The Onion has peeled off an odious layer of hatred on the internet, but it – and its allies – is late to the political food fight at the core of the modern internet. Read more...
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December 3, 4:25 pm
Book review: Bill Clinton memoir “Citizen” spotlights former president’s life after office
Bill Clinton’s memoir, “Citizen: My Life After the White House,” is an informative and heartfelt read for those curious about the life of a former president. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Bill Clinton posing for his portrait on the cover of “Citizen: My Life After The White House.” The memoir showcases what Clinton’s life has been like after presidency. (Courtesy of Knopf Publishing)
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December 2, 12:55 pm
Second Take: Powerful messaging of Westwood’s anonymous ‘I’m gay’ tags classifies them as art
This post was updated Dec. 4 at 7:57 p.m. Whether they are intended to be art, a series of proclamations or just a practical joke, the “I’m Gay” tags have come to brighten up the Westwood community. Read more...
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November 30, 4:52 pm
Second Take: Lookalike contests bring social connections offline, demystify celebrity beauty
Editor’s note: This post was updated May 6 at 4:53 p.m. to update the featured art. Lookalike contests break the fourth wall, reminding people celebrities are human too. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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November 23, 7:39 pm
Album review: Kendrick Lamar’s surprise release ‘GNX’ is unsurprisingly brilliant
This post was updated Nov. 24 at 9:26 p.m. On his latest album, Kendrick Lamar says it best himself: “Ain’t no other king in this rap thing.” In a tight 12 tracks totaling 44 minutes, the surprise Friday release “GNX” is Kendrick Lamar’s shortest project since 2016’s “untitled unmastered.” and uses every moment of music to its fullest extent. Read more...
Photo: Wearing a black leather jacket, backward baseball cap, white shirt and jeans, Kendrick Lamar faces the camera while leaning against the back of a car on the cover of his surprise album “GNX.” The 17-time Grammy Award winner’s new LP was dropped Friday and features 12 songs across 44 minutes of music. (Courtesy of pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records)
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November 22, 2:20 pm
Film review: Despite production flaws, ‘Wicked’ bewitches audiences with charming performances
This post was updated Nov. 24 at 9:13 p.m. Under the weight of doubt, “Wicked” defies gravity – and for many, expectations. Directed by movie musical wizard Jon M. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) (left) wearing a black dress and witch hat and Galinda (Ariana Grande) (right) in a pastel pink outfit. The duo stars in the fantasy musical “Wicked,” which released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)
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November 21, 4:36 pm
Winner Takes All: Which Ariana Grande album deserves the throne in her discography?
This Friday, “Wicked” will transport movie-goers to the realm of Oz, with pop superstar Ariana Grande set to star as Glinda. Before the film’s release – and to celebrate the artist adding three more Grammy nominations to her list of accomplishments earlier this month – the Daily Bruin revisits Grande’s discography to ascertain which of her albums so far shines brightest. Read more...
Photo: A collage of Ariana Grande’s seven studio album covers show’s the singer’s discography from 2013 to 2024. In the top row are her albums “Yours Truly,” “My Everything,” “Dangerous Woman” and “Sweetener,” and in the bottom row are her LPs “thank u, next,” “Positions” and “eternal sunshine.” (Photos courtesy of Universal Republic Records, Republic Records and UMG Recordings, Inc. Design by Lindsey Murto/Design director)