Dr. Valerie Wardlaw

Andrew Gouché – Godfather of Gospel Bass – to Perform at the Hollywood Bowl

Andrew Gouché is widely recognized and known as the “Godfather of Gospel Bass.” It’s a label he doesn’t shy away from and wears exceptionally well.  Gouché and his gospel group, the Prayze Connection, are set to bring the church to the Hollywood Bowl stage during the 2023 Jazz Festival, a homecoming weekend like no other.

Virtuoso Violinist Randall Goosby – You Must Hear Him Play

Randall Mitsuo Goosby is an extraordinary talent. He’s a virtuoso violinist that defies all the adjectives, but I’ll try and describe his artistry. Goosby’s playing of the violin is masterful and beautifully played. He is truly gifted, and as many others have said, “he plays like an angel with nothing to prove.”

Lakers Lose to Mavericks at the Buzzer, 111-110

With 0.2 seconds remaining in the critical Lakers vs. Mavericks matchup at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday, Dallas forward Maxi Kleber stuck a dagger in the heart of the Lakers and their fans with a game-winning three-pointer.

L.A. Rams Trade Jalen Ramsey to Miami Dolphins

According to ESPN, the Los Angeles Rams have agreed to trade cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins for a 2023 third-round pick and tight end Hunter Long. The NFL will process the trade on Wednesday, the official start date of the 2023 season.

Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Sentenced to 60 years to Life in Prison

The man convicted of gunning down beloved rapper Nipsey Hussle was sentenced to 60 years to life in prison on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Superior Court Judge H. Clay Jacke sentenced Eric R. Holder Jr., 33, after hearing from one of Hussle’s friends and listening to a letter from Holder’s father.

Janet Jackson Set to Kick-off the Hollywood Bowl 2023 Season 

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced its 2023 Hollywood Bowl summer concert season on Tuesday, Feb. 7. This season’s lineup does not disappoint. What we get in this season’s lineup are exceptional artists making their first appearance at one of the most famous live venues in the world. 

Actress Sydney Elise Russell Appears in ‘Frozen’ at the Segerstrom

Sydney Elise Russell is a dynamo. It’s not a fluke that her star wattage is red hot at such a young age. Russell impacts you from the moment she utters her first words. The good news? Russell is coming to the Los Angeles area as she takes the stage at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in the Tony-nominated Best Musical “Frozen” portraying the young Elsa.