the semester gets challenging is helpful 一 and Pittsburgh offers so many fun ways to spend the day before the semester stress kicks in.