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May 22, 3:07 pm

Book review: Ocean Vuong’s ‘The Emperor of Gladness’ redefines contemporary American experience

In a moving new narrative, Ocean Vuong redefines what it means to write an American novel. The follow-up to his first prose endeavor – the heralded 2019 novel “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous” – “The Emperor of Gladness,” released May 13, marks Vuong’s first formal prose effort. Read more...

Photo: The cover of “The Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong shows a silhouette with sunlight behind it. The novel was released May 13 and follows Vuong’s acclaimed 2019 book “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous,” with its events taking place in the fictional town of East Gladness, Connecticut.

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May 21, 3:08 pm

Restaurant review: Despite Cosetta’s comfy cuisine, it cannot overcome costly prices

With a cozy interior and predictable preparations of well-known classics, Cosetta satisfies but fails to excite. The Santa Monica restaurant, which opened April 1 on Ocean Park Boulevard and primarily specializes in a blend of Californian and Italian cuisine, is the creation of Zach Pollack. Read more...

Photo: A margherita pizza with a puffy outer crust sits on an orange and white paper while on a wooden table at Cosetta. The $20 pizza is one of several entree options at the Santa Monica restaurant, which opened on Ocean Park Boulevard on April 1. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)

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May 18, 10:20 am

Restaurant review: CHAGEE Modern Tea House’s 1st US location delivers both aesthetic and flavor

This post was updated May 18 at 8:44 p.m. CHAGEE Modern Tea House delivers invigorating flavors and an up-to-the-minute coolness that will upset the hierarchy of West Los Angeles cafes and boulangeries. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the exterior of CHAGEE Modern Tea House at the Westfield Century City shopping mall. The establishment was founded in 2017 in Yunnan, China. (Karla Cardenas-Felipe/Daily Bruin staff)

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May 10, 5:42 pm

Concert review: Beyoncé’s extravagance, nostalgia prove ‘COWBOY CARTER TOUR’ isn’t her 1st rodeo

This post was updated May 13 at 7:59 p.m. Beyoncé continues to buck expectations while saddling up another incredible live music experience. After kicking off her latest concert trek April 28, the 35-time Grammy winner played her fifth Southern California show of the “COWBOY CARTER TOUR” at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Beyoncé wears a rhinestone-encrusted white bodysuit and matching chaps by Dolce & Gabbana while performing on stage at SoFi Stadium on Friday. The 35-time Grammy winner played five shows at the Inglewood venue as the opening city of her “COWBOY CARTER TOUR.” (Courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment)


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