The Statesman

Beyoncé shakes the music world with new album “COWBOY CARTER”

Adrienne Esposito • April 10, 2024

“This ain’t Texas,” Beyoncé sings in the opening line of “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM.” But you don’t have to be from or in Texas to enjoy this enchanting, unique Beyoncé album.

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The 65th annual Grammy ceremony: winners and highlights

Jenna Zaza • February 6, 2023

On Sunday, Feb. 4, Trevor Noah hosted the 65th annual Grammy award show featuring performances by Harry Styles, Bad Bunny, Lizzo and more.

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Beyoncé’s “Renaissance”: Track by track

Rayia Habibulla • September 11, 2022

R&B and pop icon Beyonce released her seventh studio album “RENAISSANCE” on July 29, topping the charts with a selection of groovy and self-empowerment-themed songs.

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The Statesman’s Valentine’s Day playlist

Skylar Sena • February 14, 2022

What better way to celebrate than with some love-inspired lyrics? Here are some of the top songs to play this Valentine’s Day, whether the lovebug has bitten you or not.

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Stony Brook performers featured in the Intercollegiate Marching Band

Amaya McDonald • January 31, 2021

During the College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Alabama Crimson Tide, the College Band Directors National Association Intercollegiate Marching Band performed virtually for the first time ever.

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Beyoncé Hands Next Generation the “Keys to the Kingdom” in New Film: Black is King

Amaya McDonald • August 11, 2020

Beyoncé's latest visual album, “Black is King,” debuted on Disney+ on July 31. The visual album showcases the vibrance and beauty of Black culture, Black identity and common experiences shared by members of the Black diaspora.

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Casting a black Little Mermaid is another breakthrough for Disney

Gabby Pardo • August 5, 2019

On July 3, Disney announced on their Facebook page that black 19-year-old rhythm and blues singer and actress, Halle Bailey, will be playing princess Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” live-action remake.

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HBO’s special “2 Dope Queens” shows off raw comedy

Deanna Albohn • March 4, 2018

“2 Dope Queens” made the jump from podcast to four-episode HBO special in February, bringing co-hosts Phoebe Robinson's and Jessica Williams' unadulterated discussions on sex, gender and race issues to the silver screen.

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