Adriana Barraza Nominated for LEJA Award: Best Supporting Actress

by Dennis Richardson | Feb 3, 2024

Los Angeles, CA - Oscar and Golden Globe nominated actress Adriana Barraza has received a 2024 Latino Entertainment Journalists Association (LEJA) Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her outstanding performance as Nana in the successful feature film "Blue...

HD Buttercup is back!

by Randy Dunbar | Jan 31, 2024

Celebrating 20 years of design excellence, HD Buttercup makes a triumphant return as they unveil the newly renovated HD Buttercup Design Center. This 100,000-square-foot space, situated in the iconic Helms Bakery, has undergone a complete transformation. The newly...

SoCal Activities & Events Leading Up To Valentine’s Day (And The Super Bowl)

by Dennis Richardson | Jan 26, 2024

What feels like the longest month of the year is rapidly approaching its end, and that can only mean two things: the season of love nears and so does the Super Bowl. Valentine's Day and the big game are right around the corner and demand is high for the perfect gifts,...

Idyllwild Arts Partners With Pioneering UK-Based Theater Company Stan’s Café to Deliver Thought-Provoking Performance Art

by June Miller Richards | Jan 15, 2024

Idyllwild Arts Partners With Pioneering UK-Based Theater Company Stan’s Café to Deliver Thought-Provoking Performance Art Free Reception February 9 a Highlight of Exhibitition Running February 6-14 The InterArts Department at Idyllwild Arts is pleased to...

When Happily Ever After Fails

by Niki Smart | Jan 11, 2024

“When Happily Ever After Fails” - a debut rom-com by Courtney Deane San Diego, California – For anyone who has ever felt “dead-ended” in life, work, and love, Courtney Deane has penned a delightfully funny debut rom-com that proves all tragedies can be rewritten, and...

Welcome to the New Year

by Randy Dunbar | Jan 4, 2024

First the News: The sudden departure of Sweet Lady Jane — and the the venerable IHOP in West Hollywood has stirred unease as the year begins. Lady Jane closed all six locations (Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Encino, West Hollywood, and San Fernando) on...

Open Casting Call for Pageant of the Masters 2024

by Niki Smart | Dec 10, 2023

Be Part of the Magic of Living Pictures! Pageant of the Masters Announces Open Casting Call for Volunteers of All Ages, January 5 - 7, 2024 Sign up as a Volunteer and Be Entered into Drawing for Two Tickets to Disneyland® Volunteers get measured and photographed at...

Air Quality and Your Skin

by Mia Barnes | Nov 21, 2023

When thinking about the impact of poor air quality, people often focus on the risks it can cause to the respiratory system without realizing it can also affect the skin. Anyone is vulnerable to the harmful effects of air pollutants — including you, even if you...

Skate into the Festive Season

by Niki Smart | Nov 20, 2023

Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM, Inc.) brings the holiday spirit to the downtown district with an array of festive events featuring Ice at Santa Monica presented by Netflix and produced in partnership with Los Angeles-based Willy Bietak Productions. The wintery...

November Events

by Randy Dunbar | Nov 9, 2023

Southern California, known for its vibrant entertainment scene, is gearing up for an unforgettable month of November 2023. From music festivals to film screenings, art exhibits to cultural celebrations, this region has something to offer for entertainment enthusiasts...

LA Music Darling Goldie Heart Releases First Single: ‘Golden’

by Dennis Richardson | Nov 3, 2023

In the whirlwind of life’s chaos, sometimes all it takes is the perfect melody to whisk us away into a world where time stands still, and joy knows no bounds. Goldie Heart, the gifted singer-songwriter and performer, offers us just that with her anthemic debut single,...

goop Partners With Alto for 15th Anniversary Milestone

by Dennis Richardson | Oct 10, 2023

In celebration of goop's remarkable 15-year journey, an exclusive collaboration has taken shape, fusing the worlds of Alto's luxury rideshare with holistic wellness. Launched on October 8th, this exceptional partnership between goop and Alto brings forth an innovative...

Los Angeles in the Movies

by Randy Dunbar | Sep 19, 2023

The enduring writer's strike has certainly put Hollywood movies on hold—so it is a good time to look at what the city and movies have in common. This is, to be clear, the shortlist, for this list could go on and on, but we take a brief look at some of our favorites—...

Planning a California Road Trip Adventure

by Contributor | Sep 13, 2023

With near-endless sunshine, world-class theme parks and abundant outdoor experiences, California is an ideal destination to embark on an unforgettable adventure. To make it easy for travelers to plan their trips, the 2023 California Road Trips guide includes 13...