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Sept. 5, 2026 9:32 p.m.
Karolina Wydra smiles at the camera wearing a white collared shirt against a brown background. Wydra was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her work on “Pluribus.” (Courtesy of Karolina Wydra)
This post was updated Sept. 6 at 7:10 p.m.
From finding financial independence as a model to fulfillment as an actress, Karolina Wydra has now earned an Emmy nomination with her newest role.
By Julia Kinion
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Sept. 5, 2026 8:26 p.m.This post was updated Sept. 6 at 7:50 p.m.
In a three-act story, the third act typically brings the climax and resolution. There’s hardly any of either in Kasabian’s “ACT III.”
The English alternative rock band released its ninth studio album “ACT III” on Friday.
By Chenrui Zhang
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Sept. 2, 2026 3:05 p.m.TV Preview: Cozy up this fall with classics, final installments coming to the small screen
The small screen will see a slate of new shows this fall.
Curl up on the couch and prepare to spend hours browsing through options, as the season promises everything from reimagined classic novels to contemplative superhero adventures.
By Sara Green, Cara Putterman, Lilly Leonhardt, and Audrey Nguyenhuu
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Aug. 30, 2026 10:23 p.m.Olivia Rodrigo champions women’s rights, donates millions at Daisy Chain Fields
IRVINE — Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields headlining set didn’t begin with a song, but with a thank you.
Lights swept over Great Park as the multi-hyphenate pop star took the Dandelion Stage at 8:40 p.m.
By Alexis Coffee
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Aug. 30, 2026 9:49 p.m.Daisy Chain Fields spotlights feminism with female-fronted rock groups
This post was updated Sept. 6 at 7:43 p.m.
IRVINE — Daisy Chain Fields placed female-fronted rock at its center, tracing the connection between the genre’s rebellious roots and feminist expression.
By Alexis Coffee
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Aug. 29, 2026 3:41 p.m.Q&A: Santigold reflects on womanhood, genre-bending career ahead of Daisy Chain Fields
This post was updated Aug. 30 at 5:58 p.m.
Santigold has spent nearly two decades refusing to be boxed into a specific sound.
The genre-defying singer, songwriter and producer is set to take the Dandelion Stage at Daisy Chain Fields on Saturday.
By Alexis Coffee
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Aug. 29, 2026 12:42 p.m.Second Take: The 2010s aren’t coming back. Let’s put down the Unicorn Frappuccino.
Although the limited-time Unicorn Frappuccino gave Starbucks consumers a chance to recreate a childlike experience, the coffee chain unoriginally repackaged a nearly decade-old success.
Starbucks sold over 2 million of its pink-and-blue blended drink Aug.
By Lucine Ekizian
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Aug. 28, 2026 3:50 p.m.Film review: ‘The Dog Stars’ is about a catastrophe. The movie itself is also one.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Sir Ridley Scott’s latest film is all bark and no bite.
“The Dog Stars” was released Friday. With it, the “Alien” and “The Martian” director tried something new.
By Julia Kinion
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