Baila, Vini: Is it all too much, too soon for the Madrid star?

Vinicius Jr.’s rise to the top has been nothing but ordinary, from setting the record as the second-most expensive Brazilian Serie A transfer to fighting the racist Spanish crowds amid his world-class performances. However, Lavanya Aditi Puri CM ‘29 writes that despite his pronounced ups and downs as a footballer, the documentary “Baila, Vini” was too premature for a career nowhere near its end.

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Reverb: Music is finally safe at MTV’s 2025 VMAs

On Sunday Sept. 7, the fan-voted MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were hosted by LL Cool J. Columnist Tomy Helman reflects on the night’s performances and each category’s winners – unimpressed by Mariah Carey’s lackluster performance, he applauded Lady Gaga’s moving speech upon winning Artist of the Year.

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Running on empty: F1: The Movie is all show, no speed

Despite a Hollywood cast that boasted the likes of Brad Pitt and a production crew with the creative mind of Sir Lewis Hamilton, F1: The Movie didn’t live up to its expectations. Lavanya Aditi Puri CM ‘29 recounts her disappointing viewing experience as an avid F1 fan.

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