How the Grammys Made a Spectacle of Beyoncé
Like Chadwick Boseman before her, Beyoncé bore the brunt of an award show’s craven desperation for cultural relevance. Continue reading How the Grammys Made a Spectacle of Beyoncé
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‘RENAISSANCE’ Introduces Final Form Beyoncé
Beyoncé channels 25 years of pop dominance into a Pan-African disco fantasia where she can enjoy her hard-forged control. Continue reading ‘RENAISSANCE’ Introduces Final Form Beyoncé
“BREAK MY SOUL” is Beyoncé’s Well-Deserved Dance Break
After a decade of transformation, Beyoncé takes a spin on the dance floor for transcendent, conditional liberation. Continue reading “BREAK MY SOUL” is Beyoncé’s Well-Deserved Dance Break
The Super Bowl Halftime Show Has Jumped the Shark
With The Weeknd’s workmanlike performance in the record books, where does the world’s biggest stage go from here? Continue reading The Super Bowl Halftime Show Has Jumped the Shark
The Lion King Remake Pushes the Limits of Technology and Nostalgia
Jon Favreau’s photorealistic take on the Disney legend is both promise and warning of how far Disney will go to remake our childhoods. Continue reading The Lion King Remake Pushes the Limits of Technology and Nostalgia
The Lion King Live-Action Soundtrack Succeeds by Not Tarnishing the Original’s Legacy
For the sake of a generation’s childhood, Disney smartly plays it safe with its most important musical property. Continue reading The Lion King Live-Action Soundtrack Succeeds by Not Tarnishing the Original’s Legacy
Beyoncé Soars, But “Spirit” Stays Grounded
The first single from the Lion King soundtrack features an incredible Beyoncé vocal, but not much else. Continue reading Beyoncé Soars, But “Spirit” Stays Grounded
Mariah Carey’s Hot 100 Record is Safe, but Female Pop is Not
Mariah Carey’s record is safe, phew. It was touch-and-go for a few weeks, but “One Sweet Day,” her 1995 duet … Continue reading Mariah Carey’s Hot 100 Record is Safe, but Female Pop is Not