Category: Berkeley Beacon

Coming from the comedy troupe that brought you “Super Troopers” and “Beerfest,”  Broken Lizard brings a new take on the 1996 film “Hunchback of Notre Dame” with their upcoming film “Quasi.” The film, airing April 20 on Hulu, promises a hilarious and irreverent twist on the classic tale, with plenty of R rated surprises in…

Tim Gunn, the well-known fashion consultant and television personality, brought his humorous content and impeccable sense of style to Emerson in Tuesday’s panel discussion exploring fashion in the professional world. Gunn, who is known for mentoring aspiring designers on the popular television show “Project Runway” and co-hosting “Making the Cut” with Heidi Klum, spoke to…

Outside the Paradise Rock Club, fans of indie rock band Colony House felt the rumbling bass and heard the explosive energy of the band’s soundcheck as they awaited the Boston stop of “The Cannonballers Tour” on March 8.  Colony House is known for its high-energy performances and catchy, guitar-driven melodies, which have earned them a…

If there’s a discography to make you feel like you live in the movie series “Twilight,” it is Gracie Abrams’ debut album “Good Riddance.” The album, released Feb. 24, transports listeners to a dark escape using minimal production and charming lyricism. Abrams’ unique style and hauntingly beautiful voice has captured the attention of young adult…

Ready for a night filled with laughter, a crowd eagerly waited outside the Wilbur Theater for renowned comedian Fortune Feimster’s comedy tour “Live Laugh Love!”  On March 18, the theater was packed with a diverse group of individuals, ranging from college students to retirees. The stage was only embellished with a microphone and a stool,…

A sea of young adults wearing bedazzled pink cowboy hats and black lace outfits braved the cold outside Boston’s Roadrunner on March 6, eagerly awaiting TikTok musician Nessa Barrett’s Boston installment of her “young forever” tour, named after her first album. Barrett, a rising social media star, has over 13 million followers across her platforms,…

Rising artists emerge on TikTok every day, but only a handful break into the larger music scene and are given a chance to leave their impact on the industry. American singer-songwriter Claire Rosinkranz is one such musician who found fame on social media after combining rock, pop, and soul to create an idiosyncratic sound. Rosinkranz,…

Each year, hundreds of musicians are invited to a night to be honored for their talent, and every year, the night is filled with celebrity friendships, fresh off-the-runway fashion, and larger-than-life performances. The 65th Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, took place on Sunday night and was nothing short of excitement. The most awarded artist…

On Jan. 27, Big Night Live was lined up with Swifties dressed up as sparkling cats and fan-made costumes of Taylor Swift’s music videos, as they prepared to dance the night away. During a two-night “Taylor Party” hosted by Big Night Live, fans were encouraged to transform their Ticketmaster rage into dancing and singing. During…

Spoiler Alert Season three of “Emily in Paris” released on Netflix on Dec. 21, and it is the most vivaciously hated season yet. Despite the corny jokes and ridiculous plotlines, it’s a thoughtless vacation from life that you simply cannot help but binge. Over the course of its first two seasons, the show has created…