Celia Cruz; Traci Lords; FilmWeek
Celia Cruz
Larry Mantle talks with Los Angeles Times staff writer Agustin Gurza about the life and legacy of the Queen of Salsa. Mr. Gurza covers Latin music and wrote Ms. Cruz' obituary for the Times. Together, they will remember an extraordinary woman who, along with greats like Tito Puente, created an enduring global salsa sensation.
Traci Lords
Actress, singer and former porn star Traci Lords wrote her memoir to set the record straight about her life and work. Her new book is called Traci Lords: Underneath it All (Harper Entertainment).
FilmWeek
Larry Mantle and critics Jean Oppenheimer of New Times and Henry Sheehan of HenrySheehan.com and the L.A. Weekly discuss this week's new film releases, including Bad Boys II, Johnny English, Dirty Pretty Things, Garage Days, The Anarchist Cookbook, The Sea Is Watching (Umi wa Mitelta), Horns and Halos, and Langrishe, Go Down.