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May 4, 2026 12:59 p.m.
Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) and Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) walk down a blue carpet in front of photographers. “The Devil Wears Prada 2” was released Friday and follows Sachs, now an award-winning journalist, as she is hired to become Runway’s features editor in hopes of rebuilding the magazine’s image. (Courtesy of 20th Century Studios)
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
While it might not be as timeless as the original, “The Devil Wears Prada 2” still has plenty of style.
The sequel to the beloved 2006 comedy was released in theaters Friday, with the same pairing of director David Frankel and screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna returning for the new project, which was budgeted at about $100 million.
By Reid Sperisen
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May 3, 2026 8:12 p.m.Julissa Prado is making waves in the beauty industry.
The UCLA alumnus founded Rizos Curls, a hair care company that specializes in curly hair textures inspired by her Latina background, in 2017.
By Brooke Reilly
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May 2, 2026 1:13 p.m.Album review: Kacey Musgraves lassos listeners back in with fresh lyrics on ‘Middle of Nowhere’
Kacey Musgraves is “Back On The Wagon” and serving up a fresh set of songs just as great as her past discography.
The eight-time Grammy winner released her sixth studio album, “Middle of Nowhere,” on Friday.
By Reid Sperisen
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April 30, 2026 5:23 p.m.Video game preview: Familiar franchises, action-packed entries hit consoles this spring
This post was updated April 30 at 8:36 pm.
New flowers – and new video games – are blooming all season long.
Video game lovers can enjoy a plethora of new and exciting titles that are sure to keep them engaged as the days get longer.
By Julia Kinion, Gwendolyn Lopez, and Emily Berkowitz
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April 30, 2026 2:09 p.m.‘Still moving forward’: Jerry LeVasseur film shows overcoming adversary with hope
This post was updated April 30 at 8:43 pm.
At 88 years old, Jerry LeVasseur is still moving forward.
Nearly eight decades after surviving the 1944 Hartford Circus Fire – a tragedy that claimed around 170 lives, including his mother’s – LeVasseur continues to train five days a week, compete nationally in masters track and field and approach each new challenge with the same philosophy that has defined his life: keep moving, keep helping others and keep finding joy in the process.
By Eleanor Meyers
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April 28, 2026 1:06 p.m.Film review: ‘Michael’ delivers dazzling dances but poor, omissive writing
This post was updated April 28 at 9:21 p.m.
Editor’s note: This review contains mentions of physical and sexual abuse of children.
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
“Michael” captures the glory of the King of Pop’s stage presence but fails dismally at meaningfully telling his story.
By Reid Sperisen
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April 26, 2026 9:42 p.m.Westwood Night Live brings laughter to UCLA in student-led production
Westwood Night Live debuted to a sold-out crowd and featured daring debaters, a dancing dean and a devoted De Neve Residential Restaurant diner.
The inaugural production, presented through UCLA Radio’s comedy department, took place at 7 p.m.
By Presley Liu
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April 26, 2026 3:39 p.m.Culinary Grand Prix: With ‘a heaping side of love and family,’ Tev’s Kitchen takes the palate home
This post was updated April 26 at 8:13 p.m.
On the corner of 48th Street and Gramercy Place lies a red barn with a sign that has two words – Tev’s Kitchen.
By Gianluca Centola and Patrick Woodham
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