Arts
Jan. 30, 2025 12:25 a.m.Grammys 2025 Q&A: UCLA lecturer Amy Kuney outlines Chappell Roan collaboration, songwriting identity
This post was updated Jan. 30 at 10:15 p.m.
Amy Kuney is a supernova of her own.
The artist and lecturer at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music is a co-writer on Chappell Roan’s “Red Wine Supernova,” a track off her 2023 debut “The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.” Roan’s album is up for two Grammy Awards this Sunday – Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album – with Roan also clinching a Best New Artist nomination.
By Dannela Lagrimas
Arts
Sept. 14, 2024 3:23 p.m.Emmys 2024: The Daily Bruin casts predictions for 76th Primetime Emmy Awards
Television’s most illustrious night is returning in glistening gold with the annual Emmy awards.
On Sunday, the Emmys will honor its 76th year of commendation at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater.
By Natalie Ralston, Reid Sperisen, Eric Sican, Ruwani Jayasekara, and Dannela Lagrimas
Arts
July 29, 2024 4:44 p.m.Concert Review: Niall Horan puts on a dynamic, charming show at the Kia Forum
Niall Horan sure knows how to put on a show.
The singer-songwriter and former One Direction member played the second of two shows at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Sunday as part of “’THE SHOW’ LIVE ON TOUR 2024.” The arena tour launched in February in support of his third solo album “The Show,” which was released last year.
By Dannela Lagrimas
Arts
March 7, 2024 4:04 p.m.Oscars 2024: Alumnus Nikos Karamigios receives Oscar nod for work on ‘American Fiction’
This post was updated March 7 at 8:50 p.m.
Before Nikos Karamigios produced a Best Picture nominee, he produced UCLA’s campus TV program.
The alumnus earned his first Oscar nomination for his work as a producer on “American Fiction,” which is up for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay, on Sunday.
By Dannela Lagrimas
Arts
Feb. 4, 2024 12:23 p.m.Theater review: ‘POTUS’ dishes up sharp comedic performances but ultimately dull satire
This post was updated Feb. 6 at 8:28 p.m.
“POTUS” is painting the White House uniquely pink.
The Los Angeles production of the Tony-nominated farcical comedy debuted at the Geffen Playhouse on Jan.
By Dannela Lagrimas
Arts
Oct. 1, 2023 4:35 p.m.Book review: Balancing novelty and nostalgia, ‘The Chalice of the Gods’ shines
This post was updated Oct. 3 at 11:31 p.m.
The newest “Percy Jackson” book is perfect for its original middle grade audience and older readers who stuck around to sip from the chalice.
By Dannela Lagrimas
Arts
Aug. 24, 2023 4:48 p.m.Q&A: Emma Seligman shares evolution of ‘Bottoms’ from pure camp to the middle ground
This post was updated Aug. 27 at 11:01 p.m.
“Bottoms” is coming to top high school comedies with a bloody twist.
The film, which is directed by Emma Seligman and co-written by Seligman and Rachel Sennott, focuses on two queer high schoolers, PJ (Sennott) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri).
By Dannela Lagrimas
Arts
Aug. 7, 2023 6:07 p.m.Head in the Clouds 2023: Stellar performances thrill crowds despite summer heat
This post was updated Aug. 14 at 8:10 p.m.
Head in the Clouds has floated away.
The music and arts festival, hosted by 88rising, drew to a close Sunday night at Brookside at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
By Dannela Lagrimas
Arts
Aug. 7, 2023 5:51 p.m.Head in the Clouds 2023 Q&A: Indonesian metal group Voice of Baceprot on facing backlash, overcoming obstacles
Voice of Baceprot is uninterested in sitting quietly.
The Indonesian all-female, hijab-wearing metal band performed their debut set at Head in the Clouds Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon.
By Dannela Lagrimas
Arts
Aug. 6, 2023 6:25 p.m.Head in the Clouds 2023 Q&A: Artist Stephanie Poetri discusses career evolution
Stephanie Poetri’s next moves are written in the rock stars.
The Indonesian singer-songwriter made her third appearance on the Head in the Clouds stage in Pasadena on Saturday afternoon.
By Dannela Lagrimas
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