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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)

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April 14, 5:05 pm

College Night at the Getty collages together creativity, music, art

This post was updated April 14 at 8:53 p.m. Once again, College Night at the Getty Center brought art to students in an experiential way. College Night was held Monday from 5:30 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Attendees of this year’s College Night at the Getty Museum. The event was held Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., welcoming around 3,000 students to visit the museum’s exhibition through guided tours and participate in art and crafts activities. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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April 14, 2:42 pm

UCLA’s Shanti Wimmer reflects on freedom, vulnerability in latest single ‘Ethan’

This post was updated April 14 at 9:02 p.m. Shanti Wimmer crafts confessional, carefree pop that feels like a diary entry and a dance break. “Fun” was how Wimmer, a third-year theater student, described her latest single “Ethan.” Released Feb. Read more...

Photo: Shanti Wimmer leans against a tree with a black acoustic guitar next to her. The third-year theater student released a new single titled “Ethan” on Feb. 6. (Joice Ngo/Daily Bruin staff)

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April 5, 5:07 pm

First-year student Nori Kai releases second studio album ‘Wish You Had’

This post was updated April 5 at 8:05 p.m. Nori Kai’s work ethic is as nonstop as her flow. The first-year music industry student from Albuquerque, New Mexico, released her second studio album, “Wish You Had,” in January – just seven months after her debut record, “Wistful Thinking,” in May of 2025. Read more...

Photo: Posing against a red and orange background is Nori Kai. The first-year music industry student released her second studio album, “Wish You Had,” less than a year after her debut record. (Courtesy of Zach Hagy)

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March 31, 10:40 pm

Album review: Robyn’s ‘Sexistential’ gives listeners ‘Dopamine’ despite 29-minute runtime

Robyn is finally back and injecting fresh dopamine into listeners’ ears right on cue. The 46-year-old Swedish pop artist’s ninth LP “Sexistential” was released March 27. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the album cover for Robyn’s new LP “Sexistential.” The singer’s ninth studio album is her first released in almost eight years since her 2018 project “Honey.” (Courtesy of Konichiwa/Young)


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