The latest vinyl-filled business to set up shop in Westwood is no longer Zone d’Amour, but Pug’z New and Used Music on Westwood Boulevard. The new store, which opened on Aug. Read more...

Move over Ron Jeremy, it’s time for a performance that’ll not only stimulate you visually, but mentally as well. The ancient art of genital origami is on display in the theatrical variety show “The Puppetry of the Penis.” Set against a plain backdrop with few props except for a very malleable appendage, it’s a show glorifying the flexibility of the penis, while also perhaps inspiring others to try it. Read more...

The new era of Latino/a and Chicano/a artists are being taught by mentors like John Montelongo, someone who came from an era when the Latino voice was near silent at UCLA. Read more...

By Howard Ho DAILY BRUIN SENIOR STAFF [email protected] Some movies live on, literally. Remember “Air Bud,” the movie about the basketball-playing dog? The fourth installment in the series, “Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch,” came out last June. Read more...

Ana Barredo’s real job is a DVD project manager for Image Entertainment. Her other jobs include writing, directing and producing her video debut “A Real Job,” a romantic comedy about a 38-year-old video store employee and the sparks that fly between him and a customer. Read more...

Jay Bennett, multi-instrumentalist, acclaimed session player and producer, and former Wilco member, has a simple attitude toward being a musician. He appreciates it. “It’s a pretty anti-rock ‘n’ roll image probably,” Bennett said in a phone interview. Read more...

Daily Bruin Senior Staff [email protected] When you look at El Vez’s Web site, you can’t help but wonder, is this guy for real? The four-inch-high black hair, gold lamé body suits and razor thin mustache make him seem more like the king of cheese than the king of rock ‘n’ roll. Read more...