Actor Gary Oldman left his hand and footprints in the cement at TCL Chinese Theatre Aug. 22. The British actor won the best actor Oscar […]
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BEST OF TASTY CLIPS: Jermaine Dupri has sound advice on breaking into music
Jermaine Dupri talks about finding success in the music business and life itself. Courtesy photo By Bill VaughanEntertainment WriterMusic industry giant JERMAINE DUPRI continues to […]
This Week in Black History
August 30, 1967The U.S. Senate confirms the appointment of Thurgood Marshall to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Lyndon Johnson. Marshall, who argued before the […]
This Week in Black History: Edith Simpson becomes first Black U.S. delegate to the United Nations
On August 24, 1950, Edith Sampson made history by becoming the first Black person appointed as a U.S. delegate to the United Nations. A Chicago […]
Venice Art Crawl and El Segundo Art Walk showcase free community art events in Los Angeles
Two major art events are being held this week, showcasing the region’s vibrant art scene. The Venice Art Crawl, a Venice Chamber of Commerce-hosted event, […]
Book reveals overlooked astronomer’s role in discovery of the Big Bang: Book Corner
“Hubble, Humason, and the Big Bang: The Race to Uncover the Expanding Universe,” by Ron Voller, is a work of narrative non-fiction that tells the […]
Remembering Dick Gregory’s bold insights on comedy, race and culture: Tasty Clips
While being approached about doing a series of the “Best of TASTY CLIPS,” I first thought of the many who have become ancestors since the […]
Inside Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest: A crime thriller with twists and tones
“Oh, what a beautiful mornin’, Oh what a beautiful day. I’ve got a beautiful feelin’, Everything’s goin’ my way.” Well, no. Maybe everything’s not going […]
Halle Berry responds to ex-husband’s comments on their marriage with playful Instagram post
Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry, 58, addressed recent remarks made by her ex-husband, former MLB star David Justice, about their marriage in a lighthearted way […]
Los Angeles Conservancy resumes downtown walking tours showcasing city’s historic architecture
LOS ANGELES — The well-worn adage, “Nobody walks in L.A.,” which speaks to the population’s dependence on cars, isn’t exactly true. It turns out that […]