Kimberley Datnow and Amy Datnow Taking on Their Daddy Issues By Jay S. Jacobs The early passing of their father inspired sisters and British filmmakers Kimberley and Amy Datnow to get together to work on a film. However, they didn’t want to make it a sad, depressing story. That’s not who they were, nor was it really their father. Instead, they wanted to make a romantic comedy which would explore their relationships and life dealings in a world where he was no longer there. Es

The Oscars 2020 Oscars On My Mind – To Worry About Them in This Age of Greater Anxiety The 92nd Academy Awards ceremony Dolby Theatre Los Angeles Feb. 9th, 2020 airs live on ABC starting at 8 pm Yes, I have been anguishing over the upcoming Oscars far more than I should in light of all the other news: bad apps, impeachment blues, state of the union traumas, but the Oscars have been occupying lots of space in my brain. I ask why… Why are movies any more relevant than they have

LA Art Show at the LA Convention Center – February 5 to 9, 2020 – photo by Camille Jessie © 2020. All rights reserved. Art Show Confidential What is Los Angeles? You could say an overpopulated city or the star-studded place to be. To many, Los Angeles is the creative epicenter for art, music, and fashion, and the LA Art Show is just one demonstration of it all. The show is currently celebrating its 25th birthday and celebrating the art of Los Angeles, all while supporting St.

Gilbert O’Sullivan – World Café Live – Philadelphia, PA – July 10, 2019 – Photo by Jim Rinaldi © 2019 Gilbert O’Sullivan It Wasn’t Out of the Question by Jay S. Jacobs For years, if American fans wanted to see 1970s sensation Gilbert O’Sullivan in concert, they would have to fly to Europe or Asia or something. You see, O’Sullivan, who was the best selling solo artist of 1972 – beating out the likes of Elton John, Rod Stewart and Neil Diamond – had not played in the United Sta

Twin XL – Bootleg Theater – Los Angeles, CA – October 8, 2019 – Photo by Camille Jessie © 2019 Twin XL, Little Hurt & RH2 – Bootleg Theater – Los Angeles, CA – October 8, 2019 A Tuesday at the Bootleg Theatre calls for great music from underground artists. Headlining the night recently were the band Twin XL who were supported by RH2 and Little Hurt. RH2 is led by Dylan Jackson Scott, who might seem familiar due to his past groups, Young Rising Sons and Rad Horror. This is a f

Hoodie Allen – El Rey Theatre – Los Angeles, CA – October 1, 2019 – Photo by Camille Jessie © 2019 Hoodie Allen & Jake Miller – El Rey Theater – Los Angeles, CA – October 1, 2019 Welcome to Whatever USA, where it doesn’t matter where you came from, it only matters where you end up. Hoodie Allen, real name Steven Markowitz, is a 31-year-old singer, songwriter, and rapper touring this new album on his Whatever USA Tour, including a concert last Tuesday in Los Angeles. Growing u

Ms. Purple MS. PURPLE (2018) Starring Tiffany Chu, Teddy Lee, Octavio Pizano, James Kang, Ronnie Kim, Alma Martinez, Abigail Kim, Daniel Kim, Crystal Lee, Josiah Lee, Michael Roe, Glen Choi, Jake Choi, Courtney Bandeko, Jasmin Marie Bernal-Hernandez, George Lee, Cathy Kim, Sean Dulake, Sarah Bang, Jin Lee, Chris Yejin, Reece Hammer and Justin Chon. Screenplay by Justin Chon & Chris Dinh. Directed by Justin Chon. Distributed by Oscilloscope Films. 87 minutes. Not Rated. A near

MKTO – The Roxy – Los Angeles, CA – June 9, 2019 – Photo by Camille Jessie © 2019 MKTO – The Roxy Theatre – Los Angeles, CA – June 10, 2019 A hot day in LA calls for a fun night on Sunset Boulevard, with MKTO, of course. The pop duo, consisting of Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller, has been on hiatus since 2017. After their announced comeback last year, the guys brought their classic sound back to the west coast for a three-show tour. This also means the excellent choice of The R

MKTO – The Roxy – Los Angeles, CA – June 9, 2019 – Photo by Camille Jessie © 2019 MKTO They May Have Been Gone, But They’re Still Classic. By Isa Barnett Two friends wanted to make music together, and so they did. After a few years, Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller – better known as MKTO – saw their careers explode when their song “Classic” hit the charts in 2013. The duo immediately became an international success. For the next several years, while enjoying their newfound succe

Kristin Chenoweth at PaleyLive LA’s “An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth: In Conversation.” Kristin Chenoweth Lights Up the Stage at the Paley Center LA by Lindsey Blick The amazing Kristin Chenoweth lit up the stage at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, Ca this past Wednesday (February 27th). Pop Entertainment was privileged enough to have the opportunity to sit-in on the intimate conversation with this special lady. The chairman of the conversation that evening was

Lesli Margherita at BroadwayCon – January 12, 2019 Lesli Margherita An Audience with the Queen By Jay S. Jacobs It was just BroadwayCon time again, as some of the biggest names in theater braved the cold and congregated to the New York Midtown Hilton and the Ziegfield Theater to meet, greet and chat with some of their biggest fans. BroadwayCon is a celebration of all things theatrical, a heady mixture of lectures, live performances, memorabilia, cosplay, pictures and autograp

Wesley Stromberg and DJ Summit – El Cid – Los Angeles, CA – December 18, 2018 Scroll through concert photos below: Photos by Camille Jessie © 2018 #losangeles #youtube #RecordReleaseConcert #Hollywood #RealampTrue #ElCid #silverlake #ConcertPhotography #MiaJessie #Wesley #videointerview #SummitJaffe #DJSummit #PopEntertainmentcom #DJ #Remedy #Keatonstromberg #EP #Emblem3 #wesleystromberg #CamilleJessie #ConcertPhotoAlbum #ConcertPhotos

We were excited to chat with our old friend Wesley Stromberg, and his DJ/friend Summit Jaffe recently at Wesley’s record release show in Hollywood. See what’s new for Wesley as he talks about his new music, his growth as an artist and what it’s like making music with Summit! Check them out! #losangeles #youtube #RecordReleaseConcert #Hollywood #RealampTrue #ElCid #silverlake #MiaJessie #Wesley #videointerview #SummitJaffe #DJSummit #PopEntertainmentcom #DJ #Remedy #Keatonstro

Los Angeles premiere for “Mowgli – Legend of the Jungle” at the ArcLight Theater. Stalking the Red Carpet with the cast and creators of Mowgli – Legend of the Jungle The stars came out to celebrate the release of their film Mowgli – Legend of the Jungle. Based on the book The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, the movie takes a darker look at the tales that also inspired the Disney animated film The Jungle Book and its recent live-action remake. The Netflix movie has an exclusiv

Once Upon a Time Official Convention in Burbank, Ca on November 9 – 11, 2018 Creation Entertainment’s Once Upon A Time Farewell Weekend For seven years Once Upon A Time has filled our lives full of joy, adventures, hope, and magic. But like all good things this too must come to an end. For many, this show has inspired us to push our limits and believe that anything is possible. It taught us that the right path isn’t always the easiest one, kindness is key, everyone deserves a

Pretty Much – Theater of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – November 3, 2018 – Photo by Angela DiGaetano © 2018 PRETTYMUCH & Gunnar Gehl – Theater of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – November 3, 2018 Opening the night for PRETTYMUCH’s Funktion Tour stop at Philadelphia’s Theater of the Living Arts on Saturday, November 3rd was Gunnar Gehl. He is a singer/songwriter and a major heart-throb. When opening up on the stage, all the fans screamed for him. His set list was a m

Once Upon A Time Convention – Burbank CA Magical and enchanting things will be coming to fans of the ABC television series, Once Upon A Time this weekend in Burbank, CA. The Once Upon A Time Official Convention Farewell Tour is scheduled to arrive at the Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport Hotel, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 9, 10, and 11. This final convention weekend will feature exciting on-stage appearances by fan favorite stars in

Duane Betts Duane Betts Musician Makes the Case for Both Nature and Nurture When It Comes to Rock N’ Rolling by Brad Balfour Genetics may not determine everything, but for rocker Duane Betts, it was a great place to start. As the son of veteran musician Dickey Betts, who had been a co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band and its main guitarist for many years, Duane might have had opportunities that most young musicians looking to build a catalog of music and career don’t autom

PopEntertainment.com’s Mia Jessie on the red carpet with Matt Shively of the Netflix comedy film “Father of the Year.” Our Mia and Camille Jessie spent the day on the red carpet with the stars and producer of Netflix’s comedy Father of the Year. Check out what Allen Covert, Matt Shively and Bill Kottcamp had to say about making the movie! #losangeles #MattShively #NatFaxon #interview #allencovert #BillKottkamp #MiaJessie #FatheroftheYear #Netflix #redcarpet #DavidSpade #Camil

Peter Fonda, Shana Feste, Vera Farmiga, Lewis MacDougall and Loretta at the New York Press Day for “Boundaries” – June 11, 2018 at the Crosby Street Hotel in SoHo. Vera Farmiga, Lewis MacDougall, Peter Fonda and Shana Feste Breaking Down Boundaries by Jay S. Jacobs It’s not often that a movie’s press junket is stolen by a dog, but that is what happened last week at the Crosby Street Hotel in New York. The movie is Boundaries, a sweet and charming road trip comedy, based on th