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Beyoncé knocks the house down with “Cowboy Carter”

Beyoncé knocks the house down with “Cowboy Carter”

(Photo courtesy of: The Hollywood Reporter) “Beyoncé receives high praise for her eighth studio album.” Anastasia Maynard Connector Contributor  “Cowboy Carter” is Beyoncé’s eighth solo studio album and the second in the trilogy she started working on five years ago. While “Renaissance” was a more straightforward dance pop album, “Cowboy Carter” takes off in a

Ticketmaster is not a master of ticketing

(Photo courtesy of NPR) “Music fans against Ticketmaster rallying outside the U.S. Capitol during the Ticketmaster Senate hearing.” Sohini Nath Connector Staff Ticketmaster has been the (negative) talk of the town recently. During the COVID-19 pandemic, consummate singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released five studio albums, two of which were re-recorded. Swift also announced her Eras Tour

Recording Academy awards another legacy pick with Bonnie Raitt for “Just Like That”

(Photo courtesy of Getty Images for The Recording Academy) “Bonnie Raitt received the award for “Song of the Year” at the 63rd Grammy Awards.” Jake Hogan Connector Contributor The Grammys have been held in high regard in the entertainment industry for decades and is known as the biggest night in music. Artists, producers and celebrities

Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” is a Tour de Force

(Photo courtesy of NBC News) “”Renaissance” is the long-awaited follow-up to 2016’s “Lemonade.”” Sohini Nath Connector Staff The definition of Renaissance is “the revival of art and literature under the influence of classical models.” In her latest album, which itself is titled “Renaissance,” Beyoncé does a fantastic job in executing this revival, displayed across 16

Beyoncé’s “Homecoming” is a victory lap

“Homecoming” was nominated for six Emmy awards. (Photo courtesy of Netflix) Troy Lafond Connector Editor On April 14 and April 21 of 2018, musical superstar Beyoncé performed as a headliner at Coachella, one of the most popular music festivals in the world. Coming fresh off the success of the critically acclaimed and commercial smash hit