Shia Labeouf bears childhood wounds in ‘Honey Boy’

Share: Celebrity success stories are the end result that the whole world witnesses and admires, but very few are fully aware of the backstories leading up to their acclaim and notoriety. Shia Labeouf’s new film, “Honey Boy,” allows audience members to see his own personal story by catching a glimpse into the world that turned him into one of the biggest young stars of the 2000s. Follow:

Counterparts hypes up local hardcore scene

Share: Counterparts kicked off their fall 2019 tour on Oct. 24 at the 1720 warehouse in Downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the release of their new album, “Nothing Left to Love.” The show was presented by PinUp Productions, who hosts events all over the west coast and supports the local music scene. The album was released on November 1, 2019, and has been tremendously supported by fans, reaching #97 on the Billboard top 200 in just the first week.  Follow:

The disappointing return of Popeyes’ chicken sandwich

Share: With drive-thru lines clogging traffic and people waiting up to 30 minutes for “fast food,” the legendary chicken sandwich from Popeyes made it’s highly anticipated return on Nov. 3 after a nearly two month hiatus. However, upon first bite, instead of a juicy succulent chicken with their renowned spicy mayo spread, the overwhelming acidity and sourness of pickles overpowers any flavor Popeyes was trying to go for. Follow:

Star-filled ‘Last Christmas’ cast can’t save horrible script

Share: A Christmas movie with Daenerys Targaryen from “Game of Thrones,” Nick Young from “Crazy Rich Asians,” and a soundtrack primarily comprised of George Michael sounds almost too good to be true—and it was. “Last Christmas” stars a fantastic cast with actors Emilia Clarke, Henry Golding, Emma Thompson and Michelle Yeoh. Unfortunately, even their incredible acting couldn’t mask the film’s poor attempt to incorporate the entire kitchen sink of political and social issues in its plot.  Follow:

DTLA Hive Gallery hosts Haunted Mansion inspired art

Share: The Hive Gallery and studios in Downtown Los Angeles has transformed into a macabre art exhibit inspired by places like the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. The Haunted 2: Welcome Foolish Mortals encompasses an illusory and anatomical ambiance that was designed by Pengu Labs. The exhibit features lurid works of paintings, sculptures and jewelry from various local artists. Follow:

Harry Styles’ new single encourages self acceptance

Share: Do you know who you are? If you’re Harry Styles the answer to this question is most definitely a resounding yes. Styles’ newly-released single “Lights Up” poses this question and encourages listeners to be themselves and get to the truth of who they are, with lyrics of the hook being “Shine, step into the light/Shine, so bright sometimes/Shine, I’m not ever going back.” “Lights Up” is Styles’ first single release since his self-titled 2017 debut solo album and fans were not disappointed with what …