Human Interest/News

Warm Audio, Shure [Mic’s], and Apogee Digital shine during the NAMM Show’s [in-person] return!

By: Fredwill Hernandez The [121st] National Association of Music Merchants [NAMM] Show, which ran from Fri. – June 3 through Sun. – June 5, 2022 — returned [in-person] without any COVID-19 restriction with “mixed emotions.” Many attendees were disappointed with…

Exclusive: Los Angeles’ DJ Irony, DJ Lenny G, and Marvelous’ [Promotions] pull off The 3rd Annual LA6 [Latin Music] Showcase!

By: Fredwill Hernandez Excitement was in the air in anticipation for the start of the 3rd Annual LA6 Showcase – a collaborative effort between Los Angeles, Ca. based DJ Irony, and [his colleague] DJ Lenny G who [both] are employed…

Out TODAY from The Go-Go’s GINA SCHOCK – “Made In Hollywood: All Access with the Go-Go’s”

In-Person and Virtual Book Events Set for October, November Featuring Special Guests Including Belinda Carlisle, Kathy Valentine, Kate Pierson and more! (Los Angeles, CA) October 26, 2021 – Today — Black Dog  & Leventhal, a division of Hachette, release the debut…

Hollywood Forever Unveils Burt Reynolds Monument…Academy Museum of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Opens…’A Place Among the Dead’ Premieres

I have been reflecting a lot over the past 2 weeks about the Burt Reynolds Monument Unveiling at Hollywood Forever last month… I went back a few days ago to visit and enjoy the serenity of the cemetery. Burt was…

Doris Bergman’s 4th Annual “Gratitude Lounge” Aces 14th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic

On Monday, October 4th, celebs and VIP’s gathered at a beautiful private golf club in the Toluca Lake/Burbank area to support the George Lopez Foundation, a nonprofit organization that creates positive change for underprivileged individuals and military families with education and health challenges,…

Brian and Derek Rivera out, Jorge Ramirez in — as Fonovisa’s Regional Mexican group Los Crecidos regroups: Exclusive

By: Fredwill Hernandez The Hollywood 360 can exclusively confirm [and reveal on July 28] that brothers Brian and Derek Rivera, who were two of the four [founding] members of Regional Mexican group Los Crecidos [also comprised of brothers Steven and…

Ren Liu Gives Alternative Music a Classic Twist with ‘Prayer For a Stranger’

By Nina Praegis After majoring in classical piano performance at USC in undergrad, Ren Liu grew new music from classical music roots and discovered a new way to express herself.  It has not been an easy journey for Ren on…

Lupillo Rivera concludes Gira en el Campo on a high note: Pays homage to his father while “honoring” field workers!

By: Fredwill Hernandez As a way to “pay homage” to his father [Don Pedro Rivera] who was formerly a field worker himself, to acknowledge, personally thank, and also “honor” the forgotten [frontline] field workers, Grammy Award winning Regional Mexican singer…

Hermanos Herrera keep son jarocho alive with [classic] album: Ayer, Hoy, y Para Siempre!

By: Fredwill Hernandez A [musical] seed through a family bond that was planted some thirty years ago has fully blossomed in what I can very proudly, confidently [and in my personal opinion] consider a classic Latin album of predominately son…

“Let’s Stay (In) Together: A Benefit To Support The Apollo” Livestream Concert

Rescheduled For Thurs., June 4 At 7:30p ET; Feat. Kirk Douglas of The Roots, Kool & The Gang, Gary Clark Jr., Robert Randolph And More. In observance of Black Out Tuesday and in solidarity with artists, neighbors and the global…