The blank canvas buzzes with white noise. The drummer and bassist build a melody of blue on their instruments. Red follows. Eventually, the musicians have created an auditory painting so rich it encompasses the audience with color. Read more...
Photo: UCLA students Nashir Janmohamed, Harmony Chua and David Laudicina comprise the jazz piano trio “Chrio.”
“Ride Along” Directed by Tim Story Universal Pictures 2.0 / 5.0 paws “Ride Along” is the most predictable film released to the viewing masses in months. Read more...
It’s a disappointing venture when a creatively produced film that clearly had the best of intentions put into it by its creators winds up bland and unentertaining – especially when even the concept is unappealing from the start. Read more...
For the second year in a row, Royce Hall donned the vibrant blue of the long-standing, popular reality television show “American Idol.” The blue carpet event featured an early screening of the first episode of “American Idol XIII” airing tonight at 8 p.m. Read more...
Photo: Audience members lined up outside Royce Hall Tuesday afternoon to gain entrance to the “American Idol XIII” season premiere screening.
Tuesday night found the seats of Royce Hall filled with fans of the popular TV show “American Idol XIII” for its premiere episode. Following the showing was a Q&A panel with host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and new addition Harry Connick Jr. Read more...
Photo: Before the “American Idol XIII” premiere, judges Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez and Harry Connick Jr. and host Ryan Seacrest took to the blue carpet outside Royce Hall.
For the first time in Bruce Springsteen’s 45-year career,the Boss is taking a step forward by picking up missing pieces from the past. With Springsteen’s newest and 18th studio release, “High Hopes,”the famed New Jersey rock ‘n’ roll legend and his E Street Band are reaching into his songwriting grab bag of the last two decades, pulling out revamped recordings, never-before-released tracks and a few curiously chosen covers in a first-of-its-kind Springsteen album. Read more...
Napa Valley Grille: Bold flavors and personal flair As Taylor Boudreaux and Chad Cancelosi clink their glasses together for a midday toast, a waiter passing by laughs, hailing them as “The Kings of Westwood.” Both Executive Chef Boudreaux and General Manager Cancelosi said they believe Napa Valley Grille is one of Westwood’s more high-end dining venues, as it commonly plays host to star-studded film premiere parties and business dinners. Read more...
