Mickey Guyton- “Black Like Me”

Cover and Inside Photo- Mickey Guyton is blazing new trails by weaving social commentary in country music. The Boundary Shatterer is Blazing New Trails in Country Music By Buddy Sampson Mickey Guyton is bringing a new dimension to Country Music, bringing another person of color to an industry that has...

October 15th, 2021 | Entertainment, News | Read More

Joń Brooks Monorail- People You Should Know

Cover and inside photo- Joń Brooks of Joń Brooks Monorail. On the Railway to Success By Buddy Sampson A monorail, according to Merrill Webster, is a single rail, an elevated rail, a people mover. Successful musicians all have the same thing in common as a monorail; they have a single-minded determination-...

October 7th, 2021 | Entertainment, People You Should Know | Read More

Jeff Lazarus-People You Should Know

Cover photo: “Dogtology” is Jeff Lazarus’ satirical look at dogs and dog owners. Inside photo: Jeff Lazarus. Exploring The Presence That Pets Have in Our Lives By Buddy Sampson Pets provide a sense of security and belonging that perhaps no other connection can bring. Our pets, unlike...

October 6th, 2021 | Business and Lifestyle, People You Should Know | Read More

Herbie Hancock and Esperanza Spalding Push Musical Boundaries at The Hollywood Bowl

Cover photo: Herbie Hancock at the Hollywood Bowl. Inside photo: Leo Genovese (L) and Esperanza Spalding (R). Both photos by The Scoop LA. By Buddy Sampson Sunday September 27, 2021 was a special evening at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Bowl patrons were treated to an amazing night...

September 27th, 2021 | Community News, Entertainment | Read More

The Clippers Trade Guard Patrick Beverley

Cover and Inside Photo- Patrick Beverley. Photo: NBA.com. By Buddy Sampson The NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers made some moves on the off season, trading superstar guard Patrick Beverly to the Memphis Grizzlies along with Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu to the Memphis Grizzlies for guard Eric Bledsoe, his...

September 14th, 2021 | Sports | Read More

Pamela S.K.Glasner

Cover Photo: Pamela S.K. Glasner at a Webinar in April 2021. Inside Photo- Pamela SK Glasner with entertainer Ben Vereen. People You Should Know Pamela S.K.Glasner The Writer/Producer and Heroine Stands Up for Senior Citizens By Buddy Sampson Aging is one of the most inevitable journeys we’ll face...

July 13th, 2021 | News, People You Should Know | Read More

Mel Jones’ “Leimert Park”

Cover Photo: The cast of “Leimert Park.” Inside photo: Mickey(Ashley Blaine- Featherson) and Kendra(Asia’h Epperson) surprise Bridget(Ashlí Haynes) at her job at the art gallery and meet Bridget’s new love interest for the first time. The BET Series Explores Black Female Sexuality By...

June 20th, 2021 | Community News, Movies | Read More

Dr. Tamecca Rogers- A Promise Deferred: The Massacre of Black Wall Street

Cover and Inside Photo- Dr. Tamecca Rogers and son Keith Ross. How do you explain the inexplicable to a child? By Buddy Sampson Having to explain senseless, horrific events to a child is one of the most daunting prospects a parent ever has to experience in their lifetimes. To explain the inexplicable,...

May 27th, 2021 | Community News, News | Read More

CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort) Launches “It’s Time Los Angeles,” a vaccine awareness campaign to aid vaccine distribution efforts for underserved communities

Cover and Inside Photo- CORE Makine Day. Photos courtesy of CORE. LOS ANGELES – (April 21, 2021) – Continuing their efforts to proactively address inequity in COVID-19 vaccine distribution and eliminate barriers to reaching the city’s most vulnerable populations, CORE (Community Organized Relief...

April 29th, 2021 | Community News | Read More

Suzanne De Laurentiis Productions Throws Event at the Universal Hilton

Cover: Suzanne De Laurentiis and actress Sally Struthers. Inside photo: Chef Robert Stewart was one of the vendors at Suzanne de Laurentiis Productions Oscar Gifting Suite, demonstrating his delicious cuisine. Visit chefstew.com. Universal City, California- On Saturday April 24th, producer Suzanne...

April 27th, 2021 | Entertainment, Fashion, Style | Read More