It’s ironic that arguably the most successful screenwriter to come out of UCLA has made a name for himself by writing a style of screenplay that UCLA doesn’t teach. Read more...

Flamenco music fans like to show appreciation the same way they like their music: loud and spur-of-the-moment. Shouts of “Olé!,” “Te Quiero!” and even “Yeehaw!” spontaneously echoed throughout Royce Hall on Monday night, when legendary flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia and his ensemble performed. Read more...

It may feel hot outside, but the ocean won’t warm up for another few months. So unless you’re ready to don a wet suit with the surfers, spring break in San Diego shouldn’t include endless days at the beach. Read more...

Imitation is said to be the most sincere form of flattery. But in the arena of cover songs, imitation can be a source of annoyance. This feeling becomes magnified when the cover sounds similar to the original and dominates the radio airwaves. Read more...

The Zombies walk again. Vocalist Colin Blunstone and keyboardist Rod Argent, both 58, resurrected their 1960s British pop group for their first tour in 30 years, stopping at the Key Club last Friday night. Read more...

There’s more to Ludwig van Beethoven than Für Elise and the infamous four-note introduction to Symphony No. 5. In fact, among his catalog of works that number into the hundreds, Beethoven wrote 17 string quartets. Read more...

Among the ever increasing tide of rappers-turned-actors working today, Snoop Dogg is probably not known as the most accomplished ““ at least in regard to the acting side of his career. Read more...