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Javonte Rose, the Multi-Hyphenate, Speaks on Art, Beauty, and Becoming
April 9, 2025
Javonte Rose is a multi-hyphenate artist whose journey from small-town New Hampshire to the entertainment world spans modeling, reality TV, music, and authorship.
The Evolution of Johnny Tsunami
March 20, 2025
John Origines Santos Jr., better known as Johnny Tsunami, is a rapper, singer-songwriter, dancer, actor, and choreographer. A San Pedro native, he is classically trained in concert dance while excelling as a commercial dancer, ballroom performer, and rap artist.
Black Art Matters’ ‘Pop Out For Dena’ to Donate 50% of Proceeds to Eaton Fire Survivors
March 19, 2025
Art has a way of bringing people together and on Saturday, March 29, Black Art Matters: The Pop Up” will host “Pop Out For Dena,” an art and music benefit for victims of the devastating Eaton Fire in Altadena. The event will feature a plethora of performances including a choir and Black community legends, vendors selling food, art, other handmade goods, and more.
NYX Merges Music and Makeup with NYXTape, Elevating Independent Artists
March 13, 2025
NYX Professional Makeup continues to push boundaries by merging music and beauty with NYXTape, a project supporting independent artists while reinforcing the brand’s presence on TikTok.
Prosecution Rests in A$AP Rocky Gun Assault Trial
February 9, 2025
Prosecutors today concluded their presentation of evidence in the trial of rapper and fashion mogul A$AP Rocky, who is charged with firing a gun at a former friend on a Hollywood street in 2021. The final prosecution witnesses Thursday were two members of the Los Angeles Police Department: the lead detective in the case and a criminalist.
The Holy Renaissance Crusade Debuts a New Era of Faith and Unity in Los Angeles
November 9, 2024
Pastor John Revelator and the Liberator K.N.I.G.H.T.S transformed Downtown Los Angeles into a radiant epicenter of faith, music, and unity with the Holy Renaissance Crusade.
Heart of Los Angeles to Host Neighborhood Concerts by The LA Phil
October 9, 2024
On Friday, September 27, the Los Angeles Philharmonic (LA Phil) resumed its beloved neighborhood concert series with a free performance at Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA).
Pullum Community Arts Center Awarded Grant for $10,000
September 25, 2024
“It is like a dream come true that I never thought was possible,” said Fernando Pullum about his community center receiving a $10,000 grant from Band Together For Music Education recently in Leimert Park.
FUTURE ICONS Diani: The Daughter of Hip-Hop Royalty
September 18, 2024
Diani, daughter of legendary hip-hop lyricist Talib Kweli, was raised in Brooklyn, New York, at the heart of the culture. Rather than relying on her father’s legacy, she’s carving her path—defined by authenticity, bold self-expression, and a deep commitment to social consciousness.
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.
Building Foundation for The Bigger Picture
April 24, 2024
Dominique Burrell-Paige of The Blacker The Berry is stepping into his power by harnessing the Black experience – past, present and future – by pushing his mission through wellness and social justice.
Heart of Los Angeles Gives Youth Access to Their Dreams
April 3, 2024
Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles—is Heart of Los Angeles, HOLA if you’re cool. And cool things are happening here when it comes to empowering youth to find their dreams.
Wendy Williams’ Brave Revelation: Living with Progressive Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia
March 4, 2024
Before conquering daytime television, Williams spent 23 years building a devoted fan base on the radio with “The Wendy Williams Experience,” a top-rated daily radio show. Syndicated nationally, it aired on WBLS in New York, captivating an audience of more than 12 million people. In recognition of her contributions, Williams was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in November 2009, a prestigious honor held by only a handful of women.
Philadelphia Orchestra’s home renamed Marian Anderson Hall as Verizon name comes off
March 2, 2024
The Philadelphia Orchestra’s home is being renamed Marian Anderson Hall in honor of the pioneering Black American contralto, a rare case of an artist’s name replacing a corporation.