The Magic of Maxwell
September 1, 2023
Maxwell, the R&B singer, will bring his timeless, sultry, soulful vocals to the Hollywood Bowl for three magical nights, September 8-10.
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Entertainment
Leimert Park Jazz Festival Attracts Thousands of People
August 31, 2023
A huge crowd of 3,000+ descended upon the rooftop parking deck of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on August 26 to enjoy the 4th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival.
Domingo to Receive TIFF Tribute Performer Award at Toronto Film Festival
August 31, 2023
Distinguished for his extraordinary achievements across the realms of both film and theater, Colman Domingo, an Afro-Latino actor of immense talent, is poised to receive the prestigious TIFF Tribute Performer Award.
Public Enemy and Ice-T to Headline National Celebration of Hip Hop at 50
August 31, 2023
Public Enemy and Ice-T will headline the national celebration of Hip Hop at West Potomac Park on the National Mall in Washington, DC on October 6 and 7.
Usher Headlines Dodgers’ Blue Diamond Gala
August 31, 2023
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation celebrated “10 Years Reimagined” during this year’s Blue Diamond Gala.
Oprah Winfrey’s OWN Network Celebrates 50 Years of Essence
August 31, 2023
The Los Angeles Sentinel Podcast hosted by Niele Anderson recently went one on one with Vice President of Branded Content and Video at Essence Ventures Stephanie “NöNe” Dunivan, to discuss the Essence – OWN Network collaboration.
KW Productions and Bleeps Present Stellar Talent at COMEDYFESTLA
August 25, 2023
On Saturday, Aug. 26, The Stand Up Comedy Club in association with KW Productions and Bleeps will present COMEDYFESTLA in the city of Bellflower.
Smooth Jazz Returns to Hollywood Bowl with Dave Koz, Maysa, and Jeffrey Osborne to Perform
August 24, 2023
When you hear the words Smooth Jazz, an image that should come to mind is that of the incredibly gifted saxophonist, eight-time Grammy-nominated artist Dave Koz. He is smooth jazz personified. Koz first appeared at the Hollywood Bowl in 2009, making this summer his 14th year headlining the Smooth Jazz concert or at it was once called JVC Jazz (raise your hands if you remember that name). The Bowl calls this night of smooth jazz their “annual mini-festival dedicated to the smoothest sounds around,” and it’s true. Related Links: https://lasentinel.net/jill-scott-marks-23rd-anniversary-of-who-is-jill-scott-at-hollywood-bowl.html https://lasentinel.net/herbie-hancock-and-kamasi-washington-present-star-line-ups-at-hollywood-bowl-jazz-festival.html With the likes of Grammy-nominated artists Candy Dulfer, Maysa,
Rhiannon Giddens is as Much Scholar as Musician
August 24, 2023
Most people familiar with singer Rhiannon Giddens know her scholarly side.
Rockmond Dunbar and Maya Gilbert-Dunbar Campaign for Change at SAG-AFTRA!
August 24, 2023
On December 30, 2012, actor, director, and producer Rockmond Dunbar ¾ best known for his performances in the HBO series “Soul Food,” “Prison Break,” “The Mentalist,” and “9-1-1” ¾ married actress and writer Maya Gilbert.
Los Angeles Hosts Diverse Representation Week
August 24, 2023
Diverse Representation, an organization dedicated to increasing the hiring and exposure of Black agents, attorneys, managers, publicists and financial advisors who work in the sports and entertainment industries, hosted its inaugural Diverse Representation Week on August 7-11, in Los Angeles, California.
Cal State LA Music Faculty Receives Outstanding Professor Award
August 24, 2023
James Ford III, a professor of music in the College of Arts and Letters at Cal State LA, was recognized for excellence in teaching and outstanding achievements during University Convocation 2023.
Singer-Songwirter Garrett Drops New Soulful Single
August 24, 2023
Alvin Garrett stands as a true musical genius, captivating audiences with his extraordinary talent and creative vision. He goes beyond the realm of entertainment, dedicating himself to a profound mission of empowerment.
The Late Chadwick Boseman, Kerry Washington and Dr. Dre Lead 2024 Hollywood Walk of Fame Honorees
August 23, 2023
If you live or have visited the City of Angels, chances are that you have seen those illustrious stars on the world-famous Hollywood Walk of Fame located on both sides of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. The stars honor the best of the best in entertainment with a new class of inductees announced each year.
“Last Voyage of the Demeter” Sets Sail on a Horror Odyssey
August 17, 2023
Universal Pictures, the distributor for “The Last Voyage of the Demeter,” appears to have missed a significant marketing opportunity that, in this reviewer’s opinion, could have capitalized on the Halloween season in October. At the time of writing, this horror film was struggling at the box office.