James V. Burks | City of LA Department of Cultural Affairs | 8/17/2017 midnight
This year marks the return of the philosophy that made the former Los Angeles African Marketplace and Cultural Faire a popular destination each summer, and a twice selected 1996 and 2001 member of the American Bus Association’s list of Top ...
Manny Otiko | 8/17/2017 midnight
The newly-formed Blind Dance Company recently gave its first show on Aug. 12 at the Lazarus Experience in downtown Los Angeles. The Dance Company is made entirely of blind or sight-impaired dancers. According to Hydeia Muhammad, director and choreographer, the ...
Terri Schlichenmeyer | OW contributor | 8/14/2017 11:12 a.m.
He almost got your nose. Or your cheek. Awkward, for sure, but on the second try, it finally happened. Then again. And again, each one sweeter than the last. As long as you live, you’ll never forget your very first ...
Matthew Alford | OW Intern | 8/10/2017 midnight
The Undefeated.com is a website that focuses on the intersection of sports, race, culture, teamwork, statistics and more. Recently, the website published a list of the “50 Greatest Black Athletes.”
OW Staff Writer | 8/10/2017 midnight
Three people sued Usher this week alleging the singer failed to disclose that he has genital herpes before having sex with them. The lawsuit brought in Los Angeles Superior Court on behalf of Quantasia Sharpton and two other plaintiffs, identified ...
OW Staff Writer | 8/10/2017 midnight
Continuing to re-imagine jazz, the ever-ingenious Oscar- and multiple Grammy-winning pianist - and the LA Phil’s own Creative Chair for Jazz - Herbie Hancock will bring his newest mind-blowing explorations to life with his amazing band, who will perform a ...
Terri Schlichenmeyer | OW contributor | 8/8/2017 11:15 a.m.
You didn’t do it. Whatever it was, it wasn’t your fault. You didn’t do it – you weren’t even around when it happened. You don’t know who to blame. Maybe it was your dog, your mom, or maybe, as in ...
OW Staff Writer | 8/4/2017 midnight
The popular Disney-Pixar animated film “Cars” will be shown tonight at Palmdale’s Family Movie Nights at the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd.
OW Staff Writer | 8/4/2017 midnight
Smooth jazz comes to the Palmdale Amphitheater tomorrow evening with Gerald Albright and Jeanette Harris taking the stage as part of the City of Palmdale’s summer concert series. “These are two of the most talented and enjoyable performers in jazz ...
OW Staff Writer | 8/3/2017 midnight
Kanye West filed suit a this week in Los Angeles against Lloyd’s for $10 million, alleging the insurer refuses to pay out claims stemming from the cancellation of the rapper’s tour last winter due to apparent emotional issues.
OW Staff Writer | 8/3/2017 midnight
White, straight, able-bodied men have remained the norm in motion picture casting in the past decade, according to a USC film study released this week. “Inequality in 900 Popular Films,” prepared by Professor Stacy L. Smith and the Media, Diversity ...
Gail Choice | 8/3/2017 midnight
Hollywood is all abuzz about Disney’s latest trailer that was recently released online featuring writer/producer/director Ava DuVernay’s most anticipated film project to date, “A Wrinkle in Time.” The 1963 classic children’s fantasy written by Madeleine L’Engle follows a little girl’s ...
Terri Schlichenmeyer, OW contributor | 8/2/2017 4:34 p.m.
This morning, you woke up to a big day. Like most days, you’ll eat breakfast and get ready to leave the house. Every hour is then packed with fun and excitement before you go to sleep in a comfortable bed ...
OW Staff Writer | 7/28/2017 midnight
The Palmdale Summer Theatre Experience will present “The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet,” a short comedy by Peter Bloedel tonight and tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. at The Palmdale Playhouse, located at 38334 10th St. East in Palmdale.
Cory Alexander Haywood | 7/27/2017 midnight
“Bridesmaids” raised the bar to a cinematic height that many critics surmised would go unmatched by any other female-driven film. But lo and behold, a newcomer has arrived with the potential to unseat its predecessor as the most enjoyable estrogen-fueled-film ...
