A Compton native tells a new generation his story of their hometown
Albert M. Camarillo is as old school Compton as they come.His father migrated from the Mexican state of Michoacán as a teenager in 1914, when…
Long Beach’s Robert Garcia emerges as a political star
Before a class of captivated high school seniors, Rep. Robert Garcia recounted the trajectory of his life: as a boy from humble beginnings in Peru,…
Anthony Ramos of ‘Twisters’ discusses his Hollywood hustle
Since breaking out in the hit musical “Hamilton” in 2015, Anthony Ramos has moved from Broadway to the big screen, starring alongside Lady Gaga in…
The rebirth of Travis is hot off the presses on new album ‘L.A. Times’
At 50, Fran Healy, frontman/rhythm guitarist of the band Travis still looks every bit the rock star, even when he doesn’t feel like one.His neon-orange…
Comic actors on improv, breaking — and chicken suits
Comedy takes on many different forms. Larry David’s HBO series, “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” weaponized improv for more than two decades to make its audience laugh-cringe.…
‘It’s always scary to jump into any role,’ say these 6 actors
Every actor’s path to mainstream success has to start somewhere — it could be a small role on an episode of “Quantum Leap” circa 1991…
6 actors on representation, inhabiting roles and flop sweat
There are outstanding professionals in any field — people who are admired for their insights, their intelligence and pure skill. And when you get to…
Hannah Einbinder returns to stand-up for ‘Everything Must Go’
When I told Hannah Einbinder at the start of our interview that I had seen her new comedy special, “Everything Must Go,” a look somewhere…
The 2024 Emmys BuzzMeter offers insights into key races
The daylight hours are getting longer — which might mean you’d rather not spend all your free time catching up on the best TV you’ve…
Art Deco and dignity inspire multi-hyphenate comedian Katie Cazorla’s new club, the Kookaburra Lounge
Most comedy clubs in L.A. can book a lineup on any given night, but it’s the special venues that know how to treat comedians properly…
Coachella sound guy Dave Rat keeps the music crystal clear
On a hill overlooking the early evening landscape of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, Dave Rat is listening closely. Rat is…
Coachella 2024: Best photos from Weekend 1
The first weekend of the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is in the books. Before the second weekend brings Lana Del Rey, Tyler,…
Coachella 2024: Best fashion photos from the festival
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is underway and for some music fans, it’s a way to express their style with the Empire Polo…
L.A. City Council approves new parking restrictions around Runyon Canyon
It will soon be harder to find parking around Runyon Canyon after the Los Angeles City Council approved new regulations for a swath of residential…