This post was updated Jan. 25 at 11:53 p.m. Los Angeles might not get cold enough for it, but these upcoming television releases are the perfect way to spend a snow day. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Music
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January 24, 2:34 pm
Album Review: Ari Lennox’s “Vacancy” brings R&B to 2026 with sultry, upbeat songs
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 8:21 p.m. Ari Lennox is leaving no vacancy for R&B music in 2026. The neo soul songstress released her third album, “Vacancy,” on Friday – one of the first major R&B releases of the new year and her first LP since 2022’s “age/sex/location.” The 15-track, 51-minute album leans heavily upon Lennox’s past lyrical themes about sex and relationship woes while adopting a more jazzy sound than her previous work, complete with rich saxophone throughout. Read more...
Photo: Album cover for Ari Lennox’s “Vacancy” shows the artist lying sideways on a green couch. Lennox’s third studio album was released Jan 23, making it one of the first R&B projects of the year. (Courtesy of Interscope Records)
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January 21, 2:52 pm
Film Preview: Stay warm with this winter’s movie slate, from romance to thrillers
This post was updated Jan. 25 at 8:20 p.m. This winter, moviegoers can stay warm beneath the blanket of fresh films hitting the theaters. Grab a hot drink and settle in for a treat, as this season’s slated films are sure to offer something for every viewer to enjoy. Read more...
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January 21, 12:39 pm
Music Video Roundup: Female artists headline fall season, release music videos accompanying hit tracks
This post was updated Jan. 21 at 9:13 p.m. Fall has gone, but its visuals still linger. As we start the new year, there is no better time to reflect on the past quarter. Read more...
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January 19, 8:51 pm
Concert preview: Experienced, newly established artists bring genre-spanning setlists to stage
This year, winter wonderland comes with a soundtrack. With performances across all genres, Los Angeles will be the stage for stellar musical acts this winter. Characterized by both experienced and newly established artists, the new year brings a promising setlist for concert lovers. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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January 19, 6:36 pm
Culinary Grand Prix: Pizzeria Sei rises above with quality slices, unique menu
This post was updated Jan. 21 at 9:01 p.m. Pizzeria Sei’s pizza was rated the ninth best in the world, according to 50TopPizza. It tasted like it. Read more...
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January 17, 4:37 pm
Album Review: ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ strikes all the right chords, exceeds cinematic expectations
This post was updated Jan. 19 at 7:39 p.m. At long last, A$AP Rocky delivers unequivocal greatness with “Don’t Be Dumb.” Marking his fourth studio album, the 37-year-old hip-hop artist intuitively blends trap and R&B with jazz, indie rock and industrial styles across 15 tracks, delivering a tight narrative with room for two more songs following the main tracklist. Read more...
Photo: Pictured is the cover for A$AP Rocky’s latest release, with the art created by Tim Burton. After an almost decadelong wait since the last album, “Don’t Be Dumb” was released on Jan. 16. (Courtesy of A$AP Rocky Recordings LLC)