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Watch: Alejandro Aranda and Lauren Ruth Ward Perform in Gibson G-45 Guitar Ads

July 19, 2019 News Comments Off on Watch: Alejandro Aranda and Lauren Ruth Ward Perform in Gibson G-45 Guitar Ads

By DONNA BALANCIA Alejandro Aranda, known as Scary Pool Party, shared the spotlight with another local LA favorite, Lauren Ruth Ward, as the two are featured in new Gibson G-45 guitar advertisements. The videos are […]

FILM AND TV

‘Live From Daryl’s House’ Still in Limbo, No News on Show’s Return

June 25, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘Live From Daryl’s House’ Still in Limbo, No News on Show’s Return

By DONNA BALANCIA UPDATE: 02/07/20 A spokesman for Wolfson Entertainment said on Friday that there is still no news to report on production of new episodes of Live From Daryl’s House. “We have no news […]

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SadGirl Uses The Blues to Ditch Trailer Park Life in Short Film ‘Chlorine’

June 6, 2019 News Comments Off on SadGirl Uses The Blues to Ditch Trailer Park Life in Short Film ‘Chlorine’

By DONNA BALANCIA A starry-eyed runaway, a 1950s-style mom in a trailer park, and a low-budget lover boy on a motorcycle. No wonder the creators of this short film call themselves SadGirl. But with the […]

FILM AND TV

Alejandro Aranda of Pomona Voted to Final Three on ‘American Idol,’ Hails Fans at Parade

May 14, 2019 News Comments Off on Alejandro Aranda of Pomona Voted to Final Three on ‘American Idol,’ Hails Fans at Parade

By DONNA BALANCIA Alejandro Aranda has made it to the final three on American Idol. Tuesday in Pomona, Aranda’s home town, there was a celebration for the local musician, admired for his great talent and […]

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Jonas Brothers Reunite for Colorful Performances on ‘Saturday Night Live’

May 13, 2019 News Comments Off on Jonas Brothers Reunite for Colorful Performances on ‘Saturday Night Live’

By JOHN DALY The Jonas Brothers peformed two new songs on Saturday Night Live, their first time on the show since 2009. The guest host was Emma Thompson. The three brothers who are prepping for […]

FILM AND TV

Alejandro Aranda of Pomona Makes it to Final Five of American Idol

May 5, 2019 News Comments Off on Alejandro Aranda of Pomona Makes it to Final Five of American Idol

By DONNA BALANCIA Alejandro Aranda performed his original song “Poison” on Sunday night to earn a spot among five final contestants on American Idol. On an episode called “Woodstock and Showstoppers,” the contestants were to […]

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Video: RIP ‘Star Wars’ Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew

May 2, 2019 News Comments Off on Video: RIP ‘Star Wars’ Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew

By JOHN DALY “Star Wars” buffs mourn the loss of actor Peter Mayhew, who played the lovable Chewbacca in the legendary galactic movies.  Mayhew died Tuesday at the age of 74 just two days before […]

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Jim Jarmusch Films Screen at Zebulon in April Starting With ‘Stranger Than Paradise’

April 3, 2019 News Comments Off on Jim Jarmusch Films Screen at Zebulon in April Starting With ‘Stranger Than Paradise’

By DONNA BALANCIA A Jim Jarmusch film residency will take place at Zebulon Cafe during the month of April. On April 7, “Stranger Than Paradise,” (1984) directed by Jarmusch, and shot by cinematographer Tom DiCillo, […]

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Alejandro Aranda Brings it Home with Post Malone’s ‘I Fall Apart’ on ‘American Idol’

April 2, 2019 News Comments Off on Alejandro Aranda Brings it Home with Post Malone’s ‘I Fall Apart’ on ‘American Idol’

By JOHN DALY Alejandro Aranda crushed the competition again on American Idol Monday night, performing Post Malone’s “I Fall Apart” for his Top 20 solo. Aranda’s performance was held at historic Los Angeles concert venue […]

Alejandro Aranda covers 'Yellow' on American Idol - Courtesy
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Alejandro Aranda Covers Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’ and Nabs Top 20 Spot on ‘American Idol’

April 1, 2019 News Comments Off on Alejandro Aranda Covers Coldplay’s ‘Yellow’ and Nabs Top 20 Spot on ‘American Idol’

By JOHN DALY Alejandro Aranda of Pomona, Calif., covered “Yellow” by Coldplay on “American Idol” on Sunday night and nabbed a Top 20 spot in the competition. Enamored judge Katy Perry told Aranda, also known […]

FILM AND TV

Watch Pomona Musician Alejandro Aranda AKA Scary Pool Party Wow Judges on American Idol

March 7, 2019 News Comments Off on Watch Pomona Musician Alejandro Aranda AKA Scary Pool Party Wow Judges on American Idol

By JOHN DALY Pomona Musician Alejandro Aranda gave the performance of a lifetime on American Idol Tuesday. Aranda performed his original song, “Out Loud,” and left the three judges, Lionel Riichie, Luke Bryan and Katy […]

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The Sloths Share Video for ‘Haunted’ from New Movie ‘The Amityville Murders’

January 28, 2019 News Comments Off on The Sloths Share Video for ‘Haunted’ from New Movie ‘The Amityville Murders’

By JOHN DALY The Sloths have released a new video for their song “Haunted,” which appears on the soundtrack of the movie The Amityville Murders. The film gets a Feb. 8 release from Skyline Entertainment. […]

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Dennis Quaid and The Sharks to Perform New Album at The Mint March 9

January 23, 2019 News Comments Off on Dennis Quaid and The Sharks to Perform New Album at The Mint March 9

By DONNA BALANCIA Dennis Quaid and The Sharks will play songs off their new album Out of The Box at a special performance at The Mint on March 9. Tickets for the show go on sale […]

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Review: Netflix Doc on Swedish DJ, ‘Avicii: True Stories’ is a Cold Night’s Tale 

January 18, 2019 News Comments Off on Review: Netflix Doc on Swedish DJ, ‘Avicii: True Stories’ is a Cold Night’s Tale 

By DONNA BALANCIA It’s a heartbreaking story of one of the world’s most beloved DJs, Avicii, in the documentary “Avicii: True Stories,” airing on Netflix.  The 2017 documentary by Levan Tsikurishvili tells the story of […]

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Special Thom Yorke ‘Suspiria Limited Edition’ Streaming Tracks to be Released Feb. 22

January 16, 2019 News Comments Off on Special Thom Yorke ‘Suspiria Limited Edition’ Streaming Tracks to be Released Feb. 22

By JOHN DALY Thom Yorke’s Suspiria Limited Edition Unreleased Material  EP will be made available on streaming services on the same Feb. 22 release date as the 12-inch vinyl. Last November, York sat for a […]

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Update: Music Icon Jose Feliciano Joins Jimmy Fallon for ‘Tonight Show’ in Puerto Rico

January 15, 2019 News Comments Off on Update: Music Icon Jose Feliciano Joins Jimmy Fallon for ‘Tonight Show’ in Puerto Rico

By DONNA BALANCIA Jose Feliciano whose haunting 1968 cover of “Light My Fire” set the world ablaze in a simpler time, guests on Jimmy Fallon’s special “Tonight Show” episode from Puerto Rico. The show is […]

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‘Bird Box’ Writer and Band Release Compelling Album ‘Quiet Riots’

January 9, 2019 News Comments Off on ‘Bird Box’ Writer and Band Release Compelling Album ‘Quiet Riots’

By DONNA BALANCIA You don’t have to wear a blindfold to appreciate the new music by “Bird Box” writer Josh Malerman and his band. Malerman and The High Strung have released a great, 13-track album […]

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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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Bruce Campbell Says He’s Hosting ‘Ripley’s Believe It Or Not’ on Travel Channel

December 31, 2018 News Comments Off on Bruce Campbell Says He’s Hosting ‘Ripley’s Believe It Or Not’ on Travel Channel

By DONNA BALANCIA Bruce Campbell announced on Countdown Entertainment’s Times Square Network Monday night he would host a modern version of Ripley’s Believe it Or Not on TV for The Travel Channel. Campbell is known […]

Kiefer Sutherland Open Road single
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Kiefer Sutherland Shows his Love for Tour Life with New Single ‘Open Road’

December 26, 2018 News Comments Off on Kiefer Sutherland Shows his Love for Tour Life with New Single ‘Open Road’

By DONNA BALANCIA Kiefer Sutherland has released a new single called “Open Road” and you can listen here. “Open Road” is the first track released from Sutherland’s upcoming album Reckless & Me. And the popular […]

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FILM AND TV

Kurt Russell Sings The Blues as Santa Jailed with Little Steven in ‘Christmas Chronicles’

November 26, 2018 News 1

By JOHN DALY Once again, Kurt Russell finds himself singing the blues in jail with Little Steven in “The Christmas Chronicles” on Netflix this holiday season. But it’s all a good time as actor Russell […]

Lady Gaga at 'A Star Is Born' Premiere - Photo © 2018 Donna Balancia for CaliforniaRocker.com
FILM AND TV

REVIEW: Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper Let the Music Shine in ‘A Star Is Born’

September 25, 2018 News 1

LA Premiere Party Brings Out Music and Movie Stars By DONNA BALANCIA Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper could be shoo-ins for Oscar glory this year with “A Star Is Born,” but the real winner in […]

Al Pacino on Once Upon - Alyson Camus
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PHOTOS: Al Pacino, Leo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt on Set of ‘Hollywood’

July 27, 2018 News Comments Off on PHOTOS: Al Pacino, Leo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt on Set of ‘Hollywood’

Exclusive Photos by ALYSON CAMUS Story by JOHN DALY Here’s a sneak peek behind the scenes of the latest Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” with Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Al […]

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Review: Joe Cardamone Wins as Reluctant Hero in ‘Icarus Line Must Die’

June 22, 2018 News Comments Off on Review: Joe Cardamone Wins as Reluctant Hero in ‘Icarus Line Must Die’

By DONNA BALANCIA The Icarus Line Must Die is a smart look at what it takes to make music happen independently, but it goes way beyond the how-to. Joe Cardamone is an atypical starving artist […]

FILM AND TV

Noveller Gives Us a Glimpse into the Future of Music With Elegant and Haunting Show at The Echoplex

July 6, 2017 News Comments Off on Noveller Gives Us a Glimpse into the Future of Music With Elegant and Haunting Show at The Echoplex

By DONNA BALANCIA Sarah Lipstate, known as Noveller, is one of the finest guitarists out there, taking the instrument from rock and into the ethereal. A Pink Sunset for No One The talented, film-scoring composer-performer […]

Peelander Z
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Attention Earthlings: The Peelander-Z has Landed, Craig Hammons REVIEW

April 23, 2016 News Comments Off on Attention Earthlings: The Peelander-Z has Landed, Craig Hammons REVIEW

By CRAIG HAMMONS Peelander Z,  interplanetary purveyors of everything fun, happy, and crazy have landed on earth to make it make a better place and to put a smile on our face, so they say. […]

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