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Mysterious Celebrity Deaths That’ll Keep You Up at Night

A. Pollinger

Advertisements by Phoebe Renje When a celebrity dies, our social media pages flood with news and condolences. But in some cases, these celebrities die under mysterious circumstances. Often, people wonder if their death was plotted or if it genuinely was an unfortunate coincidence. While the cause of death is sometimes straightforward, the motive hardly is. In honor of the spooky season, here are five mysterious celebrity deaths that’ll keep you up at night. Brittany Murphy:   Originally from Atlanta, Brittany Murphy moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Murphy instantly became famous with her breakout role as Tai … Continue reading Mysterious Celebrity Deaths That’ll Keep You Up at Night

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Spooky Songs from Everyone’s Favorite Halloween Movie Soundtracks

A. Pollinger

Advertisements by Vivian DiSalvo Looking for some chilling songs to add to your Halloween playlist? We’ve got you covered – the best spooky songs might be hidden in your favorite movie soundtrack! These are all the perfect songs for your Halloween party, made from your favorite Halloween movie soundtracks! “This is Halloween”  Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) might just be one of the most iconic Halloween movies of all time, it’s in no way short of musical bangers! This song can spice up any Halloween playlist and put you in a spooky mood.   Hocus Pocus: “I Put a Spell on You” Hocus … Continue reading Spooky Songs from Everyone’s Favorite Halloween Movie Soundtracks

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TikToker Turned Pop Star: 5 TikTok Artists That Are On The Rise

A. Pollinger

Advertisements by Molly Reeves Getting your start in music through TikTok is becoming the norm. There are many TikTok creators on the platform who have made a name for themselves in the music industry, such as Nessa Barrett. In the United States, 86.9 million people use TikTok, that’s more users than Twitter, with 77 million. If you’re wanting to get your name out there, you know what app to use. Here are five TikTok artists that are on the rise that are putting a dent in the music industry. Nessa Barrett Nessa Barrett is from New Jersey and moved to … Continue reading TikToker Turned Pop Star: 5 TikTok Artists That Are On The Rise

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Plays Off The Field: Why the Future of the Super Bowl Halftime Show is Uncertain

A. Pollinger

Advertisements by Phoebe Renje After a seven-year musical hiatus, Rihanna returned to the stage with a bang at the Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show in February. Her short performance became the most-watched halftime show in NFL history, with roughly a third of the nation watching. This was not the first time the league contacted Rihanna to headline the game. The NFL contacted her in 2018 to headline the Super Bowl, but she declined, citing the kneeling controversy within the league. The NFL’s concert spectacular is now a bid on what relevant artists the league can find to generate a profit. … Continue reading Plays Off The Field: Why the Future of the Super Bowl Halftime Show is Uncertain

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Streaming and Scheming: The Impact of Streaming Services on the Music Industry

A. Pollinger

Advertisements by Vivian DiSalvo Not too long ago, listening to music meant sifting through a shelf full of CDs or vinyl and listening to a full album front to back. Nowadays, you can listen to what you want, when you want. Sounds super convenient, right? Even though streaming services have revolutionized the music industry for consumers, they have detrimental effects on artists. What exactly have streaming services done to the music industry? Let’s plunge into the negative impacts of streaming services on the music industry. The Music Modernization Act  It has become increasingly difficult for artists to earn royalties and … Continue reading Streaming and Scheming: The Impact of Streaming Services on the Music Industry

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The Knoxville Seven: The Seven who Started it All

A. Pollinger

Advertisements By Vivian DiSalvo The Knoxville Seven – made up of Kermit Ewing, Carl Sublett, Walter Stevens, Robert Birdwell, Joanne Higgs, Richard Clarke, and Phillip Nichols – changed their local art scene in legendary ways. What started as a group of faculty members soon turned into a collection of artists who made art history. Seven unassuming artists singlehandedly pioneered the abstract art scene in East Tennessee and changed the Knoxville art scene forever. It all started with Kermit Ewing, who founded the University of Tennessee’s art department in 1948. Ewing had an eye for abstract expressionism that was new to … Continue reading The Knoxville Seven: The Seven who Started it All