Arts, Culture & Entertainment
Laughing Through the Breakdown: How Comedy Keeps Young Americans Politically Tuned in
As distrust in government grows, political satire is helping young Americans understand, engage with and even laugh at the world around them.
School of Dramatic Arts performs ‘Wicked’ halftime show in front of 75,000 fans
A theatrical intermission between two halves of winning Trojan football.
USC alum David Magidoff brings laughter to Bing Theatre
USC alum David Magidoff returned to Bing Theatre to bring students a night of love, improv and laughter.
Silk Sonic’s Anderson .Paak brings back .Paak House to Ventura County, uplifting local communities
Grammy-winning artist Anderson .Paak returns to Ventura County with his annual festival, supporting local vendors and nonprofits.
‘Find that stabilizing force’: Emmy winner Uzo Aduba encourages students to be resilient
Aduba and her publicist Karten visit Professor Mary Murphy’s class for a conversation about navigating Hollywood success
Evangelion Wind Symphony in Los Angeles: A reunion with the memory of a past era
Music rekindled the confusion of growing up, the yearning for connection, and a shared global memory. On a night in Los Angeles, the classic Japanese anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, joined by vocalist Yoko Takahashi, once again moved audiences through melody.
‘It Feels Good to Be Home’: Giveon returns to LA for a soulful, sold-out night at the Greek Theatre
Fans packed out the Greek Theatre for an emotional homecoming as Long Beach native Giveon delivered heartache, soul, and gratitude on “Dear Beloved, The Tour.”
USC School of Cinematic Arts celebrates 30th anniversary of ‘Apollo 13’ with producer Brian Grazer
USC alumnus Brian Grazer shared his path from USC student to Hollywood hot shot.
Kissaten Corazon: A Japanese coffeehouse with an L.A. twist
A cozy cafe in Chinatown that revives Japan’s kissaten culture, adding a touch of L.A.
Yamaguchi, Kusao, Inada: Insight into the professional world of voice acting
Three stars from Japan speak on their experiences and lessons learned in the industry.
Akiba Station: A peek into Japanese pop culture
L.A. Comic Con has a new additional space for anime fans this year.
Taylor Swift lives ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ in sequins, fishnets and wigs
In her 12th studio album, Swift trades girl-next-door innocence for Las Vegas showgirl glamour.
Taylor Swift’s movie explores fame, friends, finding love
“The Official Release Party of A Showgir”l hits theaters this weekend with new insights on “The Life of a Showgirl.”
Saori Araki: From Japanese salarywoman to international sensation
After posting a photo of herself online, reaching over 86 million views worldwide, SAO performs solo for the first time at Comic Con Los Angeles.
‘One Battle After Another’: America and its action-packed fall
Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest release is as tense as it is funny. Dealing with very controversial and timely issues, the film boasts a star-studded cast and shows there is much still to be done in the auteur film space.