Written by: Madisyn Falto The three headliners Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G left to right. (The Hollywood Reporter) On Apr. 10-12, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, and Karol G took the stage as the three headliners for the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The three highly anticipated artists each performed a unique set showcasing their new albums, individuality and global image. Sabrina Carpenter opened up the first weekend on Friday with her

Written by: Madisyn Falto The poster for the New Works Festival (@theclariceumd on Instagram) UMD School of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies opened their first ever Fearless Works Festival, from Apr. 10-12. The festival was a brand new way for UMD to showcase the talents of their TDPS students through three days of featured readings, choreographed routines and guest speakers. Although the official start of the festival was Friday, UMD faculty, staff, and students were

Written by: Xavier Serrano 🇵🇷 “Shadows Collide” painted by AMARI (Xavier Serrano) A man of many hats and creator out of the DMV, AMARI, reflected on his current creative ventures and expressing himself through more than one outlet in a sit-down interview on Friday, April 3, 2026, Creativity is the freest form of self-expression that we have, and Vinicius Gayoso, better known as AMARI, exploits that philosophy tenfold. AMARI began his career as a producer, developing his

Escrito por: Gabriel A. León 🇻🇪 Omar Courtz (via TNR Public Relations/PulpiProd) Yo puedo acordar perfectamente dónde estaba cuando escuché a “PRIMERA MUSA” por primera vez. Sabía un poquito de Omar Courtz porque apareció en “PASIEMPRE”, del álbum de Tainy “Data” y en “En Alta”, del álbum de J Balvin “Rayo” pero no había escuchado nada de él. Pero cuando Bad Bunny lo puso en “VeLDÁ”, de “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS”, sabía que necesitaba escuchar más de Omar Courtz. Estaba salien

Written by: Madisyn Falto Photo taken from opening scene of the “Risk It All” music video, showing Bruno Mars surrounded by Mariachi Los Criollos de Guadalajara On Feb. 27, 2026, Bruno Mars released his first album in nearly a decade, "The Romantic", which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard charts. The highly anticipated album differs strongly from his past three albums, pulling from his Caribbean background, rather than the high-energy pop and modern sounds he is known for.

Written by: Maximo Legaspi 🇵🇭 & Henry Quach 🇻🇳 MatPat at UMD SEE's All niter (Maximo Legaspi) It was a cold night on the University of Maryland’s campus when famous YouTuber MatPat of the Game, Film, and Style Theory channels walked out to an uproarious crowd in the Stamp Student Union building on Feb. 6, during SEE UMD’s All Niter. The internet personality, whose real name is Matthew Patrick, garnered a large fanbase over the past decade and a half by making videos anal

Written by: Allyson Escobar The billboard at the SuperBowl that reads "The only thing more powerful than hate is love". (via the Vanderbilt Hustler) It’s no secret that Bad Bunny’s Superbowl halftime performance announcement sparked heated conversations. Many people were displeased with a Puerto Rican singer being on stage for one of the biggest events in the United States. Others believe that we need this now more than ever. Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance functions not

Written by: Sierra Green Photo of “la casita” (via People) Bad Bunny made all thirteen minutes of this year's Super Bowl LX halftime show count. Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, is the first Latin artist to head the Super Bowl alone. While many fans and NFL viewers were eager to see which of his many songs he would perform, his performance left viewers with an overwhelming message of peace and Latino pride. Some of his messaging was bold and loud,

Written by: Kathiuska Vergara Part of the exhibit titled " Workbooks " by Gloria Garrett, multiple years (Kathiuska Vergara). When you walk into STAMP Gallery, the atmosphere feels heavier; not oppressive, but empowering. The walls are lined with paintings, tapestries, and detailed crafts carrying stories survivors have often been forced to keep quiet. This particular exhibition at the University of Maryland, titled " We Will Not Be Silent: Art Transforming Rape Culture,"

Escrito por: Sierra Green 🇺🇸 Espectáculo de Flamenco Workshop (via Flamenco Workshop) El Flamenco es un tipo de baile y ritmo español que se ha extendido por todo el mundo, incluso hasta el capitolio de los Estados Unidos, Washington D.C. Flamenco viene de orígenes árabes y combina el baile, la guitarra, instrumentos y más importante el cante. Dentro del estilo existen varios sonidos diferentes incluso el tradicional, algo más triste y lento y también unos más rítmicos que

Written by: Xavier Serrano Local DMV rapper KA$HAUN is pictured wearing headphones for a headshot (Photo courtesy of KA$HAUN). Local underground artist KA$HAUN discusses his journey as an emerging rapper on Nov. 25, 2025. Following the release of his debut album “PAPER TRAIL$,” the artist aims to expand his outreach. Keshaun Esper, 22, better known by his stage name KA$HAUN, was born in Silver Spring, MD, on Oct. 19, 2003. He discovered a love for music at an early age when h

Written by: Xavier Serrano LOVEBITES performing at Baltimore Soundstage on Nov. 5, 2025 (Xavier Serrano). Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES “tore down the roof” with their latest performance at the Baltimore Soundstage on November 5, getting a huge reception from the American crowd. The murmurs from the crowd waiting in line were occasionally interrupted by the growl of an electric guitar. The instrument thundered from inside the venue while LOVEBITES rehearsed sound checks

Written by: Xavier Serrano🇵🇷 The champion sticks a front body blow to the challenger (Phot credit via MMA Junkie) The ending to Saturday’s main event leaves Ciryl Gane’s title prospect in question after an accidental eye poke against Tom Aspinall in their championship bout in the main event of UFC 321 on Oct. 25, 2025. The heavyweight division finds itself adding on the streak of misfortunes with the recent bout between current champion Aspinall, now 15-3, and Gane, now 13

Written by: Henry Quach 🇻🇳 Official promotional flyer for the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show featuring Bad Bunny (Photo credit: NFL). As the countdown to Santa Clara, California, is underway, Super Bowl LX is set to be hosted in Levi’s Stadium to showcase a matchup between the two best teams in the league. It is always a must-see yearly event, bringing so many people together to watch the game. From predictions for the game to food and drinks and entertainment such as adverti

Written by: Michelle Calderon One of several decorated parade floats at this year's Fiesta DC Parade (Michelle Calderon). I attended the...

Written by: Sophia da Silva 🇧🇷 The screen displayed at the "New Wave" documentary showing on September 21, 2025 (Miller...

Written by: Sophia da Silva 🇧🇷 Lily Gallihue sits front row running sound and video recording at the 72-Hour Composition Challenge...

Written by: Sophia da Silva 🇧🇷 CORRECTION: In the previous version of this story, one of the speakers who represented "Black Dead Head" was listed as Beck Simmons. The correct spelling of his name is Bhek Simmons. Correction issued October 22, 2025. Image of a pillar inside the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library (Photo Credit: The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Website). Talking to new people can open up unique ways of understanding the world. As they cease to be

Written by: Michelle Calderon Photo of Big Time Rush at their show in Saratoga Springs on August 3, 2025 (Michelle Calderon). In August...

Escrito por: Sierra Green Imagen de " Behind the scenes of Bad Bunny's Tiny Desk: Alt.Latino : NPR " Bad Bunny salió en el famoso “ Tiny...