Category: Entertainment

African Americans
Stefi Mar

Jordan Walker Leads Call for More Black Youth in Baseball

Shortly after Jordan Walker’s 12th and clinching blast of the Home Run Derby final against hometown hero Kyle Schwarber had landed among bitter fans at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, the St. Louis Cardinals right fielder spoke of the importance of his achievement.

African Americans
Stefi Mar

‘Michael’s’ Billion-Dollar Success Meets a Stunning Family Reversal

As the blockbuster “Michael” crossed the $1 billion mark at the worldwide box office and cemented Michael Jackson’s estate as the steward of the first music biopic ever to reach the milestone, another chapter involving one of the singer’s closest relationships has moved into federal court.

Entertainment
Stefi Mar

America250 – Let Freedom Ring at the Historic Los Angeles Coliseum

The historic Los Angeles Coliseum has hosted an amazing roster of momentous events in the past. It comes as no surprise that the America250 Block Party was held at the venue. The day celebrated America’s 250th Anniversary and the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. This action paved the way for the United States of America we know today.

African Americans
Stefi Mar

Day of the Ancestors: On a Journey to Acquire Knowledge

Leading arts nonprofit LA Commons hosted its annual Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 12 pm-5:00 pm. The culturally rich event was held at the Leimert Park Artwalk, located within the newly designated Historic South LA Black Cultural District.

Entertainment
Stefi Mar

California Senate Votes to Advance AI Copyright Bill Backed by Voice Actors, Other Creators

Matthew Parham, a professional voice actor, was among dozens of artists and creators from across California who traveled to Sacramento to witness the Senate Privacy, Technology and Consumer Protection Committee vote in favor of legislation that would require developers of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models to disclose the copyrighted materials used to train their systems.

Entertainment
Kathleen Untalan

FIFA Fan Festival 2026 held at the Historic Los Angeles Coliseum

 Los Angeles — It’s a wrap, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. The first weekend of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is one for the records/history books. Hundreds of thousands of soccer fans, foodies, and cultural connoisseurs descended on the iconic Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park for the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival, June 11-14, 2026.

African Americans
Stefi Mar

IN MEMORIAM: Rest in Power: Hip-Hop Legend Rob Base Dead at 59

Rob Base, born Robert Ginyard and one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, at age 59 after a private battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy rooted in the 1988 anthem It Takes Two and a pioneering role in bringing hip-hop and house music to mainstream audiences.

African Americans
Stefi Mar

Dance Theatre of Harlem Gala to Support Vision for the Future

The Dance Theatre of Harlem drew a powerful mix of artists, cultural leaders, and industry tastemakers for its annual Vision Gala, an evening that seamlessly blended performance, tribute, and forward-looking purpose.

Bakersfield
Stefi Mar

You, Me & Tuscany

She loves him. She loves him not. He loves her. He loves her not. One woman. Two men. She’s living a lie and falling in love under the Tuscan sun.