A man. A thought. A war. In a time of apparent magic, “The Odyssey” proves the ancient tale is still worth retelling.
Christopher Nolan’s 2026 action-adventure blockbuster adapts the millennia-old Homeric poem like never before.

This post was updated July 19 at 8:23 p.m.
The small screen is set to stay sizzling all summer.
Clear skies and sunshine promise a slate of returning and premiering shows, some newly released and some upcoming, ranging from frontier journeys to female-centered crime thrillers.

This post was updated July 19 at 8:17 p.m.
The ever-elusive Pluto remains inscrutable for a different reason: there’s not much left to uncover.
“The Real Me” is Future’s 10th studio album, released Friday, and arrives just two years after his legendary three-album run, which featured two collaborative albums with producer Metro Boomin and the solo mixtape “MIXTAPE PLUTO.” That 2024 stretch marked one of the most prolific periods in his career, earning him four Grammy nominations and chart-topping songs such as “Like That,” which peaked at No.

TEDx is far from extinct at UCLA.
After a two-year hiatus, the revived organization, which organizes speaker series, hosted a May 26 event at the Northwest Campus Auditorium.

This post was updated May 25 at 8:18 p.m.
“Star Wars” is known for its galaxywide fame and success.
Since its debut in 1977, the “Star Wars” franchise has expanded far beyond a single trilogy, growing into one of the most influential sci-fi sagas in cinematic history.

Drake is back with not just one album, but three.
The artist had not dropped a solo album since 2023. That changed Friday with the simultaneous release of the previously teased “ICEMAN,” as well as “MAID OF HONOUR” and “HABIBTI.” Collectively, the three LPs include 43 fresh songs across 150 minutes of new music.

This post was updated May 17 at 8:05 p.m.
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson paints a clear map toward decolonization with her latest book.
As part of a special speaker series, the UCLA American Indian Studies Center welcomed Simpson on Tuesday for a book talk and signing.

This post was updated April 23 at 7:49 p.m.
John Thomas wakes up every morning at 4:30 a.m. and doesn’t stop working until the job’s finished.

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.

This post was updated March 11 at 8:16 p.m.
The 2026 Academy Awards are set to stun viewers with an impressively varied array of nominees.
Returning to the Dolby Theatre on March 15, the Academy will host yet another evening dedicated to celebrating cinema’s most acclaimed projects of the past year.