Thursday, July 23



DJ and UCLA alum David Dann finds success with debut album

House music DJ and producer David Dann didn't let a rejection from UCLA or multiple record labels taint his dreams of being a UCLA graduate and chart-topping artist. Read more...

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UCLA alumnus David Dann self-released his debut album, “To Each His Own,” earlier this year. It beat out Skrillex, Tiesto and Kaskade on the iTunes top 10 dance albums chart. (courtesy of Peter Hotaridas)



Theater Review: "War Horse"

A story of love and betrayal wholly different from those usually explored in the world of entertainment, the National Theater production of "War Horse" presents the story of Albert and his horse Joey with sentiment not drenched in overemotional excess. Read more...


Q&A: Top chef Marcus Samuelsson dishes about his new memoir

Renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson didn't acquire multiple restaurants, three cookbooks or the $115,000 winnings from Bravo's cooking reality show, "Top Chef Masters," without first building up his craft from simple beginnings. Read more...

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Marcus Samuelsson, the 2010 winner of Bravo’s cooking reality show, “Top Chef Masters,” will be giving a talk at the Hammer Museum on Sunday. (Courtesy of Hammer Museum)


Movie Review: "Katy Perry: Part of Me"

The pop confection known as Katy Perry brings to mind images of candy-coated costumes and a bright, over-the-top personality, but the 3-D biopic "Katy Perry: Part of Me" demonstrates that there is much more beneath the sparkling surface. Read more...

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Courtesy of Paramount Pictures