Sufjan Stevens’ main musical projects come few and far between – only two appeared in the last decade: 2005’s state-centric “Illinois” and 2010’s electronically-minded “The Age of Adz.” But Stevens is no slacker, as shown by his expansive output of work in between studio albums, including rap collaborations, movie soundtracks and a few Christmas CDs. Read more...
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On a regular weekday, alumna Izzah Khan sits in front of a computer at her day job in risk management, but cooking, baking and filming for her YouTube channel, “Rookie with a Cookie,” fill her weekends. Read more...
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With the exception of “American Sniper,” there haven’t been many critically acclaimed movies since January. However, these next two-and-a-half months look bright as the winter and spring movies transition into summer blockbusters. Read more...
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Students, faculty and alumni gathered in Powell Library Tuesday afternoon to take a bite out of reading. Watch the video to see highlights from this year’s Edible Book Festival. Read more...
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UCLA music lecturer Jeffrey Jampol has worked in the music industry for more than four decades and has spent 15 years developing and fine-tuning his course, “Music Business Now.” From watching the Sex Pistols at Winterland in 1978 to founding his own music-oriented JAM, Inc., he gained industry experience and connections which he now seeks to share with his students. Read more...
Photo: UCLA music lecturer Jeffrey Jampol created his course, “Music Business Now,” that focuses on finding success in the music industry. Producer Clive Davis will speak as a guest lecturer for the course on April 8. (Herb Alpert School of Music)
Discover a Triceratops, Spider-Man, the DeLorean and more at UCLA Geek Week. The imaginative fantasy is epitomized on Bruin Walk with a colorful array of costumes, vehicles and props. Read more...
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This spring holds not only Spring Sing and JazzReggae Festival but also the releases of new music from indie favorites Sufjan Stevens and Passion Pit, to JazzReggae Festival headliner Wale. Read more...
