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Month: November 2019

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Awards

Quentin Tarantino and Danny Trejo Join Ann-Margret as National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Honorees

November 29, 2019 News Comments Off on Quentin Tarantino and Danny Trejo Join Ann-Margret as National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Honorees

By DONNA BALANCIA Quentin Tarantino and Danny Trejo have made movies together and now they will be presented awards together at the 12th annual National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards on Sunday. Tarantino will receive […]

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Musicians

The Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Deano and Frank Get Animated in Holiday Videos

November 26, 2019 News Comments Off on The Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Deano and Frank Get Animated in Holiday Videos

By JOHN DALY The Supremes, The Temptations, Jackson 5, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra get the 1960s cartoon treatment in newly released videos for their most beloved Christmas songs.  Check out newly released videos for […]

Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers perform at The Mint Nov. 29-30 - Donna Balancia photo
FILM AND TV

Sync Success is Mainly ‘Luck,’ says ‘The Mayans’ Music Supervisor Bob Thiele Jr.

November 25, 2019 News Comments Off on Sync Success is Mainly ‘Luck,’ says ‘The Mayans’ Music Supervisor Bob Thiele Jr.

‘Sons of Anarchy’ Band Forest Rangers Reunites at The Mint on Nov. 29-30 By DONNA BALANCIA Bob Thiele Jr., the music supervisor on “The Mayans,” and who created the sound of “Sons of Anarchy” says […]

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Live Reviews

Taylor Swift Gets the Last Laugh, Billie Eilish Steals the Show at 2019 American Music Awards

November 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Taylor Swift Gets the Last Laugh, Billie Eilish Steals the Show at 2019 American Music Awards

Young Fan Voters Pick the American Music Awards By DONNA BALANCIA LOS ANGELES – Taylor Swift got the last laugh and performed her hit songs on The American Music Awards Sunday night after all. But […]

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Reviews

The Damned Proves its Definitive Punk with ‘Black Is The Night’ Anthology

November 24, 2019 News Comments Off on The Damned Proves its Definitive Punk with ‘Black Is The Night’ Anthology

By DAN MACINTOSH The Damned was the first punk band from the United Kingdom to release a single (“New Rose”), so why is this London-birthed act not always immediately mentioned whenever discussing pioneering punk, the […]

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The Latest

Bob Dylan Releases ‘Alternate Version’ of Lay Lady Lay on Video

November 22, 2019 News Comments Off on Bob Dylan Releases ‘Alternate Version’ of Lay Lady Lay on Video

By DONNA BALANCIA Bob Dylan and his words have resonated around the world for decades and he has updated his  1969 classic, “Lay, Lady, Lay,” for the modern world. Dylan has stayed contemporary through the […]

Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers at The Mint - Photo by Luis Moreno
Musicians

Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers from Sons of Anarchy Reunite at The Mint Nov. 29-30

November 22, 2019 News Comments Off on Katey Sagal and The Forest Rangers from Sons of Anarchy Reunite at The Mint Nov. 29-30

Katey Sagal, Bob Thiele Jr. and the Gang Reunite The Forest Rangers Katey Sagal, Bob Thiele and their band, The Forest Rangers, created the original road-tough sound for the FX TV show “Sons of Anarchy.” […]

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Musicians

Dolly Parton and Jimmy Fallon Share a Sniff, Kacey Musgraves Gets ‘Glittery’ on ‘Tonight’

November 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Dolly Parton and Jimmy Fallon Share a Sniff, Kacey Musgraves Gets ‘Glittery’ on ‘Tonight’

By DONNA BALANCIA Kacey Musgraves debuted her new holiday song, “Glittery” and Dolly Parton talked about her new perfume line on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Wednesday night. But the two superstar women […]

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Musicians

Hot Shows in 2020: Wonder Years, We Came as Romans, Of Montreal

November 20, 2019 News Comments Off on Hot Shows in 2020: Wonder Years, We Came as Romans, Of Montreal

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s going to be a hot year for music performances in 2020, featuring shows from performers like The Wonder Years, We Came as Romans and Of Montreal. The Wonder Years band is […]

Lizzo nominated for eight GRAMMY Awards - David Lee photo
Awards

GRAMMY Nominations 2020: Are Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X The Best of The Best?

November 20, 2019 News Comments Off on GRAMMY Nominations 2020: Are Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X The Best of The Best?

By JOHN DALY This year’s GRAMMY Awards nominees reflect music’s diversity as Lizzo secured eight of music’s most revered nominations and Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X each secured six. The noted newcomers each received nominations […]

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Musicians

Lewis Capaldi Gets New Look on Instagram Live, Releases ‘Before You Go’

November 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Lewis Capaldi Gets New Look on Instagram Live, Releases ‘Before You Go’

By JOHN DALY Lewis Capaldi used some wacky filters while going live on Instagram to announce the release of his new single “Before You Go” on Tuesday. Check out the new song, “Before You Go” […]

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Bruce Springsteen Returns to The Stone Pony For Boston College Benefit Concert

November 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Bruce Springsteen Returns to The Stone Pony For Boston College Benefit Concert

By JOHN DALY Bruce Springsteen is on a run — so to speak — and brought his home-spun and beloved music back to the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, where it all began. Check out […]

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Musicians

Harry Styles is a Dog … or a Dreamy Boyfriend in SNL ‘Joan Song’ Skit

November 17, 2019 News Comments Off on Harry Styles is a Dog … or a Dreamy Boyfriend in SNL ‘Joan Song’ Skit

By DONNA BALANCIA Harry Styles made the most of his hour as a human in the clever “Joan Song” skit on Saturday Night Live. But the audience never saw it coming that Harry’s prior incarnation […]

Moby is among many performers who have graced Ford Theatres - Luis Moreno photo
Musicians

Los Angeles Philharmonic Takes Over Operations of Nearby Ford Theatres

November 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Los Angeles Philharmonic Takes Over Operations of Nearby Ford Theatres

By DONNA BALANCIA The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted earlier this week to transfer the operation of the John Anson Ford Theatres, a County of Los Angeles-owned and operated venue, to the Los […]

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Camila Cabello Releases Single ‘Living Proof’ off Upcoming Album, ‘Romance,’ Sets Arena Tour Dates

November 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Camila Cabello Releases Single ‘Living Proof’ off Upcoming Album, ‘Romance,’ Sets Arena Tour Dates

Cabello August Dates Include LA, San Diego, SF, Sacramento By DONNA BALANCIA Camila Cabello has released her latest single called “Living Proof,” which will be included on her upcoming album Romance to be released Dec. […]

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Musicians

Madonna Shares Instagram Posts from Opening Night of Los Angeles Madame X Dates

November 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Madonna Shares Instagram Posts from Opening Night of Los Angeles Madame X Dates

By JOHN DALY Madonna shared her instagram posts from opening night of her 10 Madame X shows in Los Angeles at the Wiltern Wednesday night. No cell phones were allowed, allowing Madonna to be a […]

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Musicians

Billie Eilish Releases New Song, ‘everything i wanted,’ Sets Music Industry Records in 2019 

November 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Billie Eilish Releases New Song, ‘everything i wanted,’ Sets Music Industry Records in 2019 

By JOHN DALY Following the release of her No. 1 debut album When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go? (Darkroom/Interscope Records) Eilish has released a brand new song titled “everything i wanted.” The song was […]

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The Latest

Billie Joe Armstrong Gets a Puppet in his Likeness on New ‘Otis TV’

November 11, 2019 News Comments Off on Billie Joe Armstrong Gets a Puppet in his Likeness on New ‘Otis TV’

By DONNA BALANCIA Billie Joe Armstrong has a new hobby: He has turned into a puppetmaster and he’s producing a video show he airs on Instagram called Otis TV. Revealed via The Longshot Instagram account, […]

The Latest

Pink, Gwen Stefani, Zendaya and Kelsea Ballerini Steal the Show at People’s Choice Awards

November 11, 2019 News Comments Off on Pink, Gwen Stefani, Zendaya and Kelsea Ballerini Steal the Show at People’s Choice Awards

Complete List of Nominees and Winners By JOHN DALY The E! People’s Choice Awards presented a colorful night of celebs with Pink taking the People’s Champion Award, Jennifer Aniston capturing the People’s Icon of 2019 […]

Musicians

Will Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher Finally Be Getting Back Together After 10 Years? 

November 11, 2019 News Comments Off on Will Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher Finally Be Getting Back Together After 10 Years? 

By DONNA BALANCIA  Could Oasis brothers Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher be getting back together? Chances are good, but the long-anticipated reunion may likely be at Liam’s upcoming wedding to manager-girlfriend Debbie Gwyther, and not […]

Peter Hook and the Light at Wiltern Courtesy Brian Sevilla
Musicians

Peter Hook Proves He’s a Lover and Fighter at the Wiltern in Los Angeles

November 10, 2019 News Comments Off on Peter Hook Proves He’s a Lover and Fighter at the Wiltern in Los Angeles

By JOHN DALY Peter Hook may be appropriately named.  Not only is he a celebrated musician, but he’s a winning fighter. “Hooky,” as he is known to millions of fans, caught the affection of the […]

Musicians

The BRKN Play The Roxy, House of Blues and Soda Bar on California Leg of U.S. Tour

November 8, 2019 News Comments Off on The BRKN Play The Roxy, House of Blues and Soda Bar on California Leg of U.S. Tour

By JOHN DALY The BRKN impressed California in their recent appearances at The Roxy, House of Blues and Soda Bar in San Diego along their U.S. trek that wraps in Baltimore. These guys are a […]

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Melvins and Redd Kross Invade Alex’s Bar in Long Beach, Check Out The Show

November 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Melvins and Redd Kross Invade Alex’s Bar in Long Beach, Check Out The Show

By JOHN DALY Melvins and Redd Kross took Alex’s Bar by storm, giving fans a show that will be long remembered. Alex’s Bar in Long Beach is one of the best places to see any […]

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Musicians

Iggy Pop Book and Tales of Tours, Take Center Stage at McAlpine’s California Signings

November 8, 2019 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop Book and Tales of Tours, Take Center Stage at McAlpine’s California Signings

By DONNA BALANCIA Rock photographer Paul McAlpine presented his book “Iggy Pop Bare + Real” at Book Soup in West Hollywood and at The Haight Street Art Center in San Francisco, drawing book lovers, friends […]

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Musicians

Peelander Z Brings the ‘New Guy’ on Stage, Teenage Werewolves Roar at Viper Room

November 6, 2019 News Comments Off on Peelander Z Brings the ‘New Guy’ on Stage, Teenage Werewolves Roar at Viper Room

By CRAIG HAMMONS A show more fun than humans are supposed to have. Peelander Z and his madcap color-coded band members wove their magical punk rock spell on us recently, and I got to join […]

Tame Impala plays The Forum in March - Photo by Donna Balancia
Concert Advances

Tame Impala to Play The Forum, Pechanga, SF and Mexico in March

November 4, 2019 News Comments Off on Tame Impala to Play The Forum, Pechanga, SF and Mexico in March

By JOHN DALY Tame Impala will be playing three California shows, including one at the Forum in Inglewood, and has announced three Mexico dates, all for next March. Tickets go on sale this week. More […]

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