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Miley bares all in extremely emotional, honest surprise album

Sometimes it can feel rather difficult to discuss Miley Cyrus without invoking hateful, condemning responses. Her harsh image, a huge turnaround from her days with Disney, reflects Cyrus as a spokeswoman for ridiculousness, resulting in the disapproval of many. Through…

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‘Narcos’: Where ‘Breaking Bad’ meets real life

Netflix recently released a new original series, “Narcos.” The show is inspired by true events set in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. It is a take on the legendary Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and how he spread cocaine…

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Weekly EP: Fleurie shoots straight on second album

While no longer music-based, MTV still offers new artists avenues to be heard. For Fleurie, a Nashville-based artist emerging onto the music scene, this sentiment could not be more true. Repeatedly featured on MTV’s “Scream” series, Fleurie has gained her…

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‘We Are Your Friends’ proves predictable, enjoyable

How do you become a millionaire electronic dance music (EDM) superstar such as David Guetta or Calvin Harris? Step one: “Get your head out of that laptop and start listening to what the real world is trying to tell you.”…

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‘Wet Hot American Summer’ prequel brings fans back to camp

“Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp” had fans of the films and those new to the franchise laughing from minute one. If you have not seen the film “Wet Hot American Summer,” check it out before the show,…

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Best of Netflix: ‘Freaks and Geeks’ features ‘90’s nostalgia

We can all think of one show that we feel should’ve gone on longer than it did. One of those shows is “Freaks and Geeks,” which ended after one season and was ranked number one on TV Guide’s list of…

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Latest releases have adventures for everyone

“Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse,” a mystery released in 2013, is now available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as of Friday, Sept. 4. The mystery takes place in Paris where a fearless American teams up with a French…

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‘Sinister 2’ introduces new types of horror

Turn the lights off in your bedroom, turn the sound up on your TV, but lock all the doors and windows if you choose to watch “Sinister 2” in the safe confinement of your home. If you choose to watch…

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‘Straight Outta Compton’ keeps hip-hop icons alive

“Straight Outta Compton” is a 2015 biographical drama based on the notorious hip-hop group N.W.A. The film is named after their 1988 debut studio album. Director F. Gary Gray took over after John Singleton fell through as director. It stars…

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‘Hitman: Agent 47’ Fails to Kill Opening Weekend

Take every action movie cliché you can think of: the damsel in distress, the seemingly unstoppable bad guy, the unflinching anti-hero and the head of the evil corporation, bent on getting his way no matter what the cost. Now, add…