Monday, August 10

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Restaurant review: Kitanoya Souffle dishes up decadent, fluffy Japanese desserts worth the splurge

This post was updated Aug. 9 at 1:22 p.m. Kitanoya Souffle is bringing Japan’s famous fluffy pancakes to Westwood. The newest addition to the sweet treat scene, Kitanoya Souffle is a Japanese specialty dessert shop located on 954 Gayley Ave. Read more...

Photo: A small gift box from Kitanoya Souffle is pictured holding the mango pomelo, black sesame and fresh strawberry souffles. The Japanese specialty dessert shop opened recently in Westwood on 954 Gayley Avenue. (Courtesy of Emily Berkowitz)



From punk rock to PhD, Candace Hansen documents queer music

This post was updated August 9 at 10:17 a.m. A UCLA alumnus will soon make their final stop on a two-decades-long tour of making the case for punk music and amplifying queer artists. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Candace Hansen sits at a table, looking into the camera with a bookshelf behind them. Their journey has centered documenting the queer and trans artists who have historically been left out of music coverage. (Courtesy of Esther Godoy)



Album review: Exploring relationships, fame and new sounds, Ariana Grande blossoms on ‘petal’

This post was updated Aug. 2 at 5:17 p.m. Ariana Grande’s “petal” unfolds gradually, allowing her sound to bloom on her most intentional and expansive album to date. Read more...

Photo: Ariana Grande is framed by the camera with wispy hair and sunlight hitting the side of her face. Released Friday, “petal” is Grande’s eighth studio album and first studio release since “eternal sunshine” two years ago. (Courtesy of © 2026 Babydoll Music, under exclusive license to Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)


Film review: It’s a ‘Brand New Day’ for Spider-Man with stunning performances, cinematography

This post was updated Aug. 2 at 7:10 p.m. Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” feels exactly as the title says – brand new. Marvel Studios’ newest addition to the Spider-Man franchise swung into theaters Friday. Read more...

Photo: Spider-Man (Tom Holland) swings across New York City. “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” hit theaters Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)