Minions Invade Universal Studios Hollywood

By Charly SHELTON If you have met a child under the age of 10 in the last few years, chances are that you know what a minion is. For those of you who don’t, they are small yellow beings, most of which are pill-shaped that stand about two feet tall. They do not speak English […]

Coachella Music and Arts Festival Brings Families Together

Marissa GOULD, intern The Coachella Music and Arts Festival officially ended on Sunday.  Located on the Coachella Polo Fields in Indio, the festival featured over 150 bands, of which I saw about 10. I have gone to Coachella since 2011. Every year I go with my dad, David Gould, and sister, Nicole, for a weekend […]

‘Broken Age’ Provides Point and Click Laughs

By Michael WORKMAN There’s a name that may not mean much to younger gamers, but to the lucky few who grew up in the ’90s, it meant quality games with absurdly entertaining and witty writing. That name is Tim Schafer, and he is one of the many amazing pioneers in the point and click adventure […]

‘Sparky!’ Creators Visit Once Upon A Time

By Robin GOLDSWORTHY The author and illustrator of the children’s book, “Sparky!,” the tale of an oh-too-typical sloth, visited Once Upon A Time children’s bookstore on Thursday afternoon. Jenny Offill penned the story about a young girl’s desire to find a pet that satisfied her mother’s restrictive requirements. But when Sparky arrives, he doesn’t quite […]

VIDEO: Minion Mayhem Ride Opens

A flash mob performs the signature song from “Despicable Me 2” to open the press event   Cast members Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier and Elsie Fisher join Gru, Mario Lopez, Mayor Eric Garcetti and a slew of other dignitaries to officially open the new ride

L Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Awards Held in LA

L Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Awards Held in LA

By Charly SHELTON L. Ron Hubbard is firstly associated with the religion he began, Scientology. But before he was a religious icon, he was a struggling writer. He knew firsthand how hard it was to get a start as a science fiction and fantasy writer when every contest and contract seemed to be awarded to […]

Brand Library Hosts Evening of Cash

By Jason KUROSU The newly opened Brand Library celebrated the life of Johnny Cash on April 10 with a free live musical performance and a discussion of Cash’s life and legacy from the author of a recently published Johnny Cash biography. Long time rock music critic and writer Robert Hilburn spoke about his book “Johnny […]

Emporio Armani Opens Its Doors

By Charly SHELTON Emporio Armani, the brick and mortar store of designer Giorgio Armani, opened its doors to invited guests on Monday for its Style Revival event. A joint venture with Lucky Magazine, the Style Revival event was an intimate cocktail party in the newly opened store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Hors d’ouvres […]

World Premiere of “Death of the Author” at The Geffen Playhouse

World Premiere of “Death of the Author” at The Geffen Playhouse

Orson Bean, known for his roles in “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” and “Being John Malkovich,” Austin Butler from “The Carrie Diaries,” “Aliens in the Attic” and  “Ruby and the Rockits,” David Clayton Rogers from “Nashville” and “Mixology” and Lyndon Smith from “Parenthood” and the upcoming “The Forger” with John Travolta have been announced as the […]