From energy drinks to skin care, Dance Marathon participants did whatever they could to stay awake. As the clock crept to 1 a.m. at Dance Marathon 2023, the DJ continued to remix popular earworms – including “Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy and “Formula” by Labrinth – while a dwindling number of students grooved on the dance floor. Royce Fong, an...

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As winter winds give way to spring blossoms, new books are flowering on shelves. The season’s latest literature welcomes readers into pages blooming with thrilling adventures, touching rom-coms and thought-provoking social commentary. Read on for Daily Bruin’s springtime reading recommendations. “Natural Beauty” by Ling Ling HuangLing Ling Huang is uncovering the sinister side of beauty and wellness. Released on Tuesday,...

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Televisions will be in a fluorescent bloom this season. Spring has sprung, and so have TV’s most anticipated titles. From rebooted murderous escapades to royal origin stories, shows will be showering audiences with entertainment galore. Read on for Daily Bruin’s buzzing picks for this flowering season.[Related: TV preview: Weather the winter season with new releases of 2023] "Citadel" season 1...

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Warning: Spoilers ahead. “Daisy Jones & The Six" found its rhythm – though it didn't always succeed at staying on the beat. The Amazon Prime limited series officially concluded its run with the final two episodes released on Friday. Based on Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel of the same name, “Daisy Jones & The Six” chronicles the rise and fall of...

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Lights aren’t the only thing blinding The Weeknd’s fanbase. The Canadian artist, born Abel Tesfaye, was recently under fire for his tone-deaf reaction to a Rolling Stone article detailing the allegations of gross misogyny on the set of his upcoming HBO show, “The Idol.” Rather than apologizing or directly addressing the contents of the article, The Weeknd, a cast member...

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Diane Marie Brown is lighting up the literary world. The alumnus’ debut novel, “Black Candle Women,” was recently chosen as the March selection for the Today Show’s “Read With Jenna” Book Club. Spanning multiple generations, the book follows the Montrose women, who are forced to confront a deadly curse when the youngest daughter brings home a boy for the first...

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Ghostface is slicing through the Big Apple – albeit with a slightly dull blade. “Scream VI,” the latest chapter in the popular horror franchise, follows the survivors of the killings in the previous film as they try to navigate a fresh start in New York City. However, their past quickly catches up to them when a new wave of Ghostface...

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Another picture-perfect celebration awaits at the upcoming Oscars ceremony. Returning to the Dolby Theatre, the 2023 Academy Awards will be honoring the biggest names in film once again. With multiverse-jumping laundromat owners and an ode to early music icons, this year’s nominees capture the ever-changing, invigorating scene of the movie industry. Read on for the Daily Bruin’s predictions for this...

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Dreams do come true at Walt Disney Studios – that is, if those dreams are anything but imaginative. With the latest announcement of "Zootopia 2," "Frozen 3" and "Toy Story 5," Disney has once again demonstrated its inclination to produce unnecessary sequels and remakes over wholly original and creative stories. Unfortunately, the company has no plans to stop, as there...

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“Mutt” is exploring the complex nuances of navigating long-lost relationships and day-to-day challenges. Premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, "Mutt" follows a day in the life of a young transgender man named Feña, who is forced to reconnect with his straight ex-boyfriend, estranged father and 13-year-old half-sister. The indie picture received funding from Spark Features, a production company founded by...

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