St. Robert CHS Student News
On January 5, the 82nd Golden Globes was held and hosted by Nikki Glaser. Not only was it the number one broadcasted special over the past twelve months, but it was also viewed by over ten million people. This award ceremony nominated various actors and films, ranging from the actors in Wicked to those in The Brutalist. The following are five of the rewards given out during the Golden Globes, as well as their winners and nominees:
Monica Wasef (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Looking for a movie to watch with your friends this Christmas? If so, Mufasa: The Lion King is set to release on December 20, 2024 in theaters. It meets everyone’s interests with its five different genres, ranging from action to a drama.
Sara Mirsarraf (10) | STAFF REPORTER
Stranger Things 5: The Finale
Stranger Things 5, The fifth and final season of the Smash hit TV show Stranger Things was officially announced and confirmed by Netflix on February 17, 2022. The season is currently filming and is said to be released in 2025.
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The Nutcracker, a two-act classical ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, is one of the most cherished holiday traditions worldwide. It is beloved for its magical storytelling, Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score, and the ability to evolve and adapt across generations of performers.
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Rosé, a beloved member of BLACKPINK, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time, has once again captivated fans with the release of Number One Girl. This heart-wrenching ballad is the second single from her highly anticipated solo album, Rosie, following the record-breaking success of her debut single, APT., which charted in the Billboard Top 10 at number 8 – a first for a Korean female soloist.
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The University of Guelph is offering a unique course on Taylor swift, a unique pop icon starting this winter semester. The name will be “Taylor swift: Music, Media and Meaning” and will explore her music, lyrics and cultural influence, giving students an in-depth look at one of the world’s most successful pop artists.
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After 15 years of waiting, Harry Potter, Hermione, and Ron are coming back on screen, with a set release date in 2026 on HBO. The series was first announced in 2023 and is estimated to take a decade to complete.
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Moana 2 , the sequel to Moana, is to come out on November 27, 2024. Adding to the anticipation of the film, two prominent actors are continuing to play their roles as Maui and Moana, the “Rock” and Auli’i Cravalho! The film was directed by Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller, and David Derrick and produced by Yvett Merino and Christina Chen. In addition, the movie soundtrack will be coming from Grammy winners and nominees including Mark Mancina and Emily Bear.
Kadia Zhou (9) | STAFF REPORTER
Fans of the beloved 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,and the Broadway musical Wicked have been eagerly awaiting their screen adaptation, and on November 3, Wicked: Part One finally made its highly anticipated debut. Set long before Dorothy Gale’s time and following the backstories of two young witches, Elphaba and Glinda, the film allows audiences to witness their journey(s) that caused them to ultimately become the magical land of Oz’s most famous witches.
Sara Mirsarraf (10) | STAFF REPORTER
ROSÉ and Bruno Mars “APT” is reigning over the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. for the third week in a row. This song also introduced ROSÉ’s solo studio album, “Rosie”, which was announced by ROSÉ herself that is planned to be published on December 6th, 2024.