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Sept. 9, 2026 7:33 p.m.
Hip Hop Congress members stand in front of UCLA at its 2026 Kickoff event. In the ’90s, the Hip Hop Congress was founded under the Afrikan Student Union and now operates as one of the Cultural Affairs Commission’s nine organizations.(Courtesy of Diego LeComte)
Hip Hop Congress at UCLA is bringing more than music into the mix, celebrating the culture beyond the beats.
In the ’90s, the Hip Hop Congress was founded under the Afrikan Student Union.
By Kemyron McCoy
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Sept. 7, 2026 12:34 p.m.Tim Curry’s legacy spans screen and stage.
Curry died Aug. 25 at his home in Los Angeles. A prolific film star, Curry accumulated over 200 stage and screen credits across a momentous 60-year career.
By Kiara Mack, Caitlin Brockenbrow, and Julia Kinion
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Aug. 15, 2026 9:12 p.m.Film review: ‘Six’ live recording delivers dazzling vocals, misses the mark with new movie medium
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.
By Julia Kinion
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Aug. 14, 2026 7:14 p.m.LFTA brings Latino culture, community into the spotlight through film, theater
The Latine Film and Theater Association is uplifting Latino voices on stage and onscreen.
LFTA is a student club focused on increasing Latino representation in theater and film by producing various short films and stage productions throughout the school year, said theater co-chair Sammy Andrade-Mayen.
By Vishnu Potharaju
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Aug. 7, 2026 4:38 p.m.Directors Village theater draws crowds for ‘The Odyssey’ ahead of 2027 reopening
This post was updated Aug 9 at 1:16 p.m.
Two hours before the movie even began, hundreds of excited moviegoers were lined up to see “The Odyssey” at the newly renovated Fox Westwood Village Theater.
By Gianluca Centola
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Aug. 6, 2026 1:00 p.m.Theater preview: Fan-favorite, magical productions join Los Angeles stages this summer
The sun is shining down on the stage this summer.
From the return of Tony Award-winning classics to the release of animated films set to concert, the new season forecasts an array of theater productions across Los Angeles.
By Julia Kinion, Kiara Mack, and Ana Camila Burquez
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July 26, 2026 11:35 a.m.Film review: ‘Hadestown’ live recording resurrects Broadway’s beloved musical for the big screen
This post was updated Aug. 2 at 5:24 p.m.
“Hadestown: The Musical” takes viewers “way down” to a raw and riveting theatrical experience.
The live stage recording captures the essence of theater and makes the audience feel like part of the production through unique cinematography and compelling performances.
By Sara Green
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June 22, 2026 3:50 p.m.Design and Media Arts seniors turn personal stories into immersive art at Fruition
UCLA’s Design and Media Arts program brought its seniors’ ideas to fruition in an interactive exhibit.
On June 4, the undergraduate Design and Media Arts program (DMA) hosted a multimedia exhibit featuring projects from the Capstone Senior Project class, which DMA students are required to take in their final quarter.
By Julia Divers
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