TikTok has the world’s attention at its fingertips, with almost 150 million users in the United States alone. From funny cat videos to dances and political news, the average user spends over 90 minutes a day scrolling through the app. Read more...
During spring break, I attended two premieres and watched two red carpet events. UCLA sees its fair share of celebrities on campus, but somehow this was the first time I’d seen anyone of note. Read more...
Photo: “Air” star Matt Damon walks out of a black SUV and begins to sign autographs as a large group of fans waves papers. Opinion columnist Hansel Desouza reflects on the commodification of celebrities and the personas they put on in public. (Courtesy of Hansel Desouza)