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09/29/2026

After nearly a decade, the VMAs returned to Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 28. The annual award show was hosted by LA’s very own, Snoop Dogg, at the Peacock Theater.

The night was filled with major moments including Taylor Swift staying on stage with Dakota Johnson to watch the premiere of her latest music video “Patient Zero” with fans, Madonna bringing out Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX & more special guests during her opening number and the Ella Bright & Belmont Cameli from “Off Campus” sharing a sweet moment before they presented when they realized “GIRLS” by The Kid LAROI was playing.

You can see the full list at the link in our bio.

🎥: Carolyn Burt Carolyn Burt

09/27/2026

Nic Vansteenberghe from Love Island USA arrives at the 2026 VMAs at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

09/16/2026

The highly anticipated Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift rollercoaster is now open at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Read more about the ride at the link in our bio.

🎥: Carolyn Burt Carolyn Burt

09/04/2026

Fresh off her inaugural Daisy Chains Fields Music Festival, the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles welcomed Olivia Rodrigo for an intimate evening featuring an acoustic performance and Q&A moderated by filmmaker, author and journalist Cameron Crowe.

The conversation focused on her career, new exhibit at the Grammy Museum centered around her music video for “The Cure” and the female-led festival Rodrigo started which raised $20 million for non-profit organizations.

Read more at the link in our bio.

🎥: Carolyn Burt, Carolyn Burt

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09/03/2026

Fresh off her inaugural Daisy Chains Fields Music Festival, the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles welcomed Olivia Rodrigo for an intimate evening featuring an acoustic performance and Q&A moderated by filmmaker, author and journalist Cameron Crowe.

The evening served as a preview for The Cure Unraveled, a new two-part exhibit exploring the making of Rodrigo’s “The Cure” music video through original sets, artwork, behind-the-scenes photography, and interactive experiences.

The programming, on view through Feb. 22, 2027, with an expanded experience featuring never-before-seen props arriving in early fall, centers on Rodrigo’s “The Cure” from her most recent album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.”

Read more at the link in our bio.

✏️: Charlie Vargas, Charlie Vargas
🎥: Carolyn Burt, Carolyn Burt


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08/30/2026

Doechii concludes Dandelion Stage performance at the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival in Irvine.
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08/29/2026

With 45,000 tickets sold, Great Park in Irvine was packed with Daisy Chain Fields attendees. From the moment festival goers entered the grounds, lines began to grow for merch, food, hydration stations, brand activations and more. Some of the more popular lines were reported to take over an hour.

Visit the link in our bio for more Daisy Chain Fields coverage.

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08/29/2026

Here’s what the Verizon viewing area looks like at Daisy Chain Fields.

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08/29/2026

There’s a MicroRave at Daisy Chain Fields!

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08/17/2026

Vermont singer-songwriter Noah Kahan brought The Great Divide Tour to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. With 56,000 fans inside the Rose Bowl, the concert is Kahan’s biggest-ever headlining show.
During the show, Kahan surprised fans and brought out Chappell Roan for a duet on her song “California.”

Read the full review from Pop Culture reporter Peter Larsen at the link in our bio.

🎥: Peter Larsen bypeterlarsen

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