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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.

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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.

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The Voice Predicts the 2025 Grammys

After a particularly nasty streak of snubs in the Big Four categories over the last few years, the Academy has backed itself into a corner.

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Kathy Griffin returns to center stage: And she’s pulling no punches

After regaining her voice in more ways than one, Griffin looks to reestablish herself as the stand-up legend audiences know her to be.

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From donutgate to Hamilton, 10 things turning 10

The sun may have set on Glee, but the age of gleeks never ends. A decade later, fans are craving a reboot. What’s not to miss?

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Best of 2024: Albums

With 2024 coming to a close, Halftime Leisure has compiled a list of our picks for the best albums of the year.

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Wicked: Magic from stage to screen

Wicked had big shoes to fill, but I dare say that they sized up.