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Segerstrom Center Names Susan Brooker Artistic Director of the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School

The late philanthropist William Gillespie understood the value of the performing arts to a community. His generous donations to Orange County arts organizations helped sustain and grow the performing arts in the county. Among the many organizations that benefited from his support: Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Pacific Symphony, South Read More

Snoop Dogg postpones Hollywood Bowl concert in solidarity with WGA strike

Snoop Dogg is showing he’s down for those taking part in the current WGA strike. The Long Beach, California native has rescheduled his upcoming shows at the Hollywood Bowl in solidarity with those taking to the picket lines. “DOGGYSTYLE 30th ANNIVERSARY POSTPONEMENT,” the caption to his video on Instagram read. Read More

Cynthia Weil, Grammy winning lyricist who had hits with husband Barry Mann, dead at 82

Cynthia Weil, a Grammy-winning lyricist of notable range and endurance who enjoyed a decades-long partnership with husband Barry Mann and helped write “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling,” “On Broadway,” “Walking in the Rain” and dozens of other hits, has died at age 82. Weil’s daughter, Dr. Jenn Mann, said that Read More