This month, the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles closed the curtain on their successful Pinocchio exhibit and debuted their newest exhibit Louis Prima: Rediscovering a Musical Icon set to run through October 2024. Image Credit: Louis Prima Exhibit, Courtesy of IAMLA The exhibition is produced by the IAMLA in collaboration with the Gia Maione Prima Foundation that explores the life and legacy of Louis Prima (1910 -1978), a skilled jazzman, prolific songwriter, and extraordinary performer. Prima’s music is omnipresent, from film and television to viral TikTok videos, Disney tunes, and hit covers by contemporary artists.The exhibition examines Prima’s New…
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TBLACK ENTERPRISE has unveiled their 40 Under 40 Class of 2023, showcasing a remarkable assembly of young Black visionaries and changemakers making their mark in their respective industries, including technology & stem, business, creative arts & entertainment, finance, media, fashion & beauty, political & social impact, and sports. This distinguished group of honorees, celebrated for their innovation, unwavering determination, and trailblazing spirit, have not only demonstrated remarkable leadership but have also achieved notable milestones before reaching the age of 40. Among them are entrepreneurs, social activists, athletes, entertainers, tech innovators, diversity leaders, and more. Their collective dedication to creating a fairer…
By Rachel Uranga, Matt Hamilton, Ruben Vives | Los Angeles Times Apex Development Inc., owned by Ahmad Anthony Nowaid, failed to pay rent on the 48,000-square-foot triangular lot at South Alameda and East 14th streets for more than a year, and owed $78,000, according to Caltrans, which sued the company for back rent in September. The property was one of five that Caltrans was attempting to evict Apex and another Nowaid company from, including a plot along the 5 Freeway in Sun Valley and another a block away from the fire. All told, Nowaid owed about $620,000 to Caltrans in…
Geffen Playhouse announced the full cast for its Los Angeles premiere of the three-time Tony Award-nominated play POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, written by Selina Fillinger (Apple TV+’s The Morning Show, Something Clean) and directed by Jennifer Chambers (The Cake, The Enigmatist). Photo by Justin Bettman The cast includes Ito Aghayere (Junk, Bernhardt/Hamlet) as Chris; Maria Bello (Beef, A History of Violence) as Bernadette; Alexandra Billings (Wicked, Transparent) as Margaret; Lauren Blumenfeld (The Assembled Parties, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Stephanie; Shannon Cochran (A Doll’s House, Part 2; Bug) as Harriet; Jane Levy (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Suburgatory) as Dusty; and Elizabeth Rodriguez (Orange Is the New Black, The Motherf**ker with the Hat) as Jean. A derogatory comment, a summit gone awry, an anal abscess—it’s a bad day at the…
With affordable bundles trending, Regal wants to share the love of family friendly movies by offering four tickets all at child prices with the Regal Family Ticket. Available at all Regal theatres, the ticket offer provides a discount on the overall price, cheaper than the four tickets purchased individually for the latest Hollywood blockbusters. Regal Family Ticket “Family friendly movies appeal across generations, and Regal is excited to offer an affordable option for small groups to visit the theatre to enjoy these titles together,” said John Curry, Chief Commercial Officer at Regal. “With current and upcoming movies like Trolls Band Together, Wish, Wonka, and Migration, the Regal…
LOS ANGELES – An Agoura Hills real estate developer was sentenced today to 41 months in federal prison for failing to disclose on a bankruptcy petition that he had earned nearly $2.3 million in income and for failing to report almost $6.9 million in income on his tax returns. Mark Handel, 69, was sentenced by United States District Judge Otis D. Wright II, who also fined Handel $20,000 and ordered him to forfeit approximately $3,545,712, which represents the proceeds of the sale of real estate in Alameda County. Judge Wright also ordered Handel to pay the IRS approximately $1,618,836 in outstanding…
Los Angeles Rams safety and team captain Jordan Fuller is joining forces with RADical Hope to support student-athlete mental health. RADical Hope partners with colleges, professional sports teams and community organizations across the country to strengthen connections and build resilience in the lives of young adults. The organization fully funds the program for every partner to ensure equal access to essential life skills and resources. “Athletes can be reluctant to share vulnerabilities with their peers, but not one of us is made of iron,” said Fuller. “We need to spotlight the importance of making mental health as much of a priority as physical health.…
Aloha Sun has released its exclusive collaboration with Dennis Rodman, the RODMAN 9.1K. The 9100 puffs device is named after NBA Legend, Dennis Rodman. Marking the first time a celebrity and vape brand have come together for a collaboration, the RODMAN 9.1K aims to decadently celebrate the legacy of Rodman through Aloha Sun’s state of the art hardware and juice to support this new release. Introducing RODMAN by Aloha Sun. “With the launch of the RODMAN 9.1K, our aims are simple: to be bold and to stay authentic, much like the man, the myth, the legend himself. To collaborate with an icon like Dennis Rodman himself is an immense…
The class includes first-time Spirit fliers who booked their flights through Expedia, Travelocity, CheapTickets and BookIt between August 2011 and May 2017 Klafter Lesser LLP and the Hermina Law Group are pleased to announce that the settlement website, www.SpiritCarryOnBagFeeSettlement.com, is now accepting claims to share in a proposed $8.25 million settlement that has been reached in a class action against Spirit Airlines, Inc. (SAVE: NYSE) concerning the carry-on fees it charged United States passengers who booked their first Spirit flight through certain on-line travel agents during the period August 31, 2011, and May 3, 2017. The settlement was reached in Cox, et al., v. Spirit Airlines, Inc., Civil Action…
AUBURN, Ala., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Auburn University’s The Laurel Hotel & Spa has been awarded a Five Diamond designation by AAA Travels, recognizing it as offering world-class luxury, amenities and indulgence for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Laurel Hotel & Spa is operated by Auburn-based Ithaka Hospitality Partners in collaboration with Auburn University’s College of Human Sciences. The Laurel Hotel & Spa is a one-of-a-kind teaching hotel adjacent to the Tony & Libba Rane Culinary Science Center (RCSC), the home to Auburn University’s esteemed Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management, which opened its doors in August 2022. Only 89 hotels across the United States carry this prestigious recognition, and the property is the first in the state…