“Young, fresh, lifted, gifted, blessed, nigga laughin’ cuz criticism can’t conspire success.” A line from 3rd Dimension’s new single “YFN”, which has reached nearly 30,000 views on YouTube, helps illustrate how five best friends from the University of Wisconsin have made it to where they are today by working hard… Read more »

How does a free — yes, completely free — scoop of gelato from Paciugo sound? SwipedIn, a new mobile app for iPhone and Android, offers deals like these on food and drinks at local Madison hotspots to anyone who “swipes in.” The app was born and raised in Madison. Co-founders… Read more »

Chiddy Bang, an alternative hip-hop group from Philadelphia, killed it on the stage at the Majestic last night as part of the AXE One Night Only Tour. The group Chiddy Bang is made up of Chiddy, the emcee, and Xaphoon Jones, the DJ and producer. The Badger Herald caught up… Read more »

Local DJ and University of Wisconsin alum Gurmukh Singh, also referred to as the BassMaker, has been up since 9 a.m. practicing his set list, preparing the venue, setting up equipment and trying to make sure everything runs smoothly for his show. While Singh is doing his last checks —… Read more »

Despite more than satisfactory acting from lead actress Amanda Seyfried (“Red Riding Hood”) in the new thriller “Gone,” the film’s overly-simplified, predictable and one-dimensional script make the movie a goner. The film begins one year after Jill (Amanda Seyfried) narrowly escapes death when she is kidnapped and left in the… Read more »

Those looking to celebrate Carnival can explore Brazilian culture without having to leave campus by attending Taste of Cultures: Discover Brazil in the Great Hall at Memorial Union Feb. 9. This event — or rather, party — will feature a slew of examples of Brazilian culture, including music, dancing and… Read more »

Raunchy, original and authentic, “Claptrapp, or The Sound of Musicals” captures theatergoers at the Bartell, a local community theater. The show pulls lyrics from over 40 musicals and combines them to create a “non-musical parody of musicals” while following the overarching setting and theme of “The Sound of Music.” The… Read more »

Gilda’s Club Madison is part of a worldwide organization providing support to those affected by cancer. Gilda Radner, one of the original members of Saturday Night Live, is the inspiration behind this impactful and prominent organization. Radner discovered she had ovarian cancer in 1986. While enduring chemotherapy and radiation, she… Read more »

Compelling and emotional, “J. Edgar” will captivate audiences. Director Clint Eastwood (“Hereafter”) and writer Dustin Lance Black (“Milk”) outdid themselves in recounting the remarkable life of the late J. Edgar Hoover, who served nearly 50 years as the face of law enforcement in America. Leonardo DiCaprio plays the difficult role… Read more »

The most recent album by indie band Los Campesinos!, called Hello Sadness, is defined by its gloominess. Los Campesinos! members belt out song after song filled with a depressing compilation of words. In “Life is a Long Time,” one of 10 tracks debuting on the band’s new album, Los Campesinos!… Read more »

When brave men and women return from war, their battle is just beginning. Emma Seppala, research scientist at the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center, has been studying the impact of meditation on veterans suffering from trauma for the past two years. In her study, Seppala observed… Read more »

The not so typical romantic comedy “What’s Your Number?” is a perfect blend of over-the-top humor and sentimental moments. Ally Darling (Anna Faris, “The House Bunny”) is a fiery, outspoken party girl who is on a quest for love after numerous failed relationships. From the opening lines of the movie,… Read more »

Since opening on State Street in October 2009, ReThreads Recycled and Used Clothing has established itself as an eco-friendly fashion hot spot among Madisonians. ReThreads is a unique and hip thrift store that selectively chooses its previously owned merchandise, all the while proving you can be trendy and still love mother earth.… Read more »

5 out of 5 stars A rousing standing ovation for “Legally Blonde: The Musical” Tuesday night at the Overture left the audience willing to “bend and snap” for more. The 2001 Hollywood movie cannot compare to the thrill of the live show and the fluid scene and costume changes that “Legally… Read more »

Dramatic and strangely romantic, “Jane Eyre” is resurrected in this modern day adaptation, which does not disappoint in packing a powerful punch. There have been upward of 20 TV and movie adaptions to Charlotte Brontë’s 1847 classic novel “Jane Eyre,” but Cary Joji Fukunaga trumps any other attempt at bringing… Read more »