Monday, April 13, 1998 Mary’s world MUSIC: ‘Queen of hip-hop’ Mary J. Blige shares an evening of smooth and smoky music By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff Mary J. Read more...

Monday, April 13, 1998 After years of tragedy, Lisa Carroll fights back THEATER: Car accidents haven’t stopped talented singer, actress from realizing dreams of show biz By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor The show must go on. Read more...

Monday, April 13, 1998 Soundbites Scott Weiland, "12 Bar Blues," (Atlantic) The lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots (who haven’t officially broken up just yet) has cleaned up, given his image a makeover and written some songs for "12 Bar Blues," an eclectic, if wavering, work that shines mostly due to its unexpected creativity. Read more...

Monday, April 13, 1998 A&E Briefs L.A. Independent Film Festival The opening-night gala this Thursday at the Director’s Guild of America begins the fourth- annual Los Angeles Independent Film Festival. Read more...

Monday, April 13, 1998 Raisin’ Arizona proves to be one less than thrilling ordeal COLUMN: Malt liquor, videotape, bowling form highlights of vacation After a five-day road trip through the Southwest for spring break, I and my companions learned one thing: there exists no night life in Arizona. Read more...

Friday, April 10, 1998 Twenty years later, ‘Grease’ is still the word for audiences FILM: Rerelease aspires to cash in on movie’s enduring multigenerational appeal By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor Guys wanted Sandy to be hopelessly devoted to him. Read more...

Friday, April 10, 1998 BORN AGAIN FILM: Self-proclaimed "chick from ‘Species,’" Natasha Henstridge, redefines her acting career – after sticking her tongue through a few more heads By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Senior Staff On the set of her soon-to-be-released romantic comedy, "It Had To Be You," Natasha Henstridge was filming a wedding scene, her first ever in a movie. Read more...