This post was updated March 30 at 11:30 p.m. With a swirl of musical synergy and spirituality, “Donda” is a perfect storm. The release of Ye’s 10th No. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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January 3, 4:23 pm
Music preview: Artists kick off new year with fresh albums, innovative music
In the wave of New Year’s resolutions, fresh music marches in as a soundtrack for accepting the past and ushering in new horizons. Artists are embracing the multiplicity of emotions a year can hold, with this winter’s releases welcoming honesty, pain and optimism. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)
Arts, Lifestyle
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January 3, 12:50 pm
UCLA student crochets for a cause by donating business profits to charities
This post was updated Jan. 5 at 11:55 p.m. Molly Erwin crochets to make a change. The founder of Molly’s Dollies and third-year theater student said her crochet shop was inspired by her ability to create doll figures of friends and family but now serves as a way to create custom pieces while supporting social justice movements. Read more...
Photo: Third-year theater student Molly Erwin crochets colorful items such as hats and said she hopes to branch out into creating more funky designs. Her crochet shop, Molly’s Dollies, started during the pandemic when she picked up an old hobby of fiber arts. She donates a portion of her proceeds to charities of her customers’ choice. (Courtesy of Molly Erwin)
Arts, Film & TV
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December 13, 1:29 pm
Q&A: Cast of ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ discusses erasing stigma around sex
Women are on top in “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” The final two episodes of the HBO Max series premiered Dec. 9, concluding the first season of the show led by co-creator Mindy Kaling. Read more...
Photo: (From left to right) Reneé Rapp, Pauline Chalamet, Alyah Chanelle Scott and Amrit Kaur play Leighton Murray, Kimberly Finkle, Whitney Chase and Bela Malhotra in “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” (Courtesy of HBO Max)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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December 11, 3:41 pm
Concert review: Joji jokes with fans, delivers joy in latest concert journey
The holidays just came early for Joji fans. Sporting Santa hats and elf ears, Joji and his accompanying band gifted not only merchandise, but a set list that provided a cathartic journey to eager fans at the Novo on Friday. Read more...
Photo: Joji commanded the stage with holiday festivities, albeit with little crowd interaction. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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December 3, 11:43 am
‘Ritual of Return’ exhibit brings back nature with immersive experience
Nature is making a comeback in a new exhibition from Design Media Arts 160: Introduction to Ecological Art and Justice. The class’s project “Ritual of Return” is scheduled to be released on Dec. Read more...
Photo: Design Media Arts 160: Introduction to Ecological Art and Justice’s exhibit “Ritual of Return” comments on the inextricable ties between humanity and nature. Using videos, sculptures and books, the exhibit intends to debunk the common narrative that humans can transcend nature. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Film & TV
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December 2, 10:50 pm
Transforming Hollywood conference to explore evolution of entertainment industry
Media is transforming on a transnational scale. Transforming Hollywood is an annual conference that explores developments in the entertainment industry on a domestic and global scale with panelists in academia, visual effects, business and film production. Read more...
Photo: (Katelyn Dang/Illustrations Director)