Brenton Wood, singer who captivated Latin listeners, dies
In 1967, Brenton Wood seemed to be on the cusp of mainstream success. The Compton singer's single, “The Oogum Boogum…
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Why it's worth traveling despite the flights and stress of LAX
As a Los Angeles native and professional traveler, I know that traveling to LAX is rarely fun. But even I…
Opinion: Isn't this another revival of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' by Band Aid
On November 25, Band Aid released the “definitive remix” of “Do They Know It's Christmas?”, the 40-year-old charity rock single…
'The End' review: The Bunkered family continues to sing in denial
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Sabrina Carpenter brings out Christina Aguilera at Crypto.com Arena
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Duff McKagan still has an appetite for Los Angeles and making lasting rock music.
Forty years and two months ago, Duff McKagan first arrived in Los Angeles as a fresh-faced punk rocker with ambitions…
Stevie Nicks 'never voted' until she was 70: 'I regret it'
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How East Los Angeles Band Las Cafeteras Unites Music and Activism
Héctor Flores and Denise Carlos, members of Las Cafeteras, spent their teenage years pursuing the dreams of their immigrant parents.…
'SNL' Host Ariana Grande Beats Celine Dion Impersonation, More
When Ariana Grande appeared as a musical guest on a March episode of “Saturday Night Live” It wasn't hard to…
Megan Moroney on country stardom, life on the road and 'Am I okay?'
Megan Moroney's first hit chronicles a journey this Georgia native never thought she'd take: On “Tennessee Orange,” which hit No.…