This post was updated April 29 at 11:45 p.m. Podcasts are beginning to lose their reputation as reliable forms of news and social commentary. Celebrity culture has led many to ascribe respect and trust to influencer posts and podcasts. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are Enya Umanzor (left) and Drew Phillips (right) posing for a photo. The two were tangled in an internet controversy because of backlash they received from an episode of their podcast, “Emergency Intercom.” (Courtesy of Josiah)
This post was updated April 29 at 11:27 p.m. United Khmer Students’ 27th annual culture night merged dance, music and theater for a night of remembrance and Khmer resilience. Read more...
Photo: Nathan Seanarith Ros smiles during a curtain call following the play “Reflection” at the United Khmer Students’ Culture Night on Saturday. The student played the role of Heng, a father reflecting on the Cambodian genocide, in the original play written by United Khmer Students’ co-director, third-year history student Vince Khauv. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated April 29 at 11:40 p.m. When it comes to putting on a performance, Rauw Alejandro is committed to giving his fans nothing but the best. Read more...
Photo: Rauw Alejandro wears a black hat and black coat while performing in front of a projection of a flaming car at the Intuit Dome on Sunday night. The Puerto Rican singer-songwriter played his second of three shows at the Inglewood venue Sunday as part of his “Cosa Nuestra World Tour.” (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)
Lauren Stienstra is entering the world of novel writing with her expertise in public health emergency management. The UCLA alumnus, who graduated in 2007 with a degree in physiological science, published her debut novel “The Beauty of the End” on April 1. Read more...
Photo: Lauren Stienstra smiles for a photo while wearing a gray suit jacket and jeans. The UCLA alumnus released her first book, the science fiction novel “The Beauty of the End,” on April 1. (Courtesy of Melody Yazdani Studios)
This weekend, bibliophiles are trading pages for panels. On Saturday at the University of Southern California, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books kicked off its 30th year of delighting all types of readers, with this year’s schedule catering to everyone from nonfiction aficionados to BookTok enthusiasts. Read more...
Photo: Festival-goers at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books are pictured. The festival, which is in its 30th year, kicked off Saturday at the University of Southern California. (Courtesy of Pablo Cabrera)
This post was updated April 27 at 8:46 p.m. This year, the Coastalong Music and Sustainability Festival took attendees along for a fun-filled bike ride. The annual festival was held Saturday 1 p.m. Read more...
Photo: Attendees of the 2025 Coastalong Music and Sustainability Festival are pictured riding bikes. The annual event is powered by bicycles to spotlight the production of energy. (Vivian Le/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated May 1 at 9:06 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “Furlough’s Paradise” reminds viewers – through the intimacy of the stage – to hold loved ones as tight as possible. Read more...
Photo: (From left to right) Pictured is Kacie Rogers and DeWanda Wise in “Furlough’s Paradise” at Geffen Playhouse. The show will run until May 18. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)
