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This year’s MTV Video Music Awards returns to its live format to celebrate the channel’s 40th anniversary. The 2021 VMAs were held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on September 12. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

The most notable performances from the 2021 VMAs

The MTV awards returned with energetic performances, the hottest music — and a worm costume.
Candace Patrick, Staff Writer September 17, 2021

Making a grand return to a live format, this year’s MTV Video Music Awards celebrated the channel’s 40th anniversary with exciting performances from today’s top artists....

Justin Bieber's has released a new album. Justice is Bieber's sixth studio album and shows a unique vulnerability of the artist. (Staff Illustration by Debbie Alalade)

Justin Bieber demonstrates love and healing In ‘Justice’

In his sixth studio album, Justin Bieber is courageously vulnerable.
Maya Mehrara, Staff Writer March 31, 2021

Justin Bieber has finally found himself. “Justice,” Bieber’s newest album, acts as a vessel for the artist to express his idea of what love means — a theme that has followed...

Marriage is a central theme in the Canadian singer’s newest album. However, despite promising an epic project to fans, Bieber’s “Changes” falls short of expectations.
 (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Justin Bieber Reached His Apex, It’s Not ‘Changes’

Bieber’s fifth studio album exploits his image to cling to relevancy.
Samaa Khullar, Staff Writer February 24, 2020

When Justin Bieber took to the Coachella stage last April as a surprise performer and promised that his album would be coming soon, he was met with roaring applause from fans who...

The arts desk is back with some recommendations of singles you may have missed this week.(Illustration by Rachel Buigas-Lopez)

Weekly Radio Roundup: Feb. 7 – Feb. 12

The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.

From Sufjan Stevens to Carly Rae Jepsen, this week’s slew of singles mostly consisted of soft-spoken reflections on living in modernity. Whether it’s King Krule shrieking about...

The arts desk is back with some recommendations of singles you may have missed this week.(Illustration by Rachel Buigas-Lopez)

Seasonal Singles Survey

An overview of singles you might have missed that came out over the break.
Henry Carr, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Charles Smith January 28, 2020

Winter break has ended and as you find yourself trudging through the snow (or lack thereof) en route to your first class of the semester whilst listening to the same-old wintry...

“Last Christmas” by Wham!, featuring the duo George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, Is one of the staff recommendations for best original holiday song.

Staff Recs: Best Original Holiday Songs

For the last staff rec of the semester, WSN staff members reveal their favorite original holiday hits.
The teal crop top from Urban Outfitters. While women have been sporting crop tops for a long time, men are rarely seen wearing this fashion item.

Men and Crop Tops: A Fashion Revolution?

Christopher Collado, Staff Writer April 9, 2017
Crop tops haven't integrated into mainstream fashion for men, but celebrities like Justin Bieber are embracing the look.
Namilia S/S 2017

Namilia S/S 2017

Rachel Sipress, Contributing Writer September 11, 2016

Namilia Spring/Summer 17 You’re Just a Toy collection is German duo Nan Li and Emilia Pfohl's first stand alone show at NYFW. Upon entering the show, it is clear that this...

Nicolas Cage movies are without a doubt a guilty pleasure.

Staff Recs: (Not So) Guilty Pleasures

Staff February 19, 2016
Everyone has that one thing that they secretly love but strive to keep under wraps...until now.
Hippo Campus played Baby's All Right in Brooklyn November 10th.

Hippo Campus guitarist talks touring, Bieber and ‘making it’

Hannah Shulman, Deputy Multimedia Editor November 19, 2015
WSN talked with Hippo Campus' lead guitarist Nathan Stocker about touring with the alt-rock band and how Spotify diversifies music taste.
Justin Bieber’s new album, “Purpose,” is closer to a redemption than it is to an album.

Bieber discovers his ‘Purpose’ in new album

Jake Viswanath, Contributing Writer November 16, 2015
Canadian pop-star Justin Bieber redeems and redefines himself in his album "Purpose."
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ARTS ISSUE: Stans take dedication to extreme heights online, in real life

December 5, 2013
Stans, the moniker for stalkers and fans, are beginning to attract negative attention for their vehement adoration of musicians.