Friday, September 18


Q&A: Emmy-nominated alumnus Julie Dash reflects on breaking barriers, building a legacy

This post was updated Sept. 6 at 6:57 p.m. For Julie Dash, Hollywood has never been a static place. Her place within it hasn’t been, either. Read more...

Photo: Julie Dash poses in front of a light-colored wall. The UCLA alumnus received an Emmy Award nomination in outstanding directing for a variety special for “Wanda Sykes: Legacy” in July. (Courtesy of Julie Dash)



Olivia Rodrigo champions women’s rights, donates millions at Daisy Chain Fields

IRVINE — Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields headlining set didn’t begin with a song, but with a thank you. Lights swept over Great Park as the multi-hyphenate pop star took the Dandelion Stage at 8:40 p.m. Read more...

Photo: Olivia Rodrigo stands on the Dandelion Stage in a white dress under purple lighting. The founder of Daisy Chain Fields performed an hour and 20-minute set to close the night. (Courtesy of Emma Wannie)


Daisy Chain Fields spotlights feminism with female-fronted rock groups

This post was updated Sept. 6 at 7:43 p.m. IRVINE — Daisy Chain Fields placed female-fronted rock at its center, tracing the connection between the genre’s rebellious roots and feminist expression. Read more...

Photo: Tall white and orange flowers are set against the sky with an orange balloon reading Daisy Chain Fields in the background. The charity-focused outdoor music festival took place Saturday at Great Park in Irvine and unfolded across two stages. (Courtesy of Dusana Karam)


Q&A: Santigold reflects on womanhood, genre-bending career ahead of Daisy Chain Fields

This post was updated Aug. 30 at 5:58 p.m. Santigold has spent nearly two decades refusing to be boxed into a specific sound. The genre-defying singer, songwriter and producer is set to take the Dandelion Stage at Daisy Chain Fields on Saturday. Read more...

Photo: Santigold performs at the 27th Annual JazzReggae Festival in 2013. The event was hosted at UCLA and also featured performances from artists such as Common. (Daily Bruin file photo)