Sunday, February 22

Emmys 2017: UCLA alum portrays Asian-American experience on ‘Master of None’

UCLA alumni 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: Alumnus Kelvin Yu stars in Netflix’s Emmy-nominated comedy series “Master of None.” While many of his previous roles depicted offensive stereotypes, his character Brian Chang helped him portray an authentic Asian-American experience onscreen, he said. (Courtesy of Kelvin Yu)


UCLA Extension student sings tune accompanying end credits of ‘Valerian’

Alexiane Silla kept the good news about her song under wraps for three weeks because she didn’t want to jinx it. When she found out that her song “A Million on My Soul” was chosen to accompany the end credits for “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,” which was released in theaters Friday, she said she was stunned. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Extension alumna Alexiane Silla wrote and sang “A Million on my Soul,” featured in the movie “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.” The accompanying music video features shots and props from the film. (Axel Lopez/Daily Bruin)


UCLA alumna creates fashionable, efficient convertible bag

UCLA alumna Julia Lam and her friend Marisa Juárez Burdick advertised one of Lam’s latest bag designs simply by walking into a Michael Kors store at a shopping mall. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Julia Lam carries her new product, “The Tracy,” a convertible bag that transforms from a backpack to a handbag. (Courtesy of Kimberly Brizzolara)



Concert review: J. Cole at The Forum

Mic in hand and head bowed in silence onstage, J. Cole appeared to take his own advice to the audience. “We’re all breathing the same air and hearing the same music, all on the same … frequency right now,” Cole said. Read more...

Photo: (Crystal Nguyen/Daily Bruin)


Students overcome low budget for LGBTQ film through high collaboration

Sionne Elise and Maggie Jorgenson were eating pasta in the Covel Commons dining hall when they came up with the idea for their independent short film. Read more...

Photo: A group of UCLA students wrote, produced and starred in the short film, “Going Solo,” set to be released in late July – all while operating within a budget of $400. (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin staff)


Incoming freshman evolved from televised competitive dance to hip-hop

Brianna Haire placed first in Abby Lee Miller’s show, “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition,” creating a reputation as the redhead who wowed the “Dance Moms” coach. The incoming first-year dance student pursued dance seriously after dancing her first competition piece at the age of six. Read more...

Photo: Since winning “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition” in 2012, incoming first-year dance student Brianna Haire has explored different styles such as hip-hop. (Chelsea Zhang/Daily Bruin)