These days, murder is a dish best served cold – with a side of social commentary. If you go to theaters now, you will see this thought process in two movies. Read more...
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July 19, 1:46 pm
Album review: Beyoncé celebrates African culture and new film in ‘The Lion King: The Gift’
This post was updated July 21 at 10:07 p.m. The circle of life continues with Beyoncé’s new album, “The Lion King: The Gift.” “The Lion King” was first released in 1994. Read more...
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July 12, 6:21 pm
Album review: ‘No.6 Collaborations Project’ shows off Ed Sheeran’s skills spanning genres
This post was updated July 15 at 10:12 a.m. Ed Sheeran’s new album is as fiery as his ginger hair. Sheeran’s fourth full-length release, “No.6 Collaborations Project,” dropped Friday and totes fifteen tracks – each one featuring a different artist. Read more...
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July 1, 12:52 pm
‘The Big Bang Theory’ sets take the stage on Warner Bros. tour after show’s end
This post was updated July 1 at 2:00 p.m. New sets will arrive with a bang on the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood. Beginning June 28, “The Big Bang Theory” stage, “Stage 25,” joined the company’s studio tour, allowing fans to experience backdrops like Apartment 4A and the California Institute of Technology Physics Department cafeteria. Read more...
Photo: “The Big Bang Theory” sets are being added to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, and Steve Holland, the show’s writer and co-producer, predicts that Sheldon’s seat on the couch will be a well-worn spot. (Tanmay Shankar/Assistant Photo editor)
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June 30, 11:02 pm
Movie review: Spider-Man battles monsters of expectation, grief in ‘Far From Home’
Peter Parker is far from home and in over his head. Eight months after “Avengers: Endgame,” “Spider-Man: Far From Home” follows Peter (Tom Holland) and his friends as they grapple with the aftermath of Thanos’ defeat. Read more...
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June 20, 1:56 pm
Concert review: Hozier’s minimalist set lets music take the front seat in cemetery performance
Hozier wrote love songs for the end of the world – it was only fitting he perform them in a cemetery. The Irish musician took the stage at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Tuesday night, performing a set list which primarily pulled from his recent album “Wasteland, Baby!” Often simply standing in place with his guitar under shifting lights, the setting was modest, allowing light smoke and a gentle breeze to provide much of the atmosphere. Read more...
Photo: Hozier took the stage at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery for his “Wasteland, Baby!” tour. (Alice Naland/Daily Bruin)
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June 5, 10:50 pm
Second Take: Boycotting is film industry’s right move to protest Georgia’s ‘heartbeat’ bill
Georgia has housed many of film and television’s iconic on-screen battles. It’s where the Avengers fought Thanos, Rick Grimes faced off against the walking dead and Eleven and friends defeated the Demogorgon. Read more...
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