By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Rev. Shawn Amos is happiest when he’s making music. “I like everything about music,” said Amos, a […]
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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Cinema event screens revealing ‘Into the Weeds’
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Does the most widely used weed killer in the world cause cancer? On Oct. 3, in a special one-night only […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Carlos Santana to blaze on screen and in concert
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer “Carlos,” a feature-length documentary film about legendary guitarist and global icon, Carlos Santana, directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Rudy Valdez, […]
BOOK CORNER: Cosmic Granny defends family in new children’s adventure
By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer Retired intergalactic space commander and defender of the cosmos, Cosmic Granny, was having a pleasant day preparing for a fun […]
Film festival showcases work by Black filmmakers
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Each year, the Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) hosts a number of specialty film festivals […]
BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: McCraney named artistic director at Geffen Playhouse
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Tarell Alvin McCraney, the triple threat who has won an Oscar for “Moonlight,” a Peabody Award for “David Makes Man,” […]
Legislators pay tribute to West Coast hip hop legends
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The California Legislative Black Caucus and the Recording Industry Association of America celebrated the 50th anniversary of […]
Poncho Sanchez headlines 4th Leimert Park Jazz Festival
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — The fourth Leimert Park Jazz Festival, a celebration of jazz, community and the cultural heritage of its historic neighborhood […]
Director tackles Toni Morrison’s drama ‘The Bluest Eye’
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Andi Chapman has gained quite a reputation for directing successful theatrical productions in and around Los Angeles. […]
Melba Moore gets star on Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Aug. 10 honoring Melba Moore for her career in live […]