Ranging from respectful choir performances to “The O.C. Chrismukkah Mix,” holiday music is often hit-and-miss. For the faithful, though, hearing genuinely religious music can be a profound experience. Read more...

Turn a corner in Los Angeles, and it is hard not to find a starving actor, struggling filmmaker or unpublished writer. But for student filmmakers Darren Guttenberg and Jared Fryer, the Hollywood struggle has just become a small burden easily overcome. Read more...

It may be hard to remember now, but there was a simpler, purer time not too long ago, when reality television was still all about earning fast cash and 15 minutes of fame. Read more...

Despite the fact that he is one of the most regular faces on MTV’s “Real World/Road Rules Challenge,” Theo Von does not consider himself a celebrity. Read more...

When Janelle Dote graduated from the theater department in 2003, her interest in acting was just emerging from backstage to front and center. In the Geffen Playhouse’s revival of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s “Paint Your Wagon,” Dote will get to hone in on all aspects of the stage skills she learned at UCLA. Read more...

U2 “How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb” Interscope Records In theory, U2’s new album should be its best in years. “How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb” has everything a great U2 album needs: soaring choruses as only Bono can sing them, the Edge’s trademark delayed guitars, and even a song about God (“Yahweh”). Read more...

With a single light, a simple stage and a sequence of steps, artists are revealing stripped performances of raw, handmade expression. On Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m., professors, along with graduate and undergraduate students from the world arts and cultures department will present their material in “Handmade.” This informal showcase during the 10th week of every quarter allows students and faculty to exhibit polished and rough performance gems. Read more...