Cover photo: Buddy Sampson. Inside photo: Buddy Sampson receives his mock degree at the University of Southern California on May 10. 2024. He received an M.S. in Digital Media Management at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. Education is Key! Hello...

Cover and Inside photo: Musician and Publisher Buddy Sampson. Cover photo: Bob Delgadillo. First, Happy New Year. We’ve had a turbulent last couple of years and I’m hoping that the Lord is watching over you. Yesterday it was a simple thing, but it’s why I say I have The Lord’s protection....

James Green September 30, 1953- January 20, 2021. By Buddy Sampson I’ve written lots and lots and lots of obituaries, and if I said they didn’t affect me, I’d be lying. Like all of us, I’ve gone through lots of personal sadness, and I’ve cried more than I ever have, I’m pretty sure in my...

On this MLK Jr. Day would he be happy about the misinformation age? Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day Everyone! By Buddy Sampson While this Commentary is directed specifically to the Black community, this commentary also is representative of the times we’re in. On this day of celebration as we celebrate...

Cover photo- The American Experiment is in peril. Inside photo- Michelle Obama- in an address to the nation at the Democratic Convention last week. The American Experiment is in Peril By Buddy Sampson “Vote Like Your Lives Depend on It.” These words, eloquently spoken by former First Lady Michelle...

Cover photo: George Floyd, killed by the police in a modern day lynching. Inside photo- The Reverend Al Sharpton (second from left) speaks at George Floyd’s funeral. In the background, left is Ben Crump, civil right activist and Floyd family attorney. By Buddy Sampson The Reverend Al Sharpton eulogizing...

 Buddy Sampson Please, please vote. We implore you to vote. And vote Democratic. I haven’t written a commentary in quite some time. I’m attending school right now, learning the TV and Film industry, hoping to take The Scoop LA to a new level. Yes, you’ve heard this mantra a lot lately, but there’s...

Cover and Inside photo- Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, March 25, 1942-August 16, 2018, Photo by ABC News. Aretha Louise Franklin (March 25, 1942 – August 16, 2018) By Scott Galloway I was born in America AND had a Queen. For this, I shall be forever grateful. I watched Memphis-born/Detroit-raised Aretha...

Cover and Inside Photo- Reatha Grey has revitalized her career and is doing great things. Photo by Mark Sevier. By Buddy Sampson Reatha Grey’s career as an actress is a story of Black achievement and success. Recently known for the television show “Off Their Rockers,” an award-winning show that...

  Cover photo-Scoop LA Publisher Buddy Sampson(L) and Scoop LA contributor Ross Kolde. Inside photo- Graduation Day, June 6, 2017. One of the happiest days of my life and I give God the glory. Photo by Carol Brenner. Greetings! First, I’d like to start off by apologizing. I apologize to readers...