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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Track Star Sha’Carri Richardson – Call Her Madam Champion
August 31, 2023
Sha’Carri (pronounced Sha-Kerry) Richardson, former LSU track and field star, is a force of nature, and she knows it.
60th Anniversary of March on Washington, Black Americans Under Attack
August 31, 2023
As thousands gathered on the Mall of Washington last Saturday, August 26, to continue the fight for social justice and civil rights, commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington, it was clear that it remains unsafe to be Black in America today just as it was 60 years ago.
USC Defeats San Jose State in Season Opener, 56-28 Freshman Zachariah Branch Shines in Debut
August 27, 2023
It was a beautiful day for Trojan football as the team entered the United Airlines Field at the LA Memorial Coliseum, ranked #6 in the AP and Coaches polls for the 23/24 football season.
Georgia DA Fani Willis Targeted for Removal with New Bill
August 24, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia signed a new bill in May proposed by Republican state legislators, creating a new commission, the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission. Members of the commission will have the power to remove or sanction Georgia prosecutors for neglect or other violations of their duties. Many Georgia state legislators believe the new bill targets Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
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.
The Rams Fall to Raiders in Week 2 of NFL Preseason
August 21, 2023
The Los Angeles Rams lost their second preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, 34-17. Rams starting quarterback Matthew Stafford and star defensive tackle Aaron Donald did not see preseason action. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp remained out with a hamstring injury.
Lizzo Under Fire
August 9, 2023
Grammy Award winner Melissa Viviane Jefferson, the artist you know as the big girl, who loves her body and lets us know it, Lizzo, is under fire, accused of sexual, religious, and racial harassment and creating a hostile work environment.
Kool and the Gang Celebrates 60 Years in Music
July 18, 2023
Oh…what a night! This line from the Kool & the Gang’s 1979 hit “Ladies Night” perfectly describes their show at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday and Saturday. A Bowl fan favorite, and for a good reason, this Grammy award-winning band knows how to get the party started, and their musicianship is tremendously strong and still incredibly cool (pun intended) are celebrating 60 years in music.
Christine King Farris, Sister of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dies at 95
June 29, 2023
Dr. Christine King Farris, the last surviving sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died Thursday, June 29, in Atlanta, Georgia. She was 95. Rev. Bernice King, the youngest daughter of Dr. King and niece to Farris, announced her death in a social media post.
Jill Scott Marks 23rd Anniversary of ‘Who Is Jill Scott?’ at Hollywood Bowl
June 29, 2023
Jill Scott’s celebration of the 23rd Anniversary of “Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1” is one of the hottest concert tickets of the 2023 summer concert season. And concertgoers at the Hollywood Bowl got to remember why her debut album is so beloved.
Denver Nuggets Win 1st NBA Championship, Beating the Miami Heat, 94-89
June 15, 2023
After 47 seasons, the Denver Nuggets won their first NBA title Monday night at Ball Arena, beating the eighth-seeded Miami Heat 94-89, winning the title in five games.
NBA Finals Tied 1-1: Miami Heat Win Game 2, 111-108
June 5, 2023
The eighth-seeded Miami Heat facing the possibility of being down two games rallied to win Game 2 in Denver’s Ball Arena, 111-108.
USC Cardinal Divas Bring Chocolate Flavor to Trojan Football and the Hollywood Bowl
June 3, 2023
Have you heard? A smokin’ hot majorette dance team brings a new dance style and chocolate flavor to the University of Southern California (SC) football games and the upcoming Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival. If you attended an SC football game this past season, you probably noticed a new majorette team in the student section, the Cardinal Divas. The Divas – 10 College-age Black women brought excitement and thousands of football fans to their feet with their HBCU majorette dance style. If you haven’t had the good fortune of seeing the Divas, there is no need for despair, as the Cardinal
Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour Celebrates 50 Years in Entertainment
June 1, 2023
It's been six years, but Janet Jackson's "Together Again" tour is set to open the
Hollywood Bowl Summer Concert season on Friday, June 10, to kick off the 101 st year of the
Bowl's summer concert season.