Chef Viet Pham of Pretty Bird is indulging in his latest gastronomic expansion.
The James Beard Award-nominated chef and Bay Area local is opening a restaurant within the newly transformed The Cinemas Theater, an upscale cinema in the former iPic Theaters location.

At a Persona non grata show, viewers can expect the unexpected.
Persona non grata is a musical group started in 2022 by second-year ethnomusicology student Finn Cragen.

From major film studios and ballet companies to the university classroom, a UCLA alumnus fosters inclusivity and community through costuming and illustration.
For Elle Erickson, costume is more than clothing.

A recent UCLA alumnus is exploring abstract and philosophical ideas, one frame at a time.
Zora Xu, who graduated from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s animation program this year, said she starts her projects with a thesis, rather than a character or story in mind, and builds her project around that central idea.

UCLA’s nail artists are blending creativity, community and convenience.
Students are producing salon-level designs for accessible prices in apartments, dorms and lounges. Lavanya Lakhmani, a rising third-year cognitive science and economics student said she uses her nail art to build friendships and connections rather than simply focusing on business.

Two UCLA alumni are turning fleeting moments into lasting memories.
During their fourth year at UCLA, South Korea-born friends MJ Kim and Ryan Kim hatched the idea to create a photo booth company.

This post was updated Sept. 15 at 3:22 p.m.
Television’s biggest night unfolded Monday as the industry’s leading performers and creators gathered to recognize another year of work on the small screen. 
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, presented at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, recognized television’s leading programs and performances across comedy, drama and limited series categories – with “Widow’s Bay” emerging as the night’s leading winner with 14 wins, including Best Comedy Series.