All summer, "American Idol" fans across the country waited impatiently for the hit show to announce the new panel of judges for its 10th season. On Jan.19, the new season of "American Idol" premiered with its two new judges, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and singer/actress/entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez.
The "indie-pop" genre often conjures images of an emaciated singer in an ugly sweatshirt, singing sugary pop songs in an off-kilter voice. That annoying Hyundai Sonata commercial featuring Pomplamoose's (yes, that's their name) take on "Jingle Bells" encapsulates the good and bad aspects of the genre: it is original, sometimes annoying and altogether harmless.
In the cold winter months, it is more than tempting to simply throw on the most comfortable sweatshirt, sweatpants and slip into a pair of Uggs. While this look may keep you warm and snug, it is not the most attractive style to sport.
The Walsh Gallery has opened its newest group exhibition, "Working in Wonder," which will run through Feb. 11, 2011.
Glassjaw is back, and back with a vengeance. The band is releasing new material for the first time since 2002. "Our Color Green (The Singles)", is a powerhouse of an E.P. that will not disappoint.
Philip Baker and Nicole Dalton shined in the recent show presented by Seton Hall's Department of Communication and the Arts, "Wait Until Dark." They not only won over the audience, but also won nominations for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships.
Philip Baker and Nicole Dalton shined in the recent show presented by Seton Hall's Theatre Council, "Wait Until Dark." They not only won over the audience, but also won nominations for the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships.
Decemberist fans are no strangers to strange instrument combinations: accordions, trumpets, mandolins, the hurdy gurdy, instruments that don't grace your typical pop song or even indie song. However, what Decemberists fans will not be used to when listening to their sixth full length album, "The King is Dead," the first full length studio album since 2009's "The Hazards of Love", is the band sounding so, well, American.
If given the option to travel over Christmas break, one most likely would not choose to spend a week in Haiti.
Although the origin of the trend is disputed, thigh-high boots continue to impact fall and winter fashion. While the concept of the "thigh-high" trend is anything but new, the boot has morphed in various ways.
We met the parents. We met the Fockers. But did we really need to meet the little Fockers? The answer is simple: no. The latest Focker installment, "Little Fockers," focuses not on the newest additions to the Focker family, twins, but on the already explored relationship between Greg Focker and Jack Byrnes.
In 1982, Disney began to explore the then unknown potential of computers with the production of the science fiction film, "Tron." The premise of this movie explored the inner-workings of computer software by pitting different programs against each other in classic arcade games like Centipede and Pong.
Now that we have left our dorm rooms for the winter, it's time to get back into the driver's seats of our cars and resume normal life. Although we dream of a white Christmas, delayed openings and snow days, there are precautions drivers should take when venturing out into the snow.
On the last night of 2010, a large crowd at the Wellmont Theatre in Montclair, NJ was able to ring in the New Year with the rising indie group, Passion Pit.
"59 Seconds: Change Your Life in Under a Minute,"a new self-help book by Richard Wiseman, uses simple language and entertaining anecdotes to explain ten techniques that will change your life for the better. Wiseman's scientifically supported techniques are more practical, effective and relevant to the lives of college students than the habits of Stephen Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," a book Seton Hall students are probably familiar with. "59 Seconds" outshines it for these reasons.
Kevin Devine and his band headed to Hoboken, N.J.'s Maxwell's for a memorable set spanning over
Everyone loves a good Christmas film, but which one is the best? Whether it's a classic film or a new comedy, Christmas movies are the perfect way to bring out the holiday spirit.
At the heart of Darren Aronofsky's new film, "Black Swan," is the question: how far can an artist push themselves for the sake of their art?
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