Derf Reklaw was a jazz musician who played several different instruments and once gave drum lessons for $5 at the World Stage in Leimert Park. […]
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Hollywood Bowl stage dedicated to John Williams
Film composer John Williams, seated center, was honored Nov. 10 when the stage at the Hollywood Bowl was named the John Williams Stage. Williams has […]
10 acts to be added to California Music Hall of Fame
Freda Payne, shown performing at a book signing in West Hollywood in September, will be inducted into the California Music Hall of Fame Nov. 15 […]
THE BEST OF TASTY CLIPS: In remembrance of being touched by Della Reese
It’s been eight years since singer-actress Della Reese died. A gospel singer before turning to jazz, Reese made a career transition, becoming an actress best […]
BOOK CORNER: ‘Project 2030’ offers Black America’s agenda
Sean Long Wave Staff Report The new book “Project 2030: The Agenda for Black America” has become the number one new release on Amazon, marking […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Nuremberg’ offers history lesson that makes sense today
Russell Crowe, left, plays Nazi leader Hermann Göring in ‘Nuremberg,’ a film about the Nuremberg Trials at the end of World War II. Critic Dwight […]
Walk of Fame honors Sherri Shepherd, Robert Englund
Sherri Shepherd, left, celebrates receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame with Niecy Nash Nov. 3. Shepherd was honored for her 30-year career […]
THE BEST OF TASTY CLIPS: ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star James Pickens Jr. turns producer
James Pickens Jr. is now in his 22nd year of playing Dr. Richard Webber on the ABC TV series ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ Pickens now serves as […]
BOOK CORNER: Book series delves into ancient mystery
Micah Dank By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer Graham Newsdon has come across a puzzling communication that sends him on a journey to unravel a litany […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Latest version of ‘Frankenstein’ leaves viewers out in the cold
Oscar Isaac plays scientist Victor Frankenstein in writer/director Guillermo del Toro’s new take on ‘Frankenstein.’ Critic Dwight Brown likes the cinematography but says the overall […]