Mareo Johnson- People You Should Know

Cover and Inside photo: Mareo Johnson. The activist, minister and Executive Director of Black Lives Matter, Tulsa is making a huge difference in his community. Keeping Black History in the Forefront By Buddy Sampson Activism and particularly Black activism, in an era that seems to be reversing civil...

April 28th, 2023 | News, People You Should Know | Read More

NAMM 2023- A Meaningful Experience

Cover photo- NAMM 2023. Photo by Donnell Spencer Jr. Inside photo- Masterful drummer, composer and writer Donnell Spencer Jr. tries out a drum kit at the Odery booth at NAMM. Visit their website at www.odery.com By Donnell Spencer Jr. Attending the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show...

April 20th, 2023 | The Scoop LA Archives | Read More

Shari Verona- Memorable Music Makes Memorable Productions

Cover and Inside Photo- Shari Verona. Crafting a song or music for a visual production is an underrated skill. The ability to create the perfect song to match the perfect mood in television, movies, stage productions and commercials is not only invaluable, but a necessary function in most modern...

December 31st, 2022 | Entertainment | Read More

Ms. Scoop LA- Natasha Blasick

Cover photo- Natasha Blasick as Santa’s Helper. Inside photo: Natasha Blasick at The London Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. Ukraine Will Prevail! Okay, okay, so it’s been a while now since we had a Ms. Scoop, but our new Ms. Scoop, Natasha Blasick has been definitely worth the wait. An actress, model...

December 26th, 2022 | Fashion, Ms. Scoop, Style | Read More

Natasha Blasick- People You Should Know

Cover photo: Natasha Blasick. Inside Photo: From the movie “Karaganda,” with Natasha Blasick directed by Max Weissberg. The stunning Ukrainian actress, model and musician Will Prevail in Hollywood By Buddy Sampson Actress, model, and musician Natasha Blasick, has a lot to be excited about...

December 25th, 2022 | Entertainment, Fashion, News, People You Should Know, People You Should Know/Pg 2, Style | Read More

VNo Retreat-A Transformative Experience in Paradise

Cover photo- VNo Retreat Curator and CEO Suyen Mosely. Inside photo: Surfing at VNo Retreat will help give you the tranquility you desire. By Buddy Sampson According to Webster’s, paradise is “a place or state of bliss, felicity or delight,” or “a place of contentment, a land of luxury and fulfillment.”...

December 1st, 2022 | Travel | Read More

Mbaji and BackHouse Nation-Injecting R&B Back into The Mainstream

Cover and Inside Photo- Mbaji, CEO of Backhouse Nation. Both photos by Lamar Webster, LWP Images. By Buddy Sampson There’s nothing like old school R&B. Music has undergone a transformation. Songs of love, relationships and romance have seemingly given way to songs laden with violence, turmoil,...

November 21st, 2022 | Community News, Entertainment | Read More

Stars come out in Full Force for The GuadaLAjara Film Festival Closing Night Celebration

Cover photo: “Queen of the South” and “Ozark” star Veronica Falcón. Inside photo: Rosario Dawson takes a moment on the red carpet. Both photos by The Scoop LA. By Buddy Sampson The stars came out in full force on a beautiful night in downtown Los Angeles for the 12th Edition...

October 5th, 2022 | Entertainment, Fashion, Style | Read More

Tenaya Wallace- People You Should Know

Cover and Inside Photo Tenaya Wallace. Organ donors are needed more than ever. A Beacon of Change in How We View Organ Donation, And How Vital It Is in Saving Lives By Buddy Sampson People that have change at the center of their lives are those that transform the paradigm of society. Instead of waiting...

August 30th, 2022 | Entertainment | Read More

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Divorce

Cover photo- Marie Pettit Gregson and Corbin Timbrook are excellent in the production, “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Divorce,” at the Two Roads Theater in Studio City. Inside photo- Laura Walker and Ian Nemser. A Delicious View of Divorce By Buddy Sampson “A Funny Thing Happened...

August 2nd, 2022 | Entertainment, Theater | Read More