Being a special ed teacher taught Chinedu Unaka his biggest lesson in stand-up
There are some aspects of comedy you just can’t teach. But for comedian Chinedu Unaka, plenty was learned while giving lessons in a classroom. As a kid growing up in...
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Mexican indie act Caloncho is bringing his groove to the Wiltern on Aug. 8
Caloncho wants to bliss you out. Since the release of his 2011 EP, “Homeotermo,” the 38-year-old singer-songwriter from Sonora, Mexico, has been making reggae- and tropicalia-infused dream pop underpinned by...
Tom and Ethel Bradley house among Black heritage sites in L.A. designated cultural monuments
When Tom and Ethel Bradley moved with their two young daughters into a modest three-bedroom home in Leimert Park in 1950, Black people were restricted from buying houses in the...
‘Sunset Boulevard’ celebrates and critiques Hollywood. Is that why Trump is such a fan?
For a long time, President Trump’s lists of favorite movies have consisted of golden age classics like “Gone With the Wind” and tough-guy fare like “The Good, the Bad and...
Indian authorities in Kashmir ban books by eminent writers and scholars
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Indian authorities have banned 25 books in Kashmir that they say propagate “false narratives” and “secessionism” in the disputed region, where have escalated in recent years....
From Alessi to Supreme: Phaidon’s New Monograph Explores the Full Scope of Alessandro Mendini’s Work
Summary Phaidon published a full monograph on Alessandro Mendini, authored by Stefano Casciani It features over 300 illustrations across design, architecture and editorial work Wrapped in a pink cloth hardback...
Kelley Mack, ‘The Walking Dead’ and Dr Pepper ‘Fansville’ actor, dies of cancer at 33
Actor Kelley Mack, who played Addy in Season 9 of “The Walking Dead” in addition to doing national commercials and voice-over work, has died at age 33, her family said...
Soulja Boy, cleared of felony weapons charge, finds his release worth singing about
Rap star Soulja Boy appeared to be all smiles — and some song — as he celebrated the latest update in his recent weapons possession case in Los Angeles. The...
The ‘Hamilton’ musical movie is coming to theaters this September
The hit Broadway musical “Hamilton” is making its way to the big screen on Sept. 5. Lin-Manuel Miranda announced the theatrical release date for the Tony Award-winning musical Tuesday night...
Commentary: TV Superman Dean Cain is recruiting immigration agents and, thanks to DHS, so is ‘South Park’
Dean Cain played a superhero on TV 30 years ago. Now he wants to help the government in its unconstitutional sweeps of Home Depot parking lots, schools and bus benches...
