Monster Mash: Breaking news and headlines

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Is this really her?: An early recording of ‘Cry Me a River,’ purported to be Britain’s overnight singing sensation Susan Boyle, has surfaced. As for Boyle, she’s ‘gobsmacked’ by the attention.

Shhhhh -- keep it down: Patrick Stewart blasts a disruptive theatergoer at ‘Waiting for Godot.’

Another type of drama: Shepard Fairey is back in court -- again. And the artist has something to say about it.

Closing shop: Orlando Opera, one of the oldest arts groups in central Florida, calls it quits.

Under the spotlight: What is it really like to be a Merce Cunningham dancer?

Call for support: Soprano Jessye Norman, at $400,000 gala, says Obama needs an ‘arts advocate.’

Sad chronology: The recession’s toll on museums -- here’s a time line.

Standing ovation: Cheers greet conductor Daniel Barenboim in Cairo concert.

Listen in: ‘Studio 360’s’ Kurt Anderson talks to Los Angeles Philharmonic cellist Ben Hong about training Jamie Foxx for ‘The Soloist.’

-- Lisa Fung