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Hollywood’s latest musical penned by ‘La La Land’ writing duo

As seen originally published in The UNW Examiner.   The latest musical to release in theaters is “The Greatest Showman,” and it’s remarkably different from Hollywood’s musical hit “La La Land.” Despite the differences, both films share something in common aside from just being musicals: songs that were penned by writing duo Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Song-writing team Pasek and Paul are the writers behind … Continue reading Hollywood’s latest musical penned by ‘La La Land’ writing duo

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Broadway’s longest running musical: The Phantom of the Opera in NYC

Broadway’s longest running musical. A timeless story that all others are measured against. An unforgettable score and an undeniable obsession that could never die… The Phantom of the Opera is an international phenomenon that unmasks emotions and leaves audiences everywhere breathless. I had a wonderful time experiencing it’s Broadway splendor unfold onstage at the Majestic Theatre in New York City, and it was absolutely amazing. … Continue reading Broadway’s longest running musical: The Phantom of the Opera in NYC

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The most New York night: Seeing The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

    My love (and luck) for contests continues to grow. I recently won two VIP tickets to The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and it was the most New York experience I’ve had yet. I’m still pinching myself–it was the perfect way to end my semester studying journalism in NYC. Getting to see a show that is so incredibly hard to get tickets to … Continue reading The most New York night: Seeing The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

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Up at 3 A.M. for Niall Horan on the TODAY show

This past week showed me that 13-year-old me still isn’t over One Direction. Heck, 20-year-old me is still wholeheartedly obsessed and willing to get up before the sun does just to get a glimpse of any one of the boys. They’re each going their own separate ways pursuing solo careers and it seems like the opportunities to see them in smaller and more intimate settings … Continue reading Up at 3 A.M. for Niall Horan on the TODAY show

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NYC: The city of concert dreams and endless music opportunities – Ed Sheeran on GMA

This past summer I spent countless hours trying to win Ed Sheeran tickets in Minnesota. I entered every contest on Twitter (sending out tweets like “don’t have me ‘Ed Tearin,’ send me to Ed Sheeran”) … I called into radio stations every hour when they had tickets … I basically jumped at any opportunity that presented itself. I wanted so badly to be at Ed … Continue reading NYC: The city of concert dreams and endless music opportunities – Ed Sheeran on GMA

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Grammys recap: The red carpet fashion, the performances and big winners

By now, you probably know I am obsessed with music and any big events surrounding it. When Grammys day came, I was in total fangirl mode. Let’s be real: dream job would be to cover events like this for an entertainment outlet and review all things music, performances, awards and fashion. Can you image doing red carpet interviews? Ahhh. So let’s break down the big … Continue reading Grammys recap: The red carpet fashion, the performances and big winners

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