This post was updated Feb. 3 at 6:11 p.m. For one member of the UCLA community, playing trumpet for Beyoncé is no longer just a dream. Read more...
Photo: Ryan Svendsen sits at his computer surrounded by several of his trumpets. The alumnus and UCLA extension instructor played the trumpet on Beyoncé’s song “16 CARRIAGES,” which is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. (Courtesy of Evan Lanam)
For The Weeknd, tomorrow has finally arrived. Abel Tesfaye – the Canadian superstar who performs under the moniker The Weeknd – released his sixth studio album “Hurry Up Tomorrow” on Friday, which arrives three years after his last full-length LP “Dawn FM.” The new project covers 22 songs over 84 minutes of music and marks the end of a trilogy of The Weeknd’s albums that began with “After Hours” in 2020. Read more...
Photo: A closeup image of The Weeknd’s sweaty face against a white background is used as the cover for his sixth studio album “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” The 22-track, 84-minute project was released Jan. 31 and is the third LP in a trilogy from the Canadian superstar, following 2020’s “After Hours” and 2022’s “Dawn FM.” (Courtesy of The Weeknd XO Music ULC, marketed by Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)
From gospel roots to Grammy nominations, Alexander Lloyd Blake is transforming the music industry with arrangements that touch both the heart and the conscience. Blake, a musician and UCLA alumnus, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Capella for his arrangement of “Rose Without The Thorns.” The composition, performed by his music ensemble Tonality alongside the group säje, showcases Blake’s attention to harmony and social justice alike. Read more...
Photo: Alexander Lloyd Blake wears a red and blue outfit during a rehearsal. The alumnus is nominated this Sunday for the Grammy Award for Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella. (Courtesy of Michael Owen Baker)
This post was updated Jan. 30 at 9:57 p.m. In a few short days, the wait for music’s biggest night will be over. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is set for this Sunday at Crypto.com Arena, with trophies to be given in 94 categories for the best music released between Sept. Read more...
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This post was updated Feb. 4 at 9:22 p.m. It’s only human nature to have a “Companion.” Drew Hancock’s psychological thriller and first feature film “Companion” will slash into theaters Jan. Read more...
Photo: Sophie Thatcher (Iris) displays an apprehended look while shedding a tear. The actress stars in the thriller film “Companion” releasing in theaters everywhere Jan. 31. (Courtesy of IMDb)
YouTube’s top creators are expanding the small screen – let’s talk about that. Saturday, industry organization BrandStorytelling hosted its inaugural Creator Day, a sanctioned event of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival as part of its 11-day run in Park City, Utah. Read more...
Photo: Antonia Blyth moderates a panel with Sean Evans, Link Neal and Rhett McLaughlin. The discussion was part of BrandStorytelling’s inaugural Creator Day. (left to right) (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
