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May 10, 2021 12:32 p.m.
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Michael Che’s comedic talent continues to shine separately from the “Weekend Update” desk at “Saturday Night Live.”
Released Thursday on HBO Max and executive produced by “SNL” creator Lorne Michaels, “That Damn Michael Che” is a six-episode, exploratory foray into the mind of the longtime “SNL” cast member and “Weekend Update” co-anchor.
By EJ Panaligan
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May 7, 2021 4:44 p.m.dodie won’t have to be asking “when?” for much longer.
After two delays, dodie’s debut album “Build A Problem” is finally out in the world. At just three seconds shy of an hour, the album is packed with 22 songs, some new and some old with a few updates to fan favorites.
By Gianna Provenzano
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May 4, 2021 4:13 p.m.TV review: ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ establishes canonical continuity in premiere episode
Warning: spoilers ahead.
The “Clone Wars’” legacy continues on “Star Wars” Day.
Exactly one year after the finale of the seventh and final season of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” ushers in a new era of “Star Wars” storytelling on Disney+ that builds on the long-standing acclaim of the former show.
By Drake Gardner
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April 30, 2021 7:54 p.m.Album review: girl in red experiments with genres in new album, but falls short of emotional depth
girl in red is expanding the color palette of her music.
After the viral success of her breakout single “i wanna be your girlfriend,” the Norwegian singer-songwriter, also known as Marie Ulven, has released her debut album, “if i could make it go quiet.” Co-produced by Matias Tellez, the record is an introduction to a new side of Ulven, laden with distortion and experimenting with genres like hyperpop and house that go beyond her past EPs, while foregrounding her distinct songwriting voice of blunt, biting lyrics.
By Austin Nguyen
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April 27, 2021 8:31 p.m.Restaurant review: Shokugeki BBQ features diverse, affordable Asian cuisine in Westwood
Shokugeki BBQ takes the term “friendly neighborhood barbecue” to a whole new level.
Named after a word for a food war in a Japanese show, Shokugeki BBQ had its second pop-up event on Sunday in Westwood.
By Phoebe Chen
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April 26, 2021 2:01 p.m.TV review: ‘Shadow and Bone’ needs more depth, character development in future seasons
Warning: spoilers ahead.
The Grishaverse is stunning, but it’ll need more depth if the series is to sustain the test of time.
Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone” kicks off the latter half of season one with “Show Me Who You Are,” arguably the best episode of the eight.
By Paige Hua
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April 23, 2021 12:15 p.m.TV review: Netflix’s ‘Shadow and Bone’ summons excellence in ambitious adaptation
Warning: spoilers ahead.
The push and pull of shadow and light spark an unforgettable journey in Netflix’s “Shadow and Bone.”
The serialized adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s titular trilogy and sequel duology, “Six of Crows,” premiered Friday, and the first half of the eight-episode series is a veritable delight for fans of young adult fantasy television.
By Paige Hua
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April 14, 2021 7:54 p.m.Life and Hip-Hop: Artists increasingly dubbed industry plants for making use of labels, connections
This post was updated April 18 at 5:55 p.m.
The impact of music extends far beyond the play and pause buttons. Formed in the 1970s as an underground movement, hip-hop has expanded into various art forms and musical subgenres – with rap specifically being one of the most popular musical styles among today’s youth.
By Natalie Brown
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