February 22, 2023  

foxnews.com – Stephen A. Smith – Michigan State’s Tom Izzo calls for unity against gun violence after rivals show support following shooting

“”It’s a hateful rivalry. It’s what rivalries are supposed to be. But I give the University of Michigan a lot of credit,” Izzo said on “Know Mercy” with Stephen A. Smith. “[Michigan head coach] Juwan Howard called me right when it happened – they banned together, they honored us there, their big night, their big game, they wore shirts.”
February 17, 2023  

lamag.com – Cirque du Soleil – Interview: Songbird Sofia Montano Sings To Celebrate The Dead in CORTEO

“The renowned circus and acrobatics spectacle Cirque du Soleil will premiere a new show, Corteo, in Los Angeles in March. An Italian word meaning “funeral procession,” Corteo looks back on a life of a fictional clown who spent his days jumping on mattresses and scaling lighting fixtures.”

 

Read the full article here: https://www.lamag.com/culturefiles/the-kawaller-report-cirque-de-soleil-edition/

February 17, 2023  

insidehook.com – David Zhao/Niku X – LA’s 5 Best New Restaurants

“The prix-fixe Yakiniku tasting menu at Niku X might come with a side of sticker shock, but across 13 courses, the samples of caviar, tartare and wagyu add up to one incredibly decadent experience. Guests are seated at large wooden tables with a grill in the center, similar to a Korean barbecue setup, so aged proteins and tender ribeye, striploin and short rib can be cooked to order. “

Read the full article here: https://www.insidehook.com/article/food-drink-los-angeles/best-new-restaurants-la

February 15, 2023  

broadwayworld.com – Cirque du Soleil – Interview: Songbird Sofia Montano Sings To Celebrate The Dead in CORTEO

“Cirque du Soleil‘s Corteo lands at the Microsoft Theatre March 23, 2023. Corteo, usually a somber procession (translated from ‘cortege’ in Italian) receives a colorful, joyous make-over as only Cirque de Soleil can do, with an international cast of clowns, acrobats, contortionists and musicians.”

 

Read the full article here: https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Interview-Songbird-Sofia-Montano-Sings-To-Celebrate-The-Dead-in-CORTEO-20230215

February 14, 2023  

nbc.com – Stephen A. Smith – Stephen A. Smith Loses Super Bowl Bet To Kelly Clarkson: ‘I Love The Cowboys!’

““I mean it’s embarrassing! I’m a sports analyst losing a sports bet to a premiere singer!” Last week, Stephen A. Smith and Kelly made a bet on the outcome of the Super Bowl…and we all know how that game went. As the loser of the bet, Stephen begrudgingly announces to the world “I love the Cowboys,” and Kelly loves every second of it. Tune in today for more fun with Stephen A. Smith.“

Watch a short clip of the segment here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8yRbOnjCPI