San Diego’s Summer Events Sizzle in 2014

Cover photo,Gail Jhonson, a keyboardist and musical arranger heads an ensemble, "Jazz In Pink." She was among the many performers that performed in the San Diego Jazz Festival. Photo by Lamar Webster. Inside photo- Fireworks over Coronado Bridge -Courtesy Hornblower Cruises and Events. Courtesy...

May 30th, 2014 | Entertainment, Travel | Read More

Lorraina Marro- Tribute To Nancy Wilson at the Catalina Jazz Club

Lorraina Marro performed a tribute to Nancy Wilson at the Catalina Jazz Club. The Singer, After a Long Hiatus, Impresses By Buddy Sampson The Catalina Jazz Club, on a balmy evening in Hollywood, was the locale of a wonderful evening of jazz, spearheaded by the sensational performance of singer Lorraina...

May 30th, 2014 | The Scoop LA Archives | Read More

Own It-Keys To Confidence

Kim Somers Egelsee gives readers tips on maintaining confidence, a key to success. Check out her series, you'll find it at http://www.youtube.com/user/ppctheshow. Photo by Rasheed Louis. By Kim Somers Egelsee I dare you! I dare you today to just own it! Have the nerve to truly be you. Let out your...

May 21st, 2014 | Columnists, Kim Somers Egelsee | Read More

Jazz and R&B stars set to groove Memorial Day Weekend in San Diego

Cover photo. Maxwell. He heads opening night of the Fest. Inside photo- Brian Culbertson. Photo by Daniel Ray. Maxwell, Brian Culbertson, Charlie Wilson, Ledisi, Mint Condition, Robert Glasper, Anthony Hamilton and Boney James are among the performers at the Payne Pest Management San Diego Jazz...

May 20th, 2014 | Community News, Entertainment | Read More

“Unorganized Crime” at the Elephant Theatre

(L-R) Chazz Palminteri, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Kenny D'Aquila. Unorganized Crime By Buddy Sampson Chazz Palminteri excels in the L.A. stage theater production “Unorganized Crime,” at the Elephant Theater, located in Hollywood. The production, written by actor Kenny D’Aquila (Les Miserables),...

May 20th, 2014 | Theater | Read More

Kathleen Bradley- “Backstage at The Price Is Right: Memoirs Of A Barker Beauty”

Cover photo-The stunning beauty Kathleen Bradley. Inside photo- Kathleen Bradley as Mrs. Parker in the movie "Friday." By Buddy Sampson When beauty, talent and intelligence meet, with a comedic edge, you have an unstoppable combination. Kathleen Bradley has all of those elements. The former...

May 10th, 2014 | Book Reviews, Entertainment | Read More

NBA Names Dick Parsons Interim CEO of Los Angeles Clippers

Richard Parsons, circa 2009. AFP Photo-Jemal Countess. NEW YORK, May 9, 2014 – The National Basketball Association has named former Citigroup chairman and former Time Warner chairman and CEO Dick Parsons the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers, effective immediately, it was announced today by...

May 9th, 2014 | News, Sports | Read More

KJLH Radio Personality Tammi Mac Performs in BAG LADY at Stage 52 Playhouse

Cover Photo-(L-R) Tammi Mac and Iona Morris. Inside Photo (L-R) Vanessa Bell Calloway, Dawnn Lewis, Tammi Mac, Freda Payne, Judy Pace, and Ebony Steele (from Dish Nation). Both photos by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster Los Angeles CA – Experiences in our childhood, both negative and positive, follow...

May 9th, 2014 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver: “Mr. Sterling’s Views ‘Simply Have No Place In The NBA.’”

Adam Silver. Photo by Espn.com. By Buddy Sampson In a nationally televised press conference, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling “for life” from the NBA (National Basketball Association) and fined him 2.5M, in the aftermath of recorded racial comments...

April 29th, 2014 | News, Sports | Read More

Doc Rivers Issues Statement on Donald Sterling Controversy

Doc Rivers. Photo by sportsglory.com. April 28, 2014 – Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach and Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Doc Rivers issued the following statement today on behalf of the organization: “I would like to reiterate how disappointed I am in the comments attributed...

April 29th, 2014 | News, Sports | Read More