Top gunAt the top of his profession, Denzel Washington secures some of the best roles in Hollywood. Washington’s latest role in the action film Crimson Tide displays his versatility. Read more...

‘Blithe Spirit’ abounds with supernatural grace South Coast Repertory reworks the classic comedy By Lawrence Sullivan In spite of our angst-happy age, Noel Coward still survives as a precious relic of elegant froth and high-flown wit. Read more...

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...