From millions to billions: Celebrity brands aren’t ‘Rare’ anymore
“Rhythm and News” host Cami Culbertson breaks down top celebrity brands and why they are so successful, from Chamberlain Coffee to Rare Beauty, and analyzes how oversaturated markets have been taken over by these household names.
Are media consumers ready for realistic characters?
“Rhythm and News" hosts Haydée Cepeda and Genna Edelstein discuss realistic and complicated characters from movies and tv shows, aiming to answer why audiences don’t seem to understand them.
Daily Trojan predicts the 2026 Grammy Awards
"Rhythm and News" hosts Anna Jordan, Aden Max Juarez and Nina Kremer discuss and predict the 2026 Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best New Artist.
Daily Trojan predicts The Game Awards 2025
"Rhythm and News" hosts Aubrie Cole, Aden Max Juarez and Sammy Bovitz discuss and predict The Game Awards 2025, from Game of the Year frontrunner "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" to other indie titles like "Dispatch."
Will ‘Wicked’ change movie musicals for good?
"Rhythm and News" hosts Reya Chand and Genna Edelstein discuss the history of movie musicals, from "The Sound of Music" (1965) to "Wicked: For Good."
Deep dive with student singer-songwriter Michele Lu
"Rhythm and News" assistant editor Alison Mitchell speaks to popular music major and singer-songwriter Michele Lu about her musical inspirations, live performances and more.
How BookTok has changed reading forever
"Rhythm and News" hosts Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abi Mann talk about how BookTok trends have revolutionized reading for a new generation. From Colleen Hoover's "It Ends with Us" to Sally Rooney's "Normal People," social media has shaped how readers consume content.
Comfort shows offer calm in the middle of chaos
"Rhythm and News" hosts Alison Mitchell and Christina Vo discuss their favorite comfort shows to relax with — ranging from "Abbott Elementary" to "The Great British Bake Off" — and offer the perfect show suggestions for any mood you're in.
Behind the scenes with Advanced Games Project directors
What's it like being in the USC Games program? What goes into making a video game? Advanced Games Project directors Luke Todaro and Edward Cheng answer these and more on this episode of "Rhythm and News," as they sit down with host Abi Mann to talk about the video games they have been creating for the past year.