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Hollywood, and the entire world, lost one of its brightest lights this past week. Dolly Parton passed away in Nashville at age 80, following a brief health battle, just a year and a half after losing Carl Dean, her husband of nearly six decades. She was laid to rest beside him in a small, private family service, true to the humble East Tennessee roots she never let go of, even after becoming one of the most recognized entertainers on the planet. For six decades, Dolly was mor

Composer Guy Renardeau talks to Heart of Hollywood Magazine about bringing his score Earth Sounds to life with the Thessaloniki State Symphony Orchestra.

Coachella 2026 marked a milestone as the festival celebrated its 25th edition at the iconic Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Spanning two weekends from April 10 to 12 and April 17 to 19, the event brought together a diverse lineup of artists, immersive art installations, and unforgettable moments that captivated thousands of attendees and millions of viewers worldwide. This year’s festival combined music, art, and innovation in ways that pushed the boundaries of the tra

Photo by Billy Montgomery By Billy Montgomery At the crossroads of Brazilian fire and Black American soul stands Angel B—a singer, dancer, choreographer, and fashion-forward force whose artistry is as bold as her journey. Born in the electrifying city of São Paulo, Brazil, Angel B. embodies what it means to be a global creative: fiercely independent, unapologetically driven, and proudly rooted in the rhythms that raised her. From an early age, Angel B was immersed in movement

By Jessica Ross Japanese music icon MINMI made waves in Southern California with the highly anticipated U.S. debut of her Freedom LA music festival. The dazzling event became a standout addition to the OC Japan Fair, one of the country’s most beloved celebrations of Japanese culture. With over 50,000 attendees across the three-day extravaganza, the event drew festival-goers, fans, and industry insiders alike to witness a bold new era in cultural crossover and global sound. Em

Heart Of Hollywood Magazine is thrilled to announce that Circle The Earth will be featured on the cover of our Digital Issue #33, August-September 2024! This dynamic band is set to bring their unique global sound to our readers, and we couldn't be more excited to share their story with you. Meet the Band Circle The Earth is a musical powerhouse composed of:\ Michael McBay on Bass Kazuki Tokaji on Guitar Sandro Feliciano on Drums Sandy Chao Wang on Keyboard Aviva Scott on Voca

By Brett Hoag Photography: Wendy Dio Photography: Metal Mastication Hail Metal Heads and Masticators! Sit down is a bit of a misnomer as Wendy is currently relaxing at her home in OH. However, I just got off the phone with the Queen of all things Heavy Metal. She is an extremely busy individual working her magic for various charities, but carved out a few minutes to talk with us and take some fan questions from a few Masticators \m/ Hello, Wendy. Thank you so very much for ag

Welcome, music lovers and entertainment enthusiasts! As the Grammy's season unfolds, Heart Of Hollywood Magazine is thrilled to be your front-row ticket to the most electrifying events in Hollywood and Los Angeles. This is the time when music's biggest names come together to celebrate achievements, showcase talent, and set the trends for the year ahead. Behind the Velvet Rope Our team has been on the ground, capturing every moment from the red carpet to the exclusive after-pa

Jon Bon Jovi performing at the MusiCares 2024 Person of the Year Gala. Photo Credit: Kevin Mazur On February 2 2024, MUSICARES held their Person of the Year Gala honoring Jon Bon Jovi. The GRAMMY-winning frontman and founding member of American rock band Bon Jovi was the honoree of the 33rd annual Person of the Year benefit gala, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Proceeds from the event will provide essential support for MusiCares, the leading music charity providing

By Billy Montgomery Renowned actress Jasmine Guy has won her first Emmy award for her outstanding performance in the short-form project "Chronicles of Jessica Wu". Not only is it Guy’s first Emmy, but it was also her first nomination. The Tubi series centers around “a young girl on the Autism spectrum who has mastered martial arts. She becomes a hero in her city and takes down some of the most ruthless villains in Los Angeles. Guy was nominated as “Outstanding Actress in a

By Billy Montgomery Poised to follow in the footsteps of iconic Houstonians like Beyoncé, Solange, Lizzo, and Megan Thee Stallion, Devyn Kelly is one to watch in 2024. Fresh off the release of her EP, "L.O.V.E.," Kelly said she’s ready to be H-town’s next. Kelly's journey began in the vibrant streets of Houston’s Third Ward, a neighborhood known for its rich cultural heritage and artistic soul. Starting in pre-school, music was in her DNA as she felt a magnetic pull toward

By Brett Hoag Photography: Claudia Hoag (except where noted) The Pilot episode of a new interview/cooking show hosted by Heart of Hollywood Magazine Metal Scene Reporter Brett Hoag hit the internet on 12/20/23. Join me with my first guest, Metal Hall of Famer James Pulli of Impellitteri as we hit the airwaves! Tune in and learn how to make the prison sauce from Goodfellas! Learn a secret James has kept from his Mom since he was 13!! (It's not what you think!) Find out who the

By Brett Hoag Photography: Claudia Hoag (except where noted) Hail, Metal Heads! I hope your Thanksgiving was as enjoyable as mine. As promised, here is Part III of my interview with Chris and James of Impellitteri. Enjoy \m/ How long is your Headline set? An hour and 45 minutes? Chris- Whoa. Be careful with that whole "Headline" stuff. LOL [We are headlining] If we are in Japan. If we are lucky enough to get on a festival or two in Europe, I promise you we are not headlinin

By Brett Hoag Photography: Claudia Hoag Hail, Metal Heads! As promised, here is part II of my interview with Metal Hall of Famers Chris Impellitteri and James Pulli of Impellitteri. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! I read that Tony Iommi has 400- 500 unused riffs on his phone. James- On his phone?! He better have that backed up! LOL Do you guys have a store of riffs waiting to be worked into songs? Chris- As soon as I like something, I've always historically gone an

By Brett Hoag Photography: Chris and James (except where noted) Hail, Metal Heads! Today, I am sitting in the dining room of James Pulli, a long-time member of the band Impellitteri. Impellitteri has sold millions of records worldwide and was inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame in January 2023. I have Giles Lavery to thank for presenting me with this extraordinary opportunity to talk with James and the legendary guitarist Chris Impellitteri. I also have to thank Mrs. Pulli f

By Brett Hoag Photography: Brett Hoag (except where noted) Hail, Metal Heads! Years ago, I found The Metal Voice on Facebook. Through The Metal Voice, I became social media friends with a frequent panel member, Giles Lavery. I first met Giles in person at the 2023 Metal Hall of Fame induction ceremony when he took over vocal duties for Impellitteri's short set following Chris Impellitteri's induction into the Hall. Giles flew into Los Angeles from Germany for a documentary fi

By Brett Hoag Photography: Claudia Hoag Hail, Metal Heads! As a heavy metal fan in Los Angeles, I thought the metal scene was dead. I think it was the demise of City Pages that led me to this conclusion. Back in the day, that was where everyone would turn to see who was playing and where. That publication kept track of up-and-coming bands so one could stay on top of the burgeoning scene in and around the Sunset Strip, as well as advertising national and international head

By Brett Hoag Photography: Claudia Hoag Hail, Metal Heads! If you missed it, and I was there, so I am sure you did, LA Gates of Metal Festival III was a shredfest of national metal bands we rarely see on the Left Coast. One such band is Ironflame out of Pittsburgh, PA. I was fortunate to get them to stop by Hoag Studio in Santa Monica for pictures and an interview. Without further adieu, allow me to present Ironflame. Hey, guys! Thank you so much for being here today and

By: Brett Hoag Photography: Adamantis Hail Metal Heads! I am sitting here at the Garden Amp in Garden Grove, CA, with a band from Boston that just lit up LA Gates of Metal Festival III with a superb set of thundering riffs, intricate solos and soaring vocals that have come to be the epitome of American Power Metal. Say hello to Adamantis! Hey, thank you for sitting down with me. Who's who and how long have you guys been together? Who are you? My name is Jeff Stark. I am the

By: Brett Hoag Photography: Enrique Sanchez (except where noted) Paul Resist pulled off a Monumental Metal Festival here in the SoCal area and you were not there. Shame on you, Los Angeles! Shame, I say!! 989 Southern Californian metalheads were in attendance over the two days. Pathetic!! I saw some pics from the recent Power Trip Festival, and I know we have a much larger metal community than that! Here is a smidge of what you missed. The festival was set in the love