By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — Assemblyman Mike Gipson, D-Gardena, says he supports Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to expand the state’s Film and […]
Category: Hollywood
Governor proposes doubling tax credit for film shoots
Gov. Gavin Newsom came to Hollywood Oct. 27 to announce a proposal to double the tax credit the state offers for to producers of films and TV shows that shoot in California. The plan, which needs approval from the state Legislature, could take effect as early as next July.
SBA official, Bass pledge more help for small businesses
Mayor Karen Bass and Isabel Casillas Guzman, an administrator for the Small Business Administration, visit with Oscar Lopez, owner of Barbershop Lopez in East Hollywood Oct. 24. Bass and Guzman were announcing plans for more help for small businesses owned by minorities or women.
Ken Jeong receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Doctor-turned-actor Ken Jeong poses on his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Oct. 23. Jeong was a doctor at Kaiser Permanente for seven years before turning to comedy and then acting.
Photo by Lorenzo Gomez
Pioneer actress Juanita Moore finally gets her star
Actress/director Debbie Allen speaks Oct. 18 at the unveiling of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the late actress Juanita Moore. Moore, who died in 2013 at the age of 93, was nominated for an Academy Award as best supporting actress in 1960 for her role in ‘Imitation of Life.’
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Mario Lopez celebrates birthday with Walk of Fame star
Actor and television host Mario Loepz celebrates his 51st birthday Oct. 10 by receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Lopez played A.C. Slater in ‘Saved by the Bell’ before becoming the host of entertainment shows ‘Extra’ and ‘Access Hollywood.’
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Family accepts Walk of Fame star for Otis Redding
Karla Redding Andrews, left, is joined by her mother, Zella Redding, Oct. 4 for the unveiling of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the late singer Otis Redding. Karla is the daughter of the late singer.
Photo by Richie Jones
Batman is first superhero with star of Walk of Fame
Batman and Burt Ward, who played Robin in the 1960s ‘Batman’ TV series, pose on the new Batman star that was unveiled Sept. 26 on Hollywood Boulevard. Batman is the first comic superhero to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Photo by Lorenzo Gomez
Clifford Bell, producer of annual Streisand birthday party, dies
Wave Staff Report HOLLYWOOD — Clifford Bell, a 40-year show business veteran who directed and produced cabaret shows and concerts, has died. Bell, 68, died […]
Commission approves Television City expansion plan
A photo from 1979 captures Television City in the Fairfax District. The Los Angeles Planning Commission has unanimously approved a $1.2 billion plan to expand and modernize the complex.