Betting big on ‘The Simpsons’ Already the top show in syndication, ‘The Simpsons,’ has transcended the role of television sitcom and become an American icon. For Executive Producer David Mirkin, however, things aren’t that much different from the days when he worked on ‘Get a Life.’ By Robert Stevens Daily Bruin Senior Staff The executive producer of "The Simpsons," David Mirkin, knows a secret about vice president and family man Al Gore. Read more...

Reynolds portrays ‘buffalo soldier’ Play takes look at African-American soldiers’ experience in the Civil War By Adeline Yee Soap opera star James Reynolds of "Days of Our Lives" is a busy man. Read more...

‘A Concert in the Park’ blends dance, music By Lisa Marie Weyh The sassy red-haired dancer looked up into the sky and explained the simplicity of dancing in an open space. Read more...

UCLA’s Valenzuela brings fresh approach to well-known opera By John Mangum Jose Luis Valenzuela doesn’t work with clay, but could be called a type of sculptor. Read more...

Indiana Jones and the Temple of déjà vu Disneyland’s newest ride, based on the three-movie adventures of the famous archaeologist, offers three doors representing wealth, knowledge and eternal youth ­ too bad they all lead to the same room. Read more...

Tool members simply don’t care if they’re misunderstood Alternative ‘clenched-teeth metal’ band serves as catharsis for pent-up frustration By Gaby Mora Daily Bruin Staff On a surface level it is easy to hate Maynard James Keenan and his band Tool. Read more...

‘Verona’ mixes language, music By Jeana Blackman With everything that is negative in the world, it’s always nice to have an opportunity to just sit back, relax and enjoy life once again. Read more...