The Hollywood 360

Building confident, disciplined leaders through mentorship and education Future Fighters of America is helping young people build confidence, discipline, and leadership skills that extend far beyond the gym. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, it combines mentorship, education, and combat sports training to prepare youth for success in school, athletics, and everyday life. Participants are…

  New visual showcases a lighter, more personal side of the artist as “Operator” continues its chart momentum and surpasses 2.7 million YouTube views. Shyra Sanchez is embracing joy, friendship, and self-expression in the newly released music video for her latest single, “Dance With Me,” which premiered June 18. The upbeat visual follows the success of Sanchez’s debut single, “Operator,” which…

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A legend has left us…  On April 22 Star Publicist Edward Lozzi, 77 died after a brief battle with esophagus cancer. I know that his passing leaves an empty void in Hollywood, the city where he was a maverick publicist for over 50 years.  He leaves behind his beautiful Mom, brother Marco, son Brandon and wife and 3 beautiful grandchildren and many beloved…

Independent Latin music artist Gisi is continuing to build visibility with the growing success of her latest single, “Bandolera,” a bilingual release blending Latin Pop, Reggaeton, and R&B influences into a sound rooted in culture, emotion, and crossover appeal. The Hollywood-based Puerto Rican and Argentine-American artist has been gaining attention across digital platforms following the…

By: Fredwill Hernandez The 125th National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show, held from January 20–24, 2026, at the Anaheim Convention Center, experienced a notable rebound in both attendance and exhibitors. The event according to NAMM featured over 1,650 exhibitors showcasing more than 5,400 brands, marking a 25% increase from 2025. Attendance also soared to over 75,000, a significant…

By: Fredwill Hernandez Los Angeles-based direct-to-fan music ecosystem HITMKR partnered with Pointblank LA [music school] to present its final 2025 showcase on December 1, held at the main stage of the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood, California. The lineup featured performances from Sangina, Kvnlee, Gingerr Rust, Vinny Bravo, Duplexity, Remy Vox, Brooklyn Kelly, and HITMKR’s Ayanna Butterfly. Vu Ho,…

By: Fredwill Hernandez A wave of excitement filled the air as many, myself included, arrived early and eagerly anticipated the start of the sixth HITMKR House, a collaborative effort between HITMKR , a direct-to-fan music distribution ecosystem and Traklife Music, aimed at showcasing and providing emerging artists with a space to be seen and heard. This event took place on Saturday, June 14, at…

By: Fredwill Hernandez They say history sometimes repeats itself, and if you were fortunate to be in Napa Valley, California, a few days leading up to the second annual La Onda Latin music festival, it was very evident there was excitement in the air. There was more foot traffic, you had to wait a little longer to be seated if you wanted to eat, and there was a presence of California Highway…

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach , CA. Come Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Dia De San Juan Festival with Izis (La Enfermera de la Salsa), Marleen Valente, Melina (La Muneca de la Salsa), Yadi Vasquez and Alejandra Vargas and more. Get Tickets www.fiestalegre.com

William Shakespeare has been translated into modern English for Skylight Theatre Company’s production of The Winter’s Tale.     Cast members Spencer Jamison and Daniel DeYoung are pictured. The enjoyable production runs through June 14, 2025. Visit  http://www.skylighttheatre.org for more details. Additional support from the Hitz Foundation and Play On Shakespeare, the David Lee Foundation,…

Talented actress/writer Venessa Verdugo will be showcasing her new one woman show Hooligani. Based on true events that took place in the 1990’s, HOOLIGANI tells of a tumultuous time in world and local history.  Venessa Verdugo The premise is a madam under indictment for sex trafficking makes her case before the jury. Though found guilty of the crimes of human trafficking and prostitution by the…

Odalys Nanin’s acclaimed 2017 show Frida- Stroke of Passion is revived for a limited engagement at the Casa 0101 Theater, located in the Boyle Heights Artist District, of Los Angeles. I thoroughly enjoyed Odalys Nunin’s “FRIDA – Stroke of Passion: The Immersive Experience”. The special engagement recapped the mysterious last week of iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, beautifully re-enacted by…

m/other at MOAH ( Museum of Art & History) in downtown Lancaster, CA, explores motherhood outside the traditional, with themes of queer, indigenous, and spiritual motherhood. As part of the exhibit, Artist Gina Herrera’s Reforged Identities reflects spiritual and aesthetic rituals that pay homage to Mother Earth, utilizing repurposed and salvaged materials. Gina Herrera (photo: Harrison…