This spring, the small screen is ready to blossom once again. As the season shifts into full swing, a wave of fresh and returning series is set to take over weekly watchlists. Read more...
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April 20, 10:38 pm
Coachella 2026 review: Day 3’s artists amaze audiences through vocals, visuals, vibrance
This post was updated April 21 at 8:41 p.m. Weekend two of Coachella is over, but the buzz is still holding on. After two weekends’ worth of music, the Empire Polo Club hosted its last day of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. Read more...
Photo: A crowd with their flashlights on is pictured, with Dedo Vabo’s art piece “Network Operations” in the background. Day three of Coachella brought energetic sets to the Empire Polo Club. (Courtesy of Coachella and Gabriella Hughes)
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April 19, 9:18 pm
Coachella 2026 review: Day 2 dazzles with surprise guests, closes out with Justin Bieber’s timeless hits
This post was updated April 21 at 8:37 p.m. Music fans will “drop dead” at the special guests from Saturday’s performances at Coachella. The Indio, California, music festival returned for day two with its iconic sweltering heat and star-studded lineup. Read more...
Photo: Shown is a picture of some of the festival’s art installations, including Sabine Marcelis’s “Maze” and “Starry Eye” by Kyriakos Chatziparaskevas. Coachella’s second day was characterized by multiple performers bringing surprise guests on stage. (Courtesy of Coachella and Lance Gerber)
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April 19, 2:34 pm
Film preview: Spring season movies promise a diverse slate, bringing fresh energy to theaters
This post was updated April 19 at 8:56 p.m. This spring, as the season comes into bloom, so does the big screen – bursting with a fresh slate of films ready to make their mark. Read more...
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April 19, 12:45 pm
Video game review: ‘Crimson Desert’ brings massive map, immersive open-world exploration
This post was updated April 20 at 4:33 p.m. Students seeking a respite from their studies can find adventure, intense combat and cozy vibes in Pearl Abyss’ newest roleplaying game, “Crimson Desert.” Pearl Abyss is a major developer in the massive multiplayer online gaming sphere, with their widely known title “Black Desert Online.” The developer has released what game critics and major gaming news outlets have considered as a potential contender for game of the year at The Game Awards this year. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Pearl Abyss’ latest video game, “Crimson Desert.” With one of the largest open world sandbox maps, “Crimson Desert” offers players the ability to explore the game for hours on end. (Courtesy of Pearl Abyss)
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April 18, 11:15 pm
Coachella 2026 review: Friday night features stunning vocals, elaborate set designs
This post was updated April 19 at 8:44 p.m. Friday night gave Coachella attendees a “Taste” of what’s in store for them this weekend. The second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival began Friday. Read more...
Photo: Shown is the Coachella ferris wheel in a crowd of people. Festival goers were in attendance for the second weekend of the music festival. (Courtesy of Calder Wilson)
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April 16, 2:52 pm
Sara Porkalob’s ‘Dragon Mama’ compels audiences, falls short of predecessor
This post was updated April 16 at 8:55 p.m. The next generation in the “Dragon Cycle” is lighting up the stage. Sara Porkalob’s solo show “Dragon Mama” – directed by Andrew Russell – is the second in a matrilineal trilogy based on the star’s family following “Dragon Lady” and preceding the in-development “Dragon Baby.” “Dragon Mama” made its Los Angeles premiere March 4 and will play at the Geffen Playhouse through April 26. Read more...
Photo: Beneath spotlights, actress Sara Porkalob is pictured mid-performance with blue and pink lights illuminating the panel behind her. The show “Dragon Mama,” directed by Andrew Russell, is the second chapter in Porkalob’s familial trilogy, the “Dragon Cycle.” (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)