Thursday, April 2

LA Opera’s ‘Akhnaten’ slowly submerges viewers in sound, detailed visuals

As an audience member accurately put it, “Akhnaten” is quite a trip. Curtains rose on the LA Opera’s newest masterpiece at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Feb. 28, where it will remain until its sweeping finale March 22. Read more...

Photo: Yuntong Han (center) as the High Priest of Amon sits glowing in a golden hue as the winged ensemble stands in two rows above him. The LA Opera’s newest show, “Akhnaten” will be performed at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion Feb. 28-March 22. (Courtesy of Cory Weaver/LA Opera)



2026 Dance Marathon holds vigil emphasizing importance of pediatric AIDS research

This post was updated March 8 at 7:54 p.m. The Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA hosted a vigil during its 2026 Dance Marathon to celebrate children with pediatric AIDS and combat stigma surrounding HIV. Read more...

Photo: PAC members stand on stage and point out at the audience. As part of their annual Dance Marathon event, the organization hosted a vigil to celebrate children with pediatric AIDS and combat stigma surrounding HIV. (Joshua Neira/Daily Bruin)


‘United’: 2026 Dance Marathon kicks off to raise awareness for pediatric AIDS

This post was updated March 8 at 7:50 p.m. Seashells, sequins and scrubs sparkled across the crowd at the Dance Marathon.  The Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA kicked off its annual Dance Marathon at 2 p.m. Read more...

Photo: A Dance Marathon event coordinator leads a morale dance as dancers behind raise their hands. The Pediatric AIDS Coalition kicked off its annual 10-hour stand against HIV and AIDS on March 7 at 2 p.m. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Album review: Harry Styles’ ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ ultimately misses the beat

This post was updated March 8 at 7:59 p.m. Harry Styles’ new record is a half-step in the right direction, but the musician still needs some “Taste Back.” The British superstar’s fourth solo album – titled “Kiss All The Time. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the album cover for Harry Styles’ fourth studio album, showing the singer with his back to a disco ball. “Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.” was released on March 6, almost four years since Styles’ last LP. (Courtesy of  Erskine Records Limited, under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment)


Film review: ‘How to Make a Killing’ fails to make the kill, is weakened by underdeveloped plot

Warning: Spoilers ahead. In A24’s newest thriller comedy, Glen Powell does not just chase the American dream but hunts for it. Powell’s charm as Becket Redfellow in “How to Make a Killing” captures the audience from the opening scene of the new John Patton Ford picture – released Feb. Read more...

Photo: Wearing a hat and collared shirt, Glen Powell as Becket Redfellow glances over his shoulder. John Patton Ford’s latest film, “How to Make a Killing,” was released Feb. 20 and follows Redfellow as he kills each of his estranged relatives to inherit the family’s fortune. (Courtesy of IMDb)


Q&A: Ely Oaks talks Taylor Swift collaboration, live performances, musical influences

Ely Oaks is bending genre barriers. The Austrian-born DJ and producer recently released a remix of Taylor Swift’s single “Opalite” as a collaboration with the pop star. Read more...

Photo: The Austrian-born DJ and producer Ely Oaks is pictured. Oaks is currently on his North American tour after releasing a remix in collaboration with Taylor Swift and will make a stop in Los Angeles on March 6. (Courtesy of Richard Hoffmann)