Articles By: Bernard Samms

Women of War-The Documentary

Shari Belafonte(L) and Kat Hawks of the American Ballet of Los Angeles. Photo by Madi Murphy-Sinclair. Los Angeles- Shari Belafonte, actress, photographer and spokesperson for the Lili Claire Foundation, served as host at a reception in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, May 15.  The event kicked off the...
May 21st, 2013 | Community News | Read More

Morgan Freeman and Tom Cruise Star in Oblivion

Cover Photo (L to R, foreground) Beech (MORGAN FREEMAN) holds Jack (TOM CRUISE) captive in "Oblivion", an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the visionary director of "TRON: Legacy"and producers of "Rise of the Planet of the Apes."Inside Photo: TOM CRUISE stars...
April 12th, 2013 | Movies | Read More

PARADISE-A Divine Bluegrass Musical Comedy‏

Cover Photo: Elijah Rock (as Tater) and Jason Rowland (Mayor Gayheart). Inside photo-Nina Brissey (as Chastity) and Jonathan Root (as Preacher John Mountain). Both photos by Agnes Magyari. Developed by the company that launched eight sold out months of Sideways The Play (now slated for La Jolla Playhouse),...
April 10th, 2013 | Theater | Read More

Java With Javelyn At The Unurban Cafe

Javelyn, who plays ukelele, keyboards and guitar is nothing short of remarkable. Photo by Diana Ligon. By Bernard Samms Indie Music, largely ignored by major labels, was on display October 20th, 2012 at the Unurban Cafe in Santa Monica. Hosted by mega-talented singer/songwriter Javelyn, the evening...
December 14th, 2012 | Entertainment | Read More

The Nikhil Korula Band Rocks The Stage At The House Of Blues In Los Angeles

Nikhil Korula performing at The House of Blues. October 22, 2012 Rock, Reggae and Blues A standing room only crowd turned out last night for The Nikhil Korula Band at The House of Blues on the Sunset Strip. In another stellar performance, Korula and his band knocked it out of the park with a...
October 24th, 2012 | Entertainment, News2 | Read More

Christie And Romney: Good For The Wealthy, Bad For The Middle Class? A Fact Check.

Cover photo- Mitt Romney. Inside Photo- Chris Christie. CHRISTIE’S TAX PLAN WOULD DO NOTHING FOR THE MIDDLE CLASS BUT GIVE HUGE TAX BREAKS TO THE WEALTHY New York Times’ Paul Krugman: “The Christie Tax-Cut Proposal Would Do Very Little For The Middle Class But Give Large Breaks To The Wealthy.”...
August 29th, 2012 | News | Read More

Yohan Blake, brother of Los Angeles Publicist Charmaine Blake Earns Olympic Silver

Cover photo-Jamaicans sprinters Yohan Blake(L) and Usain Bolt celebrate their win in the Men's 100 Meter Final. Inside Photo- Yohan Blake, 2nd from right and Usain Bolt, 2nd from left head to the finish line. American sprinter Justin Gatlin finished in third place to take the bronze medal. Photos...
August 6th, 2012 | Sports | Read More

Bill Cosby Retires as Master of Ceremonies For The Playboy Jazz Festival

Bill Cosby After more than 30 years, legendary comedian and jazz aficionado Bill Cosby will give up the best seat in the house and relinquish his role as Master of Ceremonies for the renowned Playboy Jazz Festival held every year in June at the Hollywood Bowl. Cosby will again emcee the upcoming Festival...
June 15th, 2012 | Jazz N LA | Read More

Playboy Adds Three Artists to 2012 Lineup

      Louie Cruz Beltran. The Playboy Jazz Festival has added three more acclaimed artists to its stellar 2012 lineup. Showcasing the full spectrum of jazz, the Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, June 16th and 17th at the world famous Hollywood Bowl. Joining the roster of Grammy-winning...
May 15th, 2012 | Jazz N LA | Read More

Clippers Sign Kenyon Martin

    Kenyon Martin. The 6'9" forward could help shore up The Clippers' bench. February 3, 2012-The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent forward Kenyon Martin. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not announced. An 11-year NBA veteran and former NBA All-Star (2004), Martin...
February 4th, 2012 | Sports | Read More