“Godzilla 2000″ Starring Takehiro Murata, Hiroshi Abe and Naomi Nishida Directed By Takao Okawara Once upon a time, long before the birth of Pokémon, a different breed of superhero monster stole the hearts of almost 100 million viewers in Japan alone. Read more...

By Sharon Hori Daily Bruin Senior Staff Nine out of 10 book critics will agree that “Chicken Soup for the Soul,” the still-growing collection of feel-good stories that promise sunshine on any rainy day, will leave you with a warm-hearted, squishy feeling inside. Read more...

By Linda Deutsch The Associated Press Six years ago this summer, O.J. Simpson was a defendant in the most-watched murder case in American history. Viewers sat glued to their TV sets as the saga unfolded in what television news correspondents would dub the Trial of the Century. Read more...

By Emilia Hwang Daily Bruin Senior Staff Torrance Shipman may not be old enough to vote, but she knows that it takes more than just good looks and a short skirt to be the captain of the Rancho Carne High cheerleading squad. Read more...

By Angela Salazar Daily Bruin Senior Staff The crystal chandeliers of the Palladium seemed out of place on Aug. 10, when the Deftones packed the venue as part of their “White Pony” international album tour. Read more...

By Mariko Obrero Daily Bruin Contributor It was unfortunate that The Distillers played the shortest set at an all-ages show held at The Troubador on Aug. Read more...

By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Senior Staff It’s Monday morning at the House of Blues. Helping to promote the comedy concert film, “The Original Kings of Comedy,” Steve Harvey tells journalists that fellow comedian Bernie Mac has the perfect slogan. Read more...