Join us for a special highlight of USC Thornton’s Trojan Family Weekend programming as legendary songwriter Diane Warren sits down with Dean King for an onstage conversation during Thornton's weekly Forum class. One of the most celebrated songwriters in music history, Oscar and Grammy-winning Warren has penned iconic hits for the likes of Whitney Houston, Michael Bolton, Celine Dion, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Aerosmith, Cher—to name just a few—that have shaped the landscape of popular music. Expect exciting live student performances of some of her greatest hits.

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Admission is free and open to the public. Additional information about the 2025-2026 Signature Series and RSVP information will be available soon.