West Adams Jazz Festival Draws Big Crowds
September 18, 2024
People were dancing in the streets at the West Adams Jazz Festival on Labor Day weekend.
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Entertainment
Darin Jones Shares Some Entertainment Business Management Advice
September 18, 2024
Darin Jones is a Century City based senior business manager with Gelfand Rennert and Feldman, LLC. Jones has 17 years of experience in accounting, and he specializes in entertainment business management. With an extensive background in city government, banking, and real estate, Jones was driven to entertainment business management out of concern for how Black entertainers incorrectly manage their wealth. “I saw how celebrities mismanaged their funds – particularly minority entertainers,” said Jones. “I wanted get out there and help them manage their finances, their investments, managing their books – managing their lifestyles.” Jones likened what he does to being
Tyme Johnson Remembers Rapper Coolio in New Docuseries
September 18, 2024
Johnson continued, “I saw that Spoon was doing a documentary on Coolio. I reached out to Spoon and said, ‘Listen, now you know there’s no way you can have a documentary about Coolio and not include me.”’
Denzel Washington hands over to his son Malcolm and keeps August Wilson in the family
September 15, 2024
August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” deals profoundly with ancestry and heritage, which makes it all the more fitting that the new film adaptation, produced by Denzel Washington and directed by his son Malcolm, is a family affair.
‘The Joy Ride’ Debuts in DTLA Arts District
September 12, 2024
Jesse Bliss, founding artistic director of the Roots and Wings Project (RAW), presents the world premiere of “The Joy Ride,” an immersive site-specific touring production.
Antwon Russell the DJ – Mixing Dreams into Reality
September 11, 2024
It’s 10 p.m., and the air inside The Falls Lounge is alive with electricity. Retro lights flash in time with the beat, a disco ball glimmers overhead, and LED walls cast a nostalgic glow across the room.
‘Reasonable Doubt’ Sets the Precedent for Legal Dramas
September 11, 2024
In season 2 of the Onyx Collective and Hulu series “Reasonable Doubt,” actress Emayatzy Corinealdi stars as Jax Stewart, a high-powered attorney in the midst of one of the most challenging cases of her career.
James Earl Jones, Acclaimed Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93
September 11, 2024
James Earl Jones, who overcame racial prejudice and a severe stutter to become a celebrated icon of stage and screen — eventually lending his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader — died on Sept. 9 in his New York home. He was 93.
Martin Lawrence Performed to a Packed Crowd at the Yaamava’ Resort and Casino
September 11, 2024
In true Lawrence style, he remarked on the chatter about his supposed stroke, followed by him spritely side-leaping across the stage, and then he said, “Does that look like I had a stroke?” From there, he uproariously enthralled the audience.
La Faye Baker Parlays Stunt Work Into Advocating for Women
September 11, 2024
La Faye Baker is an iconic stunt performer, stunt coordinator, and producer. She is also a humanitarian whose charitable endeavors focus on empowering women.
Stanley Jordan Mentors Students at 42nd Street Elementary School
September 11, 2024
Stanley Jordan, the legendary jazz guitarist known for his innovative “touch technique,” recently brought his musical brilliance and passion for mentorship to South Los Angeles.
Surf Documentary Honored at Uninterrupted Film Festival
September 5, 2024
The second annual Uninterrupted Film Festival allowed fans access to exclusive programming, elite athletes and insightful panels. It also gave a platform to filmmakers telling unique stories about athletes.
Lee Daniels’ The Deliverance is Now Streaming on Netflix
September 4, 2024
On Thursday, August 29, the Netflix Roma Theater hosted the Clips and Conversation event that took place ahead of the premiere of Lee Daniels’ newest movie The Deliverance
Chukwudi Iwuji Headlines ‘Cyrano de Bergerac’ at Pasadena Playhouse
September 4, 2024
Amongst many stage productions, and film and television adaptations of “Cyrano de Bergerac,” Iwuji said playwright Martin Crimp’s translation of the piece is different because it is “sexy, hilarious, and modern.”
Brittany Simone Daniels: Redefining Success in Hollywood on Her Terms
September 4, 2024
Brittany Simone Daniels’ journey in Hollywood has been marked by significant achievements that showcase her talent and dedication.