Friday, May 29


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. Read more...

Photo: Jaafar Jackson, who stars as his uncle Michael Jackson, poses on his toes as a massive audience cheers behind him. “Michael,” directed by Antoine Fuqua, was released April 24 by Lionsgate and follows the 13-time Grammy winner from 1966 to 1988. (Courtesy of IMDb)



Album review: Noah Kahan’s ‘The Great Divide’ explores roots and stardom lyrically, sonically

This post was updated April 26 at 8:31 p.m. Noah Kahan has cemented himself as one of the greats. The Grammy-nominated folk-pop artist delivered his highly anticipated fourth studio album, “The Great Divide,” on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is the cover for Noah Kahan’s new album “The Great Divide.” Released on Friday, the hour-and-seventeen-minute LP features 17 tracks. (Courtesy of Mercury Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.)


Theater review: ‘For Want of a Horse’ exploration of zoophilia falls flat but humor excels

This post was updated April 23 at 7:59 p.m. Editor’s note: This review contains descriptions of criminal sexual activity involving animals that some readers may find disturbing. Read more...

Photo: Steven Culp (left) and Joey Stromberg (right) are pictured on stage. Echo Theater Company held the world premiere of “For Want of a Horse” on April 18 at the Atwater Village Theater. (Courtesy of Cooper Bates)


Concert review: Maisie Peters’ ‘Before The Bloom Tour’ is imperfect but full of charisma

This post was updated April 23 at 7:53 p.m. Maisie Peters might have performed before the bloom, but her artistry blossomed on stage. The British singer-songwriter brought her “Before The Bloom Tour” to Hollywood’s Fonda Theatre on Wednesday night. Read more...

Photo: Pictured is Maisie Peters performing on stage with members of the crowd raising their arms. The British singer performed at Los Angeles’ Fonda Theater on Wednesday as part of her “Before The Bloom Tour.” (Bettina Wu/Daily Bruin senior staff)


PaleyFest LA panels present popular television series stars, showrunners

This post was updated April 28 at 9:42 p.m. Television’s current stars took to the stage to give audiences a glimpse into this year’s hits. From April 4-12, the Paley Center for Media’s annual PaleyFest LA brought the casts and creatives from eight of this year’s hit series to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Read more...

Photo: Cast members of “Scrubs,” Neil Flynn and Vanessa Bayer, are interviewed at PaleyFest LA 2026. The “Scrubs” revival arrived on ABC after over a decade off the air. (Selin Filiz/Assistant Photo editor)



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