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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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Backstage At The Teen Choice Awards 2015: Trends And Top Moments

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Kristin Marguerite Doidge
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We went backstage at the Teen Choice Awards' rehearsal with Gina Rodriguez, Josh Peck, Sabrina Carpenter and Ellen DeGeneres.

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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.

 

Why Is There So Much Taboo Around Pole Dancing?

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Diana Lee
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A film about pole dancing has stirred up controversy over its message for women.

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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.

 

Sundance Film Festival 2015: Best Films Premiering

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Diana Lee
Entertainment Producer

Which films will get positive responses from its first set of audience?

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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.

 

On Black Lives Matter: An Interview With Patrisse Cullors

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Corinne Gaston
Guest Contributor

Can Black Lives Matter start a national movement?

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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.

 

"Die-In" Planned For USC Iggy Azalea Concert

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Protesters will hold signs saying "Black Lives Matter" outside an Iggy Azalea concert at USC. (Creative Commons)

Arielle Samuelson
Web Producer

The planned rally wants to refocus the spotlight on Mike Brown and Eric Garner.

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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.

 

Sonder: Voices Of Skid Row

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Jason Cheng
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Flowers bloom in dark rooms - and that's just the beginning.

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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.

 

CULTURE FOR CHANGE: Makers Doing Good In L.A.

Comments (0) | Activism, art activism, Arts+Culture, ashley seruya, cultural change, Emily Mae Czachor, Gigi Gastevich, Maral Tavitian, Sara Newman, Savannah Barker, social justice

Culture For Change graphic by Gigi Gastevich.

Staff Reporters, Arts and Culture Editors

Neon Tommy looks at artists, creators and makers using their passion to make a difference.

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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.

 

Reverend Al Sharpton's 60th Birthday And NAN African American Vanguard Awards

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Jillian Baker
Staff Reporter

African American leaders were honored Thursday night for their impact on Los Angeles and beyond.

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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.

 

Ferguson, Mo. Is Making Us Confront Racism In The Media

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Sara Newman
Deputy Editor

What picture would they show if you were gunned down?

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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.

 

7 Famous Women Who Have Turned Their Backs on Feminism

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Even a century after the suffragettes, we must continue to work toward realizing the ideals of feminism. (Gobonobo, Wikimedia Co

Ashley Yang
Executive Producer

For reasons that might surprise you.

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