When the UCLA Chorale decided it was going to perform Giuseppe Verdi’s “Requiem,” it comes as no surprise that it needed to bring in reinforcements to take on a production of the massive opera. Read more...

Coldplay “X & Y” Capitol Records Chris Martin has a lot to be happy about. Not only is he the lead singer of one of the most successful bands in the world today, but he married one of the most beautiful and talented American actresses and had a baby girl with her. Read more...

Most descriptions of “I Am My Own Wife” illustrate the show with an image of a black dress and pearls, the costume Jefferson Mays wears to play Charlotte von Mahlsdorf. Read more...

I swear, if I see Ty Pennington build one more house for some stupid, underprivileged, down-on-their-luck family, I’m going to rip out every spike of hair on his goofy head and hit him in the face with his own tool belt. Read more...

The White Stripes “Get Behind Me Satan” V2 Records Looking at the latest White Stripes press photos, it’s astounding that “Get Behind Me Satan,” the duo’s fifth album, even got made. Read more...

“Cinderella Man” Directed by Ron Howard Universal Pictures Yes, “Cinderella Man” may be another boxing movie following the Academy Award win of “Million Dollar Baby.” And yes, it may also be another Depression-era underdog tale, reminiscent of “Seabiscuit.” But the film has three elements that render it worthy of its own attention and perhaps even its own Oscar consideration: Russell Crowe, Paul Giamatti and director Ron Howard. Read more...

“Rock School” Directed by Don Argott Newmarket Films Just about any film can be defined by one small moment, and the achingly funny and genuine documentary “Rock School” is a perfect example. Read more...