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Jennette McCurdy visits Rutgers, reflects on child stardom in 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'

On November 20, the path to the College Avenue Gym was flooded with hundreds of eager students, not to pump iron, but to hear from Jennette McCurdy, the actress-turned-writer whose 2022 memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died," became an instant New York Times bestseller. Dec 4
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Insider Beat: Lexis Trechak spreads holiday cheer with 'Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical'

For Lexis Trechak, stepping back into the whimsical world of Whoville feels like a homecoming. After a year-long recovery from an ACL and meniscus injury, the committed performer is reclaiming her role as Betty Lou Who in "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical" at the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick. Nov 22
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Anna Kendrick's 'Woman of the Hour' sure to stand test of time

Anna Kendrick steps behind the camera for the first time in "Woman of the Hour," a harrowing serial killer thriller based on the true story of Rodney Alcala, a photographer-turned-murderer who appeared on a 1970s dating show while actively committing heinous crimes. Nov 14
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Fall under spell of these magical, cozy Halloween movies

Halloween is all about the thrills and chills, but not everyone enjoys diving headfirst into a horror flick. For those who prefer to keep things light while still embracing the festive fun, here's a list of non-scary movies that will still deliver the perfect Halloween vibes.Oct 31
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Turn new leaf with these Rutgers-related autumn activities

As summer says its final goodbye and we enter into, arguably, the best season of the year, fall arrives with its crisp air, golden leaves and pumpkin spice galore. But with autumn being so fleeting, there's no time to waste! You've got to make the most of every cozy, sun-soaked fall moment. Oct 8
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Insider Beat: Mona Swain on breaking every rule with 'TINA-The Tina Turner Musical'

Mona Swain is no stranger to the stage. Having honed her craft from a young age, the talented performer is now gearing up for one of her biggest roles yet — playing the legendary queen of Rock n' Roll, Tina Turner, in "TINA–The Tina Turner Musical" at the State Theatre New Jersey. With her first performance coming up, Swain is ready to bring Turner's electrifying energy and unparalleled story of resilience to life. Oct 3
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'It's showtime': 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' is classic Tim Burton, flaws intact

As the camera glides down the misty streets of Winter River, set to a spooky, whimsical tune, Tim Burton's uncanny direction transports the audience back into the eerie charm of his earlier works. With the familiar autumnal spirit of the opening credits alone, we are reminded of one thing: Beetlejuice is back. Sep 13
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Riding waves: How 'Symphony' dolphin meme revitalized Zara Larsson's career

Social media has always been known for its unpredictable trends, but every once in a while, one pops up that's so delightfully absurd that it leaves everyone wondering how it got here. Enter the rainbow dolphin meme on TikTok, the most recent uproar that pairs the upbeat vibes of Clean Bandit and Zara Larsson's 2017 hit "Symphony" with colorful dolphin images and deeply relatable, sometimes silly, text overlays. Sep 8
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Rutgers music festival 'COMMchella' places spotlight on communication majors

If you were feeling FOMO from watching Instagram stories of your friends partying at Coachella, hopefully, you were able to make it to Rutgers' very own music festival.Apr 14
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Dylan Mulvaney strikes another chord with 'Days of Girlhood'

Dylan Mulvaney, a popular transgender TikToker, garnered significant attention last year when she struck a partnership with Bud Light. Recently, she's found herself in the center of another social media commotion with the release of her new song, "Days of Girlhood."Mar 21
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What's 'buzzing' with ZYNs?

If you've been to a party recently, chances are you've seen someone holding a can labeled "ZYN." Inside are tiny nicotine pouches that offer a buzz without the tobacco, and they're the latest craze sweeping through the Generation Z audience. Even though you need to be at least 21 years old to purchase them, ZYNs are stealthily making their way into the hands of younger consumers. Mar 1
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BeRuined: Newest update confuses users

BeReal is a social media platform that sets out to do exactly what its name suggests: let its users "be real." At any random time of the day, a BeReal notification will go off with bright yellow caution emojis, alerting users that it's "Time to BeReal." Then, users must take a front and back-facing picture of what they're doing at that exact moment within 2 minutes.Feb 16