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    Organizers must be held accountable for tragic deaths at Astroworld

    Christine KelleyOp-edsOpinionsNovember 21, 2021

    The 10 deaths at Astroworld Festival were the result of catastrophically failed planning by festival organizers, planners, police and private contractors. Travis Scott and his team must be held accountable for their deadly oversight.

    How Astroworld turned into a “mass casualty event”

    Skylar SenaArtsMusicNovember 14, 2021November 15, 2021

    On Friday, Nov. 5, at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston, a crowd rush kickstarted a struggle that became a tragedy. In a crammed audience of around 50,000 attendees, momentum led to collapse, air loss and trampling, resulting in nine deaths.

    Some Kanye West fans celebrate “Donda” – others are still confused

    Isaac Saia GluckArtsMusicSeptember 10, 2021September 10, 2021

    Kanye West, unquestionably one of the most important musicians of our generation and a proponent of the notion that there is no such thing as bad publicity, released his 10th studio album, “Donda,” following multiple extravagant and dramatic listening parties.

    Kanye West finally releases “Donda” album

    Amaya McDonaldArtsMusicAugust 29, 2021

    The highly anticipated album was originally scheduled for release on July 22. In the weeks leading up to the album’s release, West moved into the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia where he held two album listening events over the summer. 

    How Hollywood is adjusting in a time of crisis

    Justin MitselmakherArtsMusicTVApril 30, 2020

    Throughout the month of April, the entertainment industry sought to raise spirits through a variety of different media platforms whether it be on national television or Instagram.

    “Astroworld”: Travis Scott turns MSG into an amusement park

    Gregory ZarbArtsDecember 2, 2018December 2, 2018

    Fresh off the release of his most anticipated and third studio album “Astroworld,” Travis Scott’s “Wish You Were Here” tour brought together his longtime fans and newcomers for one night of ultimate raging on Nov. 27 at Madison Square Garden.

    Brookfest announcement makes security clearance criteria unclear

    Chris ParkinsonArtsFebruary 25, 2018November 30, 2018

    With an added criminal history that dates back to his adolescence, questions are being raised on how the 25-year-old “Savage Mode” rapper was able to pass security clearance to perform.

    Review: Migos trap epic “Culture II” lacks flair

    Thomas JamesArtsJanuary 27, 2018

    Migos haven’t discovered how to diversify their sound now that they have made it to the top of their field.

    Albums review: Latest trap collaboration reward with bangers

    Thomas JamesArtsNovember 13, 2017

    “Super Slimey,” a collab between Young Thug and Future, dropped on Oct. 20 and, for the most part, felt like a compilation of standard songs for both artists.

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