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Motown songwriter praised as ‘brilliant musician’

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Lamont Dozier, who helped define a decade of pop music as one-third of the legendary…

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Black Movie Soundtrack returns to the Hollywood Bowl

By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer HOLLYWOOD — In 2014, Reginald Hudlin, Marcus Miller, and Craig Robinson joined forces to present…

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‘Saturday Night Live’ veteran receives Walk of Fame star

Wave Wire Services HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled Aug. 11 honoring Kenan Thompson…

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STREET BEAT: ‘What do you like to do to beat the heat?’

Compiled by Cynthia Gibson at the Hilton Hotel in Culver City. 

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This Week in Black History

Aug. 18, 1963 Less than a year after he became the first African American to enroll in the University of…

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BOOK CORNER: Actor shares story of redemption in ‘Gangster’s Guide to Sobriety’

By Marissa Wells Contributing Writer “The Gangster’s Guide to Sobriety: My Life in 12 Steps,” by Richie Stephens with John…

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District attorney dodges second effort to recall him

Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — For the second time, an effort to recall Los Angeles County District…

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LAUSD welcomes back 560,000 students

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Classes resumed Aug. 15 for thousands of Los Angeles Unified School District students amid…

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THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Republican Party still belongs to Trump

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist “Liz, you’re fired,” former President Donald Trump roared to thousands who attended a rally…

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BILL VAUGHAN’S TASTY CLIPS: ABC to mark 25th anniversary of iconic ‘Cinderella’

By Bill Vaughan Entertainment Writer As part of Disney’s World Princess Week, ABC’s “20/20” is presenting a special edition celebrating…

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