Thursday, July 9

Alumnus leaves his mark in music

Aspiring actors and actresses from all over move to Hollywood, entertainment capital of the world, for their shot at fame and fortune. Read more...

Photo: The Egyptian Theatre will premiere the new film, “Footprints,” written and directed by Steven Peros, and featuring a score composed by UCLA alumnus Christopher Caliendo, pictured above. The film follows a woman with amnesia who wakes up on the footprints in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.


Museum of Neon Art displays glowing exhibits by light artists

Tantalizing our eyes since the '20s, neon signs and their glow have decorated store windows, movie theaters and our streets. Read more...

Photo: The Museum of Neon Art in downtown Los Angeles features a collection of vintage neon signs dating back to the ’20s as well as other works by light artists.




Sound Bite: The Quiet

With all of the twee pop and slow-as-molasses indie music clogging the music industry, it's a breath of fresh air to hear a rock band unafraid to see if there's a little mileage left in a good guitar riff and straight-forward songwriting. Read more...


New ZIP code of drama to premiere

Emo cheerleaders, seductively boozy mothers and a whole lot of teenage angst take center stage in the teen Web comedy "The Monica 90404." Read more...

Photo: Courtesy of JUSTIN BRAUN “The Monica 90404,” premiering today, is a Web series that takes a critical look at teen dramas like “The OC” and “Gossip Girl.” The show satirizes recurring themes in these shows, such as the younger ages the actors are expected to portray.