Chance the Rapper dubbed Friday to be his big day, although his recent nuptials were certainly a contender. Four months after the ceremony, Chance has released his first for-sale album, “The Big Day,” which boasts 22 tracks and various artist features. Read more...
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This post was updated July 27 at 10:25 a.m. “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” is an ode to Los Angeles in 1969, showcasing both glamorous fame and hidden pockets of violence. Read more...
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This post was updated July 27 at 10:25 a.m. A current UCLA student thrown back in time to 1969 still could’ve enjoyed a snack from Stan’s Donuts. Read more...
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The courtroom showdown between Nicole Kidman and Meryl Streep was the soap opera equivalent to the Super Bowl. Celeste (Kidman) finally turns the tables on conniving mother-in-law Mary Louise (Streep) in a cathartic face-off that establishes an early, palpable tension. Read more...
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Before World War II, most American films were created in Los Angeles. But following the war, Daniel Steinhart said it was cheaper to film overseas than in Hollywood. Read more...
Photo: Daniel Steinhart, assistant professor of cinema studies at the University of Oregon, curated the UCLA Film & Television Archive’s current screening series, which considers how globalization changed the film industry following World War II. (Courtesy of Joshua Rainey)
About 135,000 people descended on the San Diego Convention Center this weekend to celebrate the 50th annual Comic-Con. San Diego Comic-Con celebrates a wide array of pop culture media over four days every July. Read more...
Photo: The 50th annual San Diego Comic-Con took place this weekend, with many attendees cosplaying as their favorite characters. Production studios such as Marvel Studios and NBC held panels throughout the event featuring announcements and previews. (Jordan Wilson/Daily Bruin)
This post was updated July 21 at 10:07 p.m. The circle of life continues with Beyoncé’s new album, “The Lion King: The Gift.” “The Lion King” was first released in 1994. Read more...
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