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Aug. 21, 2026 5:03 p.m.
Mason Thames as Tommy (left) and Mckenna Grace as Olivia (right) walk through a store. Directed by Lee Kirk and inspired by the band Green Day’s early days on the road, “Nimrods” hit theaters Aug. 14. (Courtesy of IMDb)
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
1,618 miles. That’s how far three high school boys drove in a yellow taxi cab to chase their punk rock dreams.
Director Lee Kirk’s comedy film “Nimrods” hit theaters Aug.
By Michaela Lyons
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Aug. 19, 2026 2:34 p.m.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.
By Sara Green
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Aug. 15, 2026 10:02 a.m.Moriah Contreras’ debut EP is a ‘diary entry’ shaped by friendship, Hannah Montana
Moriah Contreras is embracing the emotional journey toward adulthood.
The music industry alumnus graduated in June and will release her debut EP “Extra Ordinary” this year.
By Ana Camila Burquez
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Aug. 13, 2026 8:42 p.m.Second Take: Outside Lands attendees don’t have to sacrifice fashion, individuality for warmth
There was an Empire of the Sun at Outside Lands – but not much sunlight.
On Sunday, Golden Gate Park cycled through classic San Francisco summer conditions: clouds, intermittent sunshine and temperatures lingering above 60 degrees before the evening chill settled in.
By Emily Berkowitz
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Aug. 13, 2026 7:37 p.m.Concert review: RÜFÜS DU SOL creates an electric atmosphere at ‘Inhale / Exhale World Tour’
RÜFÜS DU SOL makes a convincing case: “Music is Better.”
The Australian alternative dance band kicked off its third Los Angeles show at Kia Forum on Tuesday night for its North America 2026 tour.
By Emily Berkowitz
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Aug. 10, 2026 5:22 p.m.Outside Lands 2026: Balu Brigada, JADE, Mariah the Scientist fascinate fans at festival finale
SAN FRANCISCO – Sunday cued Outside Lands’ final encore.
The music festival wrapped its three-day run with performances spanning pop, R&B and rock as Golden Gate Park remained a mini-city in motion.
By Presley Liu
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Aug. 10, 2026 2:09 p.m.Mariah the Scientist brings hearts together on Outside Lands final day
SAN FRANCISCO – Mariah the Scientist serenaded San Francisco in shades of pink.
The Billboard Hot 100-charting artist returned to Outside Lands after three years to help round out the final day of the music festival.
By Presley Liu
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Aug. 9, 2026 4:12 p.m.Q&A: Faouzia talks ‘FILM NOIR’ era, onstage world-building
SAN FRANCISCO — For lovers of world-building, Faouzia proves fatal.
The Moroccan-Canadian artist released “FILM NOIR (fin)” – an extended version of her 2025 debut album – in June, which draws from the genre’s moody atmosphere.
By Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon
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Aug. 9, 2026 2:57 p.m.Outside Lands 2026: Lucy Dacus, Malcolm Todd, PinkPantheress build atmosphere through haze on second day
This post was updated Aug. 10 at 2:19 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO — Chilly weather didn’t deter thousands of attendees from making their way to Golden Gate Park on day two of Outside Lands.
By Presley Liu
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