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.

By Rhea Banerjee, Ajani Jones, Kristy Li, Lucy Montalti, Karcin Hagi, Elizabeth Adler and Alex Lalli January 31, 2025

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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.

By Karcin Hagi and Aaron Pollock January 30, 2025

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Oshi no Ko: Behind the curtain of stardom and society

Oshi no Ko presents a fictionalized yet reflective question about the entertainment industry while maintaining a unique and engaging story.

By Alexander Hwang January 22, 2025

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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?

By Sagun Shrestha, Lucy Montalti, Rhea Banerjee, Kristy Li, Elizabeth Adler, Ajani Jones, Karcin Hagi, Aubrey Butterfield, Aaron Pollock and Bradshaw Cate January 19, 2025

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A Complete Unknown is not really that unknown, but it is very impressive

Hollywood’s most recent biopic approaches stages of the star’s life with an effervescent, reverberating ambition.

By Rhea Banerjee January 17, 2025

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Nosferatu might be the Christmas special you never knew you needed. And you might not.

Nosferatu is a film better appreciated than enjoyed, despite its effective storytelling.

By Koharu Ando January 4, 2025

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GNX rides the wave of vicious victory, yet is not as sharp as previous releases

GNX is more centered on Lamar’s own power and esteem, a far cry from the humble, sincere lyricism of previous releases.

By Rhea Banerjee December 25, 2024

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Signature Theater’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum can be your winter delight

Forum is a whirlwind of chaos, comedy, and mistaken identities—culminating in a tale of love, reunion, and above all, whimsical humor.

By Amber Bai December 10, 2024

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On Homesick, Angelica Cox yearns for simpler days

Amid this season suspended between endings and beginnings, Angelica Cox is feeling, understandably, Homesick (2024).

By Hailey Wharram December 5, 2024

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Odie Leigh brings a little pop-punk to your sad girl autumn in D.C.

Electrifying energy was brewing for Odie Leigh—and when the Louisiana native took the stage, she doubled it.

By Aubrey Butterfield December 3, 2024

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A Drag Queen Christmas: Your next holiday season tradition

As far as holiday traditions go, A Drag Queen Christmas certainly made its case for me to add it to my list of seasonal shows to attend.

By Zachary Warren November 25, 2024

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Gladiator II is an archetypal sequel

Gladiator II is a respectable film, worth the movie ticket but perhaps not a rewatch.

By Koharu Ando November 25, 2024

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Wicked: Magic from stage to screen

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

By Karcin Hagi November 22, 2024

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DCAF: Georgetown’s a cappella hits all the right notes

From Car Barn to Southwest Quad, DC A Cappella Fest is an opportunity to feature the best of a cappella in the District—at least west of Wisconsin Ave.

By Phoebe Nash November 22, 2024

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In liminal space, mxmtoon attempts to explore the unknown, but doesn’t venture quite deep enough

mxmtoon seems to have traded her ukulele for a banjo—with limited success.

By Sagun Shrestha November 14, 2024

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The “Holy Trinity” walked so Kylie Minogue could fall behind

Kylie Minogue’s new album, Tension II (2024), feels more repetitive and recursive than ever.

By Melis Akkum November 12, 2024

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Alice Phoebe Lou stuns in magical opening performance

Alice Phoebe Lou not only sounded like one, but throughout her set, the singer performed like a fairy as well: magical in all aspects of the word.

By Elaine Clarke and Elizabeth Adler November 11, 2024

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Songs Of a Lost World channels the gloomily sublime in a perfect gothic rock revival

Songs Of a Lost World is a pinnacle in modern music, soaring above uninspired radio hits.

By Elizabeth Adler November 11, 2024

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Event Preview: A Drag Queen Christmas, Nov. 17, Warner Theatre

A Drag Queen Christmas combines the magic and whimsy of the holidays with the flair and artistry that drag offers.

By Zachary Warren November 10, 2024

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The ‘90s are calling, and Katie Gavin’s What A Relief answered

What A Relief is more than an album—it’s a diary entry, penned over seven years with honesty and vulnerability.

By Lucy Montalti November 6, 2024