Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category

Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth

Cover Photo-Mike Tyson on the red carpet. Inside Photo-Tyson displays his signature tattoo on the carpet. Both photos by TL-Dubs Images, Lamar Webster. By Buddy Sampson Have you ever sat down and had a beer or a glass of wine with your favorite homie, home boy or home girl and they tell you a very interesting...
March 10th, 2013 | Entertainment, Sports | Read More

Jill Jaress- The Funny Lady is Someone To Love

Cover photo-the incomparable Jill Jaress. Inside photo-Jill Jaress, pictured with Timothy Bottoms from her film "The One-Nighter." By Buddy Sampson I met Jill Jaress  when I was covering the Cinema City International Film Festival. Her short, “Someone to Love”, was in competition....
January 24th, 2013 | Film Reviews | Read More

Crosstown Traffic and Round Trip Ticket Rock The Mint

Round Trip Ticket. They featured Lamar Webster on bass (R) who was rock solid. By Buddy Sampson Los Angeles, CA- On a cool night in Southern California, two ensembles warmed up The Mint in Los Angeles with old school fun. Opening the show was Crosstown Traffic. Headed by rock solid bassist Lamar Webster,...
January 23rd, 2013 | Entertainment | Read More

UBC-TV Makes an Impressive Start to 2013 in Los Angeles

Cover Photo- Peggy Dodson, CEO/President UBC-TV at press conference. Photo by Buddy Sampson. Inside photo- (L-R) Bottom row- Reginald Idlett, UBC-TV, Red "Sabre" Williams, ABA, Don Sanchez, ABA, and Art Sandoval. Top row (L-R) Veronica Jones, UBC-TV, Lynn Pingol, Unheard Voices, Peggy Dodson,...
January 14th, 2013 | Entertainment, Sports | 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

Javelyn Jav Performs at the Unurban Cafe

Javelyn Jav, a sensational singer, songwriter and actress, will grace the stage at the Unurban Cafe in Santa Monica, 3301 Pico Blvd. on October 20th at 8PM. Guest starring on bass is The Scoop LA's Publisher Buddy Sampson along with rapper Tony B. Conscious. Cover- A mere $3! Buddy Sampson. a2a_config.linkname="Javelyn...
October 17th, 2012 | Entertainment | Read More

Smooth Summer Jazz Featuring Men of Soul

Cover Photo- Jeffrey Osborne. Inside Photo- Mindy Abair. By Paul A. Batson There are quite possibly one million ways to spend a beautiful, late summer Sunday evening in Los Angeles. If you chose to spend it with the Men of Soul, featured at the Smooth Summer Jazz Concert at Hollywood Bowl last Sunday,...
September 2nd, 2012 | Entertainment | Read More

Diana Krall At The Hollywood Bowl

Diana Krall displayed her incredible piano chops at the Hollywood Bowl. A Display of Musical Virtuosity By Buddy Sampson Diana Krall, widely known as a sensational singer and songwriter, demonstrated her true calling at the Hollywood Bowl-outstanding musician. Although she sang beautifully,...
August 27th, 2012 | Entertainment | Read More

The Sunset Strip Music Festival- Musical and Visual Nirvana

Cover photo- Marilyn Manson by Silvia Paveri. Inside Photo-Marilyn Manson and Ray Manzarek of The Doors. Both photos by Silvia Paveri. Visit her website at www.silviapaveri.com. By Buddy Sampson The Saturday offering of The Sunset Strip Music Festival was a smorgasbord of visual, sensual and musical...
August 20th, 2012 | Entertainment | Read More