Warning: spoilers ahead. A tight web of lies is unraveling on the Upper East Side. Thursday’s third episode of “Gossip Girl” is rife with secrets that are deftly unveiled within the hour. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle
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July 20, 2:58 pm
Demia aspires to create community online, consolidate resources
This post was updated July 25 at 3:57 p.m. In an era of social distance, Demia connects students through their smartphone screens. When the COVID-19 pandemic forced colleges across the country to shut down, UCLA alumnus Sanjay Malhotra sought to alleviate the sudden dissipation of campus life. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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July 19, 1:06 pm
Movie review: ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ evokes ghosts of basketball stars past in vibrant sequel
LeBron James once said his motivation was a ghost that played in Chicago. The ghost he was referencing, of course, was Michael Jordan, who was widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time – until James crashed those debates in recent years – and the star of the 1996 blockbuster, “Space Jam.” After five years and another NBA championship since the interview, the Los Angeles Lakers forward is following in Jordan’s off-the-court footsteps by reprising the feature role in the sequel, “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” 25 years after Jordan starred in the original, Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes crew once again take on the basketball court with a generational star to compete for their survival. Read more...
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Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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July 19, 1:02 pm
‘For the Love of L.A.’ exhibit showcases local artists, reflects on social issues
This post was updated July 25 at 3:53 p.m. Los Angeles artists are shining a spotlight on social justice issues. The Music Center is introducing works by 35 of the city’s creators in dance, music, visual culture and more for the third season of “For the Love of L.A.,” which is available until Aug. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus and City of Glendale’s principal Arts & Culture administrator Jennifer Fukutomi-Jones (left) poses with art she curated for The Music Center’s third season of “For the Love of L.A.” Fellow alumnus Daniel Soto (right) worked with Fukutomi-Jones on the exhibit as The Music Center’s program manager of programming and community engagement. (Kanishka Mehra/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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July 16, 5:42 pm
Album Review: ‘Sling’ is mature, sentimental progression of Clairo’s sound
This post was updated July 18 at 4:47 p.m. Four years after “Pretty Girl” ignited an early music career for a teenage Claire Cottrill, “Sling” finds the singer embracing maturity and pondering upon maternal ideals. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle
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July 15, 5:58 pm
UNICEF at UCLA uplifts voices of Latinx community, mental health advocates
This post was updated July 18 at 4:35 p.m. UNICEF at UCLA is passing the mic to Latinx youth and mental health advocates. In May, club members created two podcast series to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis at the southern border of the United States. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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July 15, 2:50 pm
‘Gossip Girl’ season 1 recap – episode 2: ‘She’s Having a Maybe’
Warning: spoilers ahead. Spotted: Gossip Girl leaks juicy content for her followers – until it backfires harshly. Released Thursday, the second installment of “Gossip Girl” follows the insurmountable figure taking another jab at the problematic Julien (Jordan Alexander) and Zoya (Whitney Peak) sister duo. Read more...
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