This post was updated Oct. 7 at 10:36 p.m. The journey to the 34th Mirrorball win begins. Premiering Sept. 16, the 34th season of Dancing with the Stars will bring exciting new numbers. Read more...
Photo: (Desiree Gonzalez/Daily Bruin staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV, Theater & Fine Arts
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September 14, 11:33 pm
‘The Studio’ wins record-breaking total of 13 awards at 77th Primetime Emmy Awards
This post was updated Sept. 14 at 11:57 p.m. Sunday evening’s Primetime Emmy Awards show shone a spotlight on Hollywood’s brightest stars in television. Live from the vibrant Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards highlighted this year’s most celebrated TV icons on Sept. Read more...
Photo: Stephen Colbert, holding the Emmy, and his team from “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” accept the award for Outstanding Talk Series during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.(Courtesy of AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Arts Columns, Film & TV
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September 14, 12:10 pm
Emmys 2025: The Daily Bruin forecasts winners of the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Comedy Series: “Abbott Elementary” School is back in session, and “Abbott Elementary” is teaching viewers about true comedy. The latest season of the workplace sitcom is arguably its best – the series has found its groove and expertly navigates through hilarious plotlines while building larger character arcs for the ensemble cast. Read more...
Photo: (Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director)
Music, Theater & Fine Arts
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September 13, 12:57 pm
‘Oedipus the King, Mama!’ adds satire, rock ‘n’ roll to ancient Greek drama
Mixing Greek drama with Elvis Presley’s greatest hits, “Oedipus the King, Mama!” took the stage this month as a playful collision of ancient tragedy and rock ‘n’ roll spectacle. Read more...
Photo: Seven actors and actresses dressed in ancient Greek-stylized costumes pose with their hands in the air, mid-performance. Beth Kennedy, one of the actresses in the show, said the original production of “Oedipus the King, Mama!” was created during a nine-day intensive, a concentrated period of rehearsal designed to develop a performance in a short time. (Courtesy of J. Paul Getty Trust)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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September 12, 1:08 pm
Album review: Mitch Rowland contrasts musical styles in new album ‘Whistling Pie’
This post was updated Nov. 4 at 11:08 p.m. Mitch Rowland steps to center stage with his sophomore album. While “Come June” was a vulnerable project presented as if overhearing a personal conversation, “Whistling Pie” is meant to be shared with the world. Read more...
Photo: Artwork for Mitch Rowland’s second studio album “Whistling Pie.” Released Sept. 12, Rowland’s new LP reflects more confidence, showcasing a more diverse sound than his previous project (Courtesy of Erskine Records/Giant Music)
Arts, Lifestyle
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September 4, 12:43 pm
Alumnus bridges historical, personal narratives on same sex marriage in ‘Deep House’
This post was updated September 7 at 3:33 p.m. It was also updated September 6 at 3:09 p.m. to remove a photo that did not meet Daily Bruin standards. Read more...
Photo: Jeremy Atherton Lin poses for a photo. A UCLA alumnus, Atherton Lin’s latest work of creative nonfiction is a blend of personal experience and queer history. (Courtesy of Jeremy Atherton Lin)
Arts, Film & TV
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September 1, 8:59 pm
UCLA TFT alumni spotlight community at LA Shorts International Film Festival
This post was updated September 7 at 4:13 p.m. In short, these six up-and-coming filmmakers are making their presence known. From July 16 to July 28, the 29th annual LA Shorts International Film Festival screened around 400 films and attracted roughly 10,000 attendees – including some of UCLA’s Theater, Film and Television students. Read more...
Photo: Portraits of six of the UCLA graduates’ short films screened at the 29th annual LA Shorts International Film Festival. (Photo illustration by Helen Juwon Park/Illustrations director, Photos courtesy of Iris Lanhua Ma, Emilia Figliomeni, Isabella Uzcátegui, Roan Uong Pearl, Rhett Hipp and Shizue Roche Adachi.)