“You want prospects, not suspects,” Al Sharpton remembers hearing amongst a group of advertising agents discussing the pros and cons of investing money in black radio.
While the movie showcases arguably one of Depp’s best performances as an actor, as a stand-alone film, it leaves a little more to be desired.
Heavy metal is largely an underground scene today, but its biggest names still remain in the public conscience — including the revered Iron Maiden.
In a sharp departure from his previous films, M. Night Shyamalan’s “The Visit” puts an unexpectedly comedic twist on what could have been another generic horror film — or, in Shyamalan’s case, another absolute commercial flop.
Lady Gaga released a music video directed by Catherine Hardwicke for her new single “Til It Happens To You,” co-written by the lady herself and Diane Warren.
Here’s some bad news for Mr. Lee Malia, Matt Kean, Matt Nicholis, and Jordan Fish: you may be out of work soon.
Ben Folds is a master of the Very Good Album. That is to say, he consistently crafts full-lengths composed almost entirely of excellent songs in any number of styles, alongside one or two duds.
Inhabitants of Charlottesville may have been surprised to see a rather crude piece of art being driven through town last Monday morning, heading towards The Southern Café and Music Hall on the Downtown Mall.
After a great summer of television, the leaves are falling and fall programs are returning. 2015 was ruled by Netflix, but this fall, Amazon is looking to make its mark. Here are the some of the most anticipated television shows this fall season.
“Amy-Sarah Marshall, will you marry me?” said Lisa Green, down on one knee. The crowd erupted with cheers and applause.
With a cross-country rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” and an umpire’s call to play ball, Stephen Colbert returned to TV.
For the past 15 years, Greensky Bluegrass has been crafting unique, genre-bending songs. The band will be returning to the Jefferson Theater Sept. 23, almost exactly a year after its last Charlottesville performance. Arts & Entertainment chatted with founding member and banjo player Michael Bont to preview the upcoming show.
The Miss America Organization celebrated its 95th anniversary Saturday night with a pageant which delivered a healthy dose of big hair, big earrings and big goals.
“The Mask You Live In” was screened Tuesday for over 400 guests as a collective effort by Lambda Upsilon Lambda, the Women, Gender & Sexuality Program, Feminism is For Everyone and the University Women's Center.
Romantic actions may have left some concerned that Jimmy and Gretchen would become soft and lose the biting edge that made “You’re the Worst” such a welcome surprise last summer.
The humor of “The League” has always stemmed from the narcissistic characters’ misguided attempts to humiliate and manipulate each other.
Back in August, indie pop’s new kid on the block, BØRNS, gave a sampling of his 11-song LP, “Dopamine,” slated for release in October.
Ostensibly the final video game in the “Metal Gear Solid” series, at least under director Hideo Kojima, “Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” is the latest chapter in the collection of prequels that depict the rise and fall of the series’ eventual antagonist, Big Boss.
The video game industry focuses heavily on the production of sequels and franchises. The reason for this, like -- most things in any industry -- is the issue of profit-making ventures.
Beirut’s fourth album “No No No” presents a much simpler sound four years after their 2011 album, “The Rip Tide.”
