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Dec. 9, 2010
Music
She had to leave Los Angeles. That line by L.A.’
June 30, 1990
As lead singer for the girl-group the Shangri-Las, Mary Weiss brought menace and melodrama to hits such as ‘Leader of the Pack’ and ‘Remember (Walking in the Sand).’
Jan. 20, 2024
Television
‘Sex and The City’ is now on Netflix, allowing younger audiences to discover the hit show. Many are taking issue with Sarah Jessica Parker’s iconic character Carrie.
April 12, 2024
Entertainment & Arts
When things have been good for Van Nuys pianist Page Cavanaugh, one of Southern California’s most successful lounge artists, they’ve been very, very good.
Sept. 4, 1992
Tuesday, 8:30 p.m. There are lots of people inside the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Young people.
April 25, 1985
The Southern California chapter of the Duke Ellington Society is presenting “Jump for Joy--Revisited,” a panel discussion--Friday at the Veterans Memorial Building in Culver City--about the Duke Ellington musical that played July-October, 1941, at the Mayan Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.
March 22, 1989
Reaction: Stations air bicoastal tribute. Rap can become self-fulfilling prophecy, artists warn.
March 10, 1997
With their nonconformist music, female Mexican artists have become a pop force to reckon with.
April 21, 2002
California
Not quite boys in the hood, it’s more like boys in the halls. You go to high school.
Feb. 26, 1993