Domingo, Anderson blazing in ‘Otello’ Los Angeles Opera triumphant with Verdi’s creation By John Mangum Daily Bruin Staff When the world’s greatest tenor teams up with one of its most renowned sopranos, they should burn up the stage. Read more...

Living single When former UCLA student Chris Hardwick competed on ‘Studs,’ the job market was not exactly on his mind. Little did he know that this venture would not only give him his 15 minutes of fame, but a shot at hosting the new MTV dating show ‘Singled Out.’ By Emily Forster It is not often that a professional bowler’s child grows up to be a host on MTV. Read more...

Former BusBoy returns as Black Bart O’Neal brings new blues rock sound to Tower Records By Kristin Fiore Former head BusBoy Brian O’Neal is back with a brand new band and a brand new bag. Read more...

LeGros helps put ‘Destiny’ on the cutting edge Actor’s film history includes everything from midget aliens to big-time bank heist By Colburn Tseng James LeGros is one cool actor. Read more...

Play brings to life Shakespearean toil, trouble By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Scandal was running rampant around the time of Shakespeare’s death. But few people knew why ­ until now. Read more...

Jimi’s déjà ‘voodoo’ experience Jimi Hendrix left behind hours of material intended for his fourth album. These songs were spread over numerous ‘quickie’ albums. Now, nearly 25 years after Hendrix’s death, MCA releases Voodoo Soup, the definitive last album. Read more...

Simon delivers ‘Laughter’ at the Doolittle Latest play brings back the days of ’50s comic timing By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Senior Staff Aah the ’50s ­ when variety shows ruled the networks and people like Milton Berle and Sid Caesar were the kings of prime time. Read more...