This post was updated May 25 at 8:18 p.m.
“Star Wars” is known for its galaxywide fame and success.
Since its debut in 1977, the “Star Wars” franchise has expanded far beyond a single trilogy, growing into one of the most influential sci-fi sagas in cinematic history.

Drake is back with not just one album, but three.
The artist had not dropped a solo album since 2023. That changed Friday with the simultaneous release of the previously teased “ICEMAN,” as well as “MAID OF HONOUR” and “HABIBTI.” Collectively, the three LPs include 43 fresh songs across 150 minutes of new music.

This post was updated May 17 at 8:05 p.m.
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson paints a clear map toward decolonization with her latest book.
As part of a special speaker series, the UCLA American Indian Studies Center welcomed Simpson on Tuesday for a book talk and signing.

This post was updated April 23 at 7:49 p.m.
John Thomas wakes up every morning at 4:30 a.m. and doesn’t stop working until the job’s finished.

This post was updated April 5 at 8:05 p.m.
Nori Kai’s work ethic is as nonstop as her flow.
The first-year music industry student from Albuquerque, New Mexico, released her second studio album, “Wish You Had,” in January – just seven months after her debut record, “Wistful Thinking,” in May of 2025.

This post was updated March 11 at 8:16 p.m.
The 2026 Academy Awards are set to stun viewers with an impressively varied array of nominees.
Returning to the Dolby Theatre on March 15, the Academy will host yet another evening dedicated to celebrating cinema’s most acclaimed projects of the past year.

Gamers have the perfect escape for the cold this winter.
As the air continues to stay chilly, it only becomes more enticing to curl up at home on the couch playing an exciting video game.

This post was updated Jan. 19 at 7:39 p.m.
At long last, A$AP Rocky delivers unequivocal greatness with “Don’t Be Dumb.”
Marking his fourth studio album, the 37-year-old hip-hop artist intuitively blends trap and R&B with jazz, indie rock and industrial styles across 15 tracks, delivering a tight narrative with room for two more songs following the main tracklist.

This post was updated Dec. 3 at 8:12 p.m.
Emily Chu bridges the gap between everyday struggle and self-expression, blending genres in more ways than one.