Arts & Entertainment

Dua Lipa confronts copyright infringement lawsuits in post-“Blurred Lines” era

Dua Lipa was hit with another copyright lawsuit earlier last Friday over her 2020 dance anthem “Levitating,” making it the second complaint of infringement against the song this month. 

The Kids Are Alright: University student band Beezin

On a Sunday night, in the basement of the University Records house, surrounded by an assortment of instruments, amps and colorful tapestries, University student band Beezin practices their new original songs.

The upcoming Virginia Festival of the Book at a glance

Spanning from Wednesday, March 16, to Sunday, March 20, the annual Virginia Humanities program aims to engage authors and readers in conversation about books, reading and literary culture generally. 

“The Batman” revives a classic franchise with a modern twist

The long-running franchise has seen various actors portray Batman – Robert Pattinson being the latest to take on the role.

Band of Horses needs no “Crutch” in music-making

“Things Are Great” steps back in time as an homage to earlier albums and brutal emotional honesty.

Richmond’s own Lucy Dacus headlines sold out show at The Jefferson Theater

Dacus herself has reported she lacks formal musical training and only finds sounds organically through trial and error when writing songs,

U.Va. Drama’s performance of “How to Live on Earth” asks what it means to relate to one another

Based in part on the real-life Mars One project hoping to explore Mars by 2025, “How to Live on Earth” centers on four people, all applicants for a mission to reach Mars. 

Erykah Badu, D’Angelo and the legacy of neo-soul

Neo-soul differentiated itself from contemporary R&B with its unconventionality, live instrumentation, and deep roots in soul, funk, gospel, hip-hop, jazz and old-school R&B. 

Local female artists’ group exhibition celebrates art and nature

A diverse range of people – from University students to senior Charlottesville residents — walked into the Guild Gallery on Friday, Feb. 5th to experience the opening of “Nature, Us, and the Future — A Group Exhibition with Female Perspectives.”

“Pam & Tommy” falls into the trap of performative feminism

Waiting for Anderson to tell her story when she’s ready would restore her control over an aspect of her life stolen from her — “Pam & Tommy” only rehashes the past without learning from it. 

7th Grade Girl Fight is bringing the heat to Charlottesville

The group began playing locally in 2018, and since then they have boasted a wide repertoire of local venue performances, several video projects and a full-length album to boot

“Jackass Forever” and the case for stupid, sadistic cinema

Likely because the series has been so significant in American popular culture, the best quality of “Jackass Forever” is the unrivaled community experience it offers in a crowded theater. 

Dr. Dre and Los Angeles natives produce an unforgettable halftime performance

California natives, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar all took the stage at SoFi stadium alongside the queen of hip-hop soul, Mary J. Blige, and Detroit rapper, Eminem. 

Oscar nominations reflect the new Academy’s shifting sensibilities

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominees earlier this month.

Connaughton Gallery features first McIntire graduate, highlights local artist

This semester, the McIntire Art Committee chose to display artwork by art therapist and children’s counselor Nick Alexander, as well as class of 2021 McIntire alumna Susie Juárez Rodriguez. 

What's your ideal Valentine's Day movie?

A playlist to make your Valentine’s Day lovely

With such a variety of emotions one may be feeling on Valentine’s Day, this playlist including music curated to a wide range of situations is sure to have a song for you. 

“Euphoria” Season 2: thinking about Cassie Howard

Over the course of the first four episodes, creator and writer Sam Levinson loses his grip on some of his beloved characters, examined most clearly through the character of Cassie Howard.

“11.11:” an uncertain future following Pinegrove’s latest release

“11:11” and its lack of memorability seems to make clear the band’s future, likely amounting to recognition of a few, catchy songs. 

“Phat Tuesdays” shines in its ability to inform audiences on Black Hollywood

“Phat Tuesdays” is both extremely engaging and vitally informative, giving audiences the opportunity to hear fascinating stories and reminisce on the last 30 years of the Black entertainment industry.