This post was updated Feb. 19 at 8:20 p.m. Beyoncé may have finally lassoed the top Grammy award, but trouble still lurks around the Recording Academy rodeo. Read more...
Photo: (Christine Rodriguez/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Arts Columns, Theater & Fine Arts
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February 15, 4:34 pm
Theater review: ‘Noises Off’ brings humor to Geffen Playhouse with successfully reimagined script
This post was updated Feb. 19 at 8:14 p.m. Much unlike its title, audiences of “Noises Off” will find themselves laughing from beginning to end. Playing at the Geffen Playhouse through March 9, the cast of “Noises Off” will slap, kiss and drink itself into oblivion, bringing a now-classically farcical time for theatergoers to the heart of Westwood. Read more...
Photo: Pictured are David Lind (left) and Amanda Fink (right) in “Noises Off” at Geffen Playhouse. The production is directed by Anna D. Shapiro and will run until March 9. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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February 15, 3:02 pm
Alumnus-written play ‘Good Tidings’ unpacks spirituality, explores communal bonds
When the spiritual leader of a commune dies, all within it are left reeling. “Good Tidings,” a UCLA alumnus-written play presented by Los Angeles Theatre Initiative, is hosting its three LA previews Feb. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the cast of “Good Tidings” in a circle looking down at the camera. The play is written by UCLA alumnus Julianne Estur. (Courtesy of Los Angeles Theatre Initiative)
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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February 15, 12:54 pm
Second Take: History of ‘Saturday Night Live’ proves its importance in entertainment, society
This post was updated Feb. 17 at 7:57 p.m. After 50 years on air, the success of “Saturday Night Live” doesn’t need to be measured in laughter. Read more...
Photo: Promotional art for the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” is shown. The late-night sketch comedy series will celebrate its anniversary with a three-hour special this weekend. (Courtesy of G.E.M.A.)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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February 14, 3:49 pm
Winner Takes All: Fall in love with the decade’s best deep-cut love songs this Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air across Los Angeles. As Valentine’s Day causes couples to reflect on their relationships and sparks new romances, love songs of every genre continue to soundtrack important emotional moments and memories. Read more...
Photo: (Valerie Liman/Daily Bruin Staff)
Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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February 14, 3:31 pm
Album review: The Lumineers’ timely lyrics shine on ‘Automatic’ despite mediocre instrumentation
This post was updated Feb. 17 at 7:48 p.m. The Lumineers’ newest album is automatically divergent from their previous works. Known for their stomp-and-holler sound and singalong melodies, The Lumineers are introducing a fresh note with their fifth studio album, “Automatic.” While the project consists of a laconic 11 songs spanning less than 33 minutes, its extraordinary lyrics provide a lasting impression, even when the instrumentation noticeably fizzles out. Read more...
Photo: A variety of colorful rectangles of different sizes and shades form the cover of The Lumineers’ album “Automatic,” released Feb. 14. The LP is the band’s fifth full-length project and first since 2022’s “BRIGHTSIDE.” (Courtesy of Dualtone Music Group, a division of MNRK Records)
Arts, Lifestyle
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February 14, 12:09 pm
Armen Davoudian weaves together Persian, Armenian culture through poetry
Armen Davoudian combined Persian and Armenian culture with English to reflect on life abroad and in the United States during a poetry reading Wednesday. Davoudian, a doctoral student studying English at Stanford, read poems about his mother, father, grandfather and others in his life at the Hammer Museum. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is Armen Davoudian poses for his headshot (left) beside the cover of his poetry book “The Palace of Forty Pillars” (right). Davoudian read poems from the book Wednesday at an event hosted by the Hammer Museum. (Courtesy of Matthew Lansburgh and Tin House Books)