In Case You Missed it! The Biggest Moments from Music’s Biggest Night
It was a big night at the 66th annual Grammys packed with amazing performances and historic wins. So, in case you missed it, here are the top moments from music’s biggest night.
The History of Pop
The origins of pop music can be traced back to the early 20th century, with influences from various musical styles, including jazz, blues, and country. The term "pop" is short for "popular" and refers to music that appeals to a wide audience. Pop music as we know it today began to take shape in the 1950s, with the rise of artists such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and Little Richard, who brought elements of rhythm and blues to a mainstream audience. Their energetic performances and catchy tunes helped establish the foundations of pop music.
Why Read Classic Literature?
In a world that’s constantly changing, classic literature remains steadfast. These stories hold a certain significance that has stood the test of time. Classics continue to captivate readers across many different generations and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Classics provide a glimpse into the past and serve as a reflection of the present, allowing readers to delve into and lose themselves in timeless themes and universal truths.
How to Train Your Dragon Live Action Remake Begins Production
The beloved Dreamworks trilogy How To Train Your Dragon is getting a live action remake, with its first production day having been January 15th, 2024. Dean DeBlois, who was the director of the original movies, will be returning to the chair and leading the remake; as he has proved himself to be a wonderful storyteller, many fans have high hopes for this film.
The 81st Golden Globes Ceremony 2024
The Golden Globes are awards given by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to recognize outstanding achievement in movies and films. The awards were first given in 1943 by eight LA journalists who wished to review movies and films. Every year in January, awards are given out.
The 2024 Grammy Nominations
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 4th, at 8:00 PM EST. This year, there will be a total of 94 categories with three new additions: Best African Music Performance, Best Alternative Jazz Album, and Best Pop Dance Recording. Let’s look at the most anticipated awards at the Grammy Awards this year!
Harvard University’s New Course on Taylor Swift’s Songcraft
On November 30th, 2023, the English Department of the esteemed school in Cambridge, Harvard University, will launch a course in the upcoming semester entirely devoted to the iconic songs of superstar Taylor Swift, as revealed by the university’s newspaper, The Harvard Crimson.
A BABEL Conversation with Michelle Zauner
On November 9th, 2023, the Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL series welcomed Michelle Zauner to the Kleinhans stage for a discussion about her best-selling memoir Crying in H Mart.
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Review
In this thrilling prequel to the Hunger Games series, the audience is exposed to the backstory for its notorious villain, Coriolanus Snow. In a world sixty-four years prior to the one Katniss (the main character of the original franchise) experienced, many parts of society, and their life, are different.
From the Vault: 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
1989 (Taylor’s Version) has brought us re-recordings of some of Swift’s most well known songs, as well as five never-heard-before songs from the Vault. Here is a breakdown of those five Vault Songs that were in Swift’s rerecording of her album, 1989.