“Ricky” is forging a path toward reintegration and redemption. The drama film presents the story of 30-year-old Ricky (Stephan James) as he tries to live an independent life for the first time after 15 years of incarceration. Read more...
Photo: The cast and crew of “Ricky” squeeze together for a group photo. The film follows the titular character finding independence after 15 years of incarceration. (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan 28 at 8:43 p.m. What does being a good girl truly mean? To the protagonist of Aria Aber’s “Good Girl,” it seems to be the most elusive title of them all. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the cover of Aria Aber’s “Good Girl.” Aber’s debut novel was released Jan. 14, following the life of 19-year-old Nila, born in the slums of Berlin to two Afghani immigrants.(Courtesy of Hogarth)
This post was updated Jan. 30 at 8:33 p.m. Intertwining artistry and storytelling, KOLE is crafting a harmony of genres and cultures. Boasting an extensive catalog of songwriting collaborations ranging from Meghan Trainor to Ingrid Michaelson, the ethnomusicology alumnus is recognized in this year’s Grammys for her work on Lalah Hathaway’s latest release “VANTABLACK.” Hathaway’s album is nominated in the prestigious Best R&B Album category, marking KOLE’s second Grammy recognition as a songwriter. Read more...
Photo: Songwriter and producer KOLE wears a black dress and looks over her right shoulder while next to a pale taupe background. The artist is an alumnus of UCLA and co-wrote three songs on Lalah Hathaway’s Grammy-nominated album “VANTABLACK.” (Courtesy of Caity Krone)
This post was updated Jan 28 at 8:35 p.m. Within the walls of Courtside, students tried to escape something out of this world. In Code Green, quartets of students navigated an immersive alien research laboratory, solving puzzles to uncover the truth behind Dr. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is an angle shot showcasing the escape room Code Green. In the escape room, groups of four navigate an immersive alien research laboratory. (Courtesy of Tyler Neufeld)
This post was updated Feb. 10 at 12:51 a.m. For many K-pop artists, it is time to break free of the confinement of a group and expand their talents by going solo. Read more...
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Music’s most famous – and most scrutinized – love story is continuing to unfold on screen, five decades later. Following a successful world premiere at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, Academy Award winner Kevin Macdonald’s “One to One: John & Yoko” made its Sundance debut in Park City, Utah. Read more...
Photo: Sam Rice-Edwards, Alice Webb, Kevin Macdonald and Peter Worsley (left to right) smile for a photo. The filmmakers attended the 2025 Sundance Film Festival in celebration of their documentary, “One to One: John & Yoko.” (Zimo Li/Photo editor)
This post was updated Jan. 26 at 8:40 p.m. A priceless piece of Frank Sinatra’s personal instrument collection has found a new home at UCLA. A 92-key historic Bösendorfer piano was unloaded at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music last month following a donation of the instrument by Frank Sinatra’s daughters, Nancy Sinatra and Tina Sinatra. Read more...
Photo: Herbie Hancock Institute student Miles Lennox plays Frank Sinatra’s former Bösendorfer piano after the instrument’s arrival at UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music in December 2024. The piano was donated to UCLA by Frank Sinatra’s daughters, Nancy Sinatra and Tina Sinatra, after spending 26 years in storage. (Courtesy of UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music)
