Actor Joseph Son, who played Random Task in the 1997 film "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery," is the prime suspect in the murder of his prison cellmate. As Random Task, one of Dr. Evil's henchmen, Son parodied the James Bond character Odd Job - one of the most legendary and deadliest of Bond villains. more ›

A mixed martial arts fighter who appeared as Dr. Evil's handyman in the hit comedy "Austin Powers" has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in the 1990 Christmas Eve gang rape of a 20-year-old Orange County woman. more ›

Unless you like sitting in your car for a half hour, enjoy doing the Austin Powers 100-point turn or subscribe and donate $2000 or more for the Donor Valet, parking at the Hollywood Bowl is lame. So as you prepare yourself for the June 22nd opening of the Hollywood Bowl (date relevant to the official opening and not lease events), here are some tips: 1. There's always confusion between the Park & Ride and... more ›

Stoned is the story of Brian Jones, the founder of the Rolling Stones who was cooler than Keith, got more action than Mick, and flamed out in spectacular rock star fashion: he got kicked out of the band and weeks later was found dead in his pool. Was his death a drugged-out drowning, or was he pushed? Stoned the biopic asks this question and explores the life of Brian Jones in true '60s style. It is, as producer-director Stephen Woolley says, more Performance than Austin Powers. It opens Friday, March 24 at the Nuart, where it plays exclusively for one week. more ›

So when we heard that KCRW's Chris Douridas was arrested, we figured it was for the usual Hollywood fare -- drug possession, drunk and disorderly, etc. But Douridas, who's been with KCRW 15 years, was arrested on Jan. 6 outside the Circle Bar in Santa Monica for allegedly drugging and trying to kidnap a 14-year-old girl. That one we didn't expect. more ›