Day: December 23, 2025

How Has TikTok Transformed the World of Music?

In recent years, the social media platform ‘TikTok’ has captured the hearts and attention spans of individuals of all ages- children, teenagers, and even adults. The platform allows for users to share videos of both short and longer lengths, and most of these videos are accompanied by music. Not only can creators on the platform […]

James Cameron’s Avatar Franchise Hardly Has Any Pop Culture Relevance

Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third movie in James Cameron’s massively successful Avatar franchise. Released on December 19, 2025, the film opened with 345 million worldwide, topping the box office in the United States and Canada. That said, for how well this third installment is doing in pulling revenue in, its impact on audiences […]

Should Streaming Platforms Release Episodes Weekly Instead of All at Once?

Should Streaming Platforms Release Episodes Weekly Instead of All at Once?

There is something that streaming platforms have that makes them one of the most popular and most used entertainment platforms across the world, and that thing is convenience. By paying for a subscription to their services, you can get access to a massive catalog of movies and TV shows that you can watch from the […]

Do Term Limits Improve the Government or Weaken the Expertise of Politicians?

Do Term Limits Improve the Government or Weaken the Expertise of Politicians?

Term limits have been a core part of our government for centuries. They are a law with a deep history behind it, which has very few exceptions to the rule, typically only during times of great crisis, such as during the World Wars. They serve as a way to prevent the government from being controlled […]

Playwrights Horizons Are Being Sued for Racial Discrimination

Playwrights Horizons Are Being Sued for Racial Discrimination

Recently, Kevin Lynch, a musician and theater enthusiast, filed a class action lawsuit against Playwrights Horizons for allegedly charging prices for tickets based on the color of one’s skin, making it more expensive to buy a ticket if you are not part of a certain demographic. The issue arose from a performance on November 6th, […]

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