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Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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May 4, 12:59 pm

Film review: ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ stuns in style as satisfying sequel

This post was updated May 5 at 10:16 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. While it might not be as timeless as the original, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” still has plenty of style. Read more...

Photo: Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) and Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) walk down a blue carpet in front of photographers. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” was released Friday and follows Sachs, now an award-winning journalist, as she is hired to become Runway’s features editor in hopes of rebuilding the magazine’s image. (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)

Arts, Lifestyle

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May 3, 8:12 pm

Alumnus Julissa Prado, founder of Rizos Curls, makes waves in hair care industry

Julissa Prado is making waves in the beauty industry. The UCLA alumnus founded Rizos Curls, a hair care company that specializes in curly hair textures inspired by her Latina background, in 2017. Read more...

Photo: Julissa Prado sits on a couch in a white shirt. The UCLA alumnus is the founder of Rizos Curls, a hair care company started in 2017 that specializes in curly hair textures and is a reflection of her Latina background, Prado said.(Courtesy of David Avalos)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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May 3, 4:54 pm

Q&A: ‘This Is Our Youth’ cast, director break down themes, stage production of play

This post was updated May 3 at 7:48 p.m. “This Is Our Youth” may be a play centered on young people, but it is meant for everyone – a reminder of the universal experience of youth. Read more...

Photo: Cast members of “This Is Our Youth” pose together. Written by Kenneth Lonergan, the play opens May 1 and will run for three weekends through May 17 at the Two Roads Theater in Studio City. (Courtesy of Paul Zenas)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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May 2, 1:13 pm

Album review: Kacey Musgraves lassos listeners back in with fresh lyrics on ‘Middle of Nowhere’

Kacey Musgraves is “Back On The Wagon” and serving up a fresh set of songs just as great as her past discography. The eight-time Grammy winner released her sixth studio album, “Middle of Nowhere,” on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the cover for Kacey Musgraves sixth studio album, “Middle of Nowehere.” Diving back into the sound of her earlier work, the singer’s new LP features her detailed lyricism and multiple collaborations. (Courtesy of Kacey Musgraves, under exclusive license to Lost Highway)

Arts, Film & TV, Lifestyle

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April 30, 2:09 pm

‘Still moving forward’: Jerry LeVasseur film shows overcoming adversity with hope

This post was updated April 30 at 8:43 pm.  At 88 years old, Jerry LeVasseur is still moving forward. Nearly eight decades after surviving the 1944 Hartford Circus Fire – a tragedy that claimed around 170 lives, including his mother’s – LeVasseur continues to train five days a week, compete nationally in masters track and field and approach each new challenge with the same philosophy that has defined his life: keep moving, keep helping others and keep finding joy in the process. Read more...

Photo: Jerry LeVasseur, wearing a black jacket, stands together with his friends. LeVasseur’s career will be told in UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s graduate Andrew McGowan’s upcoming sports biographical documentary. (Courtey of Andrew McGowan)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV, Music

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April 28, 1:06 pm

Film review: ‘Michael’ delivers dazzling dances but poor, omissive writing

This post was updated April 28 at 9:21 p.m. Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of physical and sexual abuse of children. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Michael” captures the glory of the King of Pop’s stage presence but fails dismally at meaningfully telling his story. Read more...

Photo: Jaafar Jackson, who stars as his uncle Michael Jackson, poses on his toes as a massive audience cheers behind him. “Michael,” directed by Antoine Fuqua, was released April 24 by Lionsgate and follows the 13-time Grammy winner from 1966 to 1988. (Courtesy of IMDb)


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