RÜFÜS DU SOL makes a convincing case: “Music is Better.” The Australian alternative dance band kicked off its third Los Angeles show at Kia Forum on Tuesday night for its North America 2026 tour. Read more...
Photo: James Hunt, the drummer of RÜFÜS DU SOL, smiles at the audience behind his drum set. The Australian alternative dance band performed its third Los Angeles show for its North America 2026 tour at Kia Forum on Tuesday night. (Courtesy of Timothy Norris)
Warning: Minor spoilers ahead. Mariam Rahmani’s “Liquid” searches for the meaning of identity while struggling to establish its own. Published in March 2025, Rahmani’s novel begins as a satirical contemporary romance before evolving into an exploration of identity. Read more...
Photo: The cover of “Liquid” by Mariam Rahmani is pictured. Published in 2025, Rahmani’s debut novel follows a young Muslim scholar as she endeavors to go on 100 dates in one summer in the pursuit of marrying rich. (Courtesy of Algonquin Books)
The sun is shining down on the stage this summer. From the return of Tony Award-winning classics to the release of animated films set to concert, the new season forecasts an array of theater productions across Los Angeles. Read more...
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This post was updated Aug. 9 at 1:22 p.m. Kitanoya Souffle is bringing Japan’s famous fluffy pancakes to Westwood. The newest addition to the sweet treat scene, Kitanoya Souffle is a Japanese specialty dessert shop located on 954 Gayley Ave. Read more...
Photo: A small gift box from Kitanoya Souffle is pictured holding the mango pomelo, black sesame and fresh strawberry souffles. The Japanese specialty dessert shop opened recently in Westwood on 954 Gayley Avenue. (Courtesy of Emily Berkowitz)
Warning: Spoilers ahead. Spider-Man has been spinning his web on the silver screen since 2002. Last Friday, the Spider-Man franchise entered a “Brand New Day.” From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, Spider-Man has gone through a series of eras and iterations, both live-action and animated, but all beloved by fans. Read more...
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Thirty minutes before opening, Moo’s Craft Barbecue already had a line of over 20 hungry customers waiting to feast. After trying the food, it’s not hard to see why. Read more...
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This post was updated Aug. 2 at 5:17 p.m. Ariana Grande’s “petal” unfolds gradually, allowing her sound to bloom on her most intentional and expansive album to date. Read more...
Photo: Ariana Grande is framed by the camera with wispy hair and sunlight hitting the side of her face. Released Friday, “petal” is Grande’s eighth studio album and first studio release since “eternal sunshine” two years ago. (Courtesy of © 2026 Babydoll Music, under exclusive license to Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
