Gary Dretzka

It is quite possible for guests at the newly opened Monte Carlo Resort to park their cars, register, tour the outdoor recreation area and, then, find their way to the...

Willie Nelson Spirit (Island) (star) (star) (star) 1/2 It's possible to recommend this intimate album of original Willie Nelson compositions solely on the basis of the very cool photos included...

Mark Grace is eligible to come off the disabled list Wednesday, but Cubs manager Jim Riggleman is putting off making any decisions on his first-baseman's status. Grace took batting practice...

Extras? Cubs players were surprised to discover that their Los Angeles hotel was being used as a location for Tom Cruise's new movie, "Jerry McGuire," in which he plays a...

"Evita" director Andy Vajna was on hand Wednesday when 10 minutes of the Madonna starrer was screened for Hollywood journalists, a move prompted, he said, by the good response the...

Vince Gill High Lonesome Sound (MCA) (star) (star) (star) David Lee Murphy Gettin' Out the Good Stuff (MCA) (star) (star) Both albums have been impeccably produced by the estimable Tony...

Steven Spielberg introduced "Jurassic Park--The Ride" at a Starbright Foundation (he's chairman) fundraiser at Universal Studios, but confided he was too frightened of its 84-foot drop to attempt the watery...

Lisa Brokop Lisa Brokop (Capitol) (star) (star) (star) This nice sophomore effort builds on the promise of Brokop's "Every Little Girl's Dream," with some solid rockers and tear-stained ballads. Her...

Quentin Tarantino announced Tuesday a slate of specialty titles his Rolling Thunder Pictures will release and, if necessary, restore. "Martin Scorsese restores films like `El Cid,' " the frenetic filmmaker...

Mel Gibson wasn't around to accept a trophy for "Braveheart" at Saturday's MTV awards show because he had left in a huff. Gibson's anger was touched off by a backstage...