Todd Inoue

San Jose

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Metallica’s first night at Levi’s Stadium thrills, even without ‘Sandman’

6 days ago | sfchronicle.com | Todd Inoue

James Hetfield of Metallica performs during the group’s first night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Friday, June 20. Yalonda M. James/S.F. ChronicleJames Hetfield of Metallica performs during the group’s first night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Friday, June 20. Yalonda M. James/S.F. ChronicleKirk Hammett and James Hetfield of Metallica perform during the group’s first night at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Friday, June 20. Yalonda M.
Disney, Pixar’s ‘Elio’ explores loneliness, resilience and connection

1 week ago | sfchronicle.com | Todd Inoue

Wannabe space cadet Elio (voiced by Yonas Kibreab) craves intergalactic connection in “Elio.” Disney/PixarYonas Kibreab, who voices the titular character in “Elio,” arrives at the premiere of the movie at El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on June 10.
Bini to perform first San Francisco concert on global tour

2 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Todd Inoue

The Philippine pop group Bini members include, from left to right on the top row: Colet, Stacey, Jhoanna, Gwen, Aiah, and bottom row, from left to right: Mikha, Sheena and Maloi. Miller PRThe eight young ladies of Philippine pop group Bini are crowded together in a room, smiles beaming on a morning video call from Manila. With millions of fans called “Blooms” and racking up more than a billion streams, the “Nation’s Girl Group” is excited to be on the precipice of a global breakout.
Raphael Saadiq’s bass stolen before Oakland show, but the music played on

2 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Todd Inoue

Raphael Saadiq, seen here at the Fox Theater in Oakland in 2020, returned to the venue with “No Bandwidth: One Man, One Night, Three Decades of Hits” on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Michael Short/Special to The ChronicleWhile recreating his 1984 audition for Sheila E’s band, Raphael Saadiq slipped in a quick spontaneous story about something that happened to him earlier in the day.
The secret behind the Doobie Brothers’ lasting connection with fans

3 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Todd Inoue

Bay Area rock band the Doobie Brothers is set to release its 16th studio album “Walk This Road” on Friday, June 6. Clay Patrick McBrideMichael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers. Clay Patrick McBridePatrick Simmons of the Doobie Brothers. Clay Patrick McBrideJohn McFee of the Doobie Brothers. Clay Patrick McBrideTom Johnston of the Doobie Brothers.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin responds to Palestinian flag at Stanford Stadium with message of unity

3 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Todd Inoue

Chris Martin of Coldplay performs on opening night of the U.S. leg of “Music of the Spheres” world tour at Stanford Stadium on Saturday, May 31. Steve Jennings/Getty ImagesColdplay lead singer Chris Martin surveyed the flags and handwritten signs among the Stanford Stadium crowd when he spotted a Palestinian flag. He acknowledged and welcomed the flag holder, but promptly issued a warning to anybody at the concert on Saturday, May 31, who would try to twist his intentions.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin responds to Palestinian flag at Stanford Stadium with message of unity

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Todd Inoue

Say goodbye to fuzzy, hazy, and low resolution webcam video with this free appWebcams come in three main forms. First off, you have the built-in kind that sit at the top of your display. The one on my MacBook Pro sits in the …
Review: Kendrick Lamar and SZA deliver a West Coast spectacle at Oracle Park

4 weeks ago | sfchronicle.com | Todd Inoue

Kendrick Lamar performs his co-headlining Grand National Tour with SZA. Greg NoireSurveying a sea of 40,000 people gathered at Oracle Park, rap bellwether Kendrick Lamar felt right at home. “We’re back on the West Coast, my home,” Lamar proclaimed.
Why Daniel Dae Kim believes ‘Yellow Face’ resonates in today’s political climate

1 month ago | sfchronicle.com | Todd Inoue

Daniel Dae Kim gives an interview at the CAAMFest closing night screening of “Yellow Face” at AMC Kabuki 8 on Sunday, May 11, in San Francisco. Miikka Skaffari/Getty ImagesFrom 2004 TV smash “Lost” to 2024’s “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” for more than two decades Korean American actor and producer Daniel Dae Kim has steadily risen up the call sheet to become one of the most reliable and recognizable Asian American faces in entertainment.
Eight AANHPI artists you need to hear now

1 month ago | datebook.sfchronicle.com | Todd Inoue

Korean American singer-songwriter Babebee. Photo: Patrick PanganibanA Vietnamese American indie artist covering a song her mother made popular in her homeland 50 years prior; a Hawaii-based alt-electronic duo; a Kerala-via-Houston rapper that just rocked Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The Chronicle’s annual AANHPI Month Mixtape rolls into its sixth year, showcasing artists and songs making waves in the diasporic Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.