February 20, 1996 The secret agendas behind award shows Awards season is here again. After warming up with the Golden Globes and the American Music Awards, it’s time to get ready for the Grammys and the Academy Awards. Read more...

Sandler finds price is right to tee off Bob Barker, try new movie projects Comedian, game show host get kick out of new ‘Happy Gilmore’ By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor Adam Sandler wanted to get pounded by Bob Barker. Read more...

Muppets take to high seas Kermit and friends make pirate movie shipshape for kids By Judy Hu Daily Bruin Contributor "The Muppets Treasure Island" brings forth the familiar goofiness of the Muppets ensemble within a dark setting of pirates, shipwrecks and sword fights. Read more...

A star was born William Wellman classics like ‘The Public Enemy,’ ‘The Ox-Bow Incident,’ ‘The Story of G.I. Joe’ and ‘Wings’ are among the most memorable films ever made, yet somehow the prolific director has never achieved the same renown of 60 years ago. Read more...

Adding cheese to the menu, ABC can’t compete with NBC’s lineup By Lynn Elber The Associated Press Quiet, please, to better hear the sound of ABC scraping the bottom of the barrel. Read more...

‘Wheat Field’ of gold for Balis Writer places first in annual Diane Thomas Awards By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff The UCLA Extension Writer’s Program recognized its brightest emerging talents on Tuesday at the Westwood Marquis, announcing the winners of the ninth annual Diane Thomas Awards. Read more...

Troupe aims to make emotions run high at Schoenberg Dancemakers to perform personal images Feb. 16-17 By Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Staff It’s all about personal emotions. Read more...