Editor’s note: The following piece contains graphic depictions of dermatological and surgical procedures. Pimples and blackheads and cysts hard as seeds – these are a few of a popaholic’s favorite things. Read more...
Photo: (Qirui Wu/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Film & TV, Lifestyle
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May 7, 4:55 pm
2019 Met Gala: Styles that embodied camp, ones that failed to meet the mark
The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened its doors to actors, musicians and athletes under one condition: the celebrities must dress to fit the theme of “Camp: Notes on Fashion,” as in unnatural, exaggerated ensembles. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle
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May 6, 10:37 pm
Students express artistry with original makeup looks on social media platforms
Linda Casillas used to wake up at 4 a.m. every day just to do her makeup in high school. “I would wear a full face – fake eyelashes, contour, colorful eye shadow,” the third-year art history student said. Read more...
Photo: Third-year art history student Linda Casillas wears neutral makeup on a regular basis, but features bolder, brighter looks on her Instagram account, focusing on the eyes. Casillas is one of the many students who are a part of the growing community of makeup artists at UCLA. Many of these students feature their work on social media, often filming makeup tutorials and drawing inspiration from other beauty influencers. (Esther Li/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Lifestyle
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May 6, 10:30 pm
David Lehman’s poetry reveals his reflections on commonplace oddities
David Lehman found poetry in the beat of his radio, thrumming to its rhythm for 57 days. In his latest book, “Playlist,” Lehman wrote one poem a day from Nov. Read more...
Photo: David Lehman will read selections from his latest book, “Playlist.” The book consists of daily poems he combined into one bigger poem, and he said it is inspired by songs he heard on the radio. (Courtesy of David Lehman)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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May 6, 5:41 pm
Concert review: Rise Against’s new experimental sound doesn’t always manage to hit the right notes
It seemed absurd to see Rise Against perform a “symphony.” Yet Sunday night, the band incorporated different stringed instruments into its traditionally punk repertoire at its “The Ghost Note Symphonies” concert in The Theatre at Ace Hotel. Read more...
Photo: Tim McIlrath, the lead singer of Rise Against, played the guitar alongside the band’s acoustic set for “Ghost Note Symphonies.” The performance featured other string instruments as well, such as the cell (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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May 6, 5:11 pm
‘Game of Thrones’ season 8 recap – Episode 4: ‘The Last of the Starks’
The battle against the White Walkers may be over, but the fight for Westeros is just beginning. “The Last of the Starks,” episode four of the final season, begins with a moving funeral scene as the survivors at Winterfell burn their dead. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of HBO)
Arts, Film & TV
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May 5, 11:45 pm
Green Screens film festival aims to educate UCLA community on environmental issues
Cultured meat, or meat grown in a lab using animal cells, is an up-and-coming sustainable alternative to products of the traditional meat industry, said Paul Kurek. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of EPF Media)