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Hiroyuki Sanada holds up the cast of "Shōgun's" Emmy trophy for Outstanding Drama. "Shōgun" won a total of 18 awards. Photo courtesy Frank Micelotta, Disney.

Column: ‘Shōgun’ stuns, ‘The Bear’ strikes again at the 76th Emmy Awards

Lawrence Brown, news staff September 19, 2024

Television’s biggest stars returned to the Peacock Theater Sept. 15 for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards ready to break records and make history. The ceremony consisted of many firsts, including the first time the awards were held twice in one year after the delay following...

Column: The 40th Video Music Awards bring the past to the present

Column: The 40th Video Music Awards bring the past to the present

Camryn Cunningham, news correspondent September 18, 2024

The 40th Video Music Awards, or VMAs, were a whirlwind, combining nostalgia and the future of music into a three-hour long broadcast. Concept performances dominated the Sept. 11 show, which is known for spectacle — think Lady Gaga’s meat dress or Beyoncé’s pregnancy announcement.  The...

Students walk around and relax on Centennial Common. Many students felt overwhelmed acclimating to Northeastern's campus during their first time in Boston.

A student’s guide to Northeastern: hacks, study spots and food around campus

Sarah Pyrce, news correspondent September 16, 2024

As the leaves begin to change and the weather starts to cool, the hectic nature of move-in and the nerves of starting classes have finally settled. If you are feeling lost on campus, rest assured. Acclimating to Northeastern’s campus for the first time — whether as a first-year,...

Column: ‘Late Night with the Devil’ sparks debate on ethical, financial implications of AI-generated art in films

Column: ‘Late Night with the Devil’ sparks debate on ethical, financial implications of AI-generated art in films

Anna Palfy, news correspondent April 30, 2024

Demonic chaos depicted through the lens of a 1970s late-night talk show is probably not a horror film plot you’ve seen before.  But that’s what you get with “Late Night with the Devil,” which combines footage from the 1977 Halloween episode of the variety show “Night...

Two visitors climb the Grand Staircase at the Boston Public Library’s McKim Building in awe. Over 2 million people visited the Boston Public Library’s 25 locations in 2023.

Libraries beyond Snell: 3 spaces for final studies

Curtis DeSmith, photo correspondent April 15, 2024

With finals season in full swing and Northeastern’s Snell Library partially closed down for renovations, it can be difficult for students to find a quiet place to study for exams without worrying about finding a seat. Fortunately, Boston is home to dozens of libraries with...

Jennifer Lawrence walks the red carpet, waving. Her striking Dior dress was one of the evening's best. Photo courtesy Jenny Anderson, Disney.

Column: The most show-stopping looks at the 96th Academy Awards

Claudie Bellanger, news correspondent March 24, 2024

Awards season concluded March 10 with the 96th Academy Awards, and the event left viewers with enough to talk about until next season. With Ryan Gosling’s theatrical performance of “I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie” and Vanessa Hudgens’ pregnancy announcement, the best-dressed...

Jimmy Kimmel hosts the 96th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre March 11. Films and artists were nominated across 23 categories. Photo courtesy Frank Micelotta, Disney.

Column: ‘Oppenheimer’ wins big at best-produced Oscars ceremony in years

Jake Guldin, lifestyle editor March 15, 2024

Hollywood’s biggest stars convened in the Dolby Theatre March 11 for the 96th Academy Awards, anxious to see which films and artists would take home the gold across the show’s 23 categories. The event, with late-night personality Jimmy Kimmel hosting, featured a deserving...

Column: The 2024 SAG Awards featured awkward moments, surprise wins

Column: The 2024 SAG Awards featured awkward moments, surprise wins

Olivia Woodard, news correspondent March 10, 2024

The 30th Screen Actors Guild Awards — colloquially known as the SAG Awards — streamed Feb. 24 and birthed a night of firsts and surprises. Exclusively showcasing the achievements of actors, SAG presents 15 awards in film and television voted on by the Screen Actors Guild...

Column: Hollywood precursors could signal 2024 Oscar winners

Column: Hollywood precursors could signal 2024 Oscar winners

Derek Telep, news correspondent March 9, 2024

The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are recognized as the highest honor in the movie industry. The 2024 ceremony, set for 7 p.m. March 10 at its usual venue, the Dolby Theater, in Los Angeles, will feature Jimmy Kimmel as its host, once again. The Academy of Motion...

Column: Taylor Swift’s album announcement meant no disrespect

Column: Taylor Swift’s album announcement meant no disrespect

Claudie Bellanger, news correspondent March 4, 2024

Swifties were spiraling the morning before the 66th Grammy Awards when Taylor Swift changed her Instagram, Facebook and X, formerly known as Twitter, profile pictures from color to black and white. Many fans anticipated the release of the re-recording of “reputation,” but...

Column: Female artists win big at the 2024 Grammy Awards

Column: Female artists win big at the 2024 Grammy Awards

Camryn Cunningham, news correspondent February 23, 2024

The 66th Grammy Awards was a success for women in music — from Miley Cyrus’ first-ever win to Taylor Swift’s history-making Album of the Year triumph, women dominated the Feb. 4 ceremony.  Before the main ceremony even began, Phoebe Bridgers, along with fellow boygenius...

Column: Is the BAFTA jury system out of touch?

Column: Is the BAFTA jury system out of touch?

Caleb Lee, news correspondent February 17, 2024

The nominees for the 77th British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTAs, were unveiled Jan. 18, and the responses were far from positive. Notably, there was widespread criticism regarding major snubs, with several actors of color, including Greta Lee of “Past Lives” and Charles...