Entertainment
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Smiley returns to broadcasting with KBLA Talk 1580
By Shirley Hawkins Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — It’s only been on the air for a month, but already…
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Gibbs overcome by heat at Walk of Fame ceremony
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — Five-time Emmy-nominated actress Marla Gibbs, best known for portraying sassy maid Florence Johnston on “The…
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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: New documentary illuminates Bill T. Jones’ landmark work
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer A new documentary, opening in Los Angeles and theaters and virtual cinemas nationwide July 23,…
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Author presents path to healing in book about American slavery
BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “Healing the Wounds of American Slavery,” by Payge Means Hopper, is an exciting…
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Nigel Lythgoe receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — The first outdoor Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony since March 3, 2020, was held…
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‘Jeopardy!’ continues guest host tryouts with Stephanopoulos
Wave Wire Services CULVER CITY — Episodes of “Jeopardy!” hosted by George Stephanopoulos are airing this week, a job he…
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Kool & The Gang uplift spirits at Hollywood Bowl
By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer After an absence of more than 15 months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the…
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Author writes moving tale of American family history
BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “We are Bridges,” by Cassandra Lane, is a moving tale of the author’s…
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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: Viola Davis provides voice to ‘Peter & the Wolf’
By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer Viola Davis lends her powerful voice to narrate Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter And The Wolf” for…
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Legal thriller offers look at snitch culture in Oakland streets
BOOK CORNER By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer Joe Turner, a criminal defense attorney in Oakland, has a new case that…
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