The late KTLA5 entertainment reporter Sam Rubin has been named the posthumous recipient of the 76th Los Angeles Area Emmy Governors Award, the Television Academy announced this week.The award, which […]
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‘Bad Boys: Ride Or Die’: How to charm and disarm
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith still have it They’re older. Wiser? Well older. Boyz II middle-aged men. They still got it? And if they do, whatcha gonna do when they come […]
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Mr. Rogers’ enduring lessons for our youngest learners
‘When You Wonder, You’re Learning’ It has been off the air for more than two decades, but “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” still matters — a fact that might not surprise the […]
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Marian Robinson passes away at age 86
Mother-in-law of Barack Obama Settling into a new job and location is difficult under the best circumstances. For someone stepping into what is generally considered the most powerful position in […]
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Life of Biddy Mason explored in performances for students
At Rosenthal Theatre in Los Angeles Between May 20 and June 1, the Fountain Theatre’s “Fountain for Youth,” Inner-City Arts, the Autry Museum of the American West and CounterBalance Theater […]
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‘The Black Box’ delves into race and literature
New work by Henry Louis Gates Jr. By Terri Schlichenmeyer | OW Contributor These days, everybody’s got a label maker. The color of your skin? Punch out a label. The […]
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Angels reach historic milestone in playing their 10,000th game
Sixty-third year for franchise The Angels played their 10,000th game this week, facing the Baltimore Orioles Monday night at Angel Stadium. Coincidentally, the Angels also played their first game against […]
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Reggae in Leimert Park
Initially a Jamaican dance hall craze, Reggae is a cultural force that has transcended it’s Caribbean origins to become a global juggernaut.
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‘Challengers’ a top flight sports/drama/romance film
Striking performance by Zendaya By Dwight Brown | NNPA News Wire Film Critic Sometimes, three’s a crowd. Sometimes, not. Especially when a very desirable female tennis star enjoys making two […]
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William Grant Still center recognizes local artist
The William Grant Still Art Center is located at 2520 S. West View St. in Los Angeles and is honoring Los Angeles native and Hip-hop figure Gregory Shorter, Jr., AKA Ras G, in their new exhibit.
