The Pan African Film Festival Announces Celebrity Hosts And Jurors

Niatia "Lil Mama" Kirkland. Photo courtesy of PAFF. Fest Taps Lil Mama As Celebrity Host Plus, Roster of Celebrity Jurors Set to Judge Films in Competition LOS ANGELES – An award-winning rapper, singer-songwriter and actress, Niatia “Lil Mama” Kirkland has been tapped as the celebrity...

January 23rd, 2014 | Community News, Entertainment, News | Read More

Doodu Boy at the Santa Monica Playhouse

Cover photo- Stefhen Bryan as a child. Photo by Morais Photo Studio, Kingston, Jamaica. Inside photo-Stefhen Bryan. Photo by Hansen Do. By Shelaagh Ferrell If you are at a lost at what to do next Sunday or fancy taking a break from the game on Superbowl Sunday, try taking a trip to the Santa Monica...

January 22nd, 2014 | Theater | Read More

Barry White’s Star- The Hollywood Walk of Fame

Cover Photo- Glodean White proudly displays her plaque commemorating Barry White's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Berry Gordy was among the luminaries that attended the dedication of Barry White's star. Both photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster Hollywood CA – It all started when an eleven...

January 15th, 2014 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Cassandra Hepburn and SPAN- Helping the Philippines Back to Prosperity

Cover Photo-Cassandra Hepburn, 2nd from right, spearheaded a fundraiser for the relief effort in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Haiyan. She united a pastor, Pastor Jonathan Morris and Rabbi Jason Sobel, pictured with Louis Gossett Jr., second from left. Photo by The Scoop LA. Inside photo- Louis...

January 15th, 2014 | Community News, News | Read More

Griffin Named Western Conference Player Of The Week

Blake Griffin (R) Holds His Position Against Minnesota Star Kevin Love. He is the Western Conference Player of the Week for the week of December 16th through December 22nd. Photo by NBAE-Getty. December 15, 2013- The National Basketball Association today announced that Los Angeles Clippers forwardBlake...

December 24th, 2013 | Sports | Read More

Alejandra Crisafulli-People You Should Know-Transforming Lives Through Life Coaching

Alejandra Crisafulli. She is the CEO of Life Creations Education, a life-changing enterprise. By Buddy Sampson The Life Coaching industry is becoming a very successful industry. With consumer and personal confidence at an all-time low, life coaching is very important in rekindling growth in personal...

December 17th, 2013 | People You Should Know | Read More

Memorial Park Meets Art

(L) Denise Miller, Glendale Commission on the Status of Women with Suzanne De Laurentiis, Producer. Photo by Glen Lipton. Written By Chris Hlad Saturday, December 7th, 2013- The notion of having an art exhibit at a Memorial Park might come across as odd – to say the least – to some people. But...

December 13th, 2013 | Community News, Entertainment | Read More

Inspirational Coaching And Advice

Kim Somers Egelsee. By Kim Somers Egelsee Question: Motivational speakers are always emphasizing the importance of being around successful, positive people, and staying away from those who bring you down. How do I begin to attract friends and connections like this, and not feel insecure or different...

December 12th, 2013 | Columnists, Kim Somers Egelsee | Read More

Spanish Food – The Tasty Tortilla

A freshly-cooked Spanish omelette or tortilla-de-patates, still in the pan with essential ingredients. Photo- Paul Cowan. By Linda Plummer It certainly is a poor man or woman who cannot find a few eggs, a couple of potatoes and an onion in their store cupboard! The ever-practical Spaniard realized...

December 11th, 2013 | Restaurant Row | Read More

Prevent Taxi Rip-Offs: Read These Tips Before Your Next Trip

Beware of taxis in foreign countries. Read these tips for a safer trip. By Kathy Steinemann Language, exchange rates, and taxi hire procedures may confuse you when you travel to a foreign country. However, transportation via taxi is a necessary part of many trips abroad. These tips will...

December 11th, 2013 | Travel | Read More