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Photo: FLLewis / Media City G -- Die hard fans of Twenty One Pilots camp out for event in Burbank May 19, 2015

Rock fans camp out for event in Burbank

By on Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Some die hard fans of the alternative rock band ,Twenty One Pilots, camped out in Burbank to be first in line for the duo’s album release party today. Natasha Mayani, a teenager from Pomona, slept in a sleeping bag on the sidewalk in front of  the Burbank Studios on Alameda Avenue.  She arrived last night at 7 p.m. Several others like, 16 year-old Cami Iverson of Studio City, 16 year-old Hailey Drager of Valley Village, 15 year-old Sara Milletaire of Van Nuys, and 20 year-old Emily Urie of... Read More →

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Photo: Denis O'Regan/Coachella -- R. Kelly joined Phoenix on stage day two of 2013 Coachella in Indio April 13, 2013

R.Kelly rocks with Phoenix at 2013 Coachella

By on Monday, April 15, 2013

A lot of rocking and grooving in the desert at 2013 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio over the past few days. The event kicked off it’s first weekend last Friday. On Saturday night, R&B singer, R. Kelly, gave a surprise performance with the French alternative rock band, Phoenix. They did hot remix “Ignition”/”1901.” The second weekend of 2013 Coachella runs April 19-22. More information about this major Southland music event here. For some great reporting on Coachella and tons of photos check out Inland Empire... Read More →

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Photo: Robert Matheu /courtesy Los Angeles Dodgers -- The Beach Boys on 50th Anniversary Tour

The Beach Boys to perform opening day at Dodger Stadium

By on Tuesday, April 3, 2012

The Beach Boys are going to perform the national anthem on opening day of Dodger baseball, Tuesday April 10, at Dodger Stadium, the club announced today. Both the legendary band and Dodger Stadium are celebrating 50th anniversaries. “It’s very special to us that we get to celebrate our 50 years alongside the Dodgers, a team we all love,” said The Beach Boys in a news release. “Generations of fans have supported our music just as much as their Boys in Blue and we’re very happy to celebrate both L.A. traditions at... Read More →

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Entertainment: Disney finally sells Miramax, Record breaking ratings for “The View” thanks to Obama, and another milestone for the “Black Eyed Peas”

By on Friday, July 30, 2010

 Actor Rob Lowe reportedly part of the group that bought Miramax Miramax, a hot commodity in Hollywood, has been sold to a group of investors led by Billionaire/Construction Magnate, Ronald Tutor. The price tag — somewhere between $600-$675 million. The announcement came out yesterday. Late today, The Wrap reported that Actor Rob Lowe is among the investors. The prestigious Miramax library includes such films as “My Left Foot”  (1989), “Pulp Fiction”(1994), and “Shakespeare in Love” (1998).  The Wrap has several reports on the deal and the behind the scenes drama. President Obama’s appearance... Read More →

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Biz Bytes:The #1 bestseller at Barnes & Noble.com & a new money scandal in the music industry

By on Monday, December 14, 2009

Holiday shoppers buying into “… a little faith” Mitch Albom, author of the hugely popular, “Tuesdays with Morrie” and “The Five People You Meet In Heaven” has a new bestseller about faith this holiday season.  “Have A Little Faith: A True Story” is the number one bestseller on the Barnes & Noble website Monday evening. The nonfiction book is about Albom’s renewal of his own faith during an eight year period spent interacting with two men of different religions who share a strong belief in a higher power.... Read More →

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