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August 16, 4:30 pm

Album review: Post Malone’s ‘F-1 Trillion’ boasts elite collaborations yet subpar storytelling

Post Malone has wrangled himself a solid country album but not a great one. The 10-time Grammy nominee and genre-blending singer-songwriter released his sixth studio album, the country record “F-1 Trillion,” on Friday. Read more...

Photo: A light blue pickup truck is suspended in midair and perpendicular to the ground, resting its front bumper on a shallow pan of water on the cover of Post Malone’s sixth studio album “F-1 Trillion.” The 18-track LP is Malone’s first full-length country project and features collaborations with 14 country musicians, including Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton and Luke Combs. (Courtesy of Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)

Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV

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August 16, 4:27 pm

Film review: ‘Alien: Romulus’ pays homage to franchise without eclipsing original installment

This post was updated Aug. 18 at 9:06 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. “Alien: Romulus” launches the franchise into orbit for the first time in almost 40 years, despite presenting a familiar experience that is anything but alien. Read more...

Photo: Dripping in sticky, clear slime, the otherworldly creature stands face to face with human life. Written and directed by Fede Álvarez, the action-horror “Alien: Romulus” premiered Aug. 16. (Courtesy of Disney)

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August 12, 9:54 pm

Concert Review: Foo Fighters unite cathartic classics with newer hits, paid homage with tributes

Once again, Foo Fighters prove they’ll stick around. The “Everything Or Nothing At All” tour continued its electrifying run with Foo Fighters’ second show at Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium on Sunday night. Read more...

Photo: Red lights flash across the audience at BMO Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 11 as the crowd watches Foo Fighters perform on stage. The alternative rock band played two shows at the Los Angeles venue as part of their “Everything Or Nothing At All” tour in support of their 2023 album “But Here We Are.” (Darlene Sanzon/Assistant Photo editor)

Arts, Film & TV

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August 12, 2:22 pm

‘Shenanigans’ film written by UCLA alumnus explores family, societal expectations

This post was updated Aug. 18 at 8:57 p.m. A new short-form comedy is leaving little room for “Shenanigans.” “Shenanigans,” written by alumnus Alex Henry, began production Aug. Read more...

Photo: Sporting a vibrant blue flight jacket, alumnus Alex Henry as James Dwayne Jr. in the upcoming short film “Shenanigans,” stands atop the stairs. Set in 1999, the period piece captures a nostalgic feel. (Courtesy of Young Dragon Studio)

Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts

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August 6, 12:48 pm

Theater review: Contemporary revival of classic musical ‘Company’ is something to be celebrated

This post was updated Aug. 11 at 7:05 p.m. Although the party may be over, “Company” is far from blowing out its candles anytime soon. Until Aug. Read more...

Photo: Sitting center, Britney Coleman as Bobbie contemplates the societal pressures of turning 35. Until Aug. 18, the critically acclaimed musical “Company” will be showing at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade)

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August 3, 2:39 pm

Joshua Wong composes a name for himself through jazz music

This post was updated Aug. 11 at 6:55 p.m. Jazz music flows through Joshua Wellington Wong in every performance. The rising third-year global jazz studies student has been making a name for himself by performing original compositions as a pianist in jazz clubs across Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: Joshua Wong sits at a piano while wearing a black suit. The rising third-year global jazz studies student said he has played jazz music since he was six years old. (Courtesy of Tauran Woo)

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August 2, 2:48 pm

Film review: ‘Trap’ falls short of trapping audience until finale with unrealistic turns

This post was updated Aug. 4 at 8:33 p.m. “Trap” hopes to ensnare audiences in a tightly wound thriller but releases all of its tension – and the audience’s attention – well before the finish line. Read more...

Photo: Glazed by unsettling red light, Cooper (left), played by Josh Hartnett, scans the crammed concert for an escape, accompanying his distracted daughter Riley (right), played by Ariel Donoghue. The fresh thriller “Trap,” released Aug. 2, shines the spotlight on an unrecoverable night of high-stakes investigation. (Courtesy of IMDb)


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