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September 29, 12:08 pm

The Listening Dolls crafts community using zines, live music shows

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 9:35 p.m. The Listening Dolls is harmonizing the visual and musical arts. Founded by fourth-year music industry student Martine Kolderup-Lane, the monthly music zine features album recommendations, music history articles, collages of lyrics and interviews with musicians. Read more...

Photo: The Listening Dolls 19th issue cover is a collage that reads “Welcome to the Dollhouse.” The monthly music zine features recommendations, collages, interviews with musicians and music history articles. (Courtesy of Martine Kolderup-Lane)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music

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September 27, 6:50 pm

Album review: Mariah Carey’s ‘Here For It All’ may not be all we want, but we’re still obsessed

This post was updated Sept. 28 at 7:49 p.m. Mariah Carey is here for a fresh set of solid R&B throwbacks on “Here For It All.” The superstar’s sixteenth album was released Friday, with 11 tracks composing her first LP of original material since 2018’s “Caution.” The 40-minute project – complete with guest appearances from Anderson .Paak, Shenseea, Kehlani and The Clark Sisters – uses its brevity to its advantage with a tight, concise package of slick, mostly midtempo jams. Read more...

Photo: Cover for lead single “Type Dangerous” shows Mariah Carey wearing a black top and red lip. The singer’s sixteenth album “Here For It All” was released Sept. 26. (Courtesy of Mariah)

Arts, Arts Columns, Music, Theater & Fine Arts

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September 25, 6:39 pm

Theater review: ‘West Side Story’ hits right notes as timeless tragedy with contemporary topics

This post was updated Sept. 30 at 9:49 p.m. Warning: spoilers ahead. The LA Opera’s “West Side Story” is in the right place at the right time. Read more...

Photo: Two dancers strike a dramatic pose amid a crowd of additional dancers with a colorful, balloon-filled set in the background. Originally brought to Broadway in 1957 by a legendary creative team including Jerome Robbins and Stephen Sondheim, the classic musical has arrived at Los Angeles’ Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with a modern spin. (Courtesy of Cory Weaver/LA Opera)

Arts, Music

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September 22, 9:38 pm

Bruin Bash 2025 performers amplify energy through audience interactions

This post was updated Sept. 24 at 9:28 p.m. With multiple artist-audience interactions, Bruin Bash 2025 brought the shock factor. On the last weekend before the start of fall quarter, students gathered at the Los Angeles Tennis Center for the annual start-of-the-year concert. Read more...

Photo: Smino stands at center stage, wearing sunglasses and a white hat. The headliner’s set showcased the artist’s singing and rapping skills, performing song snippets without a backing track. (Selin Filiz/Assistant Photo editor)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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September 21, 5:08 pm

Book review: Biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda provides insight, realistic depiction to readers

This post was updated Sept. 24 at 9:39 p.m. Daniel Pollack-Pelzner’s biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda is an absolute win for “Hamilton” enthusiasts, artists and those curious about education. Read more...

Photo: Shown is the cover of Daniel Pollack-Pelzner’s newest biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda. Pollack-Pelzner interviewed more than 150 people for the biography and even interviewed Miranda himself a dozen times. (Courtesy of Simon and Schuster)


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