Entertainment

L.A. Memorial Slated for Motown Legend Bobby Taylor

September 21, 2017

Taylor died Saturday morning, July 22, 2017, at a hospital in Hong Kong, where he’d been living for the last several years. ... read more »

TV One Original Film ‘Downsized’ Encourages Couples Married Young to Stick Together

September 21, 2017

Her writing is so beautiful, so it was really exciting to work with her as a director. ... read more »

Submissions are Now Being Accepted for the 26th Annual Pan African Film Festival

September 21, 2017

Last year, more than 100,000 people attended the 12-day international film festival, which has long been a highly anticipated event in Los Angeles attended by local, national and international guests. ... read more »

Michael B. Jordan Hosts 1st Annual MBJAM17 to Benefit Lupus LA

September 21, 2017

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks its tissues, causing inflammation, swelling, pain, and damage. ... read more / watch video »

Jazz At Drew Returns The Music To South L.A.

Perhaps a student or group of students at this esteemed university will find the cure for cancer one day. ... read more / view event »

Sing Your Heart out at the Taste of Soul StarQuest Singing Competition

September 21, 2017

The Annual StarQuest Singing Competition is back and better than ever with a “Salute to Motown”!. ... read more »

Pasadena Playhouse Honors Sheldon Epps

September 21, 2017

Sheldon Epps, the artistic leader of the Pasadena Playhouse was honored last Sunday for his 20 years of devotion. ... read more »

Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Yola Perform a Free Neighborhood Concert at first Congregational Church of Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Philharmonic's Neighborhood Concerts in the community include free orchestra, chamber music and jazz concerts in churches, community centers and other local venues around Southern California. ... read more / view event »

Next Dimension University Honors Gospel Artists and Figures at the 10th Annual Commencement & Awards Ceremony

September 19, 2017

This epic event addresses empowerment and removing Illiteracy and championing the cause to leave no reader or believer left behind. ... read more »

The NNPA Celebrates the Living Legacy of Dick Gregory

September 14, 2017

The National Newspaper Publishers Association pauses to express our heartfelt condolences to the family of Dick Gregory, and to express forthrightly on the public record our profound and enduring love, respect, and salute to the living legacy of Dick Gregory. ... read more »

70 Years Strong: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Continues 70th Anniversary Celebration with Faith Evans, Rose Gold, iLL Camille and More

September 14, 2017

Hundreds of local residents gathered at the plaza to partake in gourmet food truck pleasantries and to see the free concert ... read more »

‘Shots Fired’ Music Supervisor Jabari Ali Talks Growing up in the Heart of Crenshaw to Mentorship, ‘Training Day’ and much more!

September 14, 2017

I think it truly challenges the perspective and it has opened a lot of conversations about the Sandra Blands, Trayvon Martins, and Philando Castiles,” he states. ... read more »

It’s A Rap (Music Briefs): 9.14.17 – 9.20.17

September 14, 2017

One of many R&B male groups to set the stage with a unique sound and style returns to the music scene and are ready to give fans a wilder side of their artistry. ... read more / view gallery »

Music Mogul Kevin Liles Partners with Verizon to Host Freestyle50 Competition