Commencement speaker announced


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The USC Office of Protocol and University Events has announced that Microsoft’s chief executive officer, Steven Ballmer, will issue the commencement address at this year’s commencement exercises. Commencement will take place on Friday, May 13, and an estimated 40,000 guests are expected to attend as 5,000 students receive their degrees. Ballmer will receive an honorary […]

Melissa Leo creates personal ad campaign


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What would you do for an Oscar? Melissa Leo, who is in contention for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Fighter, is prepared to do just about anything. The actress created immense controversy last week when she released several advertisements in major publications without the knowledge of the distributors who released the film. […]

Movie guide for Valentine’s Day weekend


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With Valentine’s Day coming soon, it’s easy to give into the fluffy, pink festivities. But what if you’re just not that into the traditional love story, don’t have that special someone or just would love to think about your one true love? Here’s a cinephile’s guide to Valentine’s Day Weekend 2011 in Los Angeles. Harold […]

Introducing Keaton Simons


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Making his way through movies, television shows and even a performance for the United Nations, Los Angeles native Keaton Simons has slowly made his name in the local music scene. The singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, garnered lots of radio airplay as well as television and movie placements since his first EP, which in turn led […]

Show some love for the Women of Troy


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Sunday was an important day. No, I’m not talking about the Super Bowl. I’m referring to another game that occurred just down the street from the Staples Center. For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about: Yes, there actually was another game that took place at 1 p.m. that day. It […]