Tuesday, June 24

TV review: Netflix’s new reality show ‘Hype House’ fails to live up to hype

Despite its name, the Hype House fails to reclaim its hype in its new Netflix reality series. Released Friday, “Hype House” follows a TikTok content house founded by Thomas Petrou, Chase Hudson, better known as Lil Huddy, and Alex Warren as they pursue their latest personal and professional endeavors. Read more...

Photo: Nikita Dragun (left) and Chase Hudson (right) in “Hype House.” (Courtesy of Netflix)


Restaurant review: Sweetgreen sprouts in Westwood, serves fresh finds at premium

Sweetgreen is keeping it fresh as Westwood’s newest dining addition. Since opening their doors on Dec. 14, the store is bringing healthy and refined bowls to the Bruin community with its aesthetically pleasing atmosphere and friendly customer service. Read more...

Photo: Sweetgreen opened its new Westwood location on Dec. 14. Offering a variety of healthier vegetables and proteins in a sleek and convenient setting, the restaurant chain is hoping to bring fresh and nutritious options to Bruins. (Alex Driscoll/Daily Bruin staff)



Alumni’s production services company finds success in entertainment industry

Quixote is a moving home for the entertainment industry. What began as a small collection of customized motor homes in 1992 has developed into a production services company that now offers an assortment of trailers, trucks and studios for the entertainment industry. Read more...

Photo: Founded by alumni Mikel Elliott (left) and Jordan Kitaen (right), Quixote is a production services company that provides equipment, vehicles and studio spaces for the entertainment industry. (Courtesy of Jake Ross. Photo Illustration by Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)




Grammys 2022: UCLA faculty member strikes emotional chord in Grammy-nominated tribute album

This post was updated March 30 at 11:11 p.m. Terence Blanchard dares listeners to journey through the world of jazz. The faculty member and first Kenny Burrell Chair in Jazz Studies at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music was nominated for two Grammys this year: Best Jazz Instrumental Album for “Absence” along with the Turtle Island Quartet and his band The E-Collective, as well as Best Improvised Jazz Solo for his trumpet solo in the title track, “Absence.” The album is a tribute to jazz musician Wayne Shorter and includes five rearranged Shorter works alongside original songs by Blanchard and others. Read more...

Photo: (Maddie Rausa/Daily Bruin)