Category Archives: News & Sports

Robert Gordon “Memphis Rent Party” Reading and Interview by Scott Goldman at The GRAMMY Museum

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Billy Bennight

I was immediately attracted to the idea of covering Robert Gordon at The GRAMMY Museum for his new book and compilation album called “Memphis Rent Party“. I was more familiar with his youthful music career, not as aware of his … Continue reading →

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Pole Show LA is Saturday May 12th: An Exciting Night of Aerial Arts and Pole Dancing!

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Billy Bennight

Pole Show LA is an extension of Leigh Ann Reilly of Be Spun’s vision to facilitate an accomplished troop of athletically gifted creatives to perform and entertain using Pole Dancing as their medium of artistic expression, using the beauty of … Continue reading →

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The Unbearable Loss of Mr. Peck 1952 – 2018

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Tequila Mockingbird

I am sad to report the death of one of our favorite denizens. On Saturday, May 5, 2018 Henry Peck passed away from liver cancer at the age of  67. Henry Peck was a hairdresser at Goo on Fairfax. He … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Tales of the American with an Exclusive Interview with Girl George

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Billy Bennight

The documentary film, Tales of the American, to put it simply, is an onion. It peels away years of cultural debris, exposing the history of a century-old hotel originally called The Canadian and built for African-Americans by architect Octavius Morgan. Over … Continue reading →

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Bob Dorough, the Beloved Composer Behind ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ Passes Away at 94

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Elise Thompson

Bob Dorough, composer and performer, best known for his educational “Schoolhouse Rock” films died Monday afternoon in Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania at the age of 94. NPR announced the sad news after confirmation from his wife, Sally Shanley Dorough. According to his … Continue reading →

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Thirty Seconds to Mars’ “America” Release Party: The Museum of America 2 Day Pop-up Experience

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Billy Bennight

Jared Leto completes a week-long journey across the country in support of Thirty Seconds to Mars’ forthcoming album “America.” The 46-year-old singer began the trip in New York City on Monday and has traveled by every means possible, while he … Continue reading →

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Is Venerable Orange County Tiki Venue Don the Beachcomber Closing?

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Christy Kane

The full story remains to be told, but all signs point to this weekend having been the last for venerable tiki bar and restaurant, Don the Beachcomber, in Huntington Beach. Owner Delia Wu Snyder gave a non-denial denial, but promoter Christopher Burkhardt of … Continue reading →

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Photo Gallery: March for our Lives Burbank

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Elise Thompson

My heart has been swelling all day at the huge crowds in the big cities around the world crying out for gun control. Even more heartening are the smaller marches taking place in Everytown USA. I was shocked to see … Continue reading →

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Reports From NAMM Part 1 – Alice Cooper and Ernie Cafalu

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Guest Post

A few weeks ago, I was given the assignment to go behind the Orange Curtain and cover the NAMM show at the Anaheim Convention Center. If you’ve never been to NAMM, it’s essentially an amped-up version of a Guitar Center; … Continue reading →

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Chef Neal Fraser of Redbird/Vibiana Hosts All-Star Celebrity Chef “Full Circle” Dinner Benefiting C-CAP

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Billy Bennight

On Friday, Feb. 9th, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Redbird in Downtown Los Angeles Chef Neal Fraser (Redbird – Vibiana) Hosts All-Star Celebrity Chef “Full Circle” Dinner!  The Full Circle dinner will raise funds to benefit Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP) and … Continue reading →

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