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 | 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

Russell DePersia – “Season’s Change.”

Cover and Inside Photos- Russell DePersia. His film, "Seasons Change," is written and created by DePersia, athlete and attorney. Produced by Suzanne De Laurentiis, the film hopes to bring awareness to the issue of devastating injuries in sports. One Hit Can Change Everything By Buddy Sampson Sports,...

March 8th, 2014 | Entertainment, Sports | Read More

Growing, Learning, Moving Forward and Soaring to Success

Cover and inside photo- Kim Somers Egelsee. Cover photo by Rasheed Louis. Attend her seminar Saturday March 29, 2014. Details below. INSPIRATIONAL COACHING AND ADVICE By Kim Somers Egelsee Question: I feel like I am at a stand still in life. I am bored, and am not sure what steps to take next? What...

March 4th, 2014 | Columnists, Kim Somers Egelsee | Read More

PAFF Photos-By Kim Webster

Cover Photo- Forest Whitaker recipient of Best Actor Award for “The Butler” from the African American Film Critics Association pictured with PAFF Beah Richards Rising Star Award recipient Emayatzy Corinealdi. Inside photo: The 22nd Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival at the Baldwin Hills...

March 4th, 2014 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Mattia Fiumani-People You Should Know

Mattia Fiumani is a charismatic and innovative director and producer. Photo by Ricky Coppolella. Riding His Vision On A Train To Success By Buddy Sampson Filmmakers and producers in Hollywood often have the innate ability to craft an idea, transform it into reality and emotionally affect those that...

February 27th, 2014 | People You Should Know | Read More

Yeliana’s “A Few Lives Ago.”

An Enchanting CD of Love Yeliana’s New CD, “A Few Lives Ago,” a tasty mix of Brazilian music meets Russian poetry, is available on I Tunes. Visit her website at www.yelianamusic.com. Yeliana has outdone herself with her latest CD, “A Few Lives Ago.” In her current project, perhaps...

February 20th, 2014 | The Scoop LA Archives | Read More

Clippers Finalize Trade With Hawks

Antawn Jamison. The Los Angeles Clippers today announced that they have sent forward Antawn Jamison to the Atlanta Hawks for the draft rights to Cenk Akyol, a 2005 second round selection by the Hawks. Jamison, 37, appeared in 22 games for the Clippers and averaged 3.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and...

February 20th, 2014 | Sports | Read More

Feedback Is One Way To Confidence!

Cover Photo- Kim Somers Egelsee (L) at a recent book launch with Nung Rigor, a dynamic speaker. Photo by Yolanda Mason. Inside Photo- Kim Somers Egelsee. How to Ask for and Receive Feedback that Can Change Your Life By Kim Somers Egelsee Feedback is something that can magnify your life and increase...

February 5th, 2014 | Columnists, Kim Somers Egelsee | Read More

Christine Rosander-Been a Long Time

Cover photo- Christine Rosander. Photo by Albane Navizet. Make up by Sara Chameides. “From the first fiery note to the last whispery phrase, Christine Rosander’s voice grabs hold and doesn’t let go, stirring up yearning and desire long after a song has ended.” Many of Rosander’s songs emphasize...

January 30th, 2014 | Entertainment | Read More