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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

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‘All Eyez on Me: The Writings of Tupac Shakur’ Exhibit Review

Comments (0) | 2pac, biggie smalls, Grammy Museum, hip-hop, Los Angeles, Music, Tupac, Tupac Shakur

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Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

Tupac gets a piece of the historical treatment he deserves at LA Live. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Aaliyah's Top 7 Career Moments

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Aaliyah has been credited with redefining hip-hop and R&B music. (@bombblackgirlss / Twitter)

Michelle Tiu
Associate Entertainment Editor

VIDEO: Despite her career tragically being cut short, Aaliyah has had a lasting influence on the genres of hip-hop and R&B.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Wu-Tang Clan's GZA And Black Fantastic At The Echo: Review

Comments (0) | Black Fantastic, Echoplex, Free Concert, GZA, hip-hop, hollywood, jazz, Music, Music, rap, The Echo

Matthew Woo
Staff Reporter

PHOTOS: Legendary rapper and up-and-coming hip-hop group team up. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Artist Profile: Rising Hip-Hop Star James Kaye

Comments (0) | california music, hip-hop, James Kaye, james kaye new music, Juicy J, Music, new music, san luis obispo, Shwayze, West Coast Rap

(courtesy of Colin Nearman/James Kaye Facebook)

Katie Chen
Contributor

The Ojai native is taking his music to the streets of Southern California. 

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Hip-Hop Lyrics And Classic Art: A Match Made In Internet Heaven?

Comments (0) | 2014 trends, Art History, Arts+Culture, BETINA NY, classic art, Fashion, Fly Art, Fly Art Productions, Gisella Velasco, hip-hop, Leonardo da Vinci, Normcore,, Rad.co, Toni Potenciano, tumblr

Clever artists pair rap lyrics and masterpieces (flyartproductions/Tumblr)

Cassidy Waters
Staff Reporter

The new streetwear trend is all about odd couplings.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Sisyphus: 'Sisyphus' Album Review

Comments (0) | album reviews, electronic, hip-hop, Music, Serengeti, Sisyphus, Son Lux, Sufjan Stevens

The album art is less bizarre than this seemingly random collaboration. (Photo via asthmatickitty.com)

Ashley Hawkins
Staff Reporter

The first LP by this unconventional trio creates a distinct alternative, hip-hop and electronic sound.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

Top 10 Notorious B.I.G. Songs

Comments (45) | Bad Boy, biggie smalls, Brooklyn, hip-hop, Hypnotize, Juicy, Music, Notorious B.I.G., rap, Tupac

Christopher Wallace a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G.

Ashley Velez
Staff Reporter

VIDEO: Celebrate the life of Biggie Smalls with 10 of his best songs.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

8 Cities With The Best Music Scenes

Comments (0) | Africa, Artists, Arts+Culture, bands, best, Blues, Broadway, cities, clubs, culture, dance, EDM, electronica, entertainment, Europe, festivals, hip-hop, indie, jazz, Music, performances, punk, rock n roll, shows, singers, Soul, Theater, United States, Venues, world

Alexandra Fong
Staff Reporter

Looking for an adventure? You might just find your next spring break destination.

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Film Review: 'The Finest Hours'

Craig Gillespie directed this true story about "the most daring rescue mission in the history of the U.S. Coast Guard.”

LIVE State of the Union Recap And Analysis

Watch USC Annenberg Media's live State of the Union recap and analysis here.

 

In Defense Of Macklemore

Comments (0) | apology, Drake, gay, hip-hop, Identity, industry, Kendrick Lamar, LGBT, macklemore, Music, Opinion, queer, rap, Rights, rolling stone magazine, ryan lewis, Same Love

Ariana Aboulafia
Contributor

I am not straight. I am not a man. Yet I identify with Macklemore because I understand where his intentions lie.

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