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ARTFest offers diverse range of new, returning artists

By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer BALDWIN HILLS — As the 2023 Pan African Film Festival reimagines itself to appeal to the future generation of movie lovers...

Filmmaker Jon Favreau gets star on Walk of Fame

Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Feb. 13 honoring writer-director-producer Jon Favreau, three weeks before the...

BOOK CORNER: Children’s book challenges readers  to noodle through their crankiness 

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer In an imaginary world everyone is pretty cranky because they’re driving KrautMobiles invented by Sour Croodleman. KrautMobiles run on sauerkraut and...

Reimagined PAFF opens at Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza

By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer BALDWIN HILLS — “PAFF Reimagined, Experience a New Story,” is not only a name, but the theme that runs throughout the...

Pan African Film Festival to begin 31st year Feb. 9

By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer  LOS ANGELES — “Chevalier,” the story of the illegitimate son of an French plantation owner and his enslaved African mistress, who...

Jonas Brothers receive star on Walk of Fame

Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Jan. 30 honoring the Grammy-nominated multi-platinum pop rock band the...

Michael Strahan receives star on Walk of Fame 

Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Jan. 23 honoring “Good Morning America” anchor and “Fox NFL...

‘Everything Everywhere’ leads Oscar nominees

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The time- and space-twisting sci-fi tale “Everything Everywhere All at Once” captured a leading 11 Oscar nominations, including best...

Dee Dee Bridgewater talks about all that jazz

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer When singer Dee Dee Bridgewater takes the stage, she does it with fervor and intent to give the audience her all. At...

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