Ms. Scoop- Nayeli Cordova-On Her Toes

Cover photo- model Nayeli Cordova on a modeling shoot. Photo by Vicente Ramos. Inside photo- Nayeli takes the mike at a recent function. Photo by Moses Rivera. Model and entrepreneur Nayeli Cordova commands attention by her unusual way of wearing ballerina shoes, sashaying down the runway on her toes....

April 13th, 2015 | Ms. Scoop | Read More

30th Anniversary Stellar Gospel Awards

Cover photo: Donnie McClurkin, Photo by Lamar Webster. Inside photo: Yolanda Adams. Photo by Lamar Webster. By Lamar Webster The 30th Anniversary of The Stellar Gospel Awards aired on the TV One network on Easter Sunday. The show featured comedian Rickey Smiley and entertainers David & Tamela Mann...

April 12th, 2015 | Entertainment | Read More

A Gospel Revival Led by Kadesh and Mark Jackson

Cover photo- Kadesh thrills the audience. Inside photo- Former NBA star Kenny Smith being interviewed. Beverly Hills- H.O.M.E. (The House Of Music and Entertainment) in Beverly Hills, was the locale of a Gospel Revival, spearheaded by sensational singer/songwriter Kadesh aka Desiree Coleman Jackson....

April 11th, 2015 | Entertainment | Read More

FLASHBACK: 1971- Ms Scoop Betty Coleman

Cover and Inside Photo-Betty Coleman (R), a former Ms. Scoop of 1971, poses with Porscha Coleman, her daughter. Photo by Kim Webster. Betty Coleman- A Look Back On a Former Ms. Scoop From 1971 By Kim Webster Betty Coleman tells about her encounter with the legendary founder/publisher of Scoop Mr. Jim...

April 9th, 2015 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles, Ms. Scoop | Read More

Nayeli Cordova-People You Should Know

Cover photo-Nayeli Cordova. Inside Photo- Nayeli Cordova has an organization, Nayeli Arts, that assists models and helps with personal development. Visit her website at www.nayeliarts.com. By Buddy Sampson Nayeli Cordova is not your usual model. If you’ve ever seen her style on runway modeling, you...

April 5th, 2015 | Beauty, Fashion, People You Should Know, Style | Read More

Miss Russian LA at the Sofitel Hotel

Cover photo: Kristina Cheremnykh, Miss Russia LA.Photo by Nelson Shen. Inside photo: Founder and Producer, Miss Russia LA, Lika Osipova (L) with model Ieva Kibare. Photo by Nelson Shen. By Buddy Sampson The Sofitel Hotel was locale of a fantastic evening of beauty, entertainment, fashion and music...

March 17th, 2015 | Beauty, Entertainment, Fashion, Style | Read More

Commentary-Love Can Save The Day

Cover photo-Common (L) with John Legend at the Oscar's. Photo: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images. Inside photo: Publisher Buddy Sampson gives speech after receiving Eugene Melvin Sidney's Friendship Award. Photo by Cecilia Parker. It’s been quite some time since I’ve written a commentary. A lot...

March 1st, 2015 | Commentary | Read More

The Black Panthers and I

Cover photo: Anthony Chauncey (L) and Gia Williams are depicted running from the FBI in the 1973 film, "Oh My God," a film about The Black Panthers, produced and directed by Anthony Chauncey. Inside photo: Anthony Chauncey. By Anthony Chauncey What an interesting time it was in 1973, especially...

February 27th, 2015 | News | Read More

Rochelle Holness-Ms. Scoop LA

Cover photo: Rochelle Holness. Photo by Isabelle Ruen. www.isaphotos.com. Brains Over Beauty Our February Ms. Scoop LA is a splendid representation of Black History Month. The lovely and brainy lady, who maintains dual residences in LA and Miami, is currently working on her MBA at the University of...

February 27th, 2015 | Ms. Scoop | Read More

Pan African Film & Arts Festival

Cover photo: Ja’Net DuBois, PAFF founder & Emmy Award Winning Actress and Isaiah Washington, Executive Producer of “Bound: Africans vs African Americans.” Inside Photo: “As I Am” Director Sihle Hlophe (R) and South African Babi. Both photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster The 23rd Pan African...

February 26th, 2015 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More