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Arts, Music

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August 13, 11:40 pm

UCLA alumna channels, overcomes struggles through songwriting, singing

Maria Tuadi was in the middle of an emotional breakdown when the chorus to her award-winning song “Still” materialized in her mind. The alumna’s single “Still” is a 2016 Grand Prize Winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and received the 2016 Lennon Award for R&B in May. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Maria Tuadi was diagnosed with arthritis in college and took a break from making music to focus on film. However, after regaining a sense of confidence, Tuadi channeled her feelings into writing “Still,” which won the 2016 John Lennon Songwriting Contest in May. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Lifestyle

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August 13, 11:36 pm

Alumna’s jewelry business fashions handmade crystal crowns

Adaeze Njaka repaired her mother’s necklaces using only her fingernails and teeth when she was a child. The UCLA alumna now creates her own jewelry – crystal crowns – for clients ranging from Renaissance fairgoers to Grammy-nominated Australian singer Sam Sparro. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Adaeze Njaka’s crowns are inspired by fantasy narratives such as “Game of Thrones,” in which the characters’ accessories reflect their surrounding environment. (Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Music

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August 11, 7:24 pm

Album Review: ‘Rainbow’

Kesha returned in full force Friday with a playful country flair, showcasing a range of genres that is refreshingly folksy and genuine. “Rainbow,” Kesha’s third studio album and first in five years, comes amid the singer’s legal battle with Dr. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Kemosabe Records)

Arts, Music

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August 7, 4:12 pm

Concert review: Kendrick Lamar at the Staples Center

Two hours after his set’s showtime, Kendrick Lamar finally made a discreet entrance, rising from beneath the stage on one knee. But the seven-time Grammy-winning hip-hop star’s first appearance of the night was on the stage screens as his alter ego Kung Fu Kenny. Read more...

Photo: Kendrick Lamar gave a high-energy performance of hits from his latest album “DAMN.” at the sold-out Staples Center show. (Crystal Nguyen/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Music

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August 6, 11:21 pm

Alumnus creates abstract visual art to accompany newly released music

Bryce Lamar painted strokes of blue and grey onto a sheet of poster board, smearing the paint around with different brushes to create various textures on the artwork. Read more...

Photo: Bryce Lamar has adopted a more free-flowing approach to his creative process, recently taking up painting as a way to reflect the emotions in his music. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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August 6, 11:20 pm

Second Take: Disney’s live-action remake of Aladdin spurs casting controversy

Disney’s turbulent casting process for the live-action remake of the 1992 animated classic “Aladdin” has finally come to an end. However, after a four-months-long international search for the perfect lead actors, the company now faces backlash from fans in the form of accusations of whitewashing and cultural misrepresentation. Read more...

Photo: (Harishwer Balasubramnai/Daily Bruin Senior Staff)

Arts, Film & TV

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August 6, 11:20 pm

Emmys 2017: UCLA lecturer teaches importance of social media in acting career

UCLA alumni and faculty have lent their acting, writing and directing talents to several series nominated for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards. Contributing to nominations in categories such as Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Limited Series, Bruins have showcased their skills in both acting and production as parts of the casts and the crews. Read more...

Photo: Lecturer Ben Whitehair teaches aspiring actors how to actively navigate professional networks using social media. He has used social media in his own career, which helped him land a role in “Better Call Saul.” (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)


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