Category Archives: News & Sports

Deadline to Enroll in Health Care Coverage is this Sunday!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Afropix

Sunday is the last day to enroll in a health insurance plan for 2015. If you miss this deadline, you may not be able to get coverage until 2016. And while you may not get sick in 2015, if you … Continue reading →

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The Theme Of The 2015 Edwardian Ball Is “My Gorey Valentine!”

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Billy Bennight

This year’s The Edwardian Ball theme is “My Gorey Valentine!” with a special performance of Edward Gorey’s “The Beastly Baby”. Rosin Coven and co-hosts Vau de Vire Society bring Edward Gorey’s story to life on stage with original music, theatrical choreography and narration. … Continue reading →

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Frederick’s of Hollywood Closing?

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Donna Lethal

I was saddened to see these signs up at Frederick’s last week. Most of their nationwide mall locations have already closed, and I wonder if Frederick’s has finally thrown in the crotchless panties. The Hollywood staff said they were “moving … Continue reading →

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This Year’s “Winter Surf Fest” Blows in & Blows Up At Surf Dogs In Huntington Beach

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Billy Bennight

For those of you hip to the Surf Music scene will already be well informed about the resurgence of Surf Music in Southern California. I covered Winter Surf Fest last year in my article, “Winter Surf Fest: The Surf ‘s … Continue reading →

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Relax! They Can’t Take Your Milky Bar Away.

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Elise Thompson

As near as I can gather among the shrieking panic of social media, Cadbury can no longer export their chocolate to the US.  It seems Cadbury licensed Hershey’s to produce American-made Cadbury. American-made Cadbury has more sugar, more emulsifiers and … Continue reading →

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Jonathan Gold Drops the Pretense of Anonymity

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Elise Thompson

It’s hard to remain anonymous in the age of social media. Especially when you have long red hair.

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Remembering Kim Fowley

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Tequila Mockingbird

Kim Fowley was born July 21, 1939 in Los Angeles, the son of actors Douglas Fowley and Shelby Payne. During the 60s he worked as a producer, collaborator and publicist. He co-wrote a number of fantastic songs for musicians as diverse as … Continue reading →

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Coachella 2015 – AC/DC – Steely Dan Setlist Revealed!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Bob Lee

It’s the talk of the nation – two seventies icons are sharing a stage at the world’s most cutting-edge music festival. However, the LA Beat is now prepared to reveal stunning news: the two groups are not going to appear … Continue reading →

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Get Your Ass Down to Starry Kitchen Now or Regret it Forever!

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Elise Thompson

The very last day of Starry Kitchen is January 31st 2015. They have decided to “draw a line in the sand.” They want their own brick and mortar restaurant that is exclusively theirs, no big investors, no renting out spaces, basically, a real place of their own. … Continue reading →

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Offbeat L.A.: Fresh Squeezed- Orange Picking at Heritage Park in La Verne

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Nikki Kreuzer

It’s hard to believe, but it wasn’t too long ago that if you headed East out of Los Angeles, beautifully vibrant orange groves stretched as far as the eye could see. Even before we were known for our movie production, … Continue reading →

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