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Lewis Capaldi: an untrained vocalist’s journey from local pubs to a world stage

“And now the day bleeds into nightfall, and you’re not here to get me through it all.” These heartbreakingly beautiful lyrics from the hit single “Someone You Loved” have become the breakthrough of Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi’s career.

“B l u e W a v e”: Lutz Bacher’s Final Exhibition

The University Art Gallery opened its doors for Lutz Bacher’s final multimedia artwork “Blue Wave” on Oct. 5. The artist passed away in May, but the public has an opportunity to see her seven-month project on full display at UCI until Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019.

Halloween Costume Inspiration From 2019’s Best Film & TV

Here are some Halloween costume ideas from 2019's best TV shows and films including "Midsommar", "Euphoria", "Black Mirror", and "Russian Doll".

“The Boys”: Too Gorey for its own Good

The trailer for Amazon’s “The Boys” reels in an audience with an intriguing premise and then sprinkles in enough clips of graphic violence to make that same audience queasy.

Harry Styles Celebrates National LGBTQ+ Day with New Song “Lights Up”

Looking beyond the sounds and melody of the song, the music video of “Lights Up” is equally enticing. The video mostly features a wet Harry Styles entangling himself in a crowd of naked men and women.

“Parasite” Takes You On a Wild Ride

Aided by a killer soundtrack that punctuates the film with levity and suspense in just the right spots, “Parasite” will have theaters cracking up at its witty dialogue in one scene and then on the edge of their seats during another.

“Star Wars Resistance” Season 2 Premiere

In a galaxy far, far away, the Star Wars franchise is coming back stronger than ever with a variety of projects releasing this fall. One of them, the animated television series “Star Wars Resistance” began its second season on Oct. 6, 2019.

“Euphoria” Wouldn’t Be The Same Without Its Soundtrack

Singer-songwriter Labrinth has created a soundtrack for the HBO series “Euphoria” that is just as haunting as the show’s on-screen images. The 26-song album derives from the show’s authentic depiction of teen drug abuse, anxiety and relationships.

Festival Ballet Theatre Presents “The Firebird” at the Barclay Theater

On Saturday, Oct. 12, “The Firebird” premiered at the Barclay in Cheng Hall, presented by the Festival Ballet Theatre. “The Firebird” is based on old Russian fairy tales about a radiant bird with magical abilities.

Disney Releases New Trailer for “Frozen 2”, an Expected Box Office Hit

On Sept. 30, Walt Disney Animation Studios released their fourth trailer for the upcoming movie “Frozen 2,” the studio’s sixth feature film and third sequel of 2019, which is set to be released on Friday, Nov. 22.

Is The Criticism Of “Tall Girl” Warranted? Yes and No

"Tall Girl" has every teenage movie trope that one could think of. While Netflix movies tend to be a hit or miss—this one was right in between.

The Lumineers: ‘III’s’ Deconstruction of Addiction as a Progressive Disease

Indie folk band, The Lumineers, add to their list of successful albums with the Sept. 13 release of “III” which is accompanied by a short film. Both illustrate the way addiction affects the family dynamic and how it’s carried on in a cycle of transgenerational trauma.

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