This post was updated Aug. 25 at 5:00 p.m.
With fun lyrics and flowy instrumentals, Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” surpasses its shortcomings.
The American singer and actress released her sixth studio album, “Short n’ Sweet,” Friday, following her two hit singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” The 12-track album stays true to its name, lasting only 36 minutes, but with its punchy lyrics and new country-tinged sound, the album was created to be remembered.

Summer is heating up with a fiery lineup of talented artists playing shows across Los Angeles.
From hip-hop hitmakers of yesteryear to former boy band members, with sets from rising Generation-Z artists and acclaimed indie favorites also on the calendar, venues of all sizes across the city will be hosting can’t-miss artists this season.

Stacie Cassarino is guiding the next generation of UCLA poets.
On Wednesday afternoon, the UCLA English department held a poetry workshop with poet and alumnus Stacie Cassarino.