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Jan. 17, 2026 4:37 p.m.
Pictured is the cover for A$AP Rocky’s latest release, with the art created by Tim Burton. After an almost decade-long wait since the last album, “Don’t Be Dumb” was released on Jan. 16. (Courtesy of A$AP Rocky Recordings LLC)
This post was updated Jan. 17 at 5:45 p.m.
At long last, A$AP Rocky delivers unequivocal greatness with “Don’t Be Dumb.”
Marking his fourth studio album, the 37-year-old hip-hop artist intuitively blends trap and R&B with jazz, indie rock and industrial styles across fifteen tracks, delivering a tight narrative with room for two more songs following the main tracklist.
By Parsa Arshi
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Jan. 8, 2026 2:32 p.m.This post was updated Jan. 8 at 7:52 p.m.
Video advertising killed 2025’s star movie.
After the success of 2024’s “Wicked,” which became the highest-grossing musical film adaptation, the popular assumption was that the sequel would be an effortless success.
By Caitlin Brockenbrow
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Dec. 4, 2025 5:09 p.m.Film review: ‘Eternity’ starts off strong but ultimately disappoints with frustrating ending
This post was updated Jan. 13 at 8:17 p.m.
At times, watching “Eternity” certainly felt like one.
A24’s latest thought-provoking film premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival and released in theaters Nov.
By Caitlin Brockenbrow
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Dec. 3, 2025 1:14 p.m.Second Take: BookTok creates renewed love for reading but lacks in real literacy
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 8:44 p.m.
Social media made reading cool again, but is BookTok enough to fight the literacy crisis?
Viral TikTok trends have encouraged teens and young adults to pick up a novel instead of scrolling endlessly.
By Caitlin Brockenbrow
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Dec. 3, 2025 12:21 p.m.Q&A: Livvy Marcus explores the value of ‘Suffs’ when ‘women’s rights are under siege’
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 8:38 p.m.
Livvy Marcus is telling a story of empowerment – both on and off the stage.
Making her national tour debut, the actress and musician is currently playing suffragist Doris Stevens in “Suffs,” the Tony Award-winning musical about the American women’s suffrage movement.
By Victoria Munck
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Dec. 1, 2025 3:42 p.m.Theater review: ‘Suffs’ musical empowers audiences with nuanced retelling of women’s suffrage
If “Hamilton” is the musical of America’s fathers, then “Suffs” is the mother of modern theater.
The Tony Award-winning musical’s first national tour marched its way into the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on Nov.
By Caitlin Brockenbrow
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Nov. 25, 2025 5:13 p.m.Daily Bruin Reacts: Analyzing Grammy nominations from overlooked acts, smash hits
This post was updated Nov. 30 at 7:59 p.m.
With still a few months before music’s biggest night, the Grammy Awards are already taking over music lovers’ minds.
By Amelia Chief, Caitlin Brockenbrow, Kai Echeverria, and Reid Sperisen
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Nov. 25, 2025 3:25 p.m.Video game review: Despite flaws, ‘Just Dance 2026 Edition’ fosters fun, collaboration
Students who are stressed about upcoming exams can “Just Dance” their worries away.
The acclaimed Ubisoft franchise returned Oct. 14 with “Just Dance 2026 Edition,” the latest installation in the multiplayer dance video game series.
By Vishnu Potharaju and Davis Hoffman
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