William Nash, Professor of American Studies and English, Middlebury When Beyoncé released “Texas Hold ‘Em,” the first single from her new country album, “Cowboy Carter,” it elicited a mix of admiration and indignation. This is not her first foray into the genre, but it…
To get things started, I’d love to hear about your background. Was there any inspiration that you had when you were young? How’d you get into art? Yeah, I grew up in…
In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why Fleetwood Mac chose Marin as the location to record “Rumours”.…
San Francisco is a city that has long been known for its liberal values and diverse population. In recent years, it has also become a hub for the tech industry and a…
Amanda Lynn is a renowned muralist whose paintings grace the walls and corners of many a street. She sat down with us this past week for a short interview to discuss her…
Celebrities living in San Francisco – Many actors, musicians, and athletes who significantly impacted the entertainment industry and popular culture in America and throughout the world were born and raised in the…
Let's take an in-depth look at these notable celebrities from San Francisco to see how they relate to the City by The Bay.…
Kellie Lynch, The University of Texas at San Antonio Strip away the celebrity intrigue and media frenzy, and the high-profile court battle between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard involves issues painfully…
Jon Rineman, Emerson College In late April, after James Corden announced he would step down from “The Late Late Show” next spring, there was immediate speculation about his replacement. Others, however, have…
Georgia Thomas Parr, University of Sheffield The Academy Awards have not fared well in recent years. The Oscars’ dwindling reputation has been noted by many in light of its numerous fiascos and…
Gale Sinatra, University of Southern California and Barbara K. Hofer, Middlebury Every disaster movie seems to open with a scientist being ignored. “Don’t Look Up” is no exception – in fact, people…