The Sparks Defeat the Indiana Fever 75-70.

Cover Photo-Tina Thompson, who is the only WNBA player to play all 15 of its seasons, provides The Sparks with veteran leadership. Photo by Maurice Dwayne Smith. Inside photo-Ebony Hoffman, scored 21 points and helped The Sparks to an impressive win. Photo by Buddy Sampson. By Buddy Sampson August...

August 20th, 2011 | Sports | Read More

Joni’s Jazz-Photo Feature by Malcolm Ali

Cover Photo-Cassandra Wilson by Malcolm Ali. Inside Photo-Herbie Hancock. Hancock spoke of performing with Joni Mitchell and had an amazing performance in his trademark, sensational, improvisational style. All photos by Malcolm Ali. August 17, 2011- Joni’s Jazz at the Hollywood...

August 18th, 2011 | Jazz N LA | Read More

Nike’s 3 on 3LA Live at Staples Center

By Maurice Dwayne Smith Occasionally, by accident, one stumbles upon a discovery or has to “settle” for an alternate plan, and those occurrences are the events that have saved lives, such as the inventor Graham Bell, and Dr. Pasteur, discovering the telephone and the pasteurization process,...

August 16th, 2011 | Sports | Read More

Srini Kumar-People You Should Know

Srini Kumar is the Creator of Tinyvox, an exciting mobile application for cellphones. Phone Call To The Future Inventors are visionaries who have the innate ability to foresee a need. They make all the necessary moves to carry out their vision. “I’m an inventor,”said Srini Kumar,...

August 15th, 2011 | News, People You Should Know/Pg 2 | Read More

Blues, Funk and Smooth Jazz Take Center Stage at the Hollywood Bowl

Pictured on the cover-Larry Graham of Graham Central Station and Actor and Television icon Arsenio Hall. Photo by Tania Anderson. Pictured above- Dave Koz. Photo by Greg Allen. Blues, Funk and Smooth Jazz Take Center Stage at the Hollywood Bowl By Buddy Sampson The Sunday August 14 Smooth Jazz...

August 14th, 2011 | Events | Read More

The Los Angeles Clippers-Superheroes Off The Court

Blake Griffin-Cover. Blake Griffin is the face of the Clippers franchise, but the entire organization, including Brian Cook, pictured inside and above gives back to its fans. By Maurice Dwayne Smith While both the NBA and NFL have been ensnarled in a looming employment stoppage...

August 9th, 2011 | Sports | Read More

The 2011 Rolling Stones Teen Choice Awards After Party

Cover Photo of Camille Winbush (L) and Quinton Aaron By Buddy Sampson. Inside Photo-Pictured Bronson Pelletier. The Scoop LA’s Publisher asks, “Have I Been Hiding Under a Rock?” By Buddy Sampson Lately, I’ve been having other writers cover events for The Scoop LA....

August 8th, 2011 | Events | Read More

Niurka-A Transformational Guide- Passion, Power and Presence

Niurka. A Transformational Guide, Bringing Passion, Power and Presence. Inspirational Coaching and Advice By Kim Somers Egelsee At different times in our lives, we go through a very difficult or painful experience. It may be something that we did, and we feel guilty or shameful. It may be that a...

August 3rd, 2011 | Columnists, Kim Somers Egelsee | Read More

The Clippers Sponsor Summer Clinics For Children

The Clippers Sponsor Summer Clinic For Kids The Clippers Summer Clinic program is a series of 10 free day clinics in various places throughout Los Angeles, scheduled to take place during the month of July and August. Each clinic will host 250 children ages 6 to 14 at ten different locations in greater...

July 20th, 2011 | Sports | Read More

Bobby McFerrin, The Yellowjackets and Chris Botti Delight at the Hollywood Bowl

Bobby McFerrin. Photo by Stewart Cohen. Yellowjackets provided an excellent backdrop to Bobby McFerrin's exceptional vocal ability. By Tania Anderson In a night with an incredible full moon that illuminated The Hollywood Bowl with its brilliance, the luminance actually took place on the stage,...

July 16th, 2011 | Events | Read More