2019 began with viral singles like “7 rings.” The first few months of the year have also marked the resurgence of older and more nostalgic artists like Weezer. Read more...
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Arts, Lifestyle
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March 31, 10:07 pm
Student makeup artist Keanu Balani highlights original looks through Instagram
Keanu Balani’s cheekbones, reflective from a slight dust of highlighter, summon his inner RuPaul, he said. Having garnered over 39,000 followers, the Instagram makeup guru and third-year political science student said he experiments with over-the-top looks reminiscent of the most flamboyant drag queens, such as Nina Bo’Nina Brown and Jasmine Masters. Read more...
Photo: Third-year political science student Keanu Balani is an Instagram makeup artist with over 39,000 followers. He is also an influencer for Hush, an online beauty retailer. Through his own social media and his promotional content for Hush, Balani shares original looks inspired by holidays and seasonal themes. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts
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March 30, 5:59 pm
Theater review: New ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ tastes a little sour among all the sweet
People say not to talk with food in your mouth, but they never said anything about singing. With gobstoppers in their cheeks, the cast members of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” set out to create a world of candy and color at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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March 29, 7:11 pm
Album review: ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’ takes a new way to exploring the night
Billie Eilish unveils nighttime terrors in her debut album “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” The 17-year-old singer-songwriter generates intrigue by juxtaposing her angelic voice with dark, twisted lyrics and electronic sounds. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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March 26, 4:01 pm
Concert review: James Bay’s ‘Electric Light’ tour energizes audience with vibrant sounds
James Bay strutted on stage in a leather jacket, wielding a jet-black guitar while strumming electricity into the air. The indie rock artist brought melodic vocals to The Wiltern on Monday night during the Los Angeles leg of the “Electric Light” tour. Read more...
Photo: James Bay opened the Los Angeles show Monday with “Pink Lemonade.” He swapped out guitars after each song during his “Electric Light” tour set at The Wiltern. (Emily Ng/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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March 22, 1:15 pm
Movie review: ‘Us’ offers chilling experience through creative cinematography
Hopefully, you’re not afraid of your shadow. But if you are, Jordan Peele’s latest venture might not be for you; “Us” highlights the separation of body and soul, good and evil, human and shadow. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of Claudette Barius/Universal Pictures)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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March 18, 3:31 pm
Students channel their own stories to refresh well-known songs for cabaret show
Lianie Kazan said songs are not just about speaking the lyrics – they’re about living them. The visiting associate theater professor teaches students how to infuse songs with authentic emotion in her studio presentation class. Read more...
Photo: Third-year musical theater student Fernando Castro and third-year theater acting student Romy Bavli will both perform in “The Liane Kazan Project,” which features performances from students in Kazan’s studio presentation class. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)