How East L.A. band Las Cafeteras brings together music and activism

A woman bathed in blue light sings into a microphone.

Las Cafeteras members Hector Flores and Denise Carlos spent their adolescences chasing the dreams of their immigrant parents. After attending college, they were expected to get married, start families and lead simple lives. Instead, they […]

The L.A. Phil and Master Chorale begin a new season

Grant Gershon conducts the Los Angeles Master Chorale at Walt Disney Concert Hall

When Gustavo Dudamel became music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic 15 years ago, the ensemble had already under Esa-Pekka Salonen become the orchestra of the future, playing far more new music than another in […]

Vampire Weekend on L.A., getting older and ‘Only God Was Above Us’

Vampire Weekend on L.A., getting older and 'Only God Was Above Us'

The members of Vampire Weekend are very good at this. Gathered on a recent afternoon to talk about the band’s fifth album, “Only God Was Above Us,” frontman Ezra Koenig, bassist Chris Baio and drummer […]

Carmen Electra Says She Was ‘Homeless In L.A.’ Before Finding Fame

Carmen Electra

Carmen Electraopened up about her rise to fame and career in Hollywood during her appearance at ’90s Con Florida. She shared her early struggles with shyness and homelessness before being discovered by Prince, who boosted […]

Gracie Abrams’ the Secret of Us tour comes to L.A.

Gracie Abrams performs.

As Gracie Abrams roamed the Greek Theatre stage Monday, the pit dwellers’ outstretched arms resembled flames licking the hem of her sheer black maxi skirt. But despite the night’s sweltering heat, she crouched down to […]

Natalia Lafourcade set to perform at the Hollywood Bowl with L.A. Phil

Natalia Lafourcade set to perform at the Hollywood Bowl with L.A. Phil

Natalia Lafourcade is sitting on a bench with her guitar in hand in the middle of the Blue Ribbon Garden, situated atop the Walt Disney Concert Hall. It’s a dreary Saturday in early May and […]

ShyBelligerent shines a light on vulnerability in L.A. hip-hop

ShyBelligerent shines a light on vulnerability in L.A. hip-hop

ShyBelligerent is hurting. You can see it in his videos, where he paces helplessly through cemeteries and city streets and unfurnished bedrooms. You can hear and feel it in his voice. The 30-year-old rapper born […]

Katy Perry Goes (Snake)Skin to Win, Rocks Tiny Outfit for L.A. Album Party

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Katy Perry‘s putting it all out there — just about — to celebrate her new album dropping … which is why she popped out in West Hollywood rocking a revealing snakeskin print for a very […]

TikTok Star Loren Gray Celebrates New Netflix Movie at L.A. House Party | Loren Gray, Newsies | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

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Take a look inside the house party that Netflix threw to celebrate the new movie Incoming – Just Jared Jr Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce on a very significant day – Celebitchy Check out the […]