Pepperdine Graphic

Life & Arts

Gaga and Bennett Join Forces

by

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett’s collaboration does not seem to be an obvious — or even likable — choice at first, but it definitely works. Their new album, “Cheek to Cheek,” was released Sept. 23 with the hope to introduce jazz to a younger generation and to properly introduce Gaga to the jazz scene. The pair already sang together on a version of “The Lady Is a Tramp,” a classic … [Read more...] about Gaga and Bennett Join Forces

Hip-Hop Legend Opens Up in ‘Nas: Time is Illmatic’

by

Photo Courtesy of Tribeca Film The life story of the king of hip-hop is now available for purchase/rent online. “Nas: Time is Illmatic” documents the journey of Nasir “Nas” Jones from kid in the projects to legendary emcee. It focuses on the creation and cultural weight of Nas’s 1994 album “Illmatic.” Fittingly, the film begins with a mash-up of visual and audio clips … [Read more...] about Hip-Hop Legend Opens Up in ‘Nas: Time is Illmatic’

Bra-vo, It Finally Fits: Bra Health Advice

by

This one is for the ladies. It’s time to talk about the brassiere. If you’re not a lady but have at least one in your life, you should also read this. Believe me, it’s not that awkward. According to a study by Sports Medicine Australia and the Breast Research Australia cited in a January 2014 Health Me Up article titled “How an ill-fitting bra can harm you,” 80 percent of … [Read more...] about Bra-vo, It Finally Fits: Bra Health Advice

Best TED Talks to Pass the Time

by

Next time you’re on PCH or walking down from Mount Olympus — formally known as the Center for Communication and Business — why don’t you play a TED Talk? TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a “global set of conferences” that sport the slogan, “Ideas Worth Sharing.” The beauty of TED Talks is that anyone can be a mini-professor after 15-minutes or fewer. So, without … [Read more...] about Best TED Talks to Pass the Time