Another earthquake strikes Japan


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Yet another earthquake struck Japan early Tuesday morning, killing at least six people. The 6.4 magnitude quake triggered a landslide that buried three homes in Iwaki, according to the city’s fire department. The quake was centered about 100 miles northeast of Tokyo and around 30 miles southwest of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant, according to the United States Geological […]

Britney Spears teams up with Rihanna


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Between her new album and the debate over the opening act for her tour, Britney Spears has once again been the highlight of pop-culture news as of late. Her latest venture? Collaborating with Rihanna for an even more scandalous remix of “S&M.” The pop-diva fusion aired this morning on the New York City radio station […]

Study finds damaging effects of pollution


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A study conducted by USC Professor and senior author Caleb Finch found that freeway pollution resulted in significant neuron damage for mice. This was the first study to explore the physical effect of freeway pollution on brain cells. In the study mice were exposed to a synthetic combination of floating freeway matter. The mice were […]

Looking at Judd Apatow’s best work


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With comedienne-driven Bridesmaids hitting theaters next month, producer Judd Apatow hopes to continue a long career in comedy. We here at the Daily Trojan want to review his career and give you his highlights. Heavy Weights (1995) Executive Producer If you haven’t seen this classic ‘90s comedy that features a juiced Ben Stiller and a […]

We The Kings celebrates Friday


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We The Kings unleashed its first single,“Friday is Forever,” from its upcoming studio album. So far, the album is untitled and has no confirmed release date, but the band is aiming for it to hit stores sometime during this summer. “Friday is Forever,” similar to the songs on WTK’s album Smile Kid, gives off of […]

Oscar winning director Sidney Lumet passes away


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Award-winning director Sidney Lumet, 86, died of lymphoma on Saturday at his home in Manhattan.  Lumet was personally nominated for four Oscars during his lifetime for gritty dramas, such as The Verdict, Network, Dog Day Afternoon and 12 Angry Men.  On being presented an honorary Lifetime Achievement Oscar in 2005, he told New York Times, […]

Upcoming movie releases


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Spring fever? No worries, USC – there are plenty of hot trailers to whet your cinematic appetite for upcoming movies. Hangover II That’s right, folks – the highly anticipated sequel to the raunchy-buddy-roofie comedy hits theaters May 26 and puts Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha and Ken Jeong in exotic Thailand. Directed […]

Paramore moves forward


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Paramore has had a lot on its plate lately and the band plans to keep it that way for awhile. A couple weeks ago, singer Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and bassist Jeremy Davis, laid down some tracks with producer Rob Cavallo for their next album. While many of the songs are finished being recorded, […]