Gil Scott Heron-The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Cover: Gil Scott Heron. Inside photo: Gil Scott Heron and the cast of Bluesology, which includes (L-R) Victor Orlando, Lorenzo Frank, Gia Scott-Heron(Gil Scott-Heron’s daughter), Denise Lyles-Cook-The Oracle, Tuesday Conner, Conney Williams, Yano Watts, Lynne Conner and Art.Us Mansoir. 8x NAACP...

April 15th, 2026 | Community News, Entertainment | Read More

The Knowledge Is Healing Tour – Engaging The Miracle of The Human Body

Attend the virtual seminar. See article for details. 60-MINUTES WITH NATIONAL WELLNESS EXPERTS The Gut-Brain Connection: Toxins in the gut, the root of mental illness Pomona, CA (A Zoom (Virtual) Presentation): Zen Honeycutt, Founder of Moms Across America will present findings that our children are...

April 14th, 2026 | Community News | Read More

Induction of Rev Jason Haynes at Historical BME Church

Cover photo: Former Pastor Carvin E. Washington Sr. and new Pastor Jason Haynes. Inside photo: BME Church. By Kim Webster ST CATHARINES CANADA – Cold 15 degree winter weather did not stop folks from attending the induction of Reverend Jason Haynes on February 8, 2026 as the new Pastor of Zion Baptist...

April 14th, 2026 | Columnists, History, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Skypilot Theater’s One Act Festival, Series B- The Ladies Dominate the Stage

Cover and Inside Photo- Darci Monet. By Buddy Sampson Small theater productions can often be the testing ground for actors and actresses. Most of the biggest stars in Hollywood have cut their teeth, their acting chops in small theater productions. The Skypilot Theatre, located in Atwater Village, provided...

March 12th, 2026 | Community News, Entertainment | Read More

Lynne Conner and GreenSTOP- Driving at the Speed of Success

Cover and Inside Photo- Lynne Conner, co-owner of Irie Vibes Inc. dba GreenSTOP, located in Wilmington, California. By Buddy Sampson Lynne Conner is a true renaissance lady. She has had success in every endeavor she has touched, including law, publicity, fashion designing, acting, producing, and directing. And...

March 5th, 2026 | Community News, Entertainment, Style | Read More

Let us be LOUD

By Buddy Sampson Cover and Inside photo- Representative Al Green, Democrat of Texas at the State of the Union address last night. Hello Readers, For months, I have struggled to write this post. Since its founding in 1967, The Scoop LA, formerly known as The Scoop Newspaper, has consistently been an apolitical...

February 26th, 2026 | Commentary, News | Read More

The Future Favors the Bold

Cover photo: The Scoop LA Publisher, Buddy Sampson, poses in front of one of the NAMM signs, in Anaheim,California. Inside photo: Robotics, as explained by Futurist Mike Walsh, will soon be prominent in all industries, including music. By Buddy Sampson The future is here, and AI and technology is solidly...

February 12th, 2026 | Community News, Entertainment | Read More

Yamaha’s Guitar’s 60th Anniversary Celebration- A Magical Evening of Music

Cover photo: A Yamaha Pro Guitar. Inside Photo: Larry Goldman at NAMM 2026. By Larry Goldman Many of the biggest stars in music history have chosen Yamaha guitars as their instruments of choice, whether it be in recording sessions, or in live performances. Artists such as John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Bruce...

February 1st, 2026 | Community News, Entertainment | Read More

Attending NAMM 2026

Cover: Anthony Chauncey. Inside Photo: Marco Mendoza (L) with Anthony Chaunchy. By Anthony Chaunchy I had been to NAMM twice, in 2015 and 2017. I enjoyed seeing George Clinton’s sound check, in 2015, hearing and seeing how he had full control of the band. But this time was super special and I’m about...

January 28th, 2026 | Community News, Entertainment | Read More

Let’s Talk About Double Standards

Melissa Tori. I’m noticing a trend and I don’t like it. So let’s talk about it. I’ve been watching people judge and shame others for using weight-loss drugs for likes, follows and exposure…maybe to stir things up with little regard for the people they are talking about. People who are struggling...

December 23rd, 2025 | Columnists, Kim Somers Egelsee, Opinion | Read More