Country singers aren’t the only folks who can be charming with a voice that sounds fil-tered through 1,000 packs of cigarettes. Lil’ Wayne, the prince of mainstream rap, takes the stage at Gibson Amphitheater.

Woodstock is an event that lives on in the memory of many - but sometimes half-remembered party binges come back in flashbacks. The Heroes Of Woodstock arrive to Los Angeles.

The Flaming Lips - innovators of indie rock and purveyors of ridiculousness - are coming to Los Angeles! Adding spice to an already savory evening is Austin’s inimitable duo Ghostland Observatory.

Beyond the promenade of strange people on rollerblades selling art made from recycled soda cans, Venice Beach is a beautiful place to drink, eat, and relax, where the air is less smoggy and a laid back vibe keeps the people happy and tan.

ABBA isn’t the only thing Sweden has given to the world of music. These days, the little country makes itself heard—some of that comes through the hands of Swedish bloggers and DJs, Discobelle.

Diplo and Switch have teamed up for a riddem project called Major Lazer. With their star-studded posse supporting them live and in the studio, the duo is sure to set the summer on fire wherever they drop in for a spin.

Snoop Dogg and Slightly Stoopid held a mid-afternoon press conference in the Happy Ending bar’s parking lot to hype up their summer tour. Alas, no joints were sparked, but the Blazed and Confused summer festival is on its way.

Probably the most fruitful on-going hip hop tour ever, Rock The Bells announced its summer lineup at Hollywood's Key Club with a party of mythological microphone proportions.

Not every action turns into a reaction. Valentine's day reminds us of love's successes, hopes, and failures. Here, our dear Paul explores a vision of what he would like to do with the beautiful girl sitting next to him.

To experience the real Santa Monica, our own Paul Glanting went undercover on a Craigslist date with a sunglasses wearing, organic food loving, anti-LA, yoga enthusiast. Will she fall for his charms--despite being from the other side of the tracks?

Undefeated resurrects childhood pipe-dreams with fresh kicks, uber-modernist décor, a tranquil waterfall, and a billboard that has included art from Kaws, Barry McGee and Dennis Hopper. Find out why Undefeated is the spot for shoes in LA.