The Gershwins “Porgy And Bess” Opened Wednesday, April 23 At The Ahmanson Theatre

Alicia Hall Moran and Nathaniel Stampley in “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” by George Gershwin, DuBose and Dorothy Heyward, and Ira Gershwin, book adapted by Suzan-Lori Parks and musical score adapted by Diedre L. Murray. Directed by Diane Paulus, “The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess” previews...

April 22nd, 2014 | Theater | Read More

The Tallest Tree In The Forest

Cover and Inside photos- Daniel Beaty delivers a masterful performance in "The Tallest Tree In The Forest." Both photos by Craig Schwartz. A One-Man Historical Performance For The Ages By Buddy Sampson American history is selective in its representation of many African American icons, and...

April 22nd, 2014 | Theater | Read More

Christopher Clay Jones-People You Should Know

Christopher Clay Jones. Visit his website at http://www.christopherclayjones.com. By Buddy Sampson Christopher Clay Jones has it going on! The incredibly handsome, intelligent and business savvy actor and model, who landed a part on the perennial day soap “All My Children,” as one of “America’s...

April 13th, 2014 | People You Should Know, People You Should Know/Pg 2 | Read More

Designer Eugene Melvin Sidney Holds Birthday Celebration at Bugatta Restaurant

Cover Photo- Eugene Melvin Sidney. Photo by Richard Darryl Nichols. Inside Photo- Photographer Donna Dymally (2nd from left) receives a recognition trophy from Jarvee Hutcherson, President of the MMPA. Pictured also are Sue Haas (L) and designer Eugene Melvin Sidney(R). Photo by Richard Darryl Nichols. The...

April 9th, 2014 | Entertainment, Fashion, Style | Read More

People You Should Know – Michael Hagerty

Michael Hagerty (Cover and Inside Photo) is a producer that is determined to tell life-changing stories. Telling Life-Changing Stories Michael Hagerty is one of those producers, determined to tell life-changing stories. Born in Los Angeles, he and his family relocated to Fresno, but Hagerty he wanted...

April 6th, 2014 | People You Should Know | Read More

BET 14th Annual Celebration of Gospel Has New Host

Cover photo- Taraji P. Henson takes over as host for BET's Annual Celebration of Gospel. Inside photo- recording artist KEM. Both photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster ORPHEUM THEATER Los Angeles CA – After 13 years, Steve Harvey (aka King of Comedy) relinquished hosting BET’s Annual...

April 2nd, 2014 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Can LA Fashion Week Keep the Momentum Going?

Cover and Inside Photo-Fashion Icon Betsey Johnson (L) takes time to chat with Fashion designer Valeria Goncharova Barrett, a talented fashion journalist, who is a Contributor to The Scoop LA. Visit her website at http://www.valeria-rovalution.com. By Valeria Goncharova Barrett New York, Paris, London...

March 25th, 2014 | Fashion, Style | Read More

Fashion Designer Valeria- Contributor for The Scoop LA

Valeria Goncharova Barrett. She will be a Fashion Contributor for The Scoop LA. The Innovative Fashion Designer Will Give Her Perspective on LA Fashion The Los Angeles fashion industry is an underrated industry. While not a fashion mecca such as Paris, Italy and New York, Los Angeles has flair of its...

March 24th, 2014 | Fashion, Style | Read More

NAMM 2014

Cover photo- the Bootsy Girls aka Guitar Sallye (L) and Tamah. Inside photo- Saga. (L-R) Leah Zeger, Ginny Luke, Rachel Grace and Adrienne Woods at NAMM. Photo by Lamar Webster. Music Manufacturing Nirvana By Buddy Sampson I attended the NAMM Festival for 2014, the first time as a journalist and it,...

March 24th, 2014 | Entertainment, Jazz N LA, News2 | Read More

Angela Wyatt-Ms. Scoop-Emerging From The Background

Cover Photo- Angela Wyatt. Photo by Greg Nickel. Top hat designed by Diana Cavagnaro- Couture Millinery. Inside Photo- Angela Wyatt on a recent fashion shoot. She always maintains an impeccable sense of style. Photo by Robert Martin Bennett. Photo by Thom Vollenweider Photography. Readers,...

March 8th, 2014 | Ms. Scoop | Read More