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Stellar Alumni Reflect on UCLAs Arts Program

Decades before the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television formally became one of the world’s top-ranking drama departments, the Southern California university’s arts program was synonymous with nurturing artists whose iconic work irrevocably transformed entertainment, and media itself, for the better.

The boarding of U-559 changed the war now both sides tell their story

The ObserverSecond world warIn an updated extract from the bestselling Enigma history, we revisit the daring engagement in which two men gave their lives to make a breakthrough possibleThe top-secret breaking of the German Enigma code by Alan Turing, and the codebreakers working with him at Bletchley Park, was one of the greatest British coups of the second world war. It helped ships delivering vital supplies to the UK during the darkest days of the war to evade the packs of German U-boats trying to hunt them down, and enabled Britain to rebuild its strength and re-equip its armies in preparation for its bid to expel the Nazi armies from Europe.

Zach Zucker Dares to Say Comedy Is About Being Funny

This week, we’re highlighting 25 talented writers and performers for Vulture’s annual list “The Comedians You Should and Will Know.” Our goal is to introduce a wider audience to the talent that has the comedy community and industry buzzing. (You can read more about our methodology at the link above.) We asked the comedians on the list to answer a series of questions about their work, performing, goals for the future, and more.

iLoveMakonnen Revisits Failed Drake Pairing, Says OVO Stopped Promoti

Getty Former OVO Sound artist iLoveMakonnen says he knew his days on Drake's label were numbered when the Canadian rapper allegedly started making snide comments. Makonnen made the shocking accusations on NPR's recently shuttered "Louder Than A Riot" while discussing his rise and fall in music ... claiming Drake once quipped he was an "Eric Benet-ass-looking-n****" right before they performed together at the 2015 Wireless Festival. Makonnen says he and Drake shared a dwindling bond prior to that moment.

Brody Jenner, American reality TV star, DJ

Brody Jenner is an American reality TV star and deejay. He starred on the reality show, The Princes of Malibu in 2005 and went on to appear on shows like The Hills, Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Bromance. He launched a career as a deejay in 2014. ncG1vNJzZmiolaS9rbGNnKamZ6SWtHCu0aibsmWamruvsdFo