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Halftime Leisure

The Voice Predicts the 2026 Grammys

Song of the Year  Will Win: “Anxiety” by Doechii  Should Win: “WILDFLOWER” by Billie Eilish Kalshi shows high odds that “Golden” from “KPop Demon Hunters” will win Song of the... Read more

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From La La Land to Brexit: 10 things turning 10 in 2026

The (height of the) dab By Ryan Goodwin Although technically created and popularized in 2015—thanks to the Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton—the dab reached its peak in 2016. From Musical.ly videos... Read more

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Wicked: For Good (& not so good)

Thank Goodness! Whether you’ve eagerly waited a full year for the continuation of the Wicked story or you’re ready to stop seeing pink and green everywhere you look, the wait... Read more

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You still don’t have a costume?

’Twas the night before Halloween, and you had nothing to wear. You begged your friends for their hand-me-downs, yet not a single pair of animal ears survived last year’s blackout. ... Read more

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Hot girl autumn? Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun forecasts a never-ending summer

If skinny-dipping with your heart out and smoking skinny cigarettes sounds like a successful Tuesday night, Zara Larsson’s Midnight Sun (2025) is the album for you.  “Beautiful, fly, hot, and... Read more

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Halftime Leisure’s 2025 songs of the summer

1. “The Subway” – Chappell Roan After months of asking, begging, and pleading for Chappell Roan to release “The Subway,” she finally dropped the studio recording, and thank God she... Read more

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A sit-down with Elliot James Reay ahead of his American debut

From busking in Bury’s town center to joining Benson Boone on tour, emerging musician Elliot James Reay’s love for music has taken him far. Earlier this week, the Voice had... Read more

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Brighter days ahead: Ariana Grande’s new deluxe album is a cherry atop a masterpiece

eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead displays a level of thematic nuance and vocal expertise unrivaled by her peers.

Leisure

Bunker? I hardly know her

The beauty in a place like Bunker lies in its absence of rules. Queer men especially have grown up facing ridicule for expressing themselves, and Bunker is the perfect escape from the criticism of everyday life. 

In the District

Glowbar opens new D.C. location: one’s just never enough

Rightfully nestled between a Whole Foods Market and a vegan restaurant, a new Glowbar location has found its home in D.C.’s Logan Circle.