This post was updated Feb. 1 at 8:19 p.m. Your AP Lit summer reading is coming to a theater near you. In October 2025, director Guillermo del Toro retold the tale of Frankenstein and his startlingly sensitive monster, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi. Read more...
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January 30, 8:11 pm
Grammys 2026: Daily Bruin writers predict 68th Grammy Awards winners
The wait is almost over, and soon golden gramophones will be claimed. On Sunday, music’s biggest night is back for its 68th rendition. Returning to its regular venue, Crypto.com Arena, the 2026 Grammys will recognize music talents across 95 categories – including the newly added Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album. Read more...
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January 29, 11:49 am
Restaurant review: PopUp Bagels brings delicious schmears, ‘rip-and-dip’ bagels to Brentwood
This post was updated Jan. 29 at 8:16 p.m. PopUp Bagels doesn’t do sandwiches, knives or shortcuts – only warm bagels, oversized schmears and a little chaos. Read more...
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January 27, 1:08 pm
Book Preview: Winter reads bring thematically rich novels from returners and debut writers alike
This post was updated Jan. 27 at 8:02 p.m. Readers will find the perfect books to cuddle up at home with this winter. As the weather grows colder, it only becomes more enticing to stay at home, bundled up against a fireplace with a spellbinding book. Read more...
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January 25, 7:59 pm
TV Preview: From gripping mysteries to feel-good favorites, this winter’s TV slate delivers
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 11:53 p.m. Los Angeles might not get cold enough for it, but these upcoming television releases are the perfect way to spend a snow day. Read more...
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January 24, 2:34 pm
Album Review: Ari Lennox’s “Vacancy” brings R&B to 2026 with sultry, upbeat songs
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 8:21 p.m. Ari Lennox is leaving no vacancy for R&B music in 2026. The neo soul songstress released her third album, “Vacancy,” on Friday – one of the first major R&B releases of the new year and her first LP since 2022’s “age/sex/location.” The 15-track, 51-minute album leans heavily upon Lennox’s past lyrical themes about sex and relationship woes while adopting a more jazzy sound than her previous work, complete with rich saxophone throughout. Read more...
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January 21, 2:52 pm
Film Preview: Stay warm with this winter’s movie slate, from romance to thrillers
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 8:20 p.m. This winter, moviegoers can stay warm beneath the blanket of fresh films hitting the theaters. Grab a hot drink and settle in for a treat, as this season’s slated films are sure to offer something for every viewer to enjoy. Read more...