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April 5, 5:07 pm

First-year student Nori Kai releases second studio album ‘Wish You Had’

This post was updated April 5 at 8:05 p.m. Nori Kai’s work ethic is as nonstop as her flow. The first-year music industry student from Albuquerque, New Mexico, released her second studio album, “Wish You Had,” in January – just seven months after her debut record, “Wistful Thinking,” in May of 2025. Read more...

Photo: Posing against a red and orange background is Nori Kai. The first-year music industry student released her second studio album, “Wish You Had,” less than a year after her debut record. (Courtesy of Zach Hagy)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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April 5, 9:06 am

Second take: ‘Sinners’ paves the way for future musical representation at Oscars

This post was updated April 5 at 8:12 p.m. If there’s one thing to remember from the 2025 awards season, it’s the riveting melodies of “Sinners.” Even if it did not win Best Picture, the groundbreaking film from writer-director Ryan Coogler finished a wildly successful Oscars night with four trophies from its record 16 nominations, including a Best Original Screenplay statuette and Best Actor in a Leading Role for Michael B. Read more...

Photo: (Gina Namkung/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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April 2, 5:16 pm

Film review: ‘Project Hail Mary’ is a stellar adaptation worth watching

This post was updated April 2 at 8:23 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. All hail “Project Hail Mary,” a faithful and stellar adaptation of its source material. Read more...

Photo: Ryan Gosling as former biologist Dr. Ryland Grace is pictured in a space shuttle. Based on Andy Weir’s 2021 science fiction novel, “Project Hail Mary” hit theaters March 20. (Courtesy of IMDb)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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April 1, 7:01 pm

Theater review: Writing flaws, overacting mean ‘Spamalot’ fumbles the Holy Grail

This post was updated April 2 at 8:14 p.m. With “Spamalot,” it’s unclear if the Holy Grail is half-full or half-empty. To the sound of clanking coconuts, the Tony Award-winning musical comedy galloped into the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on March 24 for a tour stop lasting until April 12. Read more...

Photo: From left to right, Sean Bell, Leo Roberts, Major Attaway, Blake Segal, Chris Collins-Pisano and Ellis C. Dawson III gather together as King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. “Spamalot,” which is based on the 1975 cult classic film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” will play at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre until April 12. (Courtesy of Broadway in Hollywood)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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March 31, 10:40 pm

Album review: Robyn’s ‘Sexistential’ gives listeners ‘Dopamine’ despite 29-minute runtime

Robyn is finally back and injecting fresh dopamine into listeners’ ears right on cue. The 46-year-old Swedish pop artist’s ninth LP “Sexistential” was released March 27. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the album cover for Robyn’s new LP “Sexistential.” The singer’s ninth studio album is her first released in almost eight years since her 2018 project “Honey.” (Courtesy of Konichiwa/Young)


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