BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: A Roots picnic experience returns to Hollywood Bowl
By Bill Vaughan
Entertainment Writer
The L.A. Philharmonic has just revealed some initial details of the 2027 Hollywood Bowl summer season in advance of the full announcement next February. Specific programming already in place include the fourth return of A Roots Picnic Experience considered “Hip-Hop’s Greatest Festival,” in which the legendary Roots crew bring their celebration of the genre back to the Bowl on June 25. Don’t sleep. Tickets go on sale Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. to the public.
The B-52s bringing their wild energy — and hits like “Love Shack,” “Rock Lobster” and “Roam” — to headline the ever-popular July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular in three performances, July 2, 3 and 4. Thomas Wilkins starts off these firework-filled nights leading the Los Angeles Philharmonic in patriotic music for this annual tradition.
The Bowl is once again tapping Dave Koz & Friends for an evening of Smooth Summer Jazz on Aug. 29.
Tickets for the Hollywood Bowl 2027 summer season will be available online at hollywoodbowl.com or via phone at 323 850 2000.
A LOVE SUPREME? If Media Take Out sources are to be believed (and they were the first to report that Jay-Z would be hiring himself as the Super Bowl Halftime Act), the mogul is said to be putting up a small fortune to stage the greatest 10 minutes of all time with a guest line-up to include of course wife Beyoncé, Rhianna, Pharrell, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and Justin Timberlake. We’ll just have to see on Valentine’s Day.
TASTY QUIP: “The first film focuses on Michael [Jackson] from his roots. So, you get that idea of who he was before he had all the success and became the icon that people are familiar with; you understand who he was as a human being first. Because at the end of the day, that’s who he was in the ’90s until he passed. He never changed that purity, that sense of always wanting to find the good in other people. And no matter all the stuff he went through, how he was treated, what things were said about him, he never stopped treating people with kindness. He never stopped believing in and wanting to look for the good in people. I hope that this is felt in the second movie.” – JAAFAR JACKSON to GQ Middle East
CLIPPETTES: The play’s the thing with “Marvin — The Marvin Gaye Musical” with Chae Stephen & Leon opening for five shows at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Nov. 13 as Dominique Morrisseau’s “Confederates” starring Sarah Scott Davis has a “Black Out Affinity Night” to be followed on Nov. 14 with a day-long “Black Wellness Summit” at the Fountain Theatre …
Also Nov. 13, “How The West Was Won” featuring E-40 & Too $hort with Mack 10, Daz Dillinger, Sage The Gemini, Kid Ink, Joe Moses and more is staged at YouTube Theater; Jessica Betts Live is hosted by her boo Niecy Nash Betts at the Sun Rose; and Craig Robinson is at the Ice House …
Now that we know the reclusive Sade will not be showing up for her induction ceremony to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nov. 14 at Peacock Theater, fans can still come for other members of the 2026 class including Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis & Wu Tang Clan …
Additionally, Tyler, the Creator‘s two-day 12th annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival kicks off at Dodger Stadium with acts including Future, Steve Lacy, Don Toliver, Turnstile, J.I.D, Vince Staples, Leon Thomas, Thee Sacred Souls, Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE, Lupe Fiasco, Wallows, Isaiah Rashad and the Alchemist & Friends …
Nov. 14 also finds Dave Winfield signing copies that afternoon of “Touching All Bases” at The Grove’s Barnes & Noble; Jorja Smith at the Orpheum Theatre; Evelyn Champagne King at the Globe Theatre; Kyle Massey at The Upstairs LA; Sheryl Crow headlining West Hollywood’s free “Live On Sunset” concert; and Tank and The Bangas beginning two nights at Blue Note LA …
The talented Jordan Fisher, who Tasty Clips last checked co-starring with Stephanie Mills in Broadway’s “Hadestown,” has nabbed the lead role of The Kid in the upcoming “Purple Rain” musical adapted from the iconic Prince movie. It will open for previews next March 12, at New York’s Majestic Theatre …
After a controversial Atlanta stop last week, the R&B Tour starring Usher Raymond & Chris Brown (and who knows what other musical guests) comes to SoFi Stadium for two shows starting Nov. 15; while DJ Rich Medina & friends laud the music of Fela Kuti at the Regent Theater; and rappers Ghostface Killah, Raekwon & GZA are at the Novo …
For laughs, Adele Givens is at the Ice House, and the Hollywood Improv hosts sets by Deon Cole, DeRay Davis and more …
If the bunch of stiffs leaked (Robert Pattinson, Callum Turner, Jack Lowden, Josh O’Connor) is the best producers can come up with as the new James Bond, perhaps it is time to submit breakout “Bridgerton” actor Regé-Jean Page for consideration …
The season’s first snowfall, a drone show, fireworks, Nicole Scherzinger, Jason Mraz, Lance Bass, “O” by Cirque du Soleil and Santa Claus’ grand arrival are promised for the 25th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration at The Grove Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. …
Also that evening, Lodge Room hosts poet, singer, and multidisciplinary artist Jamila Woods: 10 Years of HEAVN and The Don Brown Collective begins two nights at Blue Note LA …
GivĒon & Mai Anna are slated to perform Nov. 17 at Walt Disney Concert Hall as Gorden Campbell & Friends are at the Mint and the Novo hosts an evening with Rachel Maddow in support of her newest book “Department of Fate,” a searing look at the history of the U.S. Department of Justice …
On. Nov. 18, Michael Hampton of Funkadelic shreds his guitar at Zebulon Café; Teddy Swims is at the Forum; 6LACK at Blue Note LA; Peter Erskine’s Dr. Um at Vibrato Grill & Jazz; and the Jonas Brothers begin a two-night engagement at the Hollywood Bowl …
The Jazz Bakery, a celebrated L.A. institution founded in 1992 by vocalist and artistic visionary Ruth Price, has appointed native son, bassist, record producer and arts executive David Robaire as executive director …
Surrealist blues poet aja monet gets the spotlight at the Grammy Museum Nov. 19 while trumpeter Keyon Harrold celebrates the 109th birthday of Miles Davis at the California African American Museum; Kehlani is at Blue Note LA; percussionist Munyungo Jackson at Boston Court Performing Arts Center; Seth MacFarlane and his Chamber Orchestra at Vibrato Grill & Jazz; and live R&B, funk and soul is served at Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen’s Jammin’ On The Hill.
TC ON TV: Nov. 13 – “12 12 12” (AppleTV): A heist drama starring and executive produced by Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan as a disgraced FBI agent and an American career criminal respectively. With José Garcia (“Lost”) and Kali Reis (“True Detective”). “Jennifer Hudson” (Syn): Fantasia Barrino “Beyond The Gates” (CBS): Yvette Nicole Brown and her real-life hubby Anthony Davis guest star in this episode of the daytime drama. “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” (ABC): Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Billy Porter “Great Performances” (PBS): The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park Spanish language staging of “Romeo & Juliet” stars Daniel Bravo Hernández and Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens as the lovers with a cast featuring Tony Award winners LaChanze (“The Color Purple”) and Francis Jue (“Yellow Face”) directed by Saheem Ali.
Nov. 14 – “One Last Shot” (Lifetime): NAACP Image Award-winning actress Tisha Campbell (“Martin”) is the star, executive producer and writer of this story about a devoted, single mother who must discover that saving herself may be the first step toward saving the people she loves most. With her “House Party” co-star AJ Johnson, Charles Malik Whitfield and Jaden Lucas Miller.
Nov. 15 – “Mistletoe and Mimosas” (Hallmark): It wouldn’t be Christmas season without a new holiday movie with Tamera Mowry-Housley (or her twin for that matter). This time she is executive producer and stars as a successful business consultant in Manhattan who unexpectedly inherits her beloved uncle’s Christmas-themed bar upstate under high debt. “The Tonight Show” (NBC): Jennifer Lopez, Anthony Mackie, Quavo
Nov. 16 – “Celebrity Weakest Link” (NBC): Eight stars from the ’90s including Sisqó, Jasmine Guy and Kel Mitchell compete to win up to $1 million for charity.
Nov. 17 – “Nick Cannon @ Night” (BET): Tommy Davidson & Dr. Alicia Watkins open up about family secrets, race and identity.
Nov. 19 – “Nelly and Ashanti: We Belong Together” (Peacock): The new season focuses on legacy, family, and major personal and professional challenges, including touring schedules, blended family life, social media decisions involving their child, and Ashanti’s fight for ownership of her master recordings.
END QUOTE: “TOUKIE [SMITH] was a force of nature. She left an indelible mark on our hearts and on everyone lucky enough to know her.” – Twins AIRYN & JULIAN De NIRO on the life of their actress/model mother who succumbed to MS complications this week
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