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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Purdue chapter.

This summer was truly one for the books. Hollywood and the celebrities really popped off when it came to this summer. From the Barbie movie to the Eras Tour, this summer was one to remember.

            In the movie industry, there were a number of hits produced. Fans across the United States got to have the Barbenheimer debate. In my case, I watched both Oppenheimer and the Barbie movie and enjoyed them both. Girls, young and old, everywhere dressed up to see the iconic Barbie movie with Margot Robbie. Aside from those two movies, America was also presented with No Hard Feelings with Jennifer Lawrence, the sequel to The Meg, titled The Meg 2, a conclusion to the Indiana Jones franchise, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, as well as a new addition to the Mission Impossible franchise, Mission Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One. There was something for everybody in the theaters.

            If you were more of a live performance person, there were so many good touring shows this summer. I know just in the midwest alone, there was a plethora of talent taking the stage. Taylor Swift made her way across the country with the Eras Tour this summer, stopping in large cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Los Angeles. Other artists also toured. Ed Sheeran, Post Malone, Beyonce, and the Jonas Brothers were among the many artists touring the US.

            Many artists also dropped new music. Travis Scott released Utopia, Taylor Swift dropped Speak Now Taylors Version, Post Malone released Austin, and so much more. There was not a lack of new music coming out.

            Even though the summer will be hard to beat, the school year is bound to be filled with more wonderful releases. Artists like Doja Cat and Jack Harlow will be touring through the fall. To add on, Taylor Swift’s new album 1989 Taylors Version is set to release in October. For movies, there are a number of horror movies coming to theaters soon to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. All in all, don’t let that post-summer depression hit because there is still a ton of wonderful stuff coming from Hollywood!

Carissa Ray is the president of the Purdue Chapter of Her Campus. Last year she held the position of senior editor. She also writes articles for the chapter and typically writes entertainment pieces. She has been a member of the chapter since January of 2023! Carissa is currently a senior studying at Purdue University. She is majoring in Psychological Sciences with minors in Spanish and Forensic Sciences. Aside from Her Campus, Carissa is also on the board of the Purdue Chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a leadership honors society. She was recently elected as the president for the 2024-25 academic year. She is also a mentor for the College of Health and Human Sciences. In the future, she hopes to become a Forensic Psychologist and potentially work for the FBI. When she is not busy with school, Carissa is a huge book nerd and loves to read anything with mystery, romance, or fantasy. She also loves dancing and is part of the Purdue Higher Ground Dance Company. She enjoys jazz, hip hop, and theater dance styles. Finally, if she has any extra time, she is a TV buff and enjoys binging TV shows like Modern Family, The Vampire Diaries, or Supernatural.