Friday, July 24

Concert review: The Carters’ ‘On the Run II Tour’ is an honest, moving tribute to true love

“On the Run II” is a spectacle with fireballs blazing and fireworks bursting, but Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s tour is foremost an ode to love. Since their “On the Run Tour” in 2014, the Carter family has grown by two children and three albums. Read more...

Photo: Beyoncé and Jay-Z took the stage in Los Angeles on Sunday night for their “On the Run II Tour” after a performance by opener DJ Khaled. The couple performed hits from both of their solo albums as well as ones from their joint album, “EVERYTHING IS LOVE.” (Ruhi Shah/Daily Bruin)


Concert review: J Balvin’s ‘Vibras Tour’ thrives with extravagant visuals, exuberant energy

J Balvin’s second Los Angeles show kicked off with a few rules – dance, take photos, make friends with the dinosaurs walking the audience, and throw your lingerie onto the stage when you’re feeling frisky. Read more...

Photo: J Balvin performed at The Forum on Sunday night with backup dinosaurs and a large T. rex. The visuals were a reference to his tour artwork and merchandise for the “Vibras Tour.” (Eli Countryman/Daily Bruin senior staff)



UCLA music school admin to speak on Orwellian power of streaming industry

Music streaming services like Spotify are watching you. With the ability to ascertain consumers’ activities based on time of day and type of music, streaming companies know about the granular data of their customers, from when they exercise to when they sleep, said Gigi Johnson. Read more...

Photo: Professor Gigi Johnson’s research into streaming and playlists landed her the opportunity to speak at an upcoming conference in Germany. She said streaming services collect information on their users based on playlists, providing individualized ads. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)



CEC announces Charli XCX and Buddy as Bruin Bash 2018 performers

Charli XCX and Buddy join the list of Bruin Bash performers alongside CupcakKe. The Campus Events Commission posted to Instagram and Facebook announcing the two new additions to the concert lineup today. Read more...

Photo: Charli XCX, currently on a stadium tour with Camila Cabello and Taylor Swift, will headline Bruin Bash this year. The Campus Events Commission also announced that Buddy and CupcakKe will take the stage Sept. 24. (Eli Countryman/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Female rapper CupcakKe announced as opener for Bruin Bash 2018

Bruin Bash has announced CupcakKe as the 2018 opener. The Cultural Affairs Commission and the Campus Events Commission took to social media Monday to inform students of the annual Bruin Bash, creating a Facebook event to share the Sept. Read more...

Photo: UCLA’s 15th annual Bruin Bash will feature opener CupcakKe. The rapper often creates music with with sexual themes and titles, such as “Deepthroat.” (Courtesy of CupCakKe)



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