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October 18, 4:29 pm

Film review: ‘Smile 2,’ despite its toothy gore, is little more than an empty smile

This post was updated Oct. 22 at 7:54 p.m. “Smile 2” is a familiar, fun horror – but nothing to sink your teeth into. Director and writer Parker Finn’s sequel lurched into theaters Friday, inviting audiences back into the “Smile” franchise after the original film’s surprise popularity in 2022. Read more...

Photo: Skye Riley (Naomi Scott) wears a polished red costume and bears a frightened expression. The actress plays a global popstar in “Smile 2,” which released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of Everett Collection)

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October 17, 6:06 pm

Concert review: Erotic, euphoric, electrifying – tour’s no ‘Sweat’ for Charli xcx, Troye Sivan

Charli xcx and Troye Sivan’s joint tour is bringing the heat by serving up dozens of club classics. The co-headlining duo played a second sold-out night of their ongoing “Sweat” tour at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Charli xcx and Troye Sivan perform on stage during their “Sweat” tour at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Tuesday. The ongoing North American concert trek promotes Charli xcx’s album “BRAT” and Sivan’s album “Something To Give Each Other.” (Courtesy of Henry Redcliffe)

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October 13, 8:52 pm

Second Take: Chappell Roan is expressing valid concerns regarding celebrity-fan relationships

This post was updated Oct. 15 at 10:27 p.m. Chappell Roan’s critics want her to be casual now. The summer’s “Femininomenon” Kayleigh Rose Amstutz – better known by her stage name Chappell Roan – has spent the past couple of months igniting discourse about society’s expectations of celebrities. Read more...

Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)

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October 13, 1:00 pm

Rising Artists: Singer-songwriter releases help listeners turn a new leaf on fall playlists

The winds of change this fall are coming with new additions to listeners’ playlists. A collection of alt-pop stars-in-the-making have released new projects recently that are ready for fans’ consumption, while other artists infuse their versions of dance music into the increasingly chilly fall evenings. Read more...

Photo: (Ingrid Leng/Daily Bruin staff)

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October 12, 11:13 pm

Concert review: With hyper beats, Porter Robinson paints “SMILE! :D” on numerous faces

This post was updated Oct. 13 at 8:20 p.m. Editor’s note: This article contains references to suicide. Porter Robinson delivered an energized performance with a “SMILE! Read more...

Photo: Porter Robinson wears a dark red shirt and stands in front of a smiling inflatable balloon. The Grammy-nominated artist brought his “SMILE! :D World Tour” to the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 11 and performed songs from all three of his studio albums. (Courtesy of Michael Wolever)


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