Arts
Jan. 8, 2026 2:32 p.m.
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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
Arts
Dec. 3, 2025 12:21 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
Arts
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
Arts
Dec. 1, 2025 3:38 p.m.UCLA alumnus Liam McGrath immerses listeners with self-written musical soundscapes
This post was updated Dec. 3 at 8:20 p.m.
A UCLA alumnus is inviting listeners to explore their own emotional terrain, blending melancholic poetry with a warm, intimate timbre.
By Emily Berkowitz
Arts
Nov. 25, 2025 6:16 p.m.UCLA students sync sound, community in alternative band ‘afterthought’
This post was updated Nov. 30 at 7:47 p.m.
A new UCLA student-led alternative band is soon to showcase its budding creativity in Westwood.
Consisting of five band members – guitarist Max Chaplin, lead singer Misha Ovcharenko, guitarist Luke Naphat, drummer Brady Quinn and bassist Aidan Levy – the band originated this fall quarter.
By Ella Bailey
Arts
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
Arts
Nov. 24, 2025 10:54 p.m.Camp Flog Gnaw 2025: Day 2 closes out festival with fan favorites, animated performances across stages
Fans made sure to pour all their energy into Camp Flog Gnaw’s final night.
Following an anticipated first day, Dodger Stadium continued buzzing with festivalgoers’ excitement.
By Ana Camila Burquez and Kemyron McCoy
Arts
Nov. 23, 2025 7:03 p.m.Camp Flog Gnaw 2025: Day 1 opens with electric performances, cinematic comebacks after festival delays
Camp Flog Gnaw’s spirit is stronger than ever.
Camp Flog Gnaw returned to Dodger Stadium on Saturday for its 11th year. After being rescheduled due to weather concerns, Tyler, The Creator’s annual music festival faced some last-minute modifications but managed to shine bright with a new but iconic lineup.
By Vishnu Potharaju, Ana Camila Burquez, and Kemyron McCoy
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