By Bill Vaughan
Entertainment Writer
At long last, Ms. Lauryn Hill’s delayed tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of the landmark release “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” comes to Toyota Arena on April 5 with special guest YG Marley, her son with Rohan Marley and grandson of the late Bob Marley.
It arrives on the heels of the album being named one of 10 honorees for The Grammy Museum’s Inaugural Grammy Hall of Fame Gala to be held May 21 at the Novo Theater.
This year’s additions include four albums and six singles that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old.
The other esteemed albums are De La Soul’s “3 Feet and Rising,” Guns N’ Roses’ “Appetite For Destruction” and “Buena Vista Social Club.”
Donna Summer’s “I Feel Love,” “Wanda Jackson’s “Let’s Have A Party,” “William Bell’s “You Don’t Miss Your Water,” “Charlie Pride’s “Kiss An Angel Good Mornin’,” and “Ory’s Creole Trombone” by Kid Ory’s Creole Orchestra are the inducted single recordings.
With The Recording Academy ushering in its 50th anniversary, this year’s gala will be the first of what will become an annual event and includes a red carpet and VIP reception on the Ray Charles Terrace at the museum, followed by a one-of-a-kind concert at the Novo produced by longtime Executive Producer of the Grammy Awards, Ken Ehrlich with musical direction by globally renowned producer and keyboardist Greg Phillinganes (who is touring with Toto this summer).
Visit grammymuseum.org or follow @GRAMMYMuseum on social media for updates.
IN ACCEPTENCE: “Tonight you called me an innovator, and for that I’m very grateful. Innovation starts with a dream. But then you have to execute that dream, and that road can be very bumpy. Being an innovator is seeing what everyone believes is impossible. Being an innovator often means being criticized, which often will test your mental strength. … My hope is that we’re more open to the joy and liberation that comes from enjoying art, with no preconceived notions.” – BEYONCE at the iHeartRadio Music Awards
LOOSE LIPS: HBO “Real Time” host Bill Maher launched a podcast network pairing his “Club Random” show with ones by controversial ex-ESPN SportsCenter anchor Sage Steele, of whom Maher believes is “the perfect choice to be our first new host because, like me, she pissed off Disney” and “KG Certified” from free speaking NBA Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett.
In the meantime, journalist/author Roland Martin on his Unfiltered Daily Digital Show called out Maher for his recent take on identity politics. “If you want to have a real conversation on the reality of America, bring it,” said Martin, because all that bulls—t you brought was exactly that,” said Martin, who has had a 10-year absence from Maher’s show. “Did not past the smell test because you, Bill Maher, are literally in denial as a white man in America of the reality of what we face in this country every single day. You get to sit in your largely white enclave at HBO and you get to pontificate in a snark, arrogant ass way. Well, the facts simply do not line up.”
CLIPPETTES: April 5’s slate includes The We Them One’s Comedy Tour hosted by Mike Epps with DeRay Davis, DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller, Lil Duval, Chico Bean and Mojo Brookzz at The Forum; and Kandace Springs Album Release Party at The Sun Rose …
Hip hop is on display April 6 with DJ Quik at Garden Amp and Danny Brown at The Belasco (with another date at The Observatory on April 7) …
In addition, fans are urged to spend An Evening with Henry Winkler at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center …
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band are at The Forum April 7, while the John Scofield Trio plays Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, and saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master “Big Chief” Donald Harrison ushers in his new recording “The Art of Passion” at Santa Monica’s Moss Theater …
America Ferrera is executive producer of Cady Voge’s “All We Carry,” an intimate look at a family experiencing border crossings which screens April 5 at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival being held at Fletcher Hall …
Kofi Siriboe (who played heartthrob Ralph Angel on “Queen Sugar”) has been added to the season three cast of Prime Video’s “Harlem” along with Logan Browning (“Dear White People”), Robin Givens (“Batwoman”) and Gail Bean (“Snowfall”) …
Krayzie Bone previews his new album “Chasing The Devil: Chapter 2” with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony DJ Pozition at Resident on April 8, as Poncho Sanchez is at Spaghettini’s …
The reggae stars align April 9 with The Wailers at The Venice West and a bill of Alborosie, Jwadi, and F.Y.A.H. at Anaheim’s House of Blues …
Get ready for The Temptations & The Four Tops at The Dolby Theatre on April 10, while Joan Osborne sings at the Coach House, and Occidental College presents a conversation with Laurie Anderson …
On April 11, the Hollywood Bowl hosts “A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” with Paul McCartney, The Eagles, Sheryl Crow, Pitbull, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Brown and more; while bluesman Jimmie Vaughan is at The Coach House; Dawn Richard & Spencer Zahn at Sid the Cat; trumpeter Chris Botti at The Wiltern, and Gary Numan at The Observatory …
In a no-brainer move, “Sherri,” the upbeat daytime talk show led by Sherri Shepherd, has been renewed for a third season.
TASTY QUIP: “If I can just give one person the inspiration or motivation to stand up for themselves and say they quit letting negative people, negative comments win then I’ve done even more than I could’ve hoped for. I’m going to keep moving forward and keep being me.” – LIZZO clarifying her previous “I Quit” posting which had many thinking she was retiring
TC ON TV: April 5 – “Girls State” (AppleTV+): What would American democracy look like in the hands of teenage girls? This Sundance hit follows diverse young female leaders from wildly different backgrounds across Missouri as they navigate an immersive experiment to build a government from the ground up. “Sugar” (AppleTV+): Colin Farrell is John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer, in this new series. “The Zone of Interest” (Max): The historical World War II drama that won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film makes its streaming debut. “Scoop” (Netflix): Gillian Anderson (“The X-Files”) stars in this film about how the BBC obtained the bombshell interview with Prince Andrew about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. “Parasyte: The Grey” (Netflix): An anticipated sci-fi thriller from the filmmaker behind the recent zombie classic “Train To Busan.” “Friday Night Vibes” (TBS): “Creed II” & “Black Panther” “Ready To Love” (OWN): Sparks fly during part 1 of the “Fort Worth Reunion.”
April 6 – “Homegrown” (Max/Magnolia): Atlanta-based farmer Jamila Norman helps families transform their outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional backyard farms while exploring the joy and benefits of growing your own food. “Saturday Night Live” (NBC): Kristin Wiig, Raye
April 7 – “Beacon 23” (MGM+): A second season of the sci-fi drama about two unlikely spaceship mates Lena Headey (“Game of Thrones”) and Stephan James (“If Beale Street Could Talk”). “Unsung” (TV1): Blacque “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (HBO): This is the series finale. “Uncensored” (TV1): Christian Keyes
April 8 – “All American” (CW): This episode is directed by the legendary Michael Schultz (“Car Wash,” “Cooley High”). “Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song” (PBS): With Sting & Jerry Seinfeld
April 9 – “Finding Your Roots” (PBS): “Viewers Like You” has Henry Louis Gates Jr. turning to the audience for a look at their family trees. “Will Trent” (ABC): John Ortiz (“American Fiction”) joins the cast as Will’s long-lost uncle. “
April 10 – “The Challenge: All Stars” (Paramount+): Powerhouse couple “Killa” Kam Williams and Leroy Garrett make a first-time return to action in Cape Town, South Africa
April 11 – “Fallout” (Prime): A post-apocalyptic series based on the immensely popular retro-futuristic video game franchise with Walton Goggins, Leslie Uggams and Sarita Choudhury. “The Barnes Bunch” (WE): A reality series following NBA champion, ESPN analyst and successful podcaster Matt Barnes, and his fiancée: model and reality personality, Anansa Sims. Together, they parent six children ranging in ages from 5 to 15. Matt has two children from a previous relationship, Anansa has three from hers and, together, they have a young son. Both incredibly active and supportive parents, they are often aided by Sims’ supermodel and NY Times bestselling mother, Beverly Johnson. “So Help Me Todd” (CBS): Jenifer Lewis guest stars as an international opera star who happens to be mother to Lyle (Tristen J. Winger). “Elspeth” (CBS): Retta (“Parks and Recreation”) and Gloria Reuben (“E.R.”) guest star as an elite matchmaker and wife of Capt. C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce), respectively.
END QUOTE: “How do you plan a rebirth? I’m not sure you do. You just stand in the darkness until you can’t endure it any longer, and then you move forward until you’re standing in the light.” – QUESTLOVE
As featured in the Los Angeles Wave and Independent, Tasty Clips is one of the leading entertainment columns in the nation, serving nearly one million weekly readers. Bill Vaughan may be reached attastyclips@yahoo.com, via Twitter @tastyclips, or Instagram @tasty_clips.
