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Feb. 3, 2026 2:33 p.m.
Pictured is FKA Twigs on the Grammy stage, accepting her award for Best Dance/Electronic Album. The artist’s LP, “EUSEXUA,” is inspired by rave and club culture and looks to bring music back to its original scenes and environments. (Courtesy of Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Music’s biggest night is an all-day event.
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards highlighted a year of musical projects across 95 categories this Sunday. Although the award ceremony only announced nine winners, the preshow ceremony, live from the Peacock Theater, awarded the artists from the other 86 categories.
By Ana Camila Burquez
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Feb. 3, 2026 1:12 p.m.Bella Pita remains a rare constant in Westwood Village, serving fresh, customizable Mediterranean food seasoned with family tradition.
Founded in 2007, the restaurant has survived waves of changes, from shifting student habits to the rising cost of rent and the shadow of COVID-19, said Medy Sanadidi, a retired UCLA adjunct professor and founder of Bella Pita.
By Presley Liu
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Feb. 2, 2026 7:19 p.m.Flavors of Westwood: Mandi House provides a home for Yemeni cuisine in Westwood
Mandi House simmers Yemeni tradition into Westwood’s dining scene by mixing community, craft and culture.
Since opening in March 2024, Mandi House has become a gathering place for local families and UCLA students alike to converse over shared dishes, said owner Faris Alqabass.
By Presley Liu
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Feb. 2, 2026 6:45 p.m.Grammys 2026: 68th Grammy Awards serves as message of unity, sees Bad Bunny win big
The Grammys 2026 prove music brings people together.
This Sunday, the 68th Annual Grammy Awards returned for the 23rd time to Crypto.com Arena. Highlighting outstanding musical projects released between Aug.
By Ana Camila Burquez
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Feb. 2, 2026 1:34 p.m.Flavors of Westwood: Pinches Tacos brings flavors, sense of community to Westwood food scene
This post was updated Feb. 2 at 4:03 p.m.
Westwood’s Pinches Tacos offers more than just a pinch of flavor to customers.
Miguel Anaya and his brothers opened Pinches Tacos’ Westwood location almost 10 years ago, after opening the original Pinches Tacos on Sunset Boulevard 18 years ago.
By Paige Kun
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Feb. 1, 2026 4:21 p.m.Second Take: Classic literature finds new life in film in an increasingly online age
This post was updated Feb. 1 at 8:19 p.m.
Your AP Lit summer reading is coming to a theater near you.
In October 2025, director Guillermo del Toro retold the tale of Frankenstein and his startlingly sensitive monster, starring Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi.
By Julia Kinion
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Jan. 30, 2026 8:11 p.m.Grammys 2026: Daily Bruin writers predict 68th Grammy Awards winners
The wait is almost over, and soon golden gramophones will be claimed.
On Sunday, music’s biggest night is back for its 68th rendition. Returning to its regular venue, Crypto.com Arena, the 2026 Grammys will recognize music talents across 95 categories – including the newly added Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album.
By Kai Echeverria, Alexis Coffee, Kemyron McCoy, Reid Sperisen, Christopher Baker, and Julia Kinion
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Jan. 29, 2026 4:30 p.m.Grammys 2026: UCLA alumnus Brian Vu talks Grammy nomination, opera performance
This post was updated Feb. 1 at 6:04 p.m.
Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of suicide that some readers may find disturbing.
What started as rehearsals in Schoenberg Hall has taken a UCLA alumnus across opera stages nationwide.
By Kemyron McCoy
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Jan. 29, 2026 12:30 p.m.Grammys 2026: UCLA alumnus, composer sees opera ‘Intelligence’ nominated for Grammy
This post was updated Feb. 1 at 5:57 p.m.
A UCLA alumnus is bringing lesser-known stories to the opera stage, and the Grammys are noticing.
Jake Heggie, an American composer and UCLA alumnus, had his 2023 opera “Intelligence” nominated for Best Opera Recording at the 68th Grammy Awards this year.
By Kai Echeverria
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