Hollywood’s biggest stars brought their A-game to the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, turning heads with their fashion choices. Attendees traded traditional black-tie looks for literal Emmy-inspired ensembles, glamorous gowns and vibrant menswear. Read more...
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Chef Viet Pham of Pretty Bird is indulging in his latest gastronomic expansion. The James Beard Award-nominated chef and Bay Area local is opening a restaurant within the newly transformed The Cinemas Theater, an upscale cinema in the former iPic Theaters location. Read more...
Photo: Chef Viet Pham prepares chicken in a kitchen. Pham has been nominated for a James Beard award and has appeared many times on the food network, including a victory on “Beat Bobby Flay.” (Courtesy of Bonjwing Lee)
At a Persona non grata show, viewers can expect the unexpected. Persona non grata is a musical group started in 2022 by second-year ethnomusicology student Finn Cragen. Read more...
Photo: Finn Cragen sits on a chair in a pink bathrobe with a few brightly colored electric guitars to his side. Persona non grata is a musical group started in 2022 by the second-year ethnomusicology student, functioning as a rotating collective of musicians. (Courtesy of El Broder)
From major film studios and ballet companies to the university classroom, a UCLA alumnus fosters inclusivity and community through costuming and illustration. For Elle Erickson, costume is more than clothing. Read more...
Photo: Elle Erickson is pictured in a green tank top. The UCLA alumnus fosters community through costuming and illustration, exploring themes of feminism and queer identity. (Courtesy of Elle Erickson)
A recent UCLA alumnus is exploring abstract and philosophical ideas, one frame at a time. Zora Xu, who graduated from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s animation program this year, said she starts her projects with a thesis, rather than a character or story in mind, and builds her project around that central idea. Read more...
Photo: Recent UCLA alumnus Zora Xu stands against a wall in a monochromatic brown outfit. The animator, who graduated from the TFT school, said she starts her projects with a thesis.(Courtesy of Zora Xu)
UCLA’s nail artists are blending creativity, community and convenience. Students are producing salon-level designs for accessible prices in apartments, dorms and lounges. Lavanya Lakhmani, a rising third-year cognitive science and economics student said she uses her nail art to build friendships and connections rather than simply focusing on business. Read more...
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Two UCLA alumni are turning fleeting moments into lasting memories. During their fourth year at UCLA, South Korea-born friends MJ Kim and Ryan Kim hatched the idea to create a photo booth company. Read more...
Photo: Ryan Kim and MJ Kim of Genic Film sit together at a booth. The South Korea-born friends hatched the idea to create a photo booth company during their fourth year at UCLA. (Courtesy of GENIC Film)
