Sunset Strip Shuts Down To Party
TONY LANDA
The sixth annual Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) rocked that fabled street recently. Performances on the closed-off Sunset Strip, enjoyed by more than 15,000 fans, included Linkin Park and Awolnation (pictured), as well as Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Finch and Street Drum Corps. Artists that rocked the East Stage included Wale, Logic, Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh, Asher Roth and Zeale. More than 30 additional artists performed throughout the festival on the new Viper Room outdoor stage, as well as indoors at The Roxy and Whisky a Go-Go. Get complete coverage at http://sunsetstripmusicfestival.com.
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Sabbath Returns To The Stage
JIM DONNELLY
Promoting their new record, 13, Black Sabbath are currently circling the United States and Canada offering a set list of new anthems and classics with an opening act by the party rocker Andrew W.K. Pictured is Ozzy staring down the fans at the Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL. See upcoming tour dates at http://ticketmaster.com.
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Kelly & Kidd
JOY NEELY
Pacino Sees Chicago At Greek Al Pacino made a special appearance during the Chicago concert at The Greek Theatre, in Los Angeles to film during intermission for his upcoming movie Imagine. Chicago presented him with a commemorative photo in honor of the special occasion and Nederlander’s Paola Palazzo welcomed him to the venue. Pictured is Pacino surrounded by members of Chicago, HK Management and Nederlander Concerts.
As part of her first solo tour in support of her new album, Plain Simple Me, roots rocker Kelly Zirbes has teamed with MC's own Tom Kidd, author of the new book Which One Am I?, for the Words & Music tour. The tour launched recently at the Cahuenga General Store and continues at coffee houses throughout Southern California. For more info, call 562-661-8212.
IES Rocks LA / NOHO L.A. and North Hollywood rocked out at the annual Independent Entertainment Summit, which featured music-biz panel discussions and performances by future hit-makers. Venues included The El Portal Theater, The Federal and the Ivar. IES pulls together leaders of the music industry and gives attendees the opportunity to meet, learn and connect with professionals. Performing artists included Eric Zayne (pictured). See http://indieentertain mentsummit.com/
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Kravitz Preps Latifah Show
34 September 2013
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Queen Latifah and Lenny Kravitz are seen reviewing the set plans for the upcoming The Queen Latifah Show, which premieres Sept. 16 on CBS. The set for the show was designed by Lenny's company, Kravitz Design Inc.