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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cover and Inside photo by Mary Long- Getty Images. By Kamelah Clark Let’s dig deeper in understanding the crisis and impact of trauma that has haunted the next generation. Trauma is the emotional wound that happens when something really bad or scary makes you feel unsafe, helpless, or overwhelmed....

Cover: Kamelah Clark. Inside Photo- Are you ages 18-25? Enroll today. Los Angeles County, CA: September 2nd, 2025 – Envision Youth Services, Inc., is excited to announce the launch of three new programs supporting youth 10-17 years and young adults ages 18–25, designed to strengthen mental health,...

  Cover and Inside Photo: Marvin Spruill, The Country Music Advocate. By Buddy Sampson Marvin Spruill’s knowledge and work in Country Music is unsurpassed. The music manager, executive and former country singer has been associated with the popular genre ever since he was a young kid growing up...

Cover Photo: Jim Hill and Lorinzer Clark. Inside photo:  Ruby Dantzler, widow of sports legend Lou Dantzler. The LA Watts Summer Games have helped the community immensely. They were founded in 1968 as a direct result of the 1965 Watts Riots, a way of empowering the community to bring resilience and...

Cover and Inside Photo: Nick Spano, who spearheaded the Mid City Arts and Music Festival. By Buddy Sampson When I first moved to Los Angeles in 1981, I lived in an apartment that was near LaBrea and Washington. Although in many respects it was considered the “hood,” it had a rich history- including...