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Nov. 24, 2024 5:58 p.m.
Singer-songwriter Manisha Wanniappa wears a light blue dress and stands surrounded by tall green plants on a sunny day. The UCLA alumnus’ discography includes releases such as her 2022 singles, “Nobody Knows” and “Unfinished Business.” (Courtesy of Amanda Sulker-Hall)
With music as her guide, Manisha Wanniappa is prepared for whatever chapter awaits.
With a degree in global studies from UCLA and a love for songwriting, the alumnus’s journey as a singer-songwriter is guided by a deep-rooted passion for music.
By Olivia Sullivent
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Nov. 23, 2024 7:39 p.m.This post was updated Nov. 24 at 9:26 p.m.
On his latest album, Kendrick Lamar says it best himself: “Ain’t no other king in this rap thing.”
In a tight 12 tracks totaling 44 minutes, the surprise Friday release “GNX” is Kendrick Lamar’s shortest project since 2016’s “untitled unmastered.” and uses every moment of music to its fullest extent.
By Barnett Salle-Widelock
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Nov. 21, 2024 4:36 p.m.Winner Takes All: Which Ariana Grande album deserves the throne in her discography?
This Friday, “Wicked” will transport movie-goers to the realm of Oz, with pop superstar Ariana Grande set to star as Glinda. Before the film’s release – and to celebrate the artist adding three more Grammy nominations to her list of accomplishments earlier this month – the Daily Bruin revisits Grande’s discography to ascertain which of her albums so far shines brightest.
By Reid Sperisen, Aisosa Onaghise, Victoria Munck, Amy Wong, and Katy Nicholas
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Nov. 21, 2024 2:48 p.m.Cannaclub at UCLA’s budding community works to destigmatize cannabis use
This post was updated Nov. 24 at 9:01 p.m.
UCLA’s Cannaclub sparks up a fresh take on cannabis culture.
Founded in 2018, Cannaclub at UCLA is a student-led organization aimed at educating the student body on safe cannabis usage while reducing stigma through educational events, social events and industry partnerships.
By Chloe Henwood
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Nov. 20, 2024 9:12 p.m.Technical Difficulties: Audiences should analyze support of influencers marketing reckless content
Marques Brownlee is on the fast track to cashing out his goodwill – and so are many of his peers.
Brownlee is a classy, confident YouTuber who has developed sway in the tech world after 15 years of posting product reviews and commentary videos to his self-titled channel, which sits just below 20 million subscribers.
By Martin Sevcik
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Nov. 20, 2024 9:11 p.m.In ‘The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs,’ female narratives take center stage
The theater department is writing women into the spotlight in its upcoming performance of “The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs.”
The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television will be presenting the women-empowering historical play, “The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs,” in Macgowan Hall from Nov.
By Katy Nicholas
Arts
Nov. 19, 2024 9:21 p.m.From Tokyo to LA, alumnus Akiyo Fujimura bridges Japanese cinema and Hollywood
Akiyo Fujimura is stretching her film repertoire beyond Japan to the landscape of the Hollywood movie industry.
In October, Tokyo-born alumnus Fujimura joined a cohort of six directors participating in the inaugural year of the Beyond JAPAN -FILMMAKER- program, an initiative produced in collaboration between the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment and the Japan External Trade Organization.
By Eleanor Meyers
Arts
Nov. 18, 2024 9:21 p.m.Camp Flog Gnaw wraps up its weekend with first-time performers, festival favorites
This post was updated Nov. 19 at 11:16 p.m.
As the final chords echoed across the Los Angeles skyline, Camp Flog Gnaw wrapped up its second day symphony with eclectic sounds and surprises.
By Eric Sican
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