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November 3, 5:43 pm

L.A. Comic Con brings communities together through imagination

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 7:34 p.m. The Saiyans invaded Los Angeles on Saturday. Nicolas Cage also swung by – a cultural crossover fans would only otherwise see in a Fortnite lobby. Read more...

Photo: A colorful wall display of video game and pop culture memorabilia features recognizable characters, logos and symbols from beloved franchises including “Sonic the Hedgehog,” “Kirby,” “Animal Crossing” and “The Legend of Zelda.” One of Saturday’s panels featured Sean Schemmel, Christopher Sabat and Justin Cook, “Dragon Ball” series voice actors. (Pranav Akella/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Lifestyle

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November 1, 12:56 pm

From cosplayers to comic authors, L.A. Comic Con celebrates human-made creativity

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 7:27 p.m. Halloween costumes aren’t the only disguises taking over Los Angeles this weekend – L.A. Comic Con is bringing its own cast of characters. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles Convention Center holds L.A. Comic Con 2026. The event was held Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, featuring guest speakers including Nicolas Cage, Hayden Christensen and Aaron Paul. (Pranav Akella/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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October 31, 8:46 pm

Phoebe Bridgers finds community in catharsis on phone-free ‘Lost Tour’

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 7:38 p.m. Phoebe Bridgers turned the Intuit Dome into an alien spaceship en route to Neverland in a haunting experience that came with both tricks and treats fitting for the final weekend of spooky season. Read more...

Photo: Phoebe Bridgers belts into a microphone while wearing a Peter Pan costume. The Pasadena-born artist performed at the Intuit Dome on Friday in her first of three shows this weekend. (Courtesy of Wes Ellis/Toy Astronauts LLC)

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October 30, 9:39 pm

Dominic Fike’s ‘How to Quit Smoking’ delivers groovy sounds but little growth

Dominic Fike knows how to flirt with a good melody. Committing to it is another matter. Written and recorded largely in hotels, tour buses and dressing rooms, Fike’s third studio album “How to Quit Smoking” follows a musician in constant motion. Read more...

Photo: On the cover of his album, Dominic Fike sits on a car in a red tank top pouring water from a jug onto his face. Fike’s third studio album, “How to Quit Smoking,” follows a musician in constant motion. (Courtesy of 2026 Columbia Records)

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October 29, 4:12 pm

How a UCLA student built a party promotion empire with his event planning app

This post was updated Oct. 29 at 8:48 p.m. A UCLA student’s party-throwing platform has amassed more than 1.5 million users, boasting celebrity-studded collaborations and sold-out events across the country. Read more...

Photo: Jack Schwartz and Zane Harwin lean on a car. Schwartz launched MyPlots, a ticketing and event-planning platform, in January 2025. (Courtesy of Jack Schwartz)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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October 28, 10:19 pm

Rounding up the best horror flicks of 2026 to watch this Halloween

This post was updated Oct. 29 at 9:18 p.m. Horror buffs are in for a treat – or a trick! – this Halloween. From indie films exploring toxic masculinity and queer interpretations of slashers to adaptations of beloved video games, 2026’s stacked horror lineup offers something for every fan. Read more...

Photo: Hannah Einbinder as Kris (left) and Gillian Anderson as Billy (right) sit next to each other. Jane Schoenbrun’s 2026 film “Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” involves the characters’ meeting drawing both into a violent, hallucinatory exploration of longing and terror, with the spear-wielding killer, Little Death – played by Jack Haven – lurking nearby. (Courtesy of IMDb)


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