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Chuck Negron, one of three lead singers in the original lineup of the hitmaking Los Angeles band Three Dog Night, died Monday at his home in Studio City. He was 83. His death was announced by a representative, Zach Farnum, who didn’t specify a cause but said that Negron died peacefully surrounded by his family.… Continue reading Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night dies at 83

Los Angeles Opera will announce its 2026–⁠2027 season Tuesday — the first to be led by incoming Music Director Domingo Hindoyan after longtime Music Director James Conlon steps down. Hindoyan, who is also the chief conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, will maintain that position as he joins L.A. Opera in July, nearly two years… Continue reading L.A. Opera unveils 2026-27 season, Domingo Hindoyan conducts twice

In the midst of Grammy weekend, New Edition’s L.A. tour stop at the Kia Forum on Saturday was a forceful statement on longevity and a reminder never to underestimate the power of R&B. Seeing all six members of the iconic vocal group on stage for a sold-out crowd more than four decades after their careers… Continue reading New Edition, Boyz II Men, Toni Braxton deliver non-stop hits at Kia Forum show

On Sunday, Bad Bunny’s seminal “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” made history when it become the first predominantly Spanish-language release to win album of the year at the 68th Grammy Awards. With this win, the Puerto Rican artist became the third Latino act to win the highest honor at the ceremony — joining Santana, led by… Continue reading Bad Bunny wasn’t the first Latino to win album of the year

According to President Trump, the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday were “virtually unwatchable.” Still, he watched enough to take issue with comedian Trevor Noah’s latest turn as the ceremony’s host. Trump, in a Sunday night post to his social media platform, said he intends to sue the comedian and former “Daily Show” host as he… Continue reading Grammys: Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein jab

History was made in more than one way at Sunday night’s 68th Grammy Awards. Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” won album of the year — the first Spanish-language LP to take the Recording Academy’s highest honor. Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” was named record of the year, making Lamar the winningest rapper in Grammy… Continue reading Grammys 2026: The show makes history but meets the moment

Thousands of cheering fans surround the ice at the Honda Center. The arena is loud, packed with fans in Anaheim Ducks jerseys. As the puck drops and the action starts, players zoom back and forth until — boom! A shot, and the Ducks score. But when the music hits for the first goal of the… Continue reading How Anaheim Ducks and the Offspring combine hockey and punk rock

In speech after speech, this year’s Grammy-winning artists returned to one message — ICE is a menace that must be stopped. After dramatic, violent escalations in federal raids on immigrant communities and their supporters in Minneapolis and across the country, Americans have been shocked into despair and action. Many artists up for top Grammys have… Continue reading The Grammys had one villain this year — ICE raids

At this year’s Grammys ceremony, the Recording Academy called on artists Post Malone, Lauryn Hill and Reba McEntire to honor the musicians who died in the last year. The annual “In Memoriam” segment paid tribute to artists including Roberta Flack, D’Angelo and Ozzy Osbourne. From heavy punk numbers to jazzy R&B ballads and solemn country-infused… Continue reading How Grammys ‘In Memoriam’ honored D’Angelo, Roberta Flack, Ozzy Osbourne

Bad Bunny’s “Débi Tirar Más Fotos” was named album of the year at Sunday night’s 68th Grammy Awards — the first time a Spanish-language LP has won the Recording Academy’s most prestigious prize. Bunny delivered the speech primarily in Spanish. “I want to dedicate this award to all the people who had to leave their… Continue reading Bad Bunny wins Grammy for album of the year