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A woman sits at a laptop while a man stands next to her, looking at a piece of paper from a black envelope. Behind them is a full bookcase and a painting.

Review: ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ makes vulnerability sexy

Co-created by NYU alum Donald Glover and a twist on the 2005 film of the same name, the series is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Dani Biondi, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

Warning: This review contains spoilers for “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” You probably didn’t watch “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (2005) for the plot, unless that counts ogling...

Childish Gambino just dropped his newest album "3.15.20" on March 21st. Despite the unprecedented drop, "3.15.20" failed to offer anything new or worthwhile. (Staff Illustration by Alex Tran)

Childish Gambino’s Latest Is A Full-Blown Disaster

To everyone’s surprise, Childish Gambino released his new album in the midst of a quarantine. Maybe he shouldn’t have.
Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer, Music Editor March 24, 2020

On March 21, Childish Gambino spontaneously dropped a new album. Unfortunately, the surprise factor did not arise from the fact that the drop had been unprecedented; most Gambino...

Thundercat with his fire guitar. (via Facebook)

Thundercat Dazzles Historic Blue Note

Bassist Thundercat just wrapped up his residency at the Blue Note on Third Street, a historic venue where jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Stanley Clarke have also performed.
Kamau Littletree-Holston, Contributing Writer February 22, 2019

Thundercat, whose real name is Stephen Bruner, has released a number of projects over the past decade, including his most recent records, 2017’s “Drunk” and 2018’s “Drank.”...

Barack and Michelle Obama were among those recognized by Vanity Fair for their exemplary fashion choices.

Vanity Fair’s International Best-Dressed List Names Fashion’s Finest

Liv Chai, Staff Writer September 18, 2017
Ever since 2004, Vanity Fair has graced the public with new style icons receiving this highly coveted recognition. Much more than the typical list of names in circulation, this quite exclusive ranking sifts through thousands of potential honorees spanning from business to politics.
"Riverdale" stars NYU alum Cole Sprouse and premiered this past spring on the CW, and can now be streamed on Netflix

10 TV Shows You Might Not Know Star NYU Alumni

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor August 28, 2017
It is the peak era of TV, so let’s take a look at some shows that you might not realize feature NYU alumni.
Students audition for improv groups, thown into a scene on the spot to test their creativity.

NYU’s Improv Teams Search for New Performers

Jenny Levine, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Looking to perform comedy on campus? There are several improv, standup and sketch comedy groups that are holding auditions in September!
 Jack Quaid, an alumnus of the Experimental Theatre Workshop of the Tisch School of the Arts, spoke with WSN about his role in the upcoming HBO show “Vinyl” and his experience working in both New York and L.A.

Hammerkatz alum Jack Quaid on his short film, new HBO show

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
NYU alum Jack Quaid makes his directorial debut at the New York City Independent Film Festival with "After Lilly." WSN spoke with Quaid about his time as a comedian Hammerkatz, his upcoming role on HBO's "VInyl" and N.Y. vs. L.A.
Childish Gambino proves a multifaceted performer in dual show

Childish Gambino proves a multifaceted performer in dual show

April 3, 2014
"Community" star Donald Glover performed for a diverse crowd at Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday night.
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ARTS ISSUE: Rap music avoids excess in favor of humility

December 5, 2013
The public has supported an uprising of relatability and humanity through sales, and we have seen a resulting rise of humility in the rap game.