Behind the scenes during the shoot for the “Lucky” music video in 2000, a moment captured by Britney Spears’ assistant and friend Felicia Culotta. FX/TNS I’ve always liked Britney Spears’ biggest hits,…
Author: John McNamara
Weekly Features Staff Favorites – “Carrie: The Musical”
After seeing “Carrie: The Musical” at Moraine Valley, I became completely infatuated with the “Carrie” franchise. Something about the “Carrie” story always piqued my interest. The first I’d ever heard of it…
My Highlights and Initial Thoughts of The Grammy Nominations List
Beyoncé launches her hair care line, Cécred, in February 2024. Cécred/TNS On Friday, Nov. 8, the nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards were announced. I…
Oasis’ Resurgence and the Gallagher Brothers’ Reconciliation
“Don’t Believe the Truth” CD The Xavierite After a decade-and-a-half’s separation, the English rock band Oasis has officially gotten back together to…
“Harlequin”: The Companion Album to “Joker: Folie à Deux” in Review
The “Harlequin” standard vinyl with a poster from the record jacket The Xavierite On Sept. 27, Lady Gaga’s accompanying album to her new film, “Joker: Folie…
Hidden in Plain Sight: Diddy Red Flags We Initially Missed
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ $100 million default judgement in sex assault lawsuit has been set aside. Javier Rojas/Zuma Press Wire/TNS Ever since rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested on Sept. 16,…
How Body Image Standards Haven’t Improved Over Time
Tony Little as a young bodybuilder in St. Petersburg. Tampa Bay Times (2011) As we have advanced as a society, we have figured out…
Queerbaiting: Let’s Mind Our Own Business
A “Saltburn” poster …
How Being Connected Keeps Young People Disconnected
Social media apps in an app folder …
The Success Story of Addison Rae
Addison Rae, a Tik Tok influencer, appears on the red carpet at Wintrust Arena before the Celebrity Game on Feb. 14, 2020. USA …