Tom Snyder’s ‘Late, Late Show’ debuts after Letterman on CBS By Scott Williams NEW YORK — The man who virtually invented late-night network TV returned to it early today with CBS’ "Late, Late Show with Tom Snyder." Seeing Snyder’s prickly, ego-driven style back on network air made it seem as if he’d never been away. Read more...

The underground: every iconoclast has his day This week’s installment is an experiment of sorts. While I have a million opinions about music bouncing around in my head, not every one merits the space that a good-sized column demands. Read more...

From Westwood to Beverly Hills, 90210 Graduate student works to balance images of disabled By Gaby Mora Daily Bruin Staff On a show that has successfully stood up against ratings and tough TV competition, UCLA graduate student Alan Toy is proving his acting skills sitting down. Read more...

On a mission from God As one of the most successful clubs in Los Angeles, the House of Blues attracts famous names both on stage and in the crowd. Read more...

Rhino’s ‘R&B Box’ only creates the blues By Michael Tatum Daily Bruin Senior Staff Rhino’s The R&B Box could be the leading reissue label’s most ambitious project to date. Read more...

Less than your best just won’t cut it with this fed-up spectator There’s an old saying that states, "When a wise man (or woman) saves his (or her) hard-earned money (or bartering monetary unit, such as salt or beads) and spends it on a luxury such as a play or concert, that performance should be worth every penny." Well, maybe that’s neither old nor a saying, but the point still stands true. Read more...

‘Jazz on Tap’ brings the rhythm of variety to L.A. Artists bring virtuoso dancing, ‘great jazz’ music to Wadsworth By John Mangum Tap dancing is back, and a group of dedicated artists guarantees that it’s here to stay. Read more...