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Blue Lock Season 2: Transformation of the sports anime genre or a downturn from its legacy?

If you’re looking for a refreshing, antiheroic sports anime that will overturn your perception of soccer and teamwork, Blue Lock is guaranteed to have you “locked-in.”

By November 5, 2024

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The highs and lows of group Halloween costumes 2024

’Tis the season to get spooky (and creative!) with your costumes, and what better way to do that than with a group of your closest friends (or bitterest rivals?). 

By October 31, 2024

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Cavaliers 135, Wizards 116: Washington’s Bilal Coulibaly shines in loss to Cleveland

The Washington Wizards (0-2) fall to the Cleveland Cavaliers (3-0) 135-116. As the doors of Capital One opened to the second game of the Wizards season, the team debuted their... Read more

By October 27, 2024

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Hoyascope today: Spooky, scary horrorscopes for Halloweekend

What's in the stars today? Courtesy of the Halftime Leisure staff, choose your sign for your Halloweekend horoscope reading.

By , , , , , , , , , , and October 25, 2024

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Heartbreaking and hilarious, Will & Harper is a powerful celebration of friendship, acceptance, and transness

Ultimately, Will & Harper is a film for everyone. It is humorous while caring, a documentary and a comedy, and a tale of constant friendship and empowering change.

By October 22, 2024

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In “Country Song Came On,” Luke Bryan finds escape in the honky-tonk

Although certainly showing a new side of Bryan, “Country Song Came On” is rather consistent with the general traits of more recent country releases. 

By October 17, 2024

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The Ultimate Top Ten Autumn Songs

The millisecond I feel a cool breeze, I’m putting on my autumn jams and grabbing anything pumpkin-flavored.

By October 16, 2024

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D.C. theater shines a satirical spotlight on politics

Operating as the beating heart of American politics, D.C. cannot seem to think about anything other than its day job—especially when it comes to entertainment

By and October 13, 2024

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Love Is Blind Season 7 is a half-apt portrait of the District and its dating scene

D.C. has long been known as one of the worst dating scenes in the country, but the reality show is hoping to bring some happy endings to the city.

By October 13, 2024

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Beyond the pros: D.C. rec leagues are bringing sports to everyone

Washington, D.C. is home to several well-known professional sports teams, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Commanders, and Washington Spirit. Yet, beyond the field of Northwest Stadium and the court of... Read more

By October 12, 2024

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Is Jayden Daniels the answer for the Commanders?

There’s an electric energy to this year’s Washington Commanders team. The organization has new team owners and new head coach Dan Quinn, who has Super Bowl experience. With the Commanders... Read more

By October 11, 2024

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“Pushing It Down and Praying” is a taste of Lizzy McAlpine’s ingenuity on Older (and Wiser)

As she trudges through the muddied sounds of her band to harness this vulnerability, she begins to morph from a sensitive teenager to a surer version of herself.

By October 9, 2024

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Trailer Takes: A Minecraft Movie needs to return to the crafting table

Rather than remaining faithful to the source material, A Minecraft Movie attempts to retrofit nostalgic video game graphics into a modern live-action story, and the result is a greater tragedy than Jason Momoa’s character outfit.

By September 28, 2024

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“Neva Play” with Megan Thee Stallion—she will rock you

Clearly, she intends to take her industry icon status to the next level in 2024 with the recent release of two singles: “We Will Rock You - Megan Thee Stallion Version” and “Neva Play (feat. RM of BTS).”

By September 27, 2024

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Is the Guardian Cap really the solution to football’s safety woes?

There’s a reason we did not play football growing up. Despite our deep love for the sport—the late nights spent watching games, the emptiness we feel from February to July... Read more

By and September 27, 2024

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Victoria Monet’s “SOS (Sex on Sight)” is a slow jam with faulty vision

Its lack of resonance with audiences is accounted for by its awkward position as neither a good bedroom jam nor playful pop anthem.

By September 22, 2024

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On a star-studded day, the Washington Spirit produced a Hollywood ending

On Sept. 5, the Washington Spirit (14-2-4) announced that NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson purchased a minority stake in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise.  The basketball legend... Read more

By September 17, 2024

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Season 21 of The Bachelorette had just as many red flags as roses

This season of The Bachelorette has not felt like a triumph for Jenn or the historic AAPI representation she brings to the series.

By , and September 15, 2024

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Voice Sports Predicts the 2024-25 NFL Season

  The 2024-25 NFL season kicked off on Thursday September 5. Here’s what the experts at the Voice are predicting for this season… Ben Jakabcsin Super Bowl: YOUR DEEEEEEETROOOIIIT LIIIIOONS... Read more

By , , , and September 8, 2024

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Washington Spirit friendlies show the global growth of women’s soccer

Audi Field in Washington, D.C. hosted four of the best women’s soccer teams in the world over the past two weekends. The Washington Spirit hosted the exhibition matches to bring... Read more

By August 31, 2024