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Tanya Tucker Honored as ‘Distinguished Storyteller’ at Arts and Entertainment Awards

December 7, 2022 News Comments Off on Tanya Tucker Honored as ‘Distinguished Storyteller’ at Arts and Entertainment Awards

LOS ANGELES – The National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards honored Tanya Tucker with the Distinguished Storyteller Award for excellence in storytelling outside of journalism as the entertainment icon is set to star in Paramount’s […]

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Eminem Gives Long Overdue Oscar Performance of ‘Lose Yourself’

February 9, 2020 News Comments Off on Eminem Gives Long Overdue Oscar Performance of ‘Lose Yourself’

Eminem Song ‘Lose Yourself’ Won Best Original Song in 2003 By DONNA BALANCIA Eminem finally performed his Academy Award-winning song “Lose Yourself,” during an Oscar broadcast, albeit 17 years after the fact. “Lose Yourself” won […]

Iggy Pop to receive Lifetime Achievement Award UK TV Commercial
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Iggy Pop’s New Travel Advert Shows Music Legend’s Sense of Humor

December 23, 2019 News Comments Off on Iggy Pop’s New Travel Advert Shows Music Legend’s Sense of Humor

Iggy Pop to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award By DONNA BALANCIA Iggy Pop isn’t merely one of the world’s most famous musicians; he’s got an impressive and lengthy list of feature film and TV credits. It […]

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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 […]

Lizzo nominated for eight GRAMMY Awards - David Lee photo
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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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Rick Springfield, Richie Kotzen Honor Music’s Best with RockGodz Awards at Canyon

November 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Rick Springfield, Richie Kotzen Honor Music’s Best with RockGodz Awards at Canyon

By JOHN DALY Rick Springfield and Richie Kotzen were among those on hand to honor an illustrious group of respected sidemen, producers and rockers assembled for the RockGodz Hall of Fame Awards at the Canyon […]

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Vote for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Soundgarden, Pat Benatar, Motorhead

October 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Vote for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Soundgarden, Pat Benatar, Motorhead

By JOHN DALY Voting is open for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Pat Benatar, Motorhead, Soundgarden are among the 2020 class nominees. Benatar and Motorhead are first-time nominees. Others nominated to the revered […]

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British Rapper Dave wins Mercury Prize for ‘Psychodrama,’ Slowthai Holds Fake Boris Head Aloft

September 24, 2019 News Comments Off on British Rapper Dave wins Mercury Prize for ‘Psychodrama,’ Slowthai Holds Fake Boris Head Aloft

By JOHN DALY The 2019 Mercury Prize broadcast never fails to entertain, as Idles gave a raucous performance, British rapper and prize winner Dave brought his mother on stage, and slowthai held up a fake […]

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The Specials Honored by LA City Council with a ‘Specials Day’ on May 29

April 23, 2019 News Comments Off on The Specials Honored by LA City Council with a ‘Specials Day’ on May 29

By JOHN DALY Los Angeles City Council has declared Wednesday, May 29th “The Specials Day” in Los Angeles, it was announced Tuesday. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez representing LA’s 7th District, introduced the resolution, which will include […]

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David Byrne and Trent Reznor Tapped to Induct Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Honorees

March 13, 2019 News Comments Off on David Byrne and Trent Reznor Tapped to Induct Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Honorees

By JOHN DALY David Byrne and Trent Reznor are among the speakers who will induct this year’s honorees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it was announced. The ceremony takes place March 29 […]

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Lady Gaga to Jimmy Kimmel on Oscar Performance: ‘Love is What We Wanted You to See’

February 27, 2019 News Comments Off on Lady Gaga to Jimmy Kimmel on Oscar Performance: ‘Love is What We Wanted You to See’

Watch New ‘Encore’ Footage from ‘A Star Is Born’ By DONNA BALANCIA Lady Gaga made an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and squashed rumors that she and Bradley Cooper are more than just friends. Gaga […]

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Music Movies Earn the Oscars: ‘Green Book’ Wins Best Picture ‘Bohemian’ Takes Four

February 24, 2019 News Comments Off on Music Movies Earn the Oscars: ‘Green Book’ Wins Best Picture ‘Bohemian’ Takes Four

Rami Malek is Best Actor, Gaga Gets Best Song By DONNA BALANCIA “Green Book,” the story of the unlikely bond between a black musician and his white driver in the deep south in the 1960s, […]

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GRAMMYs: Childish Gambino and Kacey Musgraves Big Winners at Lackluster GRAMMY Show, Winners List

February 10, 2019 News Comments Off on GRAMMYs: Childish Gambino and Kacey Musgraves Big Winners at Lackluster GRAMMY Show, Winners List

By DONNA BALANCIA Lady Gaga, Diana Ross and Dolly Parton carried the GRAMMY Awards broadcast on CBS Sunday night, in one of the most lackluster awards shows on record.  “This Is America” by Childish Gambino, […]

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Macy Gray, Lisa Loeb and Nita Strauss to be Honored at She Rocks Awards During NAMM

January 7, 2019 News Comments Off on Macy Gray, Lisa Loeb and Nita Strauss to be Honored at She Rocks Awards During NAMM

By JOHN DALY Macy Gray, Lisa Loeb and Nita Strauss are among the honorees at the 2019 She Rocks Awards at House of Blues Anaheim Friday, Jan. 25. Honorees will perform throughout the evening. Kicking […]

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Music Movies ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ ‘Green Book’ and ‘Star Is Born’ Win Golden Globes

January 6, 2019 News Comments Off on Music Movies ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ ‘Green Book’ and ‘Star Is Born’ Win Golden Globes

By DONNA BALANCIA “Bohemian Rhapsody” took Best Motion Picture, Drama, and its star Rami Malek secured the Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama, at The Golden Globe Awards Sunday night at The Beverly Hilton. […]

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The Motels to Kick Off Hollywood Music in Media Awards With Performance at Viper Room

November 8, 2018 News Comments Off on The Motels to Kick Off Hollywood Music in Media Awards With Performance at Viper Room

By JOHN DALY Martha Davis and The Motels will kick off The Hollywood Music in Media Awards with a special pre-awards gala performance at the Viper Room on Nov. 13. The Motels have been nominated […]

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‘This Is America,’ Cardi B., J. Lo Win VMAs; Aerosmith Plays With Post Malone

August 20, 2018 News Comments Off on ‘This Is America,’ Cardi B., J. Lo Win VMAs; Aerosmith Plays With Post Malone

Camila Cabello Nabs Artist of the Year, Video of the Year By DONNA BALANCIA The MTV Video Music Awards brought out some eclectic performances and big wins for Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B., and Childish Gambino’s […]

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California Rocker Named to Web’s Top 25 Music Magazines

July 19, 2018 News Comments Off on California Rocker Named to Web’s Top 25 Music Magazines

By JOHN DALY California Rocker has been named one of the top 25 music magazines to follow on the Web. The award comes from Feedspot.com, a web aggregator that analyzes and collects data on reader […]

Best Entertainment Photo of Valerie June by Donna Balancia
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California Rocker Wins SoCal Journalism Best Photo Award

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By JOHN DALY CaliforniaRocker.com editor and producer Donna Balancia was presented with a Best Entertainment Photo First-Place award at the SoCal Journalism Awards Gala Sunday night. The award was presented to Balancia for her image […]

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California Rapper Kendrick Lamar Awarded Pulitzer Prize for Music

April 16, 2018 News Comments Off on California Rapper Kendrick Lamar Awarded Pulitzer Prize for Music

By DONNA BALANCIA California rapper Kendrick Lamar was awarded the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, it was announced Monday. It is the first time the prestigious honor went to musician not in the classical or […]

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Dolly Parton Honored with Public Service Award by LA Press Club

April 11, 2018 News Comments Off on Dolly Parton Honored with Public Service Award by LA Press Club

By DONNA BALANCIA Dolly Parton has been named the 2018 Los Angeles Press Club’s Bill Rosendahl Public Service Awardee for Contributions to Civic Life. SEE VIDEO OF HER APPEARANCE (June 24, 2018) She will be […]

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Sufjan Stevens To Perform with St. Vincent on Oscars

March 2, 2018 News Comments Off on Sufjan Stevens To Perform with St. Vincent on Oscars

Sufjan Stevens will get a little help from friends St. Vincent, Chris Thile, Moses Sumney, Casey Foubert, and James McAlister when he performs “Mystery of Love” on the Academy Awards broadcast Sunday. “Mystery of Love” […]

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VIDEO: Mary J. Blige, Diane Warren, Sufjan Stevens Nab Oscar Noms

January 23, 2018 News Comments Off on VIDEO: Mary J. Blige, Diane Warren, Sufjan Stevens Nab Oscar Noms

By DONNA BALANCIA Of all the Oscar contenders announced today, the nominations in the Original Song category could be the most interesting, pitting a pop music veteran against an R and B queen and revered […]

Molly's Game has a stellar soundtrack - Photo courtesy of Molly's Game
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Aaron Sorkin’s Academy Award-Nominated ‘Molly’s Game’ Boasts Classic Soundtrack

January 23, 2018 News Comments Off on Aaron Sorkin’s Academy Award-Nominated ‘Molly’s Game’ Boasts Classic Soundtrack

Molly’s Game Gets Oscar Nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay By JOHN DALY Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut, Molly’s Game, which received an Oscar nomination Tuesday, hit theaters late last year, featuring a stunning Jessica Chastain as […]

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Jackson Browne to be Honored with Les Paul Award at NAMM 2018

December 20, 2017 News Comments Off on Jackson Browne to be Honored with Les Paul Award at NAMM 2018

By DONNA BALANCIA Jackson Browne, the beloved songwriter of tunes like “Running On Empty” and “On The Boulevard,” will receive the Les Paul Innovation Award at the TEC Awards during NAMM 2018. The honor for […]

Smash Mouth Photo by Donna Balancia
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CaliforniaRocker.com Earns Three Finalist Designations for Southern California Journalism Awards

May 21, 2017 News Comments Off on CaliforniaRocker.com Earns Three Finalist Designations for Southern California Journalism Awards

CR Finalist in Best Blog, Best Social Media STAFF REPORT LOS ANGELES – CaliforniaRocker.com, the Los Angeles-based music blog, nabbed three Finalist designations for the Southern California Journalism Awards, it was announced Saturday. Work Honored […]

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