This post was updated July 14 at 5:15 p.m.
With an inescapable sun gracing readers, rays of light scintillate upon the latest literary releases.
Bookworms and bibliophiles will thrive as summertime brings a crisp breeze of bewitching stories.

The grandest performance of 2023 goes to those who love Greta Gerwig but dismiss the accomplishments of underrepresented women in film.
When the nominees for the 96th Academy Awards were announced, fans of the summer blockbuster “Barbie” were particularly displeased when they noticed that neither Gerwig nor leading star Margot Robbie were nominated in the categories of Best Director and Best Actress, respectively.

This post was updated March 7 at 9:03 p.m.
At this year’s Academy Awards, Hollywood’s shining stars will vie for statues of gold.
On Sunday night, the Oscars will return to the Dolby Theatre for another year of celebrating the film industry’s astounding achievements.

This post was updated March 10 at 8:21 p.m.
Unlike Thelonious Ellison, Laura Karpman wants to be recognized for her acclaimed composition.
The composer, who was previously a lecturer at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, recently earned her first Oscar nomination for scoring “American Fiction.” Recognized in four other categories by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the comedy-drama follows a disgruntled novelist who finds unlikely success after publishing a satire on the tropes associated with African American literature.

This post was updated Jan. 25 at 7:58 p.m.
The public’s unhealthy obsession with celebrity relationships is nothing new.
On Sept. 24, 12-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift was spotted cheering Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce as his team defeated the Chicago Bears.

This post was updated Jan. 15 at 7:56 p.m.
The Television Academy’s limited recognition of speculative fiction is far from magical.
With the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards airing Monday, fans of the genre may be watching the ceremony in bittersweet spirits.

For its diamond anniversary, the Emmys are brimming with shining stars.
On Monday night, the 75th annual Emmy Awards will once again applaud excellence across the television industry, live from Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater.

This post was updated Dec. 6 at 7:13 p.m.
The 2021-2022 television season showed viewers that the small screen continues to pave the way in uplifting diverse voices.

Kai Bowe and Adriane Hopper Williams are uplifting underrepresented voices at the television forefront.
On Wednesday, UCLA Alumni collaborated with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television to organize the latest panel of “EmPower Hour,” a series aiming to spark discussions around intersectionality and social justice.

This post was updated Nov. 2 at 7:41 p.m.
Nyambo Anuluoha is enthroning Yoruba traditions.
The co-owner of KUTULA by Africana, the oldest African-print clothing store in Los Angeles, will be speaking about the cultural significance of crowns and other headpieces at the Fowler Museum on Friday.