The top half of the list continues here of the top pop songs of 2025. If you missed #60-31 you can check them out here. I hope you find some new favorites or hear something…
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- PHOTO GALLERY: The 2025 WIF Honors Presented By Max Mara
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- Jeffrey Gibson | ‘the space in which to place me’
- Interview with Lash Fary; Founder Of Distinctive Assets
- PHOTO GALLERY: The 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards Red Carpet + Backstage
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The Reclusive Blogger’s Top Sixty Songs Of 2025 | Part One
Well, readers, it’s that time of year again. It’s time for The Reclusive Blogger’s Top Sixty Songs of 2025. While compiling the list is not always an easy task. It is a fun one and…
INTERVIEW WITH SONGWRITER & ARTIST J. MICHAEL PHILLIPS
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PHOTO GALLERY: Patrick Schwarzenegger Returns as Ketel One Vodka’s ‘Spirit Advisor’ to Toast the Season’s Signature Moments
WHAT:Patrick Schwarzenegger Returns as Ketel One Vodka’s ‘Spirit Advisor’ to Toast the Season’s Signature Moments the Spirit of Bold Celebration – from Festive Holiday Gatherings to the 2026 Sundance Film Festival – The Spirit Advisor…
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PHOTO GALLERY: The 2025 WIF Honors Presented By Max Mara
WHAT: LOS ANGELES – November 7, 2025 – Last night on November 6 WIF (formerly known as Women In Film) celebrated the 2025 WIF Honors, an annual gala that raises vital funds for WIF’s education, career development, and…
Inside The Official 2025 Emmys Giving Suite Curated By Distinctive Assets
If you ever wanted to know what was in a Emmys Giving Suite (And Gift Bag!) We've got a preview inside of this year's offering below! It’s T-minus four days until the 2025 Emmys. While…
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Alabama Shakes Make Magic And Turn Up The Volume At The Hollywood Bowl
It’s easy to see why the Hollywood Bowl keeps being named one of the best outdoor venues in Los Angeles. The distinctive bandshell, built into a natural depression in the Hollywood Hills, is not only…
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R&B SINGER-SONGWRITER JESSIE REYEZ IS A HIGHLIGHT AT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM
It was a chilly Monday night in downtown Los Angeles (July 24th) when fans of all ages gathered at the Clive Davis Theater nestled inside the Grammy Museum to see Canadian R&B singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez….
Jeffrey Gibson | ‘the space in which to place me’
I visited The Broad museum in DTLA for the second time. I went to see the new Jeffrey Gibson exhibit, the space in which to place me. I also went into the Mirror Room again…
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Beyoncé Closes Out Her Legendary Cowboy Carter Tour L.A. Residency On A Cadillac High
The Grammy-award-winning artist played five nights at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium which culminated on May 9th. Last Friday, May 9th, marked the culmination of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour with a five-night stint in Los Angeles, officially…
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Interview With… Alternative Folk Singer-Songwriter AK Patterson [Video Version]
“These new songs may seem darker than ever, but they are ultimately about survival, resilience, and,…
Inside The 2025 “Everyone Wins” Gift Bags Curated By Distinctive Assets
I also did an interview with Lash Fary which you can read here! Well, what has been an exciting and unpredictable awards season is officially coming to close this week. It also means it's time…
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Interview with Lash Fary; Founder Of Distinctive Assets
While you've most likely heard of the "Everyone Wins" Nominee Gift Bags that many of the top Oscar nominees receive. Have you heard of the company and man behind it, Lash Fary? Well in my…
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PHOTO GALLERY: The 40th Film Independent Spirit Awards Red Carpet + Backstage
The Film Independent Spirit Awards celebrated it's 40th year and inaugural ceremony on the beach in Santa Monica with celeb packed event last Saturday on the 22nd of February. We covered the event for the…
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FILM INDEPENDENT CELEBRATES 2025 SPIRIT AWARDS WINNERS, ORGANIZATION’S HISTORY AT 40th ANNUAL CEREMONY
FILM INDEPENDENT CELEBRATES 2025 SPIRIT AWARDS WINNERS, ORGANIZATION’S HISTORY AT 40th ANNUAL CEREMONY LOS ANGELES (February 22, 2025) – Film Independent, the nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering independence and inclusivity in visual storytelling, handed out top…
A PERSONAL ESSAY: My Altadena Strong Story | “The Sky Is Red, And The Mountain Is On Fire!”
"The sky is red, and the mountain is on fire!" The sky was red, very red, and that was not a good sign at all. I knew as soon as I uttered that phrase. That…
AFI FEST 2024: Interview With The Cast & Director of Color Book
One of the best conversations I had at this year’s AFI Film Fest for this film didn’t physically happen at the festival and revolved around the stunning feature film Color Book. The movie, ironically enough, is filmed…
The Reclusive Blogger’s Top Songs Of 2024 | Pt. 2 – Songs 50-1
Welcome to part two of my picks for the “100 Songs Of 2024”. To see the first half of the list click here. Don’t forget to share, like, comment, and subscribe. I have an email…
The Reclusive Blogger’s Top Songs Of 2024 | Pt. 1 – Songs 100-51
Well, as we begin to close out another year, we can also look back on another fantastic year of music, so here is my first list—my picks for the “100 Songs Of 2024.” The list…
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CONCERT REVIEW: Bastille Presents Ampersand At The United Theater In L.A.
Dan Smith (Bastille) dropped Ampersand '&' back in October. Last week he played his first shows Stateside for the project, including two shows in L.A. TRB was there both nights and photographed the sold-out second…
PHOTO GALLERY: Ketel One Family Made Vodka Celebrates Patrick Schwarzenegger as First-Ever Spirit Advisor
WHAT: Ketel One Vodka celebrated the launch of its Spirit Advisor campaign to officially honor actor and entrepreneur Patrick Schwarzenegger as the brand’s first-ever “Spirit Advisor” for the holiday season. The festivities kicked off at the Times…
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE HITS ALL THE RIGHT NOTES ON THE OPENING NIGHT OF KIA FORUM RESIDENCY
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF A SOLD-OUT FIVE-NIGHT RESIDENCY AT L.A.’s KIA FORUM TRB WAS AT OPENING NIGHT LAST TUESDAY READ THE FULL SHOW REVIEW WITH CONCERT PHOTOS BELOW… For a band…
BASTILLE ELECTRIFIES L.A.’S ART DECO WILTERN THEATRE WITH THRILLING POP NOSTALGIA
The South London-based pop-rockers brought their only date of the Bad Blood X tour in America to Los Angeles to celebrate the tenth anniversary of their debut album Bad Blood. You know a show is…
Interview With Rhythm Tribe On Hispanic Heritage, Music & More
Rhythm Tribe is a multi-generational family band comprising Thomas Guzman-Sanchez, Mason Guzman-Sanchez, and Brisa Guzman-Sanchez, along with other close family friends rounding out the ensemble. The band fuses Latin Rock, Funk, Bomba, and Neo Soul to create…
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards® Nominations Have Been Announced… So who’s nominated?!
Today, The Recording Academy announced the 67th annual Grammy Awards® Nominations via a live stream event on YouTube and live.GRAMMY.com. Topping the list of nominees for the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards® are Beyoncé (11), Charli xcx (7), Billie…
AFI FEST 2024: Animator & Director Torill Kove Talks New Short Film ‘Maybe Elephants’
Before this year’s AFI Film Festival, I chatted with Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and animator Torill Kove about her AFI Fest animated short, Maybe Elephants. The 2D Animated short has been making the festival rounds (which…
CONCERT REVIEW: TOM JONES “AGES & STAGES” TOUR | THE GREEK THEATRE LOS ANGELES
It was a chilly Monday night in Los Angeles hills when Tom Jones took to the stage at the Greek Theatre. One of the seminal Los Angeles venues was quickly filling up for the Ages…
PHOTO GALLERY: The 2024 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) Gala
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Interview With… Folk-Pop Singer-Songwriter Ian Fisher
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PHOTO GALLERY: Susan Alexandra x Rachel Antonoff New York Fashion Week Presentation Hosted By Ketel One Vodka
Photos courtesy of BFA, Emilio Madrid, and Hunter Abrams. WHO + WHAT: New York Designers Susan Alexandra and Rachel Antonoff Teamed up with Ketel One Vodka to host their NYFW Presentation, which included an iconic re-invention of…
Austin Post Punk Trio Urban Heat Explore New Soundscapes On ‘The Tower’
The Texas trio is comprised of frontman, Jonathan Horstmann (vocals, guitar, synthesizer), Kevin Naquin (vocals, guitar, synthesizer), and Paxel Foley (bass, synthesizer). The Tower is the name of the new record by the Austin, Texas band Urban…
The DEF LEPPARD x JOURNEY 2024 Summer Stadium Tour Review + Photos At SoFi Stadium
Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium was packed to the rafters on a balmy Sunday night concert to see legendary rock bands Def Leppard and Journey co-headline the Summer stadium tour. On their stop in Los Angeles, they brought the original…
AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE NILES & CHAZ HAIR CARE LINE LAUNCH DAY EVENT WITH MIKE COLTER & FAMILY
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AMBER RILEY + MICAH MCLAURIN TEAM UP ON ‘MACARTHUR PARK’ COVER FOR PRIDE MONTH
nnTo kick off June and Pride month, we get a reimagining of a Disco classic from an unlikely pair. The song, MacArthur Park, sees former Glee star and Laurence Olivier Award winner Amber Riley team up…
GUEST POST: HAYLEY AND THE CRUSHERS PICK THEIR TOP TEN FAVORITE THINGS FROM THEIR FAVORITE SCENES
nnPop-punk duo Hayley and The Crushers (comprising of married frontwoman Hayley Crusher Cain and bass player Dr. Cain ESQ) have a new EP set for release in September. The EP is titled "Unsubscribe from the Underground" and…
PHOTO GALLERY: LADY GAGA CELEBRATES THE WORLD PREMIERE OF HER HBO MAX “GAGA CHROMATICA BALL” SPECIAL WITH FANS + FRIENDS
nnSinger/Actress Lady Gaga stunned the red carpet at the world premiere and fan celebration of her HBO concert special “GAGA CHROMATICA BALL.”. Ahead of the screening, both guests and fans were immersed in the Chromatica…
INTERVIEW WITH FINE ART + PERFORMANCE ARTIST DAI YING
nnnnnIn my latest interview on The Reclusive Blogger, I have contemporary fine art artist Dai Ying. nYing weaves intricate narratives of tradition with feminist-inspired innovation, creating captivating artwork. There are many. I interviewed Dai Ying to…
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