Many people don’t notice it in their day-to-day affairs, but cycling has become a major factor in the music world. And I don’t mean cycling in the overcoming-cancer-to-take-home-the-yellow-jersey-all-the-while-tugging-at-the-heartstrings-of-a-nation sense of the word. Read more...

“JazzReggae” is neither a typo nor the result of a space bar that’s out of order. The lack of spacing suggests a sense of togetherness, connection and unity ““ the very goals of the UCLA JazzReggae Festival. Read more...

Director Tom Shadyac has only one demand: the long, curly hair stays, or he goes. “I’m like an old Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young album cover,” said Shadyac of his signature mane. Read more...

With the conclusion of “American Idol” all but sure to bring about the end of civilization, I decided drastic measures would be necessary. Rupert Murdoch’s nefarious Inner Circle was using all the phone votes and text messages to hurtle an asteroid, named for recently deceased public TV guru Mister Rogers, toward earth via the FOX Broadcasting satellite. Read more...

Before directing “Wonder Boys” and “8 Mile,” Curtis Hanson won an Oscar for his screenplay “L.A. Confidential,” a film he also directed. In 1999, he became the chairman of the UCLA Film and Television Archive, where he created the “Movie That Inspired Me” series in which celebrities present and talk about movies special to them. Read more...

Who says dating is just for couples and that the only way to make friends is to join a sorority? While the focus of these articles has been on romantic relationships, platonic friendships can be the most substantial and valuable relationships people have. Read more...

The life of Frida Kahlo, the flamboyant Mexican artist, is to be painted on stage in a theatrical production at the Freud Playhouse from May 28 to June 1. Read more...