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By Araba Dennis | June 7, 2016MTV’s seminal reality TV show “Real World” ended its 31st season the end of May. But over the years the show has changed.
MTV’s seminal reality TV show “Real World” ended its 31st season the end of May. But over the years the show has changed.
“The Nice Guys,” written and directed by Shane Black, follows two shady investigators who reluctantly team up on a ham-fisted quest to find a missing teenage activist.
“Strangers” sees a dramatic musical shift for Marissa Nadler. Rather than the acoustic folk settings of her previous LP “July,” Nadler has dramatically expanded her musical repertoire to the point where it’s barely recognizable as folk.
Arts & Entertainment staff members compile a list of their current favorite tracks to help readers find their new go-to jam.
Fraternities and sororities, be warned. “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” is not like “Old School” — this latest film, starring Seth Rogen, takes a harsh view of American Greek life.
Matthews held a pop-up gallery at the old Coca-Cola building on Preston Avenue — an exciting and engaging experience for any major fan.
Three years after his “Acid Rap” mixtape received universal acclaim, Chance the Rapper has ended the suffering of eagerly awaiting fans by releasing “Coloring Book,” his third effort.
Known for his extensive vocabulary and incredibly dense songs, Aesop Rock has one of the most unique voices and approaches to rap in history.
In 2013, Haken’s third album, “The Mountain,” established the group as giants in the modern progressive metal scene.
37-year-old rapper Freeway has been the focal point of East Coast hip-hop since his entrance into the industry nearly 20 years ago.
“Star Trek” veteran Anton Yelchin stars as the male lead in “Green Room” — one of the best horror film of the year.
When you think of rap, you don’t expect it to be about postmodernism and the Hagakure, but Wisconsin rapper Milo covers both before the third song even hits on his latest EP “So The Flies Don’t Come.”
Charlottesville’s hipster crowd packed the Jefferson Theater with a dense grove of diversely bushy beards for singer-songwriter M. Ward.
Although Blink-182 has a new addition in guitarist and vocalist Matt Skiba, their latest single, “Bored to Death,” finds them as capable as ever in crafting catchy and anthemic pop-punk.
Arts & Entertainment spoke with Matt FX about his coveted career path, the joy of collaboration and the importance of lending a favor.
Upbeat, fresh and uncommon, Mumford & Sons’ latest single “There Will be Time” featuring Baaba Maal may be their best yet.
Electric guitar and a pounding drumbeat — the first five seconds of the Avett Brothers’ single “Ain’t No Man” defies the group’s usual folk sound.
Husband-and-wife duo JOHNNYSWIM, known for their unique folksy songs and untouched chemistry on stage, visited Jefferson Theater April 25, and the concert lived up to expectations.
For someone who’s carved out a career singing and rapping his way to superstardom, versatility is the name of the game.
Mothers managed to bring a sizable crowd into the Southern Café and Music Hall last Monday night.