Tag: music
Beyonce Leads Grammy Nominations
HOLLYWOOD—You know 2020 is a bust when you don’t even remember such staples in the entertainment industry like the 2020 Grammy nominations. Yeah, that...
Sheridon Stokes Opened My Door Of Survival
HELLO AMERICA!—After escaping a brutal attack by the KKK while attending Earlham Collage in Richmond, Indiana, I felt extremely lucky to find a new...
Music Plunges Into New World Of Hope
HELLO AMERICA!—Like millions of others, I am sitting at my computer attempting to make a connection with all of those who depend on many...
Lady Gaga Dominates MTV Video Music Awards
HOLLYWOOD—We are starting to get some semblance of reality with award shows somewhat returning to the airwaves. The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards were...
Sherman Oaks Magnet School Introduces SAGE
SHERMAN OAKS — Millikan Middle School in Sherman Oaks, known for its innovative ways of teaching, is introducing SAGE (Social and Gender Equity) for...
Still Prolific! Still Intense!
HELLO AMERICA—John Lewis’ love of the Jazz art form (the USA’s homegrown music) has not waned over the many years during which he’s participated...
Frankie Banali, Quiet Riot Drummer, Dies
WOODLAND HILLS— The Rock Metal group Quiet Riot lost one of its original core members, Frankie Banali, on August 20 after passing away from...
The Buckhead Boyz “Once Upon A Time Called Now”
HELLO AMERICA!—The feeling you get while driving and a falling star enters your periphery and there is no one else around to witness it....
The Satellite Club Receives A Reminiscent Tribute
LOS FELIZ— On Friday, July 17, local Silver Lake Bar “The Satellite” made the announcement that they would no longer be able to have...
Miley Cyrus Celebrates Six Months Of Sobriety
HOLLYWOOD — In a recent interview with Vanity on Tuesday, June 23, singer-songwriter Miley Cyrus revealed her journey with sobriety, saying she’s been sober...
Paris Jackson Opens Up About Her Life Through Music
CELEBRITY — Paris Jackson, daughter of Michael Jackson, stars in her new reality tv show on Facebook Watch called, "Unfiltered: Paris Jackson and Gabriel...
Iconic Prince “Blue Angel” Guitar Sold For $500,000
BEVERLY HILLS— An iconic once believed to be lost Prince “Blue Angel” Cloud 2 guitar has been sold at an auction for over $500,000,...
City Requests Temporary Art Interventions From Artists, Musicians, Performers
WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Wednesday, June 17, the City of West Hollywood announced that artists, musicians, and performers could submit temporary art intervention proposals for an...
Nearly $100,000 Raised For Looted Santa Monica Music Center
SANTA MONICA— As of Wednesday, June 10, Santa Monica Music Center has raised nearly $100,000 through GoFundMe. Started by members of the community, the...
Resident Hires Mariachi Band For Neighborhood Party
HOLLYWOOD HILLS—In April 2020, after reading an article about how coronavirus halted LA mariachi bands, William DeVry, 52, threw a birthday party featuring authentic...
The Broad Stage Announces Reopening Plans
SANTA MONICA–As the stay-at-home order which was issued on March 19 has been eased, The Broad Stage has addressed the reopening plans.
“The Broad Stage...
Disturbed The Sickness Tour Put Off Until 2021
UNITED STATES—The music group, Disturbed has postponed its "The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour" to summer 2021.
The tour was to be part of its celebration...
Amoeba Music’s Favorites, May 2020
HOLLYWOOD HILLS—Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Amoeba Music has permanently closed its famous Sunset Boulevard location. It will stay in the Los Angeles community, relocating...
Buckhead Boyz Door To Positive View Of Music
HELLO AMERICA!─Atlanta based hip-hop duo, the Buckhead Boyz, lifts the veil of transparency as to what today’s recording artists are experiencing during the time...
Grammy-Winning Soul Singer Betty Wright Dies
MIAMI—The renowned R&B singer, Betty Wright, died Sunday, May 10 in her home in Miami. She was 66, losing the battle to cancer.
The death...