Tag: music
Beyoncé Reigns Supreme At BET Awards
HOLLYWOOD—Oh, there were plenty of surprises this year at the 2016 BET Awards. One of the biggest had to be the opening act. Yes,...
Legends!
HOLLYWOOD—Hollywood has often been criticized for its lack of available roles for African-American women in films. Now, its also for women of a certain...
Speak Easy: My Four Types Of Music
UNITED STATES—"Nice" isn't something I write about often, but I figured I would try. Music anyone?
In my world, it comes in FOUR types: Anger,...
Santa Monica Public Library Hosts Ulrich Krieger
SANTA MONICA—Ulrich Krieger will be performing at the Santa Monica Public Library on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Krieger, a composer from Germany, is well...
Singer Natalie Cole Dies At 65
HOLLYWOOD—Famed American jazz and pop singer, Natalie Cole died Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Cedar-Sinai Hospital, due to "complications from ongoing health issues," noted...
Winter Sounds Musical Festival Kicks Off Just After New Year
WEST HOLLYWOOD—West Hollywood presents 2016 Winter Sounds, a free concert series that will include world music jazz and folk music. Canyon News spoke to Mike...
Kendrick Lamar Leads Grammy Nominations
HOLLYWOOD—It was expected that country darling turned popstress Taylor Swift would dominate the 2016 Grammy Nominations and the revelation on Monday, December 7, but...
Mozart’s Requiem Held At Saint Monica Catholic Church
SANTA MONICA—On Friday, October 30, at 8 p.m., Saint Monica Catholic Church welcomes you to Mozart's Requiem. Originally performed and produced by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,...
Five Great Driving Songs
UNITED STATES—What is with these people who wear ear buds while driving? If I’m not mistaken, most cars have built in speakers. In fact,...
Rocker Chris Cester Sells Home
HOLLYWOOD HILLS—Australian musician Chris Cester, of the rock band Jet has sold his Hollywood Hills home to former UFC fighter Kenny Florian and his wife,...
Sugarland’s Kristian Bush Having Meet-And-Greet
LOS FELIZ—On Thursday, August 27, country star Kristian Bush of the band Sugarland will be having a meet-and-greet at Goodwill Southern California's Los Feliz...
Snoop Dogg’s Son Quits UCLA Football Team
WESTWOOD--Wide receiver Cordell Broadus, the son of rapper Snoop Dogg, has decided to quit the No. 14-ranked UCLA football team.
The 6 foot and 3...
Topanga Symphony Set To Perform 100th Show
TOPANGA CANYON—After 33 years of playing, the Topanga Symphony will be performing its 100th show on Sunday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m.
According to the...
The 44th Malibu Arts Festival: July 25-26
MALIBU—The Malibu Arts Festival will take place from July 25-July 26. This is the 44th year for the Arts Festival which is produced by...
Light Show Illuminates Santa Monica Twilight Concerts
SANTA MONICA—The 31st Annual Twilight Concerts kicked off at the Santa Monica Pier Thursday, July 9, to thousands of spectators. While most came to...
City Celebrates Free Make Music Day Sunday
SANTA MONICA—On Sunday, June 21, the city of Santa Monica, along with the greater Los Angeles area, will be participating in the worldwide Make...
Blues Cover Of “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Goes Viral
BEL AIR—Guitarist and songwriter Steve Onotera, born and raised in Manitoba has made a splash with his blues cover of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air”...
U2’s Tour Manager Found Dead
WEST HOLLYWOOD—U2's longtime tour manager, Dennis Sheehan, passed away in the morning on May 27. Sheehan, 68, had worked with U2 for 33 years,...
Nominees For 2015 BET Awards Unveiled
HOLLYWOOD—Seems music is everyone you turn nowadays. The nominees for the 2015 BET Awards were announced on Monday, May 18. Leading the pack of...
Music Legend BB King Dead At 89
LAS VEGAS, NV—Blues Hall of Famer B.B. King died Thursday, May 14 at the age of 89 in his Las Vegas home.
The musician is mostly remembered...
