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Fetty Wap drops anticipated, boomin’ new album

When we look at the current musical landscape of mainstream rap and pop music, Fetty Wap could be considered an artist of the highest regard, his self-titled debut album a masterpiece and “Trap Queen” his magnum opus. Fetty Wap knows…

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‘Green Inferno’: Poor performances push past gore

In 1980, Italian filmmakers released the notoriously graphic horror film “Cannibal Holocaust.” Its release plunged the director and writers into a tumultuous year of obscenity and murder charges, as well as various international bans on the film itself. Since then,…

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‘The Muppets’ raise their curtains once again on new show

It’s time to get the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to get this started on the new ABC sitcom, “The Muppets.” The first episode of the series premiered Tuesday, Sept. 22 to an audience of over…

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‘How To Get Away With Murder’ captivates audiences

The first episode in season two of “How to Get Away With Murder” shook its viewers and had them on the edge of their seats with their introduction of new characters, revealing of dark secrets and unbelievable plot twists letting…

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‘Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials’ strays from literary beginnings

If you are the type of person who likes to dissect the differences between books and the movies based on them, be prepared to be disappointed by “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials.” The reason for this is, aside from the…

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‘NBA 2K16’ excites loyal fans, provides more realistic experience

Each year devout fans of basketball and sports video games alike patiently wait for the day they can pick up the latest edition of NBA 2K. This year, 2K Sports attempted to create the most realistic on-court experience ever. They…

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Netflix throwback: ‘Gossip Girl,’ tell your friends

What do you experience when you combine the work of Cecily von Ziegesar, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage? You let yourself into the world of “Gossip Girl.” This television series, based on the book series written by Ziegesar, is the…

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Future, Drake Collaboration more one sided

It has been quite a year for Drake. Back in February, the Canadian rapper pulled a BeyoncĂ© and dropped a surprise mixtape called “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.” In July, Drake was pulled into a beef with rapper…

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Weekly EP: ‘Adore’ Jasmine Thompson

For years, YouTube has proven to be a successful outlet providing the opportunity for some to break through into the music industry. For Jasmine Thompson, this is certainly true. As a cover artist, Thompson achieved international recognition for her renditions…

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Mac Miller battles his inner demons on ‘GO:OD AM’

Mac Miller has come a very long way in a very short time. In a matter of years, Miller has transformed himself from a simple Pittsburgh teen chasing his dream of making it big to one of the most popular…