A UCLA alumnus’ MFA thesis project trades saving kingdoms and defeating fire-breathing dragons for a far more introspective mission: confronting the systems that shape our identities and the world around us.

Most people use U-Haul trucks to move. A UCLA alumnus used one to film a music video, a testament to her do-it-yourself approach.
Dina Dove, who graduated from UCLA in 2022, said she was always keen to create music.

Keke Palmer will bring her experience as an Emmy-winning actor, entrepreneur and digital media founder to UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television as its 2026-27 artist-in-residence.

For theaters to fill their seats, directors need to give audiences a reason to leave the house.
Following the release of films like “The Odyssey” and “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” fans have been flocking to theaters.

This post was updated Aug. 16 at 2:16 a.m.
A new stage-to-film adaptation invites viewers to “Get Down” with the wives of Henry VIII, featuring stunning songwriting but subpar cinematography.

Phoebe Bridgers grows up and goes home on her latest album.
The Pasadena-born singer released her long awaited third album, “Lost Weekend,” on Friday. Following the 2020 release of her acclaimed solo sophomore album “Punisher” and her 2023 Grammy-winning record with alternative-indie supergroup boygenius, Phoebe Bridgers has shot to stardom, selling out venues from the Hollywood Bowl to Madison Square Garden with her signature storytelling.

From products to business, members of Aurum Cosmetics know beauty is more than skin deep.
Founded in 2022, UCLA Aurum Cosmetics serves as a social and professional development space for beauty industry aspirants and casual beauty enthusiasts alike.