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Album review: Tyler, The Creator’s ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ solidifies legacy, cultural impact

This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:17 p.m. With “CHROMAKOPIA,” Tyler, The Creator paints his most vibrant and daring masterpiece yet. Released Monday, Tyler, The Creator’s seventh studio album follows his critically acclaimed albums, “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST,” “IGOR” and “Flower Boy.” The project blends elements of psychedelic soul, industrial rock and classic hip-hop, creating a captivating and diverse listening experience that blends the strategic qualities of his previous work and reflects his artistic growth. Read more...

Photo: Tyler, The Creator wears a suit and extends his right hand on the black-and-white cover of his seventh studio album, “CHROMAKOPIA.” The 14-track album was released Oct. 28 and follows the rapper’s critically acclaimed 2021 LP “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST.” (Courtesy of Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment, as exclusive licensee)


Album review: Halsey’s “The Great Impersonator” beautifully blends inspirations, personal story

This post was updated Oct. 27 at 9:53 p.m. Even when its impersonations of other artists grow loose, Halsey’s latest album still delivers intensely personal music. Read more...

Photo: A closeup image of Halsey’s face is the cover of her fifth studio album, “The Great Impersonator.” The 18-song album was released Oct. 25 and incorporates sonic influences from across the decades by drawing inspiration from artists such as Cher, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton and Björk. (Courtesy of Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment, under exclusive license from Anti-Pop, LLC)


Movie review: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ delivers a touching finale, blending action with nostalgia

This post was updated Oct. 27 at 10:16 p.m. “Venom: The Last Dance” is a shockingly beautiful curtain call. Director Kelly Marcel delivered a timeless comic book love story with “Venom: The Last Dance,” which released in theaters Friday. Read more...

Photo: Venom (Tom Hardy) smiles sinisterly at the camera. The final installment of the “Venom” franchise, “Venom: The Last Dance” released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)



Theater review: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ fails to be memorable with chaotic plot, generic soundtrack

This post was updated Oct. 31 at 6:39 p.m. Unlike an anagram, “Kimberly Akimbo” scrambles itself to form something that fails to spell anything out. The five-time Tony Award-winning musical has skated its way to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre this fall. Read more...

Photo: Kimberly Levaco (Carolee Carmello) and the cast of “Kimberly Akimbo” pose for a picture at her 16th birthday party. The five-time Tony Award winning musical “Kimberly Akimbo” will show from Oct. 15 – Nov. 3 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. (Courtesy of Joan Marcus)



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