From Stage to Screen: The Buzz’s Comprehensive 2024-2025 Entertainment Year in Review

Washington, D.C. – June 12, 2025 – As the academic year concludes, the entertainment coverage team at The Buzz reflects on a dynamic 2024-2025 school year, marked by significant cultural moments spanning theater, film, music, and industry trends. Their comprehensive review, published today, revisits key articles that chronicled the pulse of popular culture and local arts.

Local Productions Take Center Stage

Highlighting the vitality of community arts, The Buzz prominently featured the Damascus High School production of “Clue: On Stage.” A detailed review, published on October 17, lauded the student-led performance. The article specifically commended the intricate stage design, noting the impressive work of Mars Dunn, who was responsible for building eight distinct rooms essential to the play’s iconic setting.

Cinematic Landscapes Explored

The silver screen also received considerable attention. On Halloween, The Buzz published its review of the highly anticipated film “Venom: The Last Dance.” The coverage delved into various aspects of the movie, giving particular emphasis to its effective use of suspense and the nuances of character development, offering readers critical insights into the latest installment of the popular franchise.

The Unprecedented Scale of Pop Music

The same Halloween edition featured an article capturing the monumental impact of Taylor Swift’s global phenomenon, titled “Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Rises in Popularity and Cost.” This report detailed the tour’s staggering financial success, revealing it had earned over 8 billion dollars from merchandise and ticket sales alone. The article also incorporated interviews, providing a personal dimension to the tour’s massive cultural and economic footprint.

Industry Deep Dives and Fandom Guides

Beyond reviews of specific events, The Buzz provided valuable context and analysis for readers navigating complex entertainment landscapes. On November 18, Khushu Kapoor authored “MCU 101: How to watch the Marvel Cinematic Universe,” offering a comprehensive guide for newcomers and fans alike seeking to understand the interconnected narrative of the vast film and television universe.

The business realities of the creative world were also examined. Khushi Kappoor’s article, “Animation: the Underpaid and Unappreciated,” published on January 23, shed light on critical issues within the animation industry. The report cited significant workforce reductions, including Disney laying off 14% of its workers and Pixar firing 1,300 people, underscoring the economic pressures facing animators despite the popularity of their work.

Fashion’s Biggest Night

Cultural events intersecting with entertainment were also covered. Ally Ossipo’s article, “The History of the Met Gala,” released around November 1, provided readers with context on the prestigious annual event, exploring its evolution and significance in the worlds of fashion and celebrity.

A Year in Perspective

The 2024-2025 academic year proved to be a rich period for entertainment, from local theatrical achievements to global concert tours and industry shifts. Through its dedicated coverage, The Buzz team provided its readership with timely reviews, insightful analysis, and essential guides, effectively capturing the diverse and ever-evolving landscape of entertainment.