Bill Vaughn

3 days ago | wavepublication.com | Bill Vaughn |Shirley Hawkins |Marissa Wells |Tanu Henry

In her second adventure, 8-year-old Yoli explores Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, where a lively celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture deepens her understanding of heritage and community. That’s the basis for “La Tica Morenita: Traditional Dishes and the Day for People of African Descent” by Y.B. Blake León. It was inspired by the author’s Afro-Costa Rican roots and the rich cultural traditions she grew up with.

3 weeks ago | wavepublication.com | Bill Vaughn |Darlene Donloe |Marissa Wells

“The D.I.V.A. Herself: I Survived My Mess,” by La Shawn Denise Witt, is a story of transformation, resilience and faith. “It chronicles the raw and often unspoken moments of pain, loss, love, and rebirth — and how I emerged not broken, but reborn,” Witt said.

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HOLLYWOOD — A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was unveiled May 30 honoring comedian Ricky Gervais for a television career best known to Americans for hosting the Golden Globe Awards. In his native England, Gervais is best known as a co-creator and star of the BBC Two comedy, “The Office,” which was adapted into the American version that ran from 2005 to 2013 on NBC. “This is pretty crazy and humbling,” Gervais told the crowd as he accepted the honor.

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Cardi B, the Grammy Award-winning performer currently living her best life on The Riviera with new beau, NFL superstar Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots, will come to Los Angeles June 8 to receive a coveted award.

1 month ago | wavepublication.com | Darlene Donloe |Bill Vaughn

LOS ANGELES — Gina Torres is one of those actresses who always leaves an impression with each role. During her career, Torres, a New Yorker who now lives in Los Angeles, has appeared in the Matrix Reloaded, 9-1-1 Lone Star, and Suits, to name a few. Up next, Torres is set to play Gertrude in the Center Theatre Group’s production of “Hamlet,” directed by Robert O’Hara, at the Mark Taper Forum. This is director O’Hara’s Hitchcockian noir take on one of William Shakespeare’s most famous tales.