This post was updated May 1 at 8:49 p.m. The dust on Coachella 2025 is finally starting to settle – or at least clear – from festival-goers’ lungs. Read more...
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April 29, 11:54 pm
LA Times Festival of Books ends 2025 chapter with panels on identity, storytelling
From literary legends to riveting panels, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books curated a magical experience for bibliophiles. Book enthusiasts perused the streets of the University of Southern California on Sunday for the second and final day of the annual LA Times Festival of Books. Read more...
Photo: Attendees at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books look at books on shelves in a truck. The two-day event was held at the University of Southern California over the weekend. (Daily Bruin file photo)
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April 29, 7:12 pm
Second Take: Influencer, comedy podcasters must be informed when giving social commentary
This post was updated April 29 at 11:45 p.m. Podcasts are beginning to lose their reputation as reliable forms of news and social commentary. Celebrity culture has led many to ascribe respect and trust to influencer posts and podcasts. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are Enya Umanzor (left) and Drew Phillips (right) posing for a photo. The two were tangled in an internet controversy because of backlash they received from an episode of their podcast, “Emergency Intercom.” (Courtesy of Josiah)
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April 28, 4:23 pm
UCLA alumnus brings science background to debut novel ‘The Beauty of the End’
Lauren Stienstra is entering the world of novel writing with her expertise in public health emergency management. The UCLA alumnus, who graduated in 2007 with a degree in physiological science, published her debut novel “The Beauty of the End” on April 1. Read more...
Photo: Lauren Stienstra smiles for a photo while wearing a gray suit jacket and jeans. The UCLA alumnus released her first book, the science fiction novel “The Beauty of the End,” on April 1. (Courtesy of Melody Yazdani Studios)
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April 28, 2:55 pm
Storied LA Times Festival of Books commences 30th year of celebrating literature
This weekend, bibliophiles are trading pages for panels. On Saturday at the University of Southern California, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books kicked off its 30th year of delighting all types of readers, with this year’s schedule catering to everyone from nonfiction aficionados to BookTok enthusiasts. Read more...
Photo: Festival-goers at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books are pictured. The festival, which is in its 30th year, kicked off Saturday at the University of Southern California. (Courtesy of Pablo Cabrera)
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April 24, 10:08 pm
Book review: Gardiner Harris’ new exposé competently uncovers Johnson & Johnson ethical battles
This post was updated April 27 at 9 p.m. Deadly secrets are revealed in “No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson.” Gardiner Harris, a former pharmaceutical reporter for The New York Times and a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, effectively explains the legal battles involving the global health care company and the difficulties the media has in reporting on health-related scandals in his latest book, which was released April 8. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the cover of Gardiner Harris’ latest book, “No More Tears: The Dark Secrets of Johnson & Johnson.” The piece is an in depth account of Johnson and Johnson’s legal disputes and negative impact on the health system. (Courtesy of Random House)
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April 24, 3:32 pm
UCLA alumnus previews new young-adult fiction novel about the Filipino experience
This post was updated April 24 at 9:01 p.m. Jason Tanamor’s latest novel, “The Legend of Sensei Tsinelas,” is all about the world’s greatest superpower – one’s own identity. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the cover of Jason Tanamor’s latest novel. The book tells the story of a 17-year-old Filipino American, Victor Dela Cruz, who happens to be a superhero fanatic trying to find his way in a complex world. (Courtesy of Ooligan Press)