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¡Factinista!
I interviewed Brian Wilson in the late '90s when I wrote for the paper in Riverside. It was difficult -- I was terrified I might ask something triggering. Answers were clipped. Until we started talking about the Beach Boys' early shows, and he became an excited kid again.
June 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Cynthia Erivo covering "Purple Rain" with the LA Philharmonic at #Coachella is just what you'd expect. SPECTACULAR. Bawling my eyes out. 💜
April 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Last week's Lady Gaga #gothpera was perfection; this one saw a momentary -- yet glaring -- mic glitch at the very start and some shaky shots. But still -- WOW. These shows were an absolute triumph for everyone from the incredibly intense dancers to the crew. Magnificent.
#Coachella #Goldenvoice
April 19, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Please tell me there's going to be a #Coachella Lady Gaga doc/film along the lines of Beyonce... as it is, the cinematography is pretty epic for a live event.

#gothpera #Gaga #Goldenvoice
April 19, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I'll say it again -- #gothpera.

#GaGA #Coachella
April 19, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Maren Morris joins Zedd for "The Middle" remix. Yes, everything IS extra at #Coachella this time.
April 14, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Respect: Queen Latifah joins Megan Thee Stallion for "U.N.I.T.Y."at #Coachella
April 14, 2025 at 4:07 AM
I am, of course, loving Meute -- the German techno marching band. Peak #Coachella.
April 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Who had Flavor Flav guesting with Yo Gabba Gabba at #Coachella?
April 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Gaga's #Coachella set... let's call it #gothpera. Absolutely magnificent. Redefining multiple genres simultaneously. Just wow.
April 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Watching the #SNL Red Carpet and suddenly realized that this is the sort of gathering that needs a Designated Survivor squirreled away somewhere in LA.

#SNL50
February 17, 2025 at 12:54 AM
As for the #superbowl ads, the DunKings were hilarious, in keeping with last year's masterpiece. The Nike girls flag football campaign was great. Loved Barry Keoghan on a donkey, flinging laptops. LOL'd at the end of the Harrison Ford Jeep spot as well as Matt Damon's Affleck dig for Stella Artois.
February 10, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The poor Chiefs are as disappointing as my can of nacho cheese (SLAGIATT). Too bad you can't put beans and sour cream on an offensive line.

#superbowl
February 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Kendrick Lamar -- just WOW. Genius on so many levels. And Samuel L. Jackson? *chef's kiss.* WOW.

#superbowl
February 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
First off, the #Grammys had an embarrassment of riches when it came to the nominees. Very strong selections. But the show! Engaging tribute to LA. Nice balance of humor (but not the cringy kind of old). Inspirational acceptances (Doechii, Alicia Keys, Chappell Roan). Great sets. Piano tumbling.
February 3, 2025 at 5:31 AM
I was impressed that the Weeknd, who had boycotted the out-of-touch Grammys, was back after the academy made much-needed changes. But wow, Diana Ross!!!

#Grammys
February 3, 2025 at 4:39 AM
February 3, 2025 at 2:09 AM
I wasn't sure what to expect from #fireaid. But what a genuine, heartfelt salve for a wounded city. Parts were uplifting, others pure fun. All the right people at just the right time. Things in this horrid year finally feel a little hopeful.

@fireaidla.bsky.social

#socalstrong #ilovela
January 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Sting doing "Driven to Tears"? Impressive song choice. #fireaid #socalstrong
January 31, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Nirvana, but with St. Vincent, Kim Gordon, Joan Jett and Violet Grohl. Truly stunning. Gritty and grungy. Powerful. Somehow cleansing. Magnificent.
January 31, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Nirvana. #fireaid
January 31, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Watching fireaidla.org livestream. Started crying during Earth, Wind and Fire. Haven't stopped. So many feels for so many different reasons. #fireaidla #ilovela #socalstrong
Homepage - FireAid
Join us for an evening of music and solidarity. The FireAid benefit concert will be held at Intuit Dome on January 30th dedicated to rebuilding communities that have been devastated by wildfires.
fireaidla.org
January 31, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Joined @bsky.app, so that's half my Lunar New Year's resolution done ....
January 30, 2025 at 6:19 AM