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...
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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)
The Latine Film and Theater Association is uplifting Latino voices on stage and onscreen. LFTA is a student club focused on increasing Latino representation in theater and film by producing various short films and stage productions throughout the school year, said theater co-chair Sammy Andrade-Mayen. Read more...
Photo: The full cast and crew from Night of Cultura 2026 is pictured. LFTA is a student club focused on increasing Latino representation in theater and film by producing various short films and stage productions. (Courtesy of LFTA)
This post was updated Aug. 23 at 11:22 p.m. The walk to the theater. The glow of the marquee. The hum of a crowd. These were all part of a moviegoing ritual for generations of UCLA students until two years ago. Read more...
Photo: Illustrations of moviegoing-related objects such as popcorn are placed across the sky above the Bruin Theater. The theater is set to reopen in October after a two-year wait. (Daily Bruin file photo. Illustration by Tess Vo/Daily Bruin staff)
