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Lil Uzi Vert, one of four headliners at this year's UB Fall Fest started a rager at Baird Point with songs like "XO TOUR Llif3" and "444+222." SA hosted the outdoor fest, which fused rock with rap.
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UB Fall Fest rocks Baird Point

Genres collided as Lil Uzi Vert and New Politics performed at the first outdoor Fall Fest since 2014, bringing a unique energy to this year’s show. Lil Uzi Vert, known for his high-octane trap ballads, led the line-up which included hip-hopper Blackbear, rock band New Politics and singer Roy Woods. While the crowd began slightly lethargic and dispersed over the large outdoor space, they came together and increased in vitality as the chilly night progressed.


A View of The Center For The Arts on North Campus

Photographer: Douglas Levere
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Bold and brash in Buffalo

Regardless of the season, Buffalo’s arts and entertainment provide endless possibilities for weekend plans, but only if you only know where to look. 


New Politics at Staples Center for Jingle Ball
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Battle of the fests: UB students torn between Fall Fest and Tailor Made after fests scheduled on same day

In addition to the Student Association’s annual Fall Fest, another high profile festival will be taking place downtown. Tailor Made Festival, featuring last year’s Fall Fest headliner Travis Scott along with 2 Chainz, will take the stage on the same night that Lil Uzi Vert performs on North Campus at this year’s Fall Fest.


On 4:44, Jay-Z proves he's still a force in hip-hop. Tracks like "Caught Their Eyes" and "4:44" touch on a range of topics such as infidelity and black ownership.
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Jay-Z resurrects on "4:44"

Jay-Z plots against his own life and succeeds on his latest album "4:44." The old Jay-Z is no more on the album as the rapper picks apart and evaluates the last couple of years. In 2013, a year after the birth of Blue Ivy Carter, Jay dropped the forgettable Magna Carta Holy Grail hoping to remind the youngsters he never left. The following year, neo-soul queen Solange tears into him in an elevator over a certain ‘becky’ he’s involved with.


"Spider-Man: Homecoming" is one of the must-see movies being released this summer. 
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Summer movie guide

Summer blockbuster season is upon us, which means bunches and bunches of punches will be thrown from the silver screen as the action ramps up with the temperature. 


"Wonder Woman," starring Gal Gadot, was released on June 2, 2017. The film is DC's first successful entry into their cinematic universe, ditching the grim tone in favor of humor and heart.
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“Wonder Woman” brings grace and much needed heart to the DCEU

DC Comics needed a win. “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and “Suicide Squad” did very well at the box office, but both were rightfully panned by critics and any discerning fan. “Man of Steel,” the first film in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), received mixed reviews at the time of release and looks worse in retrospect for establishing the grim tone of this universe and prioritizing spectacle over any sort cohesive vision or characterization.


Thundercat, a Grammy-award winning bassist, performed at Field Trip in Toronto this past weekend. Thundercat wooed fans with charming performances like "A Fan's Mail (Tron Song Suite II)" and heavy cuts like "Them Changes" from his album Drunk. 
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Thundercat, The Pharcyde and more dominate Field Trip Festival

A historic Canadian fort transformed into a musical arsenal this past weekend as artists performed at Field Trip Music and Arts festival. Field Trip, which took place at Toronto’s Fort York site on Saturday and Sunday, failed to disappoint the thousands in attendance. The festival turned five years old this year and blessed concertgoers with the likes of rock group Phoenix, indie band Broken Social Scene, jazz-hop group BADBADNOTGOOD (BBNG) and others.



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