Friday, April 3

Alumnus to release introspective album about life experiences, self-improvement

Andrew Hean wanted to know what his friends were grateful for, so he made an album about it. Releasing Oct. 18, the UCLA alumnus said his album, “Thankful for Chickens that Don’t Hatch,” is meant to evoke feelings of nostalgia and introspection. Read more...

Photo: Andrew Hean, a UCLA alumnus, is releasing his album “Thankful for Chickens that Don’t Hatch” on Oct. 18. He said the album is largely influenced by his experiences growing up as a Cambodian American as the traditional music helped shaped his identity. (Courtesy of Melanie Taing)


Q&A: dodie discusses recent music, how her online presence has changed over the years

She is just a human but dodie said she knows when it’s the right time to share her art. Originally posting song covers to her YouTube channel doddleoddle, the English singer-songwriter has since gone on to amass over a million subscribers and 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Read more...

Photo: English singer-songwriter dodie will be ending her “Human Tour” at the Hollywood Palladium on Friday. While performing, she said she loves looking out into the crowd and watching people sing along with their friends. (Courtesy of Parri Thomas)


Restaurant review: Bake Cheese Tart spreads unique, cheesy happiness across ocean

Bake Cheese Tart is a cult favorite in Hokkaido, Japan. And California is the first state that’s had a taste. On Friday, Bake opened its second store in the United States at the Westfield Century City mall. Read more...

Photo: The cult favorite Bake Cheese Tart from Hokkaido, Japan, has opened its second store in the United States at the Westfield Century City mall. The brand utilizes its “double bake” method, in which the tart crust is baked once on its own, then a second time with the cheese mousse filling inside. (Courtesy of Bake Cheese Tart)


Film editor with work in renowned films honored by Motion Picture Editors Guild

Looking back at almost 40 years of work in the entertainment industry, Martin Cohen said there is nothing he would change. From working on the “The Hunger Games” to “Schindler’s List,” Cohen said his time has allowed him to forge long-lasting relationships within the industry. Read more...

Photo: Martin Cohen received the 2019 Motion Picture Editors Guild Fellowship and Service Award on Saturday night at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City, California. Cohen has worked on films ranging from “Schindler’s List” to “Gladiator.” (Courtesy of Martin Cohen)


Los Angeles Unveiled: LMU art student uses honest, affirmative lens to photograph South Asian community

This post was updated Nov. 3 at 6:39 p.m. Hollywood has never been so accessible for Muslim creators. LA is the go-to spot for fostering creativity and making it big – and it’s also home to dozens of promising Muslim artists who’re breaking into the industry and redefining what it means to be Muslim. Read more...

Photo: Simrah Farrukh, a fourth-year art student at Loyola Marymount University, has an art exhibit entitled “The Brown Gaze” running at the Thomas P. Kelly, Jr. Student Art Gallery until Tuesday. She said it was important for her to present South Asian individuals through an affirming and supportive lens in her photography. (Courtesy of Monica Orozco)