George Lopez

Comedy is NOT Pretty: Dismissed from 1560, Comic John Wessling's Heart Still Belongs to Radio

Chris Rock once said of the music business, "Here today, gone today." The same might be said of radio, particularly sports radio where hosts and shows change about as often as the baseball seasons. A few weeks ago, the latest change came at 1560 when Adam Clanton (now back on air at 790) and John We ... More >>

Maggie Rita's Takes Over Ninfa's

Higher prices, bland food and no really good margaritas to ease the pain.

Last Night: Van Halen and Kool & the Gang at Toyota Center

Van Halen, Kool & the Gang Toyota Center June 24, 2012 We're two songs into last night's sold-out Van Halen show at the Toyota Center when lead singer David Lee Roth spots three comely ladies in the front row of the house with cameras. In the span of three seconds, he turns into the Diamond Dave we ... More >>

George Lopez: That's the America I Live In

George Lopez: I’m Not Going to Lie

Carlos Mencia

Who Is The Best Comedian Out Right Now?

Some rappers happen to be thoughtful, intelligent people. Every Monday that isn't a national holiday (or thereabouts), Rocks Off will have some of them here discussing issues relevant to their culture. Photo illustration by John Seaborn Gray​This Week's Panel: Bun B, Renzo, Kyle Hubbard, Mr ... More >>

Michael Flores: Love Is In His Rock & Roll Bones

Each Wednesday, Rocks Off arbitrarily appoints one lucky local performer or group "Artist of the Week," bestowing upon them all the fame and grandeur such a lofty title implies. Know a band or artist that isn't awful? Email their particulars to sheaserrano@gmail.com. ​Ladies, meet Michael Flo ... More >>

George Lopez

William Shatner's Greatest Hits: The Man Transformed

​Rocks Off would like to wish a very happy 80th birthday to the one and only Mr. William Shatner. He may not be the best actor out there, or the best singer, but he is without a doubt the best William Shatner there ever was or ever will be. The way he has totally erased the line between sincer ... More >>

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Today's DVDs: The Thrill Of Victory, The Agony Of Valentine's Day

Photo courtesy Warner Bros. Who else was Clint gonna call?​Director Clint Eastwood, actors Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. That powerhouse trio could have chosen to tell just about any story they wanted and made it into an Academy Award worthy film. They chose Invictus, the real-life story o ... More >>

American Idol: The Tumor is Removed...Eventually

​This is my first season of American Idol, and thus my first brush with the behemoth that is "Idol Gives Back." This is the third time the show has staged its charity event, and there were far fewer celebrities this year. The goal was ostensibly to educate viewers about the plight of the needy ... More >>

American Idol: The Tumor is Removed... Eventually

​This is my first season of American Idol, and thus my first brush with the behemoth that is "Idol Gives Back." This is the third time the show has staged its charity event, and there were far fewer celebrities this year. The goal was ostensibly to educate viewers about the plight of the needy ... More >>

The Week In TV: NBC Comedies Are Finally Back

We've missed you.​My parking lot's flooded, I had my first crawfish on Friday, and I feel like funkin' it up. This was the week in TV Land: • Ah, the joys and frustrations of the endless news cycle: Not a couple hours after last week's round-up column went live -- in which I ruminated on C ... More >>

Speedy Gonzales Rides Again?

BRWN BFLO Is Ballsy; Preemo's Concrete Dreams Passes the Time

"Illegal aliens come from all over the world, not just from the hole in the fence in San Diego." - George Lopez, "Corazon," on BRWN BFLO's self-titled album. ​Rocks Off gets lots of thank-you notes from readers showing their appreciation for giving Latino hip-hop a voice, though we find it odd. W ... More >>

'Scuse Me While I Kiss the Sky

Comedy and jazz commingle downtown in the clouds (or smog, whatever).

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SPECIAL NAVIDAD GIFTS EDITION

Irma Galvan and Tortilla Soup

​Irma's Mexican Restaurant is, according to owner Irma Galvan, "just a little hole in the wall," but its built a reputation that's won her the prestigious James Beard Foundation America's Classic award last year. Galvan spoke to Eating Our Words about her participation in the today's Movies Ho ... More >>

George Lopez

The "Tall, Dark, and Chicano" comedian stops by Houston on his way to the bank

Sotomayor and cojones vs huevos

Pinche Bumblebee man

Thin Steak and Samuel P. Huntington

Cantinflas and Fence Hoppers

Metro, University of St. Thomas and Denis' Seafood

Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in Austin

Joe Rogan

The host of Fear Factor and Man Show won’t let stealing slide

George Lopez

Carlos Mencia and Graffiti

Does the bean dare call the beaner brown?

Balls of Fury

Answer all correctly and win a Def Leppard album

Our top DVD picks scheduled for release on July 5

Get Inside. It's Summertime!

Your guide to the season's hottest films (and the other ones, too)

Cantinflas He's Not

Where's the LOL, Yaar?

That Banned Show is a good idea -- but it better be funny

Partners in Rime

People Under the Stairs fix the leak

Dream Child

Robert Rodriguez and his kids conjure up a charming 3-D fantasy

Zoned Out

The biggest Houston postal "improvement" ever has cut 400 jobs -- and snarled mail delivery

Norma Rosa

L.A.'s working class looks to serve itself in the pro-union Bread and Roses

Mean Mencia

Carlos Mencia and The Three Amigos Tour

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