Cristina Jaleru

This cover image released by RCA Records shows "So Close to What" by Tate McRae. (RCA Records via AP)
Music Review: Tate McRae’s ‘So Close to What’ entices with post-Britney Spears, dirty, breathy pop
Is Tate McRae the new princess of dirty, breathy pop? The 21-year-old has released her third studio album, “So Close to What.”
 
This album cover image released by Atlantic Records shows Rosé's debut solo collection "rosie." (Atlantic Records via AP)
Music Review: Blackpink K-pop star Rosé's debut solo album ‘Rosie’ is heartfelt, but slightly sleepy
Rosé, the nightingale of the massively popular Korean girl group Blackpink, has flown the nest and launched her first solo album “Rosie.” She’s the first of the awesome foursome to release a full-length solo record, and in English at that.
 
This album cover image released by Interscope Records shows "Bouquet" by Gwen Stefani. (Interscope Records via AP)
Music Review: Gwen Stefani’s ‘Bouquet’ is a romantic return to mellow rock — with an ageless voice
Words and phrases like “nostalgia” or “back to her roots” come to mind when listening to Gwen Stefani’s fifth studio album, “Bouquet” — and it is in no way negative, writes The Associated Press’ Cristina Jaleru in her review.
 
Daniel Craig poses for photographers upon arrival for the premiere of the film 'Queer' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP)
Luca Guadagnino and Daniel Craig present ‘Queer’ to Venice Film Festival
Venice Film Festival regular Luca Guadagnino has returned to the Lido to debut his new Daniel Craig film “Queer” on Tuesday night.
 
This album cover image released by BigHit shows "Muse" by JIMIN. (BigHit via AP)
Music Review: Jimin’s ‘Muse’ is charming, not necessarily innovative
Flying solo from the nest of a mega successful band is difficult, but BTS member Jimin did it with last year’s “FACE,” his first studio album under his own name. Finding that magic with a sophomore outing is always a much harder proposition.
 
This album cover image released by RCA shows "Stop Thinking Start Feeling" by Cosmo's Midnight. (RCA Records via AP)
Music Review: Australian EDM twin duo Cosmo’s Midnight want you to ‘Stop Thinking and Start Feeling’
Australian duo Cosmo’s Midnight have recorded a party playlist banger of an album by the name of “Stop Thinking and Start Feeling,” says The Associated Press’s Cristina Jaleru.
 
This cover image released by PLEDIS Entertainment shows “17 Is Right Here” by Seventeen. (PLEDIS Entertainment via AP)
Music Review: SEVENTEEN’s ’17 Is Right Here’ is a study of their impressive evolution
K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN ventures into confident adulthood with their latest compilation album, “17 Is Right Here,” writes the Associated Press’ Cristina Jaleru.
 
This cover image released by SM Entertainment shows "On My Youth" by WayV. (SM Entertainment via AP)
Music Review: Chinese boy band WayV prove their mettle with second album ‘On My Youth’
Chinese boy band WayV forage their own path on their highly anticipated sophomore album, “On My Youth.”
 
This cover image released by SM Entertainment shows "Guilty" by Taemin. (SM Entertainment via AP)
Music Review: Taemin is back with another sultry K-pop EP, his fourth mini album ‘Guilty’
Taemin, the prince of gritty K-pop, is back with a stunning 4th mini album, “Guilty.” It is his first since finishing his mandatory military enlistment in the South Korean army.
 
This cover image released by Republic Records shows "For that Beautiful Feeling" by Chemical Brothers. (Republic Records via AP)
Music Review: The Chemical Brothers’ ‘For That Beautiful Feeling’ is dreamy electronic music
Remember, if you can, the ’90s: When electronic music took over. And by the time techno and acid house had taken dancefloors by storm, The Chemical Brothers were already pioneers of the big beat genre.
 
This cover image released by Simon & Schuster shows "A Pocketful of Happiness" by Richard E. Grant. (Simon & Schuster via AP)
Book Review: Richard E. Grant’s emotional roller coaster memoir, ‘A Pocketful of Happiness’
In his memoir, “A Pocketful of Happiness,” Swazi-British actor Richard E. Grant charts his love story to his late wife, dialect coach Joan Washington who died of lung cancer in September 2021.
 
This cover image released by Ace shows "The Weaver and the Witch Queen" by Genevieve Gornichec. (Ace via AP)
Book Review: Genevieve Gornichec spins a fun yarn with ‘The Weaver and the Witch Queen’
Genevieve Gornichec’s second historical fantasy novel “The Weaver and the Witch Queen” marries Norse mythology with romance and two dashing heroines, who each have to find their own way in 10th century Norway.
 
Review: Seventeen offer fleeting distraction with new EP
K-pop group Seventeen returns with a six-track EP that seems to perfectly sum up 2020. Associated Press reviewer Cristina Jaleru says the album, “Semicolon,” goes down easy, with the upbeat lindy hop “Home;run” kicking things off before the rest of the album unfolds in a variety of styles.
 
Review: Jessie Ware is the pleasure principal on new album
English singer-songwriter Jessie Ware is back with her fourth album, “What’s Your Pleasure?” In her review of the album, Cristina Jaleru of The Associated Press says Ware delivers on every level.