On November 18, a diverse crowd, including punks, goths, Gen Xers, and their kids and grandkids, gathered for the highly anticipated Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach. Despite the looming […]
Darker Waves Festival 2023: A Symphony of Nostalgia, Diversity, and Musical Bliss
Cultural Advocate: Marilou Magsaysay’s Worldwide Promotion of Philippine Ballet Theatre and Heritage
The Philippine Ballet Theatre (PBT), founded in 1987, is a prominent classical ballet company in the Philippines. PBT aims to popularize the art of dance among Filipino audiences while preserving […]
Vulture Festival 2023: A Decade of Pop Culture Extravaganza with Sharon Stone’s Artful Unveiling
On Nov 11-12, Vulture Fest (Pop culture extravaganza for fans of TV and movies and other stuff) returned for the tenth year in a row with a weekend of high-profile […]
My Tribute to the Late Talented Actor Matthew Perry
I was around 25 when the TV show “Friends” came out in 1994. I was single, had my first real job and bought my first brand new car. So when […]
Mark Ronson Honored at Newport Beach Film Festival 2023: A Conversation with Scott Feinberg on Music, Movies, and ‘Barbie’
On Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Fashion Island in the Bloomingdale’s courtyard, I had the privilege of witnessing one of the most influential figures in the music industry, Oscar and […]
The Killers Left an Indelible Mark on the Fans at Ohana Fest 2023 in Dana Point, CA
When I heard The Killers were headlining Ohana Festival, the decision to see one of my favorite alt rock bands was a no brainer. The Killers performed on the first […]
Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson Co-founders of Meili Vodka Stop by at Pavilions in Laguna Beach to sign Bottles and Meet the Fans
On Sept. 19 Jason Momoa and Blaine Halvorson co-founders of Meili vodka doing the high-end supermarket tours to meet fans and sign the Meili vodka bottle. A bevy of fans […]
A Concert Review of Don McLean’s Timeless Performance at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano
Since my early days in primary school, I’ve been an avid fan of Don McLean. In the late ’70s or early ’80s, we had a massive stereo at home where […]
Weezer Wows Fans with an Epic Concert at the FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine
I have always been an alt rock devotee. Back in the days when alt rock didn’t exist I was a new wave fanatic then grunge then alt rock. In the […]