Charlie Kaufman has written a play set in the present. The exact present. By the time you finish reading this sentence, the play’s setting will have passed. Read more...

There is evidence now that seems to confirm that Jack White is from another planet. It’s not just about his appearance anymore. (White has put off many with his ghost-white complexion and untamed, wiry black locks ““ think Edward Scissorhands.) At one point during the White Stripes concert on Aug. Read more...

After having spent the last four years using up just about every excuse not to drive in L.A., I finally caved last week and now have a car to call my own. Read more...

While watching Dinosaur Jr. play at the Avalon on Aug. 17, I thought to myself, “People have waited so long for these guys to play again. Read more...

The summer movie selection offers viewers its fair share of big name actors ““ Tom Cruise, Ewan McGregor, Angelina Jolie. But, possibly the most notable performances this year come from an unlikely source. Read more...

Kanye West “Late Registration” Roc-a-Fella Success is difficult to measure, but there’s a compelling argument for rapper and producer Kanye West as the most successful musician of last year. Read more...

If you see writers at a 2,000-person music festival, chances are they’re there to cover the performances. If you see Jay Babcock, editor of Arthur Magazine, he’ll be running the show. Read more...