This post was updated Nov. 24 at 9:13 p.m. Under the weight of doubt, “Wicked” defies gravity – and for many, expectations. Directed by movie musical wizard Jon M. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) (left) wearing a black dress and witch hat and Galinda (Ariana Grande) (right) in a pastel pink outfit. The duo stars in the fantasy musical “Wicked,” which released in theaters everywhere Friday. (Courtesy of IMDb)
This Friday, “Wicked” will transport movie-goers to the realm of Oz, with pop superstar Ariana Grande set to star as Glinda. Before the film’s release – and to celebrate the artist adding three more Grammy nominations to her list of accomplishments earlier this month – the Daily Bruin revisits Grande’s discography to ascertain which of her albums so far shines brightest. Read more...
Photo: A collage of Ariana Grande’s seven studio album covers show’s the singer’s discography from 2013 to 2024. In the top row are her albums “Yours Truly,” “My Everything,” “Dangerous Woman” and “Sweetener,” and in the bottom row are her LPs “thank u, next,” “Positions” and “eternal sunshine.” (Photos courtesy of Universal Republic Records, Republic Records and UMG Recordings, Inc. Design by Lindsey Murto/Design director)
This post was updated Nov. 24 at 9:01 p.m. UCLA’s Cannaclub sparks up a fresh take on cannabis culture. Founded in 2018, Cannaclub at UCLA is a student-led organization aimed at educating the student body on safe cannabis usage while reducing stigma through educational events, social events and industry partnerships. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are members of Cannaclub at UCLA lying in a field of grass. The club aims to inform students on the safe and multiple uses of cannabis through meetings and other social events. (Isabella Appell/Daily Bruin)
Marques Brownlee is on the fast track to cashing out his goodwill – and so are many of his peers. Brownlee is a classy, confident YouTuber who has developed sway in the tech world after 15 years of posting product reviews and commentary videos to his self-titled channel, which sits just below 20 million subscribers. Read more...
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The theater department is writing women into the spotlight in its upcoming performance of “The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs.” The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television will be presenting the women-empowering historical play, “The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs,” in Macgowan Hall from Nov. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is a cast member dressed in a maroon cape and holding an orange lantern while walking up a black staircase. UCLA’s production of “The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs” will show from Nov. 21 to Nov. 26 at Macgowan Hall. (Courtesy of UCLA Department of Theater)
This post was updated Jan. 7 at 8:27 p.m. Akiyo Fujimura is stretching her film repertoire beyond Japan to the landscape of the Hollywood movie industry. Read more...
Photo: Members of the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment smile and pose with Destin Daniel Cretton, director of “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Tokyo-born UCLA alumnus Akiyo Fujimura joins five other directors in the inaugural Beyond JAPAN -FILMMAKER- program, connecting Japanese creators with Hollywood. Best known for her debut film “Eriko, Pretended,” she continues blending Japanese storytelling with American film techniques. (Courtesy of Hao Feng)
At the Hammer Museum, new life is being given to 20th century artwork. The Hammer Museum’s exhibition “Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective” opened Oct. 12 and will close Jan. Read more...
Photo: A portion of the gallery for the exhibition “Christina Ramberg: A Retrospective” at the Hammer Museum features pieces of Ramberg’s artwork displayed on beige and white walls. The exhibit opened Oct. 12 and will be on display until Jan. 5, 2025. (Courtesy of Jeff McLane)
