“Ridin’ Solo”:bandmates turned solo
Elizabeth Findley, Associate Editor
May 11, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
1967- The Jackson 5, consisting of Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marion, and Michael Jackson, signed their first record deal. 1969- The Beatles (John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Michael) were the most popular band in the world. This was the year they released their most popular album...
The Atlanta International Night Market: taste the world
Mahima Siripurapu, Editor-in-Chief
May 9, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase
Gwinnett: the most diverse county in all of Georgia. As of 2015, the county boasted incredible statistics on their demographics, with 42.3% of the population white, 23% black, 12.7% other, and 22% hispanic. This April, Gwinnett County got a chance to celebrate it's multicultural population with the Atlanta International Night Market. The Atlanta Internati...
He’s back: Dave Chapelle’s Age of Spin in review
Justin Gibbs-Poe and Jackson Matray
April 14, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase
Dave Chapelle’s newest Netflix comedy stand-up special has marked the comedy legend’s comeback into the spotlight. Since his hit Comedy Central show ended over ten years ago, Dave Chapelle has merely brushed the surface of the American comedy scene with a few shows here and there. But his sizable...
April in Atlanta
Eric Kim, Staff Writer
March 31, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
It's April already, and along with the month of spring comes a myriad of activities to do in Atlanta: Atlanta city Pass- For only $75 you can purchase a ticket to tour the five most popular Atlanta attractions. The pass includes a ticket to, Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Zoo or Center for Civil and...
Soft rock’s hidden gems
Bryan McKnight, Staff Writer
March 27, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
There’s so much music being produced today at a rate that’s never been seen before; and yet the same 50 songs are constantly being played on the radio. Those songs are deserving of their moments in the limelight, but they overshadow other amazing songs that deserve to be just as widely known. The...
Movie Review and Overview- Split
Eric Kim, Staff Writer
March 9, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
With much anticipation, the movie received "split" reviews. As a casual movie watcher, the film was an exciting and suspenseful movie full of seat gripping, heart racing moments. However some unoriginal scenes and some bland characters were dotted through out the movie "Split", directed by M. Night ...
More than a comedy
Bryan McKnight, staff writer
March 3, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
Everybody has that one show that they just love to go back and watch over and over again. For me that show is Bojack Horseman, a so called “comedy” about a washed up sitcom actor, who just so happens to be a horse. I know that sounds weird, but in this cinematic universe the animals talk and act...
Lambert students predicted the Oscars
Nick Schwarzmann, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
*DISCLAMIER: Due to a technical difficulty in the office of The Lambert Post this article was not able to run before the Oscars, when it was intended to. The article has been slightly edited to reflect this.* Award season is in full swing in the good ole U.S. of A. The Golden Globes happened a ...
The Halal Guys
Zain Hyath, Staff Writer
March 2, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
What started as a hot dog cart on West 53rd & 6th Avenue in New York City in 1990, is now a food phenomenon across the world known by not only New Yorkers anymore. A true story of humble beginnings, three partners Mohamed Abouelenein, Ahmed Elsaka, and Abdelbaset Elsayed started the company after...
5 DIY Oscars party ideas
Patrick Bullock, Staff Writer
February 21, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment, Showcase
1. Golden Oreos Created with Edible Spray Paint (Source: Superette via Pinterest) Turn America's favorite cookie into a fashionable and thematic party favor. What you'll need: Oreo cookies Metallic gold edible spray paint (can be found at grocery or arts and crafts stores) Direction...
La La Land’s surprising audience
Bryan McKnight, Staff Writer
February 20, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
La La Land is soaring into Oscar season with 14 nominations, putting it on par with Titanic for the most nominations ever. But why is La La Land so popular? Typically, musicals are enjoyed by a niche group, and yet La La Land has managed to capture a surprisingly large audience. Of course an Oscar nomi...
Politics in the Grammys?
Zain Hyath, Staff Writer
February 13, 2017
Filed under Arts and Entertainment
On the night of February 12th, viewers across the globe tuned into CBS to watch the 59th annual Grammy Awards hosted by James Corden, host of CBS' The Late Late Show. What is considered to be the music industry's most important and defining night resulted in some controversy amongst celebrities. The...