Pop Culture – The Patriot Talon

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the moment and its a movie about brat and charli and a tour but none of it happened but maybe some of it did?

February 26, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By EVAN FERNANDEZ/Staff Writer As Charli xcx herself puts it, she’s exhausted from always having to be the cool one, the innovator, the future of pop music constantly expected to push the needle of culture forward. [Read More…]

Who Will Win The 2026 Grammy Awards?

January 27, 2026 The Patriot Talon

By EVAN FERNANDEZ/Staff Writer Grammy voting officially closed earlier this month, and anticipation is already building as music’s biggest night approaches. With the 67th Annual Grammy Awards just weeks away, we’re here to break down our [Read More…]

Victoria’s Secret Angels Spread Their Wings In Latest Show

October 30, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By DEBI OKEKE/Staff Writer Since its launch in 1995, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has remained a staple of the fashion and modeling industry. It’s known for extravagant runway productions, star-studded performances, and famous ‘Angels’ who [Read More…]

Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” Lifted the Curtain, but Was Her Writing Left Off Stage?

October 9, 2025 The Patriot Talon

By EVAN FERNANDEZ/Staff Writer Taylor Swift just released her highly anticipated 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” which officially dropped at 12:01 a.m. EDT Oct. 3. The record features 12 tracks and runs for [Read More…]

Duke Reviews: “Isotope” by Wasia Project

July 15, 2025 Orion Baker

By ORION BAKER/Assistant Video Editor Duke Reviews: “Isotope” EP by Wasia Project Hello! I’m Orion, and welcome back to Duke Reviews. Today’s submission was from the former Marketing Editor of Talon Student Media, Breanna Bolle. She [Read More…]

Taylor Swift ‘Eras Tour’ Movie Leaves Swiftie Enchanted

November 7, 2023 Melanie Romero

By MELANIE ROMERO/Staff Writer Global superstar Taylor Swift premiered “The Eras Tour” Film in Los Angeles on Oct. 12. The film consisted of her Eras Tour performance in Los Angeles. The duration was 2 hours and [Read More…]

REVIEW: ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem Review’

September 18, 2023 Luke Spence

By LUKE SPENCE/Staff Writer Editors’ Note: This post contains spoilers for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” or TMNT, was released on Aug. 2, 2023, with little to no buzz [Read More…]

Tyler Film Festival Award Night

September 13, 2023 Ashley Worley

By ASHLEY WORLEY/Staff Writer The Tyler Film Festival finished Saturday night, Sept. 9, after disbursing over $2,000 in awards. Out of the 24 short film selections, the following four received awards. Written in Ink, by Cordelaine [Read More…]