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Arts, Music

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November 24, 5:58 pm

UCLA alumnus Manisha Wanniappa forges music career, capturing emotions in song

This post was updated Jan. 7 at 8:36 p.m. With music as her guide, Manisha Wanniappa is prepared for whatever chapter awaits. With a degree in global studies from UCLA and a love for songwriting, the alumnus’ journey as a singer-songwriter is guided by a deep-rooted passion for music. Read more...

Photo: Singer-songwriter Manisha Wanniappa wears a light blue dress and stands surrounded by tall green plants on a sunny day. The UCLA alumnus’ discography includes releases such as her 2022 singles, “Nobody Knows” and “Unfinished Business.” (Courtesy of Amanda Sulker-Hall)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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November 23, 7:39 pm

Album review: Kendrick Lamar’s surprise release ‘GNX’ is unsurprisingly brilliant

This post was updated Nov. 24 at 9:26 p.m. On his latest album, Kendrick Lamar says it best himself: “Ain’t no other king in this rap thing.” In a tight 12 tracks totaling 44 minutes, the surprise Friday release “GNX” is Kendrick Lamar’s shortest project since 2016’s “untitled unmastered.” and uses every moment of music to its fullest extent. Read more...

Photo: Wearing a black leather jacket, backward baseball cap, white shirt and jeans, Kendrick Lamar faces the camera while leaning against the back of a car on the cover of his surprise album “GNX.” The 17-time Grammy Award winner’s new LP was dropped Friday and features 12 songs across 44 minutes of music. (Courtesy of pgLang, under exclusive license to Interscope Records)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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November 22, 2:20 pm

Film review: Despite production flaws, ‘Wicked’ bewitches audiences with charming performances

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)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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November 21, 4:36 pm

Winner Takes All: Which Ariana Grande album deserves the throne in her discography?

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)

Arts, Lifestyle

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November 21, 2:48 pm

Cannaclub at UCLA’s budding community works to destigmatize cannabis use

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)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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November 20, 9:12 pm

Technical Difficulties: Audiences should analyze support of influencers marketing reckless content

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...

Photo: (Helen Sanders/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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November 20, 9:11 pm

In ‘The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs,’ female narratives take center stage

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)


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