Few could anticipate the transformation of rock quintet O.A.R. from a local Ohio State frat band to a frequent and respected headliner across the country. O.A.R.’s moniker stands for “Of a Revolution,” which has so far turned out to be an apt description of the band’s success. Read more...

Earlier this month when media outlets briefly broke the story of the death of music great Rick James, two words stuck out in particular: “natural causes.” James, after all, had for years lived the fast life emblematic of many an out-of-control superstar, battling legal troubles toward the end of his career and, by his own math, spending millions of dollars on cocaine alone. Read more...

As the daughter of two prominent musicians ““ guitarist-singer João Gilberto; and one of Brazil’s most-loved singers, Miúcha ““ Bebel Gilberto, has been surrounded by music from her birth. Read more...

I swear I’m not an alcoholic. But when I heard that the Arclight Cinemas in Hollywood were presenting special “21+” screenings of movies all summer long, I was so excited I must have squealed louder than Paul Hamm when he tumbled his way to a gold medal. Read more...

For John Kricfalusi, there was once a time when cartoons were really good. Of course, as the creator of “Ren & Stimpy” ““ one of the most popular, subversive, gross-out cartoons in modern history ““ Kricfalusi has an entirely different idea of what “good” really is. Read more...

“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” DreamWorks Directed by Adam McKay There’s really no middle ground. Either you love Will Ferrell or you hate him, and that’s pretty much what’s going to decide whether or not his latest film “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” is for you or not. Read more...

FILM&TV: “Barbarella” Landmark Nuart Theatre July 16, midnight All fans of Uma Thurman in “Kill Bill” owe it to themselves to go see the original kick-ass queen Jane Fonda in this classic sci-fi futuristic fantasy. Read more...