Robbie Robertson tribute at Kia Forum: Inside the show
It was like the band — if not quite the Band — had gotten back together.Under a trio of softly illuminated chandeliers, more than two…
Girl Ultra talks ‘Blush,’ touring and being genre-less
As tourists celebrate the high-end vintage shops, the evocative street art and chic eateries of Roma Norte, one of Mexico City’s trendiest neighborhoods, Mariana de…
It’s like Vegas’ Sphere, but it’s in L.A. 7 things to know about Cosm
Outside it was sunny and in the high 80s, but inside, a large, spectral-like glacier was rushing toward me. As it broke apart in the…
Kendrick Lamar films ‘Not Like Us’ music video in Compton
Searching for rap fans sick and tired of Kendrick Lamar‘s irresistible”Not Like Us?” You won’t find them in the rapper’s native Compton. Days after rocking…
Review: Bergamot Comedy Fest breeds a mix of laughter and lessons at The Crow
The Bergamot Comedy Festival in Santa Monica last week was more than just a comedy festival. Sure, there were lots of funny comedians, but more…
Giant Robot puts Asian pop culture on display with exhibit, events
In 1994, Eric Nakamura launched a zine he dubbed Giant Robot, a photocopied, hand-stapled fanboy’s ode to manga, anime, Japanese punk bands and skateboarding. Thirty…
Camp Flog Gnaw: Tyler, the Creator, Kendrick Lamar, Ice Spice
Day 1 of Tyler, the Creator’s sold-out Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, held at Dodger Stadium, featured Compton’s Kendrick Lamar alongside his cousin, Baby Keem (a.k.a…