Red' is huge hit for Swift
By Staff Writer | October 24Fans of country crooner Taylor Swift have been anxiously awaiting the release of her fourth album since she announced the title in early August.
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On the 'Rader:' CMJ takes music to next level
By Staff Writer | October 24This year's College Music Journal festival lived up to its hype as the world's one-stop-shop for aspiring musicians, die hard musical venues and live broadcasts for fans of all kinds.
New Walsh Gallery exhibit explores SHU baseball history
By Staff Writer | October 24Curated by Corene Linville and Greg Ferrara, Walsh Gallery's latest exhibit titled "Play Ball!" definitely hits a home run.
Newest musical drama may be a hit
By Staff Writer | October 17Opening with a country theme, "Nashville" lives up to its name by centering the entire show on its location. The new musical drama which premiered on Oct. 10 has the potential to be a success.
"Chicago Fire" burns out
By Staff Writer | October 17NBC's newest drama "Chicago Fire" premiered on Oct. 10 at 10 p.m., following its popular predecessor "Law & Order: SVU." The two shows not only share a network and a weeknight, but also an executive producer: Dick Wolf.
Bands announce upcoming concert tours
By Staff Writer | October 17This fall's concert tour announcements have Seton Hall students excited to see some of their favorite bands hit the road and play at area venues. Whether it's rock, punk or jam-bands, there are concerts this season for anyone's taste.
"Agro" aids in actor's box-office comeback
By Staff Writer | October 17Eight years ago it seemed that Ben Affleck's career was over.
CMJ offers chance for aspiring artists
By Staff Writer | October 17In an age where instant fame stands in lieu of sweaty perseverance, laptops replace concert seats and free live music is a mouse click away, The College Music Journal breathes fresh air on the face of the 21st century music industry.
The Script excites crowd at Radio City
By Staff Writer | October 10The Script began a one-month long headlining tour at Radio City Music Hall on Oct. 9.
Drama city: 'Jersey Shore'
By Staff Writer | October 10The show is definitely sentimental for our generation and whether we'd like to admit it or not, "t-shirt time, GTL, and fist pumping" are routines we now adhere to. Well, maybe not all of us.
Fifth season of "90210" premieres
By Amanda Boyer | October 10"90210" is back on the television screen with their fifth season that aired on Monday at 8 p.m. on The CW. The premiere answers the questions from the finale that left the viewers hanging on the edge of their seats.
Perks' movie resonates with fans
By Staff Writer | October 10The off kilter comedy-drama "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," from the book of the same name, debuted in theatres Oct. 5 and is leaving audiences in awe as it charmingly harks back to the emotional rollercoaster that is high school.
"Taken 2" captivates audience despite generic plot
By Staff Writer | October 10Apparently the bad guys didn't learn the last time not to mess with Bryan Mills. The retired CIA agent returns in "Taken 2" and must once again rescue his family from a group of Albanian villains. Luckily for his wife and daughter, as well as for fans of the first film, Mills is as ruthless as ever in his quest of doing anything it takes to save his kin. The result is yet another adrenaline-fueled, action-packed thriller.
"30 Rock" still strong in its final season
By Staff Writer | October 10Most TV shows either end up canceled before getting the chance to go out on their own terms, or they end up running so long that the quality declines and by the time they end, former fans of the TV show don't care about it. Luckily for "30 Rock", NBC has planned for this season to be the last, so Tina Fey and company have plenty of time to work towards a satisfying ending. The show has come off of a string of solid seasons and the premiere of the seventh and final season doesn't disappoint.
Drama city: 'Gossip Girl'
By Samantha Giedris | October 10With the CW's "Gossip Girl" beginning its final season, people in America are excited for one of two reasons: fans will get answers, or, for non-fans, the show will finally be over. As with most shows targeted for teen audiences, the writing and the acting are far from top notch. The final season premiere of "Gossip Girl" was definitely not impressive enough to add viewers, though current fans are likely to stick with it until the end.
Review: 'The Casual Vacancy' By J.K. Rowling
By Staff Writer | October 10While the magic may be gone from the plot of J.K. Rowling's latest novel "The Casual Vacancy" which hit stores on Sept. 27, the magic of Rowling's writing and story-telling capabilities is still in full force in her first foray into adult literature.
New Script album mixes hip hop and pop
By Staff Writer | October 10After a brief stint testing his coaching skills on the UK's "The Voice," The Script's front man Danny O'Donoghue is back in the band with a new album, much to fans' delight. Their third album appropriately titled "#3" was released in Europe early-September, but recently hit shelves in the U.S. on Oct. 9.
Five seasonal things worth doing
By Staff Writer | October 3With fall break to look forward to this weekend, many students anticipate a relaxing time off from classes. However, that free time students have amounts to very little productivity. Instead of taking time to watch TV or even catch up the much needed sleep, enjoy what the state has to offer this season.
Christmas in October
By Staff Writer | October 3October is generally known for leaves falling from trees and the ghosts and ghouls that accompany Halloween. But, it also marks the time of year when stores start selling Christmas items two full months in advance.
Taylor Swift transitions from country to pop
By Staff Writer | October 3From catchy-country to prominent-pop songs, Taylor Swift's tunes have at one point or another engrained themselves in almost everyone's heads. Her previous transition from country queen to pop princess gave her a much bigger audience. The cross-over radio hits she's known for gained her listeners in both the country and pop genres. Seemingly this would be a good thing, but with new singles like "We are Never Ever Getting Back Together," she may be losing the interest of her country-leaning admirers.
