This post was updated Oct. 10 at 9:12 p.m. Contemporary pop hits have sounded hollower without the regular inclusion of girl groups in the Western musical landscape. Read more...
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October 4, 4:39 pm
Album review: Coldplay’s new release ‘Moon Music’ fails to live up to its rock legacy
This post was updated Oct. 8 at 8:36 p.m. Coldplay’s newest album aimed for the moon but fell far short of being out of this world. Read more...
Photo: A rainbow arc of light curves through space against a blue galactic background on the cover of Coldplay’s 10th studio album “Moon Music.” The British rock band’s latest project features 10 songs and was released Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Parlophone Records Limited and Coldplay)
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October 4, 3:23 pm
Film review: ‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ reimagines classic characters, delivers haunting narrative
This post was updated Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “Joker: Folie à Deux” is a dark, symphonic crescendo into madness, redefining chaos. Slicing into theaters Friday, director Todd Phillips’ audacious sequel to his 2019 phenomenon, “Joker,” is a visceral exploration of love and madness. Read more...
Photo: Joaquin Phoenix (right) returns to his Oscar-winning role of Arthur Fleck alongside Lady Gaga (left) as Lee Quinzel in “Joker: Folie à Deux.” Written and directed by Todd Phillips, the sequel hit theaters everywhere Oct. 4. (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
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October 3, 4:33 pm
Second Take: School phone bans, Instagram Teen Accounts both imperfect solutions
Teenagers are caught in a battle for the future of their feeds. Instagram announced its novel Teen Accounts feature Sept. 17, outlining how users under 18 would soon discover content and messaging restrictions imposed on their accounts. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is a graphic from Meta’s introduction of Instagram Teen Accounts. The feature, which is intended to make the social media platform safer for users under the age of 18, was announced Sept. 17. (Courtesy of Meta)
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October 2, 4:53 pm
Video game preview: New releases this fall to bring excitement with remakes, series continuations
This post was updated Oct. 3 at 8:22 p.m. With the crispness of autumn settling in, the season’s top video games are ripe for discovery. As the leaves turn and the air cools, this harvest season brings a variety of immersive stories and nostalgic comforts. Read more...
Photo: (Clockwise from top left: Courtesy of Sony, Courtesy of Saber Interactive, Courtesy of Meta, Courtesy of Nintendo, Courtesy of Konami)
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September 28, 10:15 am
Espresso Chronicles: With overpriced food and mediocre drinks, Sipp Coffee House fails to satisfy
The newest boho chic coffee shop allured me with its stylish character yet released me with its costly prices and awkward seating. When visiting Sipp Coffee House, a recently opened establishment in Westwood, I entered with high expectations because of the area’s prodigious coffee scene. Read more...
Photo: (Vivian Sun/Daily Bruin)
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September 26, 4:26 pm
Concert review: Usher leads audiences through triumphant ‘Past Present Future’ celebration of R&B
This post was updated Sept. 29 at 9:08 p.m. Thirty years into his career, Usher proves that his impact will continue into R&B’s future. The singer-songwriter electrified his last of four sold-out shows at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome on Wednesday night. Read more...
Photo: Usher wears a red fur coat while performing at Inglewood’s Intuit Dome on Saturday. The R&B singer-songwriter played four shows at the venue, including a show Wednesday, as part of his ongoing “USHER: Past Present Future” tour. (Courtesy of Emma McIntyre for Getty Images and Live Nation Entertainment)