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Aug. 8, 2026 5:49 p.m.
GloRilla sings onstage into a microphone. For its 18th year, Outside Lands returns with a lineup headlined by Charli xcx, the Strokes and Rüfüs Du Sol. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)
SAN FRANCISCO — Outside Lands opened its three-day run beneath hazy skies as Golden Gate Park’s sprawling meadows once again hosted one of the country’s largest music festivals.
By Presley Liu
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Aug. 7, 2026 9:32 p.m.Warning: Minor spoilers ahead.
Mariam Rahmani’s “Liquid” searches for the meaning of identity while struggling to establish its own.
Published in March 2025, Rahmani’s novel begins as a satirical contemporary romance before evolving into an exploration of identity.
By Ava Johnson
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Aug. 6, 2026 1:00 p.m.Theater preview: Fan-favorite, magical productions join Los Angeles stages this summer
The sun is shining down on the stage this summer.
From the return of Tony Award-winning classics to the release of animated films set to concert, the new season forecasts an array of theater productions across Los Angeles.
By Julia Kinion, Kiara Mack, and Ana Camila Burquez
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Aug. 6, 2026 11:35 a.m.Restaurant review: Kitanoya Souffle dishes up decadent, fluffy Japanese desserts worth the splurge
Kitanoya Souffle is bringing Japan’s famous fluffy pancakes to Westwood.
The newest addition to the sweet treat scene, Kitanoya Souffle is a Japanese specialty dessert shop located on 954 Gayley Avenue serving freshly made souffle pancakes, taiyaki desserts and a selection of drinks.
By Emily Berkowitz
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Aug. 5, 2026 7:32 p.m.Winner Takes All: Choosing the best from the web of Spider-Man movies
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Spider-Man has been spinning his web on the silver screen since 2002.
Last Friday, the Spider-Man franchise entered a “Brand New Day.” From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, Spider-Man has gone through a series of eras and iterations, both live-action and animated, but all beloved by fans.
By Sara Green, Kiara Mack, and Parsa Arshi
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July 31, 2026 4:37 p.m.Album review: Exploring relationships, fame and new sounds, Ariana Grande blossoms on ‘petal’
This post was updated Aug. 2 at 5:17 p.m.
Ariana Grande’s “petal” unfolds gradually, allowing her sound to bloom on her most intentional and expansive album to date.
By Kemyron McCoy
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July 31, 2026 4:34 p.m.Film review: It’s a ‘Brand New Day’ for Spider-Man with stunning performances, cinematography
This post was updated Aug. 2 at 7:10 p.m.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” feels exactly as the title says – brand new.
Marvel Studios’ newest addition to the Spider-Man franchise swung into theaters Friday.
By Kemyron McCoy
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July 26, 2026 10:28 p.m.Video game preview: Colorful worlds and cozy adventures await in these new summer releases
Summer vacations are always a blast, but this year’s video game lineup proves that there are also plenty of adventures awaiting at home.
From exploring Paris and tending to a magical bakery to restoring idyllic farming villages and fighting predatory salmon, this summer’s releases offer charm, nostalgia and action.
By Julia Kinion, Davis Hoffman, and Gwendolyn Lopez
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