If you’re a Marvel fan, get ready for more movies in the making! After her debut in Iron Man 2 from 2010, Black Widow officially has her own movie coming soon.

Godzilla vs. Kong is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. It really hasn’t had much competition, but still. The rematch between Godzilla and King Kong has been highly anticipated by both fans and general audiences alike, and it was brought simultaneously to theaters and HBO Max on March 31st, 2021.

Taylor Swift is a world record artist that grew up in the music industry, starting her career while only 14.  In 2004, Swift was the youngest to sign the company, Sony/ATV, where she then moved to Big Machine Time Records in 2006.

On March 20, 2020, Broadway suddenly closed its doors. The pandemic hit Broadway hard and the community has been trying to recover ever since. Now, there seems to be a bright light at the end of the tunnel. 

On March 14, 2021, the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards took place at the famous Los Angeles Convention Center, in Los Angeles, California. The beloved Award show was broadcasted 8:00pm EDT, on CBS, for virtual audiences across the world.

Nutley High School's annual Spring Play, Edges, is to be performed at 7pm on April 23rd and 24th in the NHS auditorium. A recording will also be aired the weekend after this performance for those watching virtually.

Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as his pen name Dr. Seuss, has been a prominent author in children’s literature for decades. He has written a variety of classics, such as The Cat in the Hat, that have become a staple for many when reminiscing about their childhood.

iCarly is finally making its comeback after nine years on Paramount+ this summer. Major characters such as Miranda Cosgrove (Carly Shay), Nathan Kress (Freddie Benson), and Jerry Trainor (Spencer Shay) will reprise their roles as other cast members will be introduced to the reboot. Although some fan favorites will not be participating in the show, the big revival is still getting hype from long-time watchers from all over the country.

The new Netflix series, based on Pinborough's novel of the same name, has mainstream media watchers intrigued. The show takes on a psychological approach with a hint of fantasy. The show constantly has watchers wondering what was really going on, much like the show, Black Mirror, where the viewers knew there was going to be an underlying plot twist.

On January 26, 2021, United Airlines and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), officially began mandating travel notices regarding COVID-19 restrictions. Travelers coming into or through the United States are now required to secure a negative Covid test within the previous three days or documentation regarding recovery from COVID-19. These implementations have been placed in order to make flying safer for passengers on the airline.

Marvel fans have submerged themselves into the new series, WandaVision. Actors, who play roles in the infamous Avengers series, star in the new sitcom. The main characters are Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and Vision, played by Paul Bettany. The show follows the story of the married couple. This popular show follows the Avengers storyline.

On January 5, 2021, the prequel to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous book set in the Jazz Age, The Great Gatsby, was released. This new story, however, was written by award winning writer Michael Farris Smith.

Known for his face being covered up in bandages or scratches in a red jacket, the pop success, The Weeknd, outdid his long-awaited Super Bowl Halftime performance. Dancing around to his many top hits, he performed to a mere 25,000 in the stands and an overwhelming 100,000,000+ viewers from the U.S. and around the world.

As a pop star and social media influencer, 17-year old Jojo Siwa has been in the public eye for nearly her entire life. Accruing an audience of primarily young children, Siwa’s brand has always been colorful, light-hearted, and entertaining. However, Siwa’s persona shifted as she addressed a more serious topic than usual this past month: her sexuality. 

In December 2020, people were shocked with the news of a new musical, created on the popular social app, TikTok. A trend was started where creators wrote music, choreographed, made costumes and merchandise, and even made a Playbill for an adaption of Pixar’s 2007 hit film, Ratatouille. The show premiered on January 1 and viewers could see it until January 4. The tickets were available online for $5.

As one of the most stressful years in recent memory comes to a close,  Netflix has greeted the new year with many new original series, movies, and documentaries for their audiences to enjoy, many of which have made the U.S. Top 10. From a series based on a best selling romance novel, to a movie inspired by the adventures of Arséne Lupin, to a documentary that revolves around the question of life after death; Netflix has options for everyone to enjoy to ring in the new year. 

For the past 114 years, New York City has made it their priority to ring in the New Year in a fun and exciting way. Each year there is live entertainment in Times Square by the biggest musical artists of that year. People from all over the world have come to celebrate New Year’s Eve in New York. For some people, it is on their bucket list to visit and be part of the annual celebration.

As other methods of entertainment have staggered, such as Broadway, movie theaters, and concert, virtual modes of entertainment have taken center stage during the increased demand for isolation in light of the pandemic. In particular, podcasts are progressively becoming a normal part of everyday entertainment. 

On January 16-18, 2021, the annual NJ Thespian Festival occurred virtually, where thespian troupes from the state came together to participate in numerous theatrical events. Along with these performance and technical presentations, opportunities were provided to take part in workshops and conferences with professionals in theatre. 17 students from Nutley High School participated in this event, via Zoom, by uploading personal performances for their judges. 

Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, and some new faces join together on the big screen for the epic spectacle Wonder Woman 1984. Three years after Patty Jenkins’ original blockbuster hit, the story about the Amazonian warrior Diana, born from the gods and royalty, continues - but this time it’s 1984.