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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

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Cover for Tate McRae's "Think Later" 14-track album released on Friday. buzz Columnist Angelica Milkie reviews the second album release from McRae.

Review | Tate McRae delivers honest situationship anthems with ‘Think Later’

By Angelica Milkie, Staff Writer • Dec 10, 2023
Album cover for "Pink Friday 2" by Nicki Minaj released on Friday. buzz columnist Pratim Vasireddy reviews the sequel to Nicki Minaj's 2010 album "Pink Friday" with Minaj's "Pink Friday 2."

Review | Is Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2’ a return to form?

By Pratim Vasireddy, Staff Writer • Dec 9, 2023
"The Nutcraker" performance at the Kranert Center for Performing Arts on Nov. 28. buzz columnist Felicity Abbott reviews the holiday play which was held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 3.

Review | Champaign Urbana Ballet kicks off Christmas season with ‘The Nutcracker’

By Felicity Abbott, Staff Writer • Dec 5, 2023
Album cover of "Rockstar" by Dolly Parton released on November 17.

Review | Dolly Parton makes rock debut with new album ‘Rockstar’

By Rylee Murphy, Staff Writer • Nov 25, 2023
Andre 3000 performs at the Best Buy Theater in Times Square New York in 2014. Courtesy of David Shankbone/Wikimedia Commons

Review | André 3000 of Outkast breaks 17-year dry spell with instrumental album

By Jack Larson, Staff Writer • Nov 22, 2023
PinkPantheress' "Heaven Knows" album cover photographed by Aidan Zamiri.

Review | PinkPantheress’ debut album is poppy, fun

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Staff Writer • Nov 20, 2023

Review | Illinois Theatre’s ‘The Realness’ is an impactful experience of hip-hop, love, society

By Pratim Vasireddy, Staff Writer • Nov 10, 2023
“Piano Man” is rock genre album written and performed by Billy Joel. The album released on Nov. 2, 1973.

Column | Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’ is still perfect 50 years later

By Nicolas Roacho, Staff Writer • Nov 9, 2023
Jungkook, band member of BTS releases his album Golden on Nov. 3.

Review | Jungkook of BTS releases debut album ‘Golden’

By Riddhima Patllollu, Staff Writer • Nov 8, 2023
"Rent" musical performance held at Virginia Theatre by Illinois Theatre from Oct. 26-28.

Review | Illinois Theatre puts on spectacular, emotional performance of ‘Rent’

By Kiran Bond, buzz Editor • Oct 31, 2023
Cover art of Taylor Swift's new rendition of her album "1989" titled "1989 (Taylor's Version)."

Review | Taylor Swift delivers best vault yet with ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

By Angelica Milkie, Staff Writer • Oct 30, 2023
Cover art of Sky Ferreira's "Night Time, My Time" released in Oct. 2013.

Review | Sky Ferraria’s ‘Night Time, My Time’ continues to impress 10 years later

By Annisyn Krebs-Carr, Contributing Writer • Oct 29, 2023
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