Van Morrison is something of an enigma. Over the course of his illustrious career that nearly spans half a century, he has refused to be pinned down within any certain genre of music and his closest followers are often just as confused as the rest of us who hear his work. He has been cited as an influence...

The Black Keys fall flat to expectations. Although favorably compared to The White Stripes, the blues-rock duo lacks the grab-you-by-the-throat dynamism of Jack and Meg. Their latest effort, Attack & Release (Nonesuch Records), is gritty yet reminiscent of the smooth grooves of the late sixties...

I have a rather shocking news flash for you. The stars of cinema and television are rather privileged! They are able to do things us average mortals cannot! They have access to opportunities that the rest of us merely dream about. It seems that nothing is outside of their purview – international...

“Sure, let me have a hit,” you say. As soon as you inhale, armed men burst through the restroom door. Others storm out of the stalls, and one crashes through the window. “You are under arrest for possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute,” one of the men says. “Distribute?” you ask. “Don’t...