19th Annual Pan African Film Festival Premieres “35 and Ticking”

Kim Whitley. Photo by Kim Webster. By Kim Webster The opening night of the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) was a buzz at the Culver Plaza Theatre with the premiere of “35 and Ticking,” written and directed by radio personality/comedian/actor Russ Parr. This comedy/drama tells...

January 1st, 2011 | Columnists, Events, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

“The Game” Makes Historic Comeback & “Let’s Stay Together” Premieres on BET

(l-r) Brittany Daniel, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Tia Mowry Hardrict, Hosea Chanchez and Coby Bell. Photo by Kim Webster. “The Game” Makes Historic Comeback & “Let’s Stay Together” Premieres on BET By Kim Webster “The Game” first appeared April 2006 as...

December 31st, 2010 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Commentary-Everyone Loves a Comeback Story

Hello Readers, Thanks for stopping by The Scoop LA. This has been a tough year, both professionally and personally. A number of people left us this year, and I’ve been blessed to have met and interviewed many of them. Music legend Solomon Burke was interviewed in these pages and he recently...

December 31st, 2010 | Commentary | Read More

Camille Solari-Ms. Scoop. Beautiful, Talented and Funny

Camille Solari Camille Solari of Boston, MA, is a stunning actress, model, writer and comedienne. She migrated to Los Angeles to pursue her acting and writing career and has had huge success. The talented model was a billboard model for Dickie’s Jeans. She’s written, starred in and...

December 30th, 2010 | Ms. Scoop | Read More

Bel Air Magazine Presents An Amazing New Year’s Extravaganza at the Stradella Court Mansion

Rick Amor (L) hosted a wonderful extravaganza at the Stradella Court Mansion. Photo by www.jeffknightphotography.com Bel Air Magazine Presents An Amazing New Year’s Extravaganza at the Stradella Court Mansion By Buddy Sampson Bel Air Magazine and The Luxury Marketing Council presented a fantastic...

December 30th, 2010 | Style | Read More

Recording Artist Teena Marie, 54, Makes Her Transition on December 26, 2010

Teena Marie, pictured, signs her album "Sapphire." She passed away on December 26, 2010. Photo by Kim Webster. Recording Artist Teena Marie, 54, Makes Her Transition on December 26, 2010 By Kim Webster The unmistakable voice projecting rhythms and rhymes, high notes,...

December 28th, 2010 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

Nikki Storm- Ms. Scoop, Beauty Comes In All Shapes, Colors. Sizes and….Ages

Nikki Storm is a rising star in Hollywood. She recently appeared in a movie, “Eyes To See.” with actress Garcelle Beauvais, a movie about the plight following the earthquake in Haiti. The sexy grandmother has been seen on the red carpet, recently at David Harrison Levi’s Birthday Extravaganza...

December 27th, 2010 | Ms. Scoop | Read More

Punch TV Honors Vesta Williams

Vesta Williams. Punch TV Network Honors Vesta Williams The extravaganza, which took place in December, honored the birthday of singer Vesta Williams. By Andrea Knight Punch Television Network Studios in Carson, California, was the locale of a fun-filled night of singing and celebration on December...

December 27th, 2010 | Events | Read More

The Whispers and Obba Babatunde’ honored at 6th Annual Small Business Awards Gala

2010 President’s Awardees The Whispers. Photo By Kim Webster. The Whispers and Obba Babatunde’ honored at 6th Annual Small Business Awards Gala By Kim Webster The Regional Black Chamber of Commerce honored Hall of Fame recording artists The Whispers, actor/producer/director Obba Babatunde’...

December 15th, 2010 | Columnists, Kim's Kronicles | Read More

The Grammy Nominations Live

Bruno Mars. The Grammy Nominations Live By: Erica Carey The Nokia Theatre was alive with musical talent, upbeat energy and cheering fans at The Grammy Nominations LIVE in Los Angeles. Katy Perry opened the show by singing her popular, California Gurls while dressed in a festive silver dress and ornament...

December 15th, 2010 | Entertainment, Grammy News | Read More