Kendall McCready found the supplies for her next fashion project in the bread aisle of Costco Wholesale. While studying abroad in England, the second-year art student said she noticed stark differences between American and English culture. So, she decided to present her reflections in a video by dressing models in fashion inspired by American culture. […]
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Emmys 2017: “Master of None” music supervisor, UCLA alumna receives Emmy nomination
UCLA alumni and faculty have lent their acting, writing and directing talents to several series nominated for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards. Contributing to nominations in categories such as Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Limited Series, Bruins have showcased their skills in both acting and production as parts of the casts and […]
Alumna pursues acting dream after moving from Canada
Chantalle Williams’ first stop after arriving in Los Angeles was the Hollywood sign. “It’s very cliche, but for me it was such an iconic moment,” Williams said. “Hollywood is the city of stars – where people go for their dreams to come true, and that’s why I came.” Moving to Los Angeles from Ontario, Canada, […]
Concert review: Kendrick Lamar at the Staples Center
Two hours after his set’s showtime, Kendrick Lamar finally made a discreet entrance, rising from beneath the stage on one knee. But the seven-time Grammy-winning hip-hop star’s first appearance of the night was on the stage screens as his alter ego Kung Fu Kenny. Classic martial arts movie-inspired clips showcased Kung Fu Kenny’s legend before […]
Emmys 2017: UCLA alum portrays Asian-American experience on ‘Master of None’
UCLA alumni have lent their acting, writing and directing talents to several series nominated for the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards. Contributing to nominations in categories such as Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Limited Series, Bruins have showcased their skills in both acting and production as parts of the casts and the crews. […]
UCLA Extension student sings tune accompanying end credits of ‘Valerian’
Alexiane Silla kept the good news about her song under wraps for three weeks because she didn’t want to jinx it. When she found out that her song “A Million on My Soul” was chosen to accompany the end credits for “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,” which was released in theaters Friday, […]
Concert review: J. Cole at The Forum
Mic in hand and head bowed in silence onstage, J. Cole appeared to take his own advice to the audience. “We’re all breathing the same air and hearing the same music, all on the same … frequency right now,” Cole said. “Tonight (Los Angeles), live in the moment.” The audience listened, just as it did […]