Thursday, April 23

Restaurant review: The Milk Bar LA’s debut has unique offerings, but not enough to impress

The Milk Bar LA flagship garnered a line of curious customers that stretched far beyond its pastel pink storefront. The creamy confectionery establishment, which hails from New York City, boasts saccharine specialties including soft serve, truffles and slices of its so-called Crack Pie. Read more...

Photo: The New York-based Milk Bar opened its doors Saturday on Melrose Avenue, offering pastel pink decorations and a variety of desserts to customers. While the shop brings a taste of New York to Los Angeles, Milk Bar provides an overall mediocre experience, writes columnist Alexandra del Rosario. (Alexandra del Rosario/Daily Bruin)


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)


Alumna-owned beauty company spreads Indian concepts of mind-body wellness

Shrankhla Holecek’s products for her brand stem from formulas that have existed for over 800 years. Founded in 2016, Holecek said Uma Oils revitalizes skin care and wellness through the principles of Ayurveda, a system of medicine unique to India. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Shrankhla Holecek created Uma Oils, a beauty and wellness brand that incorporates the principles of Ayurveda. Ayurveda, a plant-based system of medicine unique to India ascribes practical lifestyle and diet guidelines to maintain optimal beauty and health, Holecek said. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)



Alum travels back to his hometown for short film about childhood, trauma

The lead actor in Kris Wilson’s film wanted to know more about the backstory of his character. Wilson explained that his character Prince’s life was difficult in part because his father was in jail. Read more...

Photo: Kris Wilson returned to his hometown in Pennsylvania to create his film “Smell of Summer,” which follows young African-American boys who witness a shooting. Wilson aimed to recreate his happy memories alongside the realities of prejudice. (Ken Shin/Daily Bruin staff)


Alumna at UCLA Health encourages Instagram followers to reckon with failure

Miki Rai uploaded an Instagram post after a 12-hour hospital shift, with no intention of going viral. The post – a photo of Rai and three of her classmates standing in scrubs in front of a hospital – gained momentum on Instagram, earning her 1,000 followers. Read more...

Photo: Miki Rai, a nursing school alumna, documents her experiences in health care on her Instagram account. Rai said she hopes to preach perseverance to her followers by openly discussing her highs and lows. (Axel Lopez/Assistant Photo editor)