Most people use U-Haul trucks to move. A UCLA alumnus used one to film a music video, a testament to her do-it-yourself approach. Dina Dove, who graduated from UCLA in 2022, said she was always keen to create music. Read more...
Photo: Dina Dove, who graduated from UCLA in 2022, sits on steps with an electric guitar. The artist dazzles the pop rock scene with her glittery, DIY take on grunge. (Courtesy of Garrison Morev)
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:28 p.m. Keke Palmer will bring her experience as an Emmy-winning actor, entrepreneur and digital media founder to UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television as its 2026-27 Artist-in-Residence. Read more...
Photo: Melnitz Hall, one of the primary facilities of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, is pictured. TFT will host actor and entrepreneur Keke Palmer as its 2026–27 Artist-in-Residence.(Kai Dizon/Assistant Photo editor)
For theaters to fill their seats, directors need to give audiences a reason to leave the house. Following the release of films like “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” fans have been flocking to theaters. Read more...
Photo: (Haley Park/Illustrations & Cartoons director)
This post was updated Aug. 16 at 2:16 a.m. A new stage-to-film adaptation invites viewers to “Get Down” with the wives of Henry VIII, featuring stunning songwriting but subpar cinematography. Read more...
Photo: Natalie Paris (Jane Seymour), Aimie Atkinson (Katherine Howard), Jarnéia Richard-Noel (Catherine of Aragon), Millie O’Connell (Anne Boleyn), Alexia McIntosh (Anna of Cleves) and Maiya Quansah-Breed (Catherine Parr) (left to right) belt into microphones. “Six: The Musical Live!” graced theaters in the United States on Friday. (Courtesy of Playbill)
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:31 p.m. Phoebe Bridgers grows up and goes home on her latest album. The Pasadena-born singer released her long-awaited third album, “Lost Weekend,” on Friday. Read more...
Photo: A distorted version of Phoebe Bridgers’ face is shown with blue-green color grading. Bridgers released her highly anticipated third album, “Lost Weekend” on Friday. (Courtesy of 2026 Dead Oceans)
From products to business, members of Aurum Cosmetics know beauty is more than skin deep. Founded in 2022, UCLA Aurum Cosmetics serves as a social and professional development space for beauty industry aspirants and casual beauty enthusiasts alike. Read more...
Photo: Members of Aurum Cosmetics pose on a staircase while applying lip gloss. The organization serves as a social and professional development space for beauty industry aspirants and beauty enthusiasts. (Courtesy of Nicole Guan)
Moriah Contreras is embracing the emotional journey toward adulthood. The music industry alumnus graduated in June and will release her debut EP “Extra Ordinary” this year. Read more...
Photo: Moriah Contreras, a music industry alumnus, stands on stage and sings into a microphone. The recent graduate will release her debut EP “Extra Ordinary” this year. (Courtesy of Moriah Contreras)
