Chloe Chu

4 weeks ago | scotscoop.com | Chloe Chu

Music has been an integral part of everyday life for centuries, from extravagantly composed musical pieces to the simple melodies of songbirds. As music has evolved through the decades, the popularity of different genres has continuously shifted. While there are over 1,000 types of musical genres, the ones that typically stand out from the rest are pop, rock, electronic dance music (EDM), hip-hop, rhythm and blues (R&B), and jazz, with pop being the most versatile.

1 month ago | scotscoop.com | Chloe Chu

Fans eagerly awaiting “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” were disappointed when Sony removed the film’s release date, indefinitely delaying the release of the film. Unbeknownst to many, however, the widely acclaimed visuals of the animated franchise come at a cost. According to Vulture, animators repeatedly worked 11 hours a day, seven days a week, to meet deadlines.

2 months ago | scotscoop.com | Chloe Chu

Graffiti is a crime — unless it’s worth millions at an auction. For decades since its initial popularization, the public has scorned graffiti, and graffiti artists have risked arrest and fines in order to create bold, unfiltered works in public spaces. Yet, those same styles are commodified in museums and galleries. This double standard raises an essential question: can graffiti truly be considered an art form?

2 months ago | scotscoop.com | Chloe Chu

Pokémon cards are more popular than ever, with collectors, investors, and casual fans hunting for rare finds. As demand soars, store shelves are left empty, and the trading card frenzy shows no signs of slowing down. The Pokémon card craze has only intensified after the release of a new series of booster packs, Terastal Festival ex, on Dec. 6, 2024, in Japan. The same booster pack’s English counterpart, Prismatic Evolutions, was released on Jan. 17, 2025.

Jan 13, 2025 | scotscoop.com | Chloe Chu

The highly-anticipated second season of “Squid Game,” directed by Emmy Award-winning director Hwang Dong-Hyuk, began airing on Dec. 26, 2024. “Squid Game” has become an international sensation, captivating millions of fans worldwide. The South Korean award-winning series gained a substantial amount of praise, with its first season earning a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes and its second season receiving a respectable 82%.