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TJ Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, is grooving his way to a solo career

TJ [Tito Joe] Jackson, a member of the famous Jackson clan, is stepping out on his own and breaking ground on his solo career with his new song “Last Night.” Listeners might find themselves head bobbing, shoulder shaking, and hand clapping, when they hear the groovy beat.

Pilar Lee May 21

Hollywood entrepreneurs discuss how the coronavirus impacts the entertainment business

Annenberg Media sat down with Neal H. Moritz, Todd Black and Ryan Bartlett, producers and executives behind some of Hollywood’s top films and celebrities.

Joel Searls May 19

U.S. Marine to Hollywood honcho: Ron Meyer discusses life growing up in West L.A. and becoming a Hollywood executive

From the U.S. Marine Corps to the Hollywood mailroom, becoming one of the founders of CAA to being vice chairman at NBCUniversal, Ron Meyer has experienced a lot since growing up in West L.A.

Joel Searls May 18

Amid coronavirus, USC is requiring facial recognition scans of students living on campus, but the technology sparks controversy

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, USC has deactivated the fingerprint scanners in its residential halls, requiring students remaining in some dorms to use facial recognition technology to gain access to their rooms. While the university said its facial recognition system “doesn’t store data,” the product description of the device involved says that its “massive memory” can store 1 million identity templates, 10 million event logs, and 20,000 image logs. And experts say that in order to recognize specific faces, any system must store data.

Katherine Lippert May 15

Graduate students push to complete films amidst global pandemic

As the campus lockdown has pushed most post-production efforts online, graduate film students students work in a microcosm of the new realities facing the entertainment industry in the era of COVID-19.

Dan Toomey May 14

USC U.S.-China Institute director says the relationship of two countries is at its worst since 1979

On April 29, Annenberg Media interviewed Clayton Dube, director of the USC U.S.-China Institute, who shared his insights on the two countries’ relationship.

Kaidi "Ruby" Yuan May 14

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, USC raises tuition by 3.5% to $59,260 for 2020-21 school year

Undergraduate tuition at USC for the 2020-21 academic year will be $59,260, a 3.5% ($2,004) increase from the previous year, Annenberg Media learned and confirmed with the university.

Kaidi "Ruby" Yuan May 14

USC clubs donate nearly $10,000 to support Homeboy Industries

Ten USC clubs have donated nearly $10,000 to Homeboy Industries. With the coronavirus pandemic greatly reducing student clubs’ operating costs, club leaders have been left with extra funds which they have chosen to donate to the worthy cause.

Lindsey Byster May 12

DJ Rafi talks about the intimate experience of making music

While some artists are using quarantine to record and write music, USC DJ Rafi is “mastering mix” by experimenting with new DJ equipment to explore new ways to enhance the electronic dance music he produces. Rafael Caro, known as DJ Rafi, is a USC Business Administration and Music Industry alumnus.

Lizzy Reisinger May 12

Is a female vice president enough? For many American women, the answer is no

Female voters reflect on prospects of breaking the gender barrier at the highest levels.

Julia Cherner May 12

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TJ Jackson, Michael Jackson’s nephew, is grooving his way to a solo career

Hollywood entrepreneurs discuss how the coronavirus impacts the entertainment business

U.S. Marine to Hollywood honcho: Ron Meyer discusses life growing up in West L.A. and becoming a Hollywood executive

Amid coronavirus, USC is requiring facial recognition scans of students living on campus, but the technology sparks controversy

Graduate students push to complete films amidst global pandemic

USC U.S.-China Institute director says the relationship of two countries is at its worst since 1979

Amid COVID-19 pandemic, USC raises tuition by 3.5% to $59,260 for 2020-21 school year

USC clubs donate nearly $10,000 to support Homeboy Industries

DJ Rafi talks about the intimate experience of making music

Is a female vice president enough? For many American women, the answer is no

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