Jekyll and Hyde at The Pantages Theater-Simply, a Masterpiece

Cover Photo-Hyde (Constantine Maroulis) terrorizes Lucy(Deborah Cox) in Jekyll and Hyde. Inside Photo- Constantine Maroulis as Dr. Henry Jekyll. Both photos by Chris Bennion. By Buddy Sampson It seems that every 10 years or so, a theatrical stage performance comes along that stands above the fray. A...

February 14th, 2013 | Theater | Read More

Ann Deschenes-People You Should Know-From Adversity to Imminent Success

Ann Deschenes. The CEO and Producer of Racing Girls, Inc. is revolutionizing women's motor sports. By Buddy Sampson Ann Deschenes of Quebec City, Canada is a revolutionary. Why? She is revolutionizing the motor racing industry as we speak. The women’s motor racing industry, still in...

February 11th, 2013 | People You Should Know, People You Should Know/Pg 2 | Read More

Super Bowl Culinary Nirvana By Chef Ali

Cover photo Alin Cruz, (Chef Ali) a Culinary genius in the kitchen, serves her homemade Sangria. Photo by Mark Sevier. Inside photo-The sexy Alin Cruz sans apron. By Buddy Sampson I discovered something great about social media sites such as Facebook. You are able to meet some of the most exceptional...

February 6th, 2013 | Restaurant Row | Read More

Dylan Galvan- People You Should Know

Cover photo-Dylan Galvan. Inside photo- Dylan displays his golf swing, which is fundamentally sound. The Golf Prodigy Is Simply Unbelievable By Buddy Sampson We’ve been blessed to see young icons and prodigies turn into huge stars. Those stars started with raw and unbelievable talent, but honed their...

January 30th, 2013 | People You Should Know | Read More

Jill Jaress- The Funny Lady is Someone To Love

Cover photo-the incomparable Jill Jaress. Inside photo-Jill Jaress, pictured with Timothy Bottoms from her film "The One-Nighter." By Buddy Sampson I met Jill Jaress when I was covering the Cinema City International Film Festival. Her short, “Someone to Love”, was in competition....

January 24th, 2013 | Film Reviews | Read More

Crosstown Traffic and Round Trip Ticket Rock The Mint

Round Trip Ticket. They featured Lamar Webster on bass (R) who was rock solid. By Buddy Sampson Los Angeles, CA- On a cool night in Southern California, two ensembles warmed up The Mint in Los Angeles with old school fun. Opening the show was Crosstown Traffic. Headed by rock solid bassist Lamar Webster,...

January 23rd, 2013 | Entertainment | Read More

UBC-TV Makes an Impressive Start to 2013 in Los Angeles

Cover Photo- Peggy Dodson, CEO/President UBC-TV at press conference. Photo by Buddy Sampson. Inside photo- (L-R) Bottom row- Reginald Idlett, UBC-TV, Red "Sabre" Williams, ABA, Don Sanchez, ABA, and Art Sandoval. Top row (L-R) Veronica Jones, UBC-TV, Lynn Pingol, Unheard Voices, Peggy Dodson,...

January 14th, 2013 | Entertainment, Sports | Read More

Inspirational Coaching and Advice

Cover photo and Inside photo- Kim Somers Egelsee. Her column addresses how to handle depression. By Kim Somers Egelsee Question: When I am having a depressed or down in the dumps day or period of time, what are some ways to climb out of it positively? Advice: If you are human you’re going to...

January 12th, 2013 | Kim Somers Egelsee | Read More

Landing of the Urban Rebels

Cover and Inside photo- Kongit Farrell (L) Playwright and Actress, "Landing of the Urban Rebels," shows off Hula Girl cocktails. Photo by Sandy Schwartz. By Greg Thompson The bulbs were poppin’ Thursday 12-13 in the Flight Theater at the Complex in Hollywood. A dozen members of the press...

January 11th, 2013 | Theater | Read More

Reggie Pinuelas-People You Should Know-“Chasing The Green-Living Life Up To Par Is An Everyday Struggle.”

Cover Photo- Reggie Pinuelas. Photo by Judith Orr Photography. Inside Photo- Reggie "PinHi" Pinuelas at the range. Photo by Sandra Simon. By Buddy Sampson Professional sports, including golf, have an allure that attracts athletes to participate in them. Much has been made of the travails...

January 3rd, 2013 | People You Should Know, Sports | Read More