National Baseball Hall of Fame – age 86 (*editors note, I met Hank Aaron on a plane once, he was the nicest down to earth person, I have his autograph)
Pal Shazar was born, raised and punished in Los Angeles, California. Her musical career began at a time when creative souls roamed wildly on the east coast. She began writing songs in the late 70’s, inspired by artists Patti Smith, Television, and Iggy Pop, all of whom she ...
Los Angeles Philharmonic music and artistic director Gustavo Dudamel reflects on 15 years with the LA Phil and talks new Power to the People! Fest.
It's like the RethugliKKKans are invading our most sacred of lands. First we have Rush Limbaugh in the beauty pageant, now we have rock stars coming out of the conservative closet. What's next, operatives in the NEA? Lawyers voting Republican? Wait. . . or the worst possible thing. ...
You’re not the only one who had no clue that some of our all-time fave pop songs were really written for or about other celebrities. Let’s take a look at the illuminating list down below which reveals that some music pieces have whole stories behind them. ...
The end of the film finds Lady Bird in her first days at Barnard in New York City. She seems to have synthesized her experiences over the course of the film, excited to be cool and worldly in the way that drew her to Kyle and Jenna, but also unrelentingly true to herself. At her ...
“I grew up in East Harlem, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. The energy and spirit of that neighborhood have had a profound impact on my life and career.” 24. Jerry Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld, celebrated for his stand-up comedy, writing, and production, holds a speci...
The fest will feature a variety of renowned musicians, activists and artists, like Patti Smith and Residente. How did the list come about?In these years, we have transformed the concept of a symphonic and philharmonic institution trying to embrace the entire community. This is one...
We did something together years ago with the song “Latinoamérica.” I have been a fan of Residente for many years and I think his message through his lyrics is so powerful and you feel so identified with his language. For the two of us, it’s an amazing opportunity again to work ...