Thursday, June 26

Curt Beech talks production design in Hulu series ‘Only Murders in the Building’

This post was updated Sept. 6 at 8:12 p.m.  When there are only murders in the building, no room goes unturned. Alumnus and production designer Curt Beech won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour) for his work on Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.” The series follows three eclectic neighbors who bond over their love of true crime podcasts and start their own to solve a murder in their New York apartment building, the Arconia. Read more...

Photo: (From left to right) Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez return for season two of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building.” (Courtesy of Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu)



Concert review: The Weeknd lights up SoFi Stadium in dazzling ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ performance

This post was updated Sept. 5 at 9:29 p.m. Saturating fans with a colorful light show and sensual vocals, The Weeknd soaked up the LA love after hours. Read more...

Photo: The Weeknd points upwards toward the crowd dressed in all black. The singer dazzled audiences at SoFi stadium Friday with impassioned vocals and vibrant visual effects. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)


Album review: Two Door Cinema Club lacks direction in new album ‘Keep On Smiling’

This post was updated Sept. 5 at 9:32 p.m. Two Door Cinema Club kicked down the door of musical renovation when they probably should have left well enough alone. Read more...

Photo: The cover for Two Door Cinema Club’s “Keep On Smiling” features a vibrant illustration featuring four individuals sitting on a bench by the beach. The techno-indie rock group released their fifth album Friday. (Courtesy of Glassnote Records)


Alumnus Maddie Park lets go of rigid expectations in healing musical journey

This post was updated Sept. 5 at 9:25 p.m. Maddie Park is singing her way through tangled feelings. After graduating in June 2021, the alumnus said she utilized the past year to pursue her passion for music, writing seven singles tackling conflicting romantic feelings. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus and singer-songwriter Maddie Park stands in front of a blue background in the cover for her latest single, “i’ll call you back.” (Courtesy of Maddie Park)


UCLA student shares personal health journey through social media

Daniella Shahrdar is showcasing her personal growth through social media to inspire those who share her same struggles. The rising second-year political science student primarily creates lifestyle content that focuses on both mental and physical health and her daily life in college. Read more...

Photo: Rising second-year Daniella Shahrdar stands next to her younger brother (left). With a steadily growing following on TikTok and Instagram, Shahrdar said she is learning how to balance content creation, school and being the guardian of her younger brother. (Courtesy of Daniella Shahrdar)


Head in the Clouds 2022: Diverse food options bring savory, sweet flavors to festivalgoers at a sour price

This post was updated Aug. 28 at 9:04 p.m. Culinary options drifted far and wide for Head in the Clouds festivalgoers. Featuring a selection of vendors curated by the 626 Night Market in the San Gabriel Valley, the Head in the Clouds Music and Arts Festival presented attendees with several food and drink stalls scattered throughout the venue, from specialty merchants like Temaki Time to classic carnival staples such as funnel cake and frozen lemonade. Read more...

Photo: Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival attendees were treated to a wide range of food and drink options, curated by the 626 Night Market in San Gabriel Valley. (Megan Cai/Assistant Photo editor)