By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer What a year 2023 has been. Though the long actors and writers strikes halted and delayed several anticipated projects, there […]
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BOOK CORNER: Author pens moving poetry book
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “This Poem Might Save You (Me),” by Jesenia Chavez, is an exciting book of poetry that takes readers on a […]
Jordin Sparks to perform in finale at Rose Parade
Wave Wire Services PASADENA — Award-winning singer and former “American Idol” champion Jordin Sparks will perform in the grand finale of the 2024 Rose Parade, […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Jeffrey Wright wins again with ‘American Fiction’
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Author and activist James Baldwin once said, “If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things […]
BOOK CORNER: Author lists romantic desires in new collection of poetry
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Love Prayer Poems,” by Bethanee Epifani J. Bryant, is a small collection of prayers that detail the type of love […]
L.A.’s oldest theater group names first Black director
By Darlene Donloe Contgributing Writer For the first time in its 61-year history, Theatre West, the oldest continually running professional theater company in Los Angeles, […]
Actor André Braugher, star of ‘Homicide,’ dies at 61
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Emmy-winning actor André Braugher, best known for his work on “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” has […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Legendary Roots Picnic to make West Coast debut
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer With 2023 coming to an end of the momentous celebrations of 50 years of hip hop, many wondered what could […]
BOOK CORNER: Poet explores artistic identity, love, desire in new collection
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “A Throat Full of Forest-Dirt,” by Bri Stokes, is a poignant work of poetry that delves into the author’s connection […]
Darius Rucker gets Walk of Fame star
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Dec. 4 honoring Darius Rucker for his career as the […]